zzz Itinerary KLS8 Kunming/Dali/Lijiang /Shangri-La /Jiuxiang / Stone Forest Tour (Plan)

	2013-05-09 Day 01 ：SINGAPORE - KUNMING - JIUXIANG - STONE FOREST (Meals on Board/Lunch/Dinner)
	Your holiday begin with a pleasant flight to Kunming – the provincial capital of Yunnan. Upon arrival, you will visit Jiuxiang which is famous for its magnificent caves, waterfalls and beautiful landscape. It is Jiuxiang’s biggest cave cluster in China. Thereafter, proceed to marvel at the Stone Forest, also known as “The First Wonder of the World”. Stone Forest is a massive collection of gray limestone pillars, split by rainwater and eroded to their present fanciful form. You will be captivated by her immense beauty.
	2013-05-10 Day 02：KUNMING(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
	After breakfast, proceed to visit Colorful Yunnan. Continue your tour to visit Golden Temple, the biggest bronze-made temple in China. Visit Zhen Bao Ge.
	2013-05-11 Day 03:KUNMING-DALI(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
	After breakfast, we will visit the Luyu Tea Culture Exchange Center to have a better understanding of the renowned Yunnan Pu’er tea. You will learn of its culture, production and cultivation. Thereafter, coach to a historical and cultural city of China -Dali, it is , also know as “Switzerland of the East” , complete with beautiful sceneries of wind, flowers, snow and the moon. Explore China's largest dinosaur excavation site – “the Dinosaur Valley” (at your own expense). You can see the largest dinosaur fossils and its excavation site. Upon arrival in Dali, we will proceed to visit Erhai Park where you can enjoy the most beautiful viewing of Erhai lake. Continue to Mingzhu (pearl) Square at Dali new town. Visit the Dali Ancient town and Westerners’ Street. Next, proceed to Dali silver shop.
	2013-05-12 Day 04:DALI-LIJIANG(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
	Today, we will visit the symbol scenic attraction of Dali -The Dali Three Pagodas. Next, visit Xizhou village, a village with the most mixed population and cosmopolitan background. It grew and flourished in the Ming Dynasty(136-1644) along with the fortunes of Dali’s renowned tea merchants that traded to Tibet. Villagers in Bai dresses gather in a small market to buy and sell their product and daily wares. Enjoy the famous Bai Tribe’s tea performance. Depart for Lijiang by coach. Upon arrival, visit Shizi Mountain where you can take a bird’s eye view of Lijiang. Next explore the Ancient Town of Dayan, which is also known as Sifangjie (The Market Square). Dayan is regarded as the old town of Lijiang. Lastly, your tour will visit Hei Long Tan (Black Dragon Lake). After dinner, experience the *releasing of water lanterns to the river. ( *Releasing of water lanterns is subject to weather conditions.)
	2013-05-13 Day 05: LIJIANG(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
	Today we will visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area , proceed to visit LanYue Valley (Blue Moon Valley), Baishui River, Ganhaizi and Yushui Zhai. It is a scenic area that was surrounded by the Naxi tribe and today, the traditional lifestyle of Naxi minority can still be observed there. Next, enjoy the performance of <Impressions of Lijiang> directed by Zhang Yimou.Next, visit the Spirulina Center, a local specialty and get to know its benefits then Enjoy a leisurely walk at Shuhe Ancient Town, which retains its past atmosphere as a cozy village, hemmed in by orchards and green fields and houses are built along three clear streams.
	2013-05-14 Day 06: LIJIANG-SHANGRILA (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
	Move on to Zhongdian (Shangri-La). En route, see the First Bend of Yangtze River. Upon arrival, tour to visit Gedan SongZanLing Lamasery which was constructed in 1679. This lamasery, which is only 5 kilometres from the country seat of Shangri-la, is similar to the original one in the Tibet. Covering an area of 34 hectares, it is the first Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan. Next, visit Shika Snowy Mountain by cable car*. Shika Snowy Mountain is 4,449 meters above sea level. Up to the observation terrace, you can overlook the panoramic view of highland prairies and the remote Snow Peaks as Meili, Jade Dragon, Haba etc. Continue to see the World’s Biggest Tibetan Prayer Wheel and visit the Dukezong Ancient Town. Dukezong Old Town, a 1300-year-old Tibetan town located in Shangri-La, which it has experienced both the flames of war and prosperity of frontier trade. Dukezong Old Town's authentic Tibetan dwellings, majestic prayer halls and pagodas, winding lanes offer sanctuary to all those seeking refuge from the bustle city.It is the largest and best-preserved Tibetan city among China's Tibetan counties. Dukezong Old Town was a key stop on the Ancient Tea-horse Road and a focal point for Han-Tibetan exchanges. As one of the oldest towns in the region, it is also known as the 'footstep of Shangri-La'. According to Tibetan Buddhist scriptures, there is a lost city called Shambhala in the Snow Mountains, shaped like an eight-petal lotus flower. The Dukezong Old Town Town is also laid out in this design.
	2013-05-15 Day 07:SHANGRILA --> KUNMING (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
	Take a domestic flight to Kunming, Set off for Daguan Park , built during Kangxi dynasty . It boasts a 180 words antithetical couplet, the longest in China, written by Sun Ranfeng, a celebrated scholar in the Qing dynasty. Continue your tour to Cuihu Park , Flower Market and Silk Shop for shopping.
	2013-05-16 DAY 8 - KUNMING - SINGAPORE (KLS8) (BREAKFAST)
	Today we will visit JinMaBiJi (Golden horse, Jade Rooster Archway).   Continue your tour to Nanping Pedestrian Street and Jewelry Centre. Thereafter, transfer to the airport for your flight home.