Day 1
Arrival Kunming
Arrive in Kunming, you will be greeted by your tour guide and transferred to hotel.
Meals: No meal
Accommodation: In Kunming
Kunmingis the capital city of Yunnan in southwest China. Located in the middle of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau just north of the Tropic of Cancer, at an altitude of 1,900 meters above the sea level, Kunming enjoys a year-round temperate climate and is often called the 'Spring City'.
Day 2
Kunming
Today, enjoy your full day city tour starting from a visit to the Western Hill & Dragon Gate, and then, continue your trip to Village of Ethnics Culture and Qiongzhu Temple. Guoqiao Rice Noodle is a good choice for your optional dinner night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Kunming
Western Hills lies in the Biji Mountain chain to the west of Kunming. It is visible from the eastern or northern banks of Dianchi Lake. Clouds and mist often hide the mountain sides, with their giant firs and pines and many ancient temples. The Dragon Gate in the Western Hills is close to the west shore of the Dianchi Lake. The elevation of the Dragon Gate is over 2,300 meters, 300 meters higher than the water surface of the Dianchi Lake. It consists of the Sanqing Temple and the Dragon Gate Grotto which was accomplished through 72 years of hard work (1781-1853). The 3rd March of lunar year is a festive time in the Western Hills, when it is considered the best time for Kunming residents to climb the mountains and look into the distance, to admire the spring flowers and appreciate the feeling of new life.
On the bank of Dianchi Lake to the southwest of Kunming, the Village is a window to show the cultures and customs of various ethnic groups of Yunnan.
Guoqiao Rice-noodle Rice Noodle (Guoqiao Mixian) is Yunnan's best known dish. It consists of a bowl of chicken stock to which diners add their own selection of paper-thin meat slices, noodles, vegetables and spices, much like a hot pot.
Day 3
Kunming
Another day in Kunming gives you a chance to visit the famous Stone Forest, which is located 120km south of Kunming. The site has been known since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) as the 'First Wonder of the World'.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Kunming
Stone Forest is a notable set of karst formations in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, approximately 85km from Kunming. The tall rocks seem to emanate from the ground in the manner of stalagmites, with many looking like trees made of stone, creating the illusion of a forest of stone. It has been known since the Ming Dynasty as the first wonder of the World. Approximately 270 million years ago this region was a vast ocean. Over time, the waters retreated and the limestone landscape was left. Due to a process of weathering and erosion, nature has created an art gallery of stone sculpture- present-day Stone Forest. The magnificent, strange and steep landscape creates labyrinthine vistas around each corner. Each formation has a story about animals or people associated with it.
Day 4
Departure Kunming
Say goodbye to Kunming and continue your tour to next city.
Meals: Breakfast
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