Day 01: Arrive Kunming (D)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
Arriving in Kunming, meet the local guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest day is free. In the late afternoon the tour guide will pick you up at the lobby to visit and walk in Green Lake Park next to your hotel. After welcome dinner, sent you back to hotel.GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 02: Excursion to Stone Forest (B/L)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
Leave Kunming in the morning and drive to Stone Forest ( Shilin in Chinese, 89 km, 1.5 hours ), 80 ha. site of fantastic limestone formations created during the Permian Era when the sea covered this area. Shilin is on the World Heritage List and managed by the traditional owners the Yi people. It is famous in China and unique in the world. We will to visit the Stone Forest for 2.5 hours. Today’s lunch is Yunnan local flavour Yiliang Roast Duck. Return to Kunming with city tour of Golden Horse & Green Cockerel Archway and the Flowers and Birds Market. Evening enjoy the local flavor Crossing Bridge Rice Noodle as your dinner. GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 03: Kunming (B/L)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
Today have a city tour in Kunming. Morning visit Dragon Gate at Western Hill, is built in QingDynasty, the Dragon Gate along the rocky cliffsof the main peak of West Hills is the largest and most magnificent Taosim Grottoes in Yunnan. Starting from the Sanqing Pavilions in the north to Datian Pavillions in the south, Dragon Gate extends to 66.5 meters with 22 Taoist god images, 28 animal figures of auspicioussymbol and many other statues. Standing at the Dragon Gate on the mountain top, you could enjoy the lovely unobstructed view of entire Dianchi. Next visit Huating Temple. After lunch visit the famous Bamboo Temple which dates back to the Tang dynasty with 500 colorful clay Buddhas & also a Taoist temple, the Golden Temple. This evening Mushroom Hot Pot will be arranged as dinner.GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 04: Kunming – Shangri-la (B/L) GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
Morning transfer to airport for your flight to Shangri-La. Pick up and visit to Songzanlin Tibetan Buddhism Monastery, which is 5 km from the seat of Shangri-la County. Construction began in 1679 and was completed in 1681. It is said that the Fifth Dalai Lama chose the site of the monastery through divination and named it "Gedan Songzanlin Monastery". In 1724, during the reign of Emperor Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty, the monastery was renamed the "Guihua Monastery". During its time of greatest prosperity, there were more than 3,000 monks in the temple, now there are still 700 monks inside. Then visit the first national park in China - Pudacuo National Park, located in one of the most bio-diverse regions of the world. In the evening visit Zhongdian old town with Tibetan old streets and houses and enjoy the local people dancing performed by Tibetan people in the middle square of old town.GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 05: Shangri-la – Lijiang (B/L)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
Morning drive to Lijiang, visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge en route, which is believed to be the deepest gorge in the world. From the top of the gorge you look down the steeply angled (70-90 degrees) mountain sides to the rushing Golden Sands (Jingsha) River with its 18 frothing rapids more than 200 meters (about 700 feet) below. Upon arrival, check in the hotel. Followed walking in the Lijiang Old City，which is one of the best-preserved ancient towns of the minority ethnic people of China. Lijiang old town belongs to the World Culture Heritage of UNESCO.GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 06: Lijiang (B/L)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
After breakfast in the hotel visit Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, is the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. Consisting of 13 peaks, among which Shanzidou is the highest one with an altitude of 5,600 meters (18,360 feet), Jade Dragon Snow Mountain stretches a length of 35 kilometers (22 miles) and a width of 20 kilometers (13 miles). Looking from Lijiang Old Town in the south which is 15 kilometers (nine miles) away, the snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Take the cable car up to the Yark Meadow and enjoy Impression Lijiang Show. In the afternoon take a visit to Baisha Naxi Village and Baisha Ancient Mural. Baisha ( White Sand ) is located in the north of Lijiang. It is named this because of the large amount of white sand on the earths surface there. According to history Baisha is the earliest place for the settlement of Naxi nationality after they entered Lijiang basin. The present murals are all kept in Dabaoji Palace and Luili Temple in Baisha. All of the 55 murals were masterpieces in the Ming Dynasty ( 1368 – 1644 ). The biggest one is stored in Dabaoji Palace. In total, there are 100 vivid figures visible in it. Their facial expressions are vivid enough to show their happiness, anger, sadness and joys. All of the Bashai Murals are about religion. However their uniqueness comes from the fact that they are the combination of Buddhism, Taoism and Lamaism, which is a very rare phenomenon.GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 07: Lijiang (B/L)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
After breakfast visit Shuhe Old Town. Shuhe, also "Shaowu" in Naxi language, means "the village at the foot of the high hill". In the past, there behind the village was a high hill named Jubao Hill, so people named the village after the hill. Generation after generation, the village gets its present name. The Ancient Town of Shuhe is located 4 kilometers to the northwest of the Ancient City of Lijiang. Its central part covers an area of about 5 square kilometers. In 1997, the Ancient Town of Shuhe was ranked as an important part of the Ancient City of Lijiang. Next visit Dr Rock's Risidence. In the afternoon continue visit Dongba Museum and Black Dragon Pool, its name from the waters which sparkle like jade and are as clear as spring water. The entire park is green with grass and shaded by swaying willow trees. Under the Suocui Bridge, a waterfall creates a constant roar as it cascades downstream. In the Dongba Museum, you can see the pictograph that was developed by the Naxi Nationality 1,000 years ago. This pictograph is still being used today.GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 08: Lijiang – Chongqing –Cruise day 1 (B/L)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
Morning transfer to the airport to take a flight to Chongqing. Upon arrival, pick up and have a city tour in Chongqing, including Chongqing Zoo, Ciqikou ancient town, and Chongqing People's Congress Hall. Afterwards transfer to the pier to embark the cruise ship to start our cruise. GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 09: Cruise day 2: Fengdu and onward (B/L/D)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
This morning we will make a stop for a visit to the Ghost City of Fengdu, famous for its temple dedicated to the King of the Underworld, an association dating back to the Han Dynasty. Fengdu is where the devil lives, according to Chinese legend. They say that spirits go to heaven, and evil goes to Fengdu. The town is overlooked by Ming Shan Hill, home of Tianzi, the King of the Dead. The whole place has an eerie feel to it with deserted streets, empty shops and banks. GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 10: Cruise day 3: Lesser Three Gorges (B/L/D)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
Today will stop off for an excursion to the Lesser Three Gorges which are the three separate valleys of the Daning River: Dragon Gate Gorge, Misty Gorge and Emerald Gorge. These lie on the lower reaches of the Daning, which flows into the Yangtze. The gorges are truly spectacular. Sheer cliffs soar up towards the sky from the brown-green water. Mountain tops hover above the ribbon of mist, disconnected from their roots. Its "subtle mountains, clear waters, pretty rocks, dangerous rapids, sharp turns, fantastic caves, and stalactites in various shapes" create the timeless beauty that you see in Chinese landscape paintings. Monkeys, mandarin ducks and other water birds can be seen loitering on big boulders in this area. In addition to the wonderful natural scenery there are a number of historical places of interest along the way, such as a suspended coffin, boat coffin, and remains of ancient plank walkway. GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 11: Cruise day 4: Three Gorges Dam - Yichang – Shanghai (B/L)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
Today we arrive at the Three Gorges Dam site and take a shore excursion to see this marvel of engineering. It is the largest water conservancy project ever undertaken by man and it has been a dream for several generations of Chinese people. The construction of the dam formally began in 1994. The body of the dam was completed in 2003, and the whole construction will be competed in 2009. After lunch onboard we will arrive in Yichang at about 1330. After disembarking the cruise, your guide will meet you and transfer you the airport for your flight to Shanghai. On arrival at Shanghai, transfer to hotel.GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 12: Shanghai (B/L)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
Shanghai is a city that must be seen to be appreciated. Morning visit Yuyuan Garden. Laid out in the 16th century by a Ming official, this small (2 hectares) garden is a delight of pools, pavilions and rock gardens. Strolling through the bazaar surrounding the garden, you will find lines of stores that sell traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Next visit Shanghai Old City. In the afternoon, enjoy walking tour on the Bund. Along the 1.5 km bund, all the grand buildings are over hundred years, each of them has it's own story. Lined with all the colonial buildings, the Bund is a significant area for the recent Chinese history and overlooking Huangpu River. Continue visit Nanjing Road, this is Shanghai's main shopping street, enjoying the fame as "the No. 1 commercial street of China", also it is one of the most prosperous streets in Asia.GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 13: Shanghai – Hangzhou (B/L)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
In the morning drive to Hangzhou. Take a walk to the West Lake, is one of the most beautiful sights in Hangzhou and has inspired Chinese painters for centuries. In Chinese legend West Lake has been referred to a jewel fallen from the heavens. Then we will go to Linying Temple, the Temple of Inspired Seclusion, known as Linying Temple in Chinese, is one the most famous ancient Buddhist temples in China. It was first built by an Indian monk in 326AD during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317 - 420AD) and was last restored in the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911). Next visit Six Harmony Pagoda, first built in 970AD during the Northern Song Dynasty (960 - 1127), the Six Harmony Pagoda represents the six Buddhist ordinances, harmonies of heaven, earth, north, south, west, and east. From top of the pagoda there is and impressive view of the Qiantang River. In the evening enjoy Impression West Lake Show.GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 14: Hangzhou – Nanjing (B/L)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
Morning you have the chance to visit the famous Tea Village of Meijiawu to enjoy high-class Drong Well Tea. Meijiawu Tea Village: to understand the brilliant past and equally bright future of tea in China, there is one place where a visit is a must, Meijiawu Village, Hangzhou that is located in the West Lake District. Here elaborate tea taking ceremonies are held, you will be able to understand why partaking in tea ceremonies is of such importance in Chinese culture. Next visit Huqingyu Tang, founded by Hu Xueyuan in 1878, and it pairs up with Beijing Tongrentang as the famous south and north ancient medicine shops of the nation. After lunch, drive to Nanjing and visit Confucius Temple. GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 15: Nanjing (B/L)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
In the morning visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum which located in the Zhong Mountain Scenic Area in the east suburb of Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province. As the mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the father of the Republic of China, it is considered the Holy land of Chinese people both home and abroad. With deep historical significance, magnificent architecture and beautiful scenery, it is a must see when traveling in Nanjing. Next visit Ming Tomb which is a joint burial tomb of the first Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma in Ming Dynasty. Being one of the largest extant imperial tombs in the ancient times, it has a more than 600 years history. Then visit Nanjing Museum. At last visit Old city Wall. With a circumference of 33.676 km, the city wall in Nanjing built in the period 1366 to 1386 in the beginning of the Ming Dynasty is 12 meters in average height, providing 13,616 crenels and 200 shelters for soldiers.GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 16: Nanjing – Suzhou (B/L)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
In the morning drives to Suzhou, and visit Suzhou Old City. Next visit Master of Nets Garden, It is the smallest of the Suzhou residential gardens, yet it is the most impressive because of its use of space which creates the illusion of an area that is much greater than its actual size. Even more than the architectural achievement is the mood of tranquility and harmony that this humble garden embodies. After lunch take a Canal Cruise. China is known for its silk and Suzhou is most famous place for silk producing. This tour takes you to the No.1 Silk Factory in Suzhou founded in 1926 as a state-owned factory. With this tour, firstly you can get the knowledge of the whole life of a silkworm.GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 17: Suzhou – Shanghai (B/L/D) GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
Morning visit Tongli. Tongli is an aged town located a short drive from Suzhou, which is about a hour drive outside of Shanghai. Tongli is over 1000 years old and has only recently been changed into a tourist attraction. The town is characterized by stone bridges and well preserved ancient architecture including private gardens, temples and houses. Then drive to Shanghai and enjoy farewell dinner. GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
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Day 18: Shanghai Departure (B)GGGwww.Chinakindnesstour.com
Morning is free till transfer to airport to take flight for departure. End of services. 
