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Day 1
Arrive Kunming
Arrive at any time. Evening welcome meeting followed by an orientation walk. Overnight in U Choice Hotel (3* central)
Accommodation:
• Hotel (1 night)
Included activities:
• Group meeting at 06:30pm hotel lobby
Meals Included:
• Own arrangement
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Day 2
Kunming/Lijiang
Morning flight to Lijiang. Afternoon wandering around the old town leisurely, fitting on bikes, shopping for souvenirs, enjoying the atmosphere of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in a far view. Overnight in Wangfu Hotel (4* old town).
Accommodation:
• Hotel (1 night)
Included transportation and activities:
• Transfers by private vehicle
• Mountain bike of 27 speed with bike bag, bar extender, rack attached with bag.
• Drinking water for cycling.
• Group meeting on safety
• Warm up bike ride to Yu Feng Temple
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
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Day 3
Lijiang
Ride along the back-roads in the country side, passing through farm land and villages tucked away in the hills. Picnic lunch in Zhi Yun Temple (Tibetan Lama Temple). Cycle all the way to Lashi Lake, seeing birds flying over the water, admiring the stunning view of the meadow in the sunset.
Accommodation:
• Hotel (1 night)
Included transportation and activities:
• Support vehicle
• Mountain bike of 27 speed with bike bag, bar extender, rack attached with bag.
• Drinking water for cycling.
• Bike ride
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
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Day 4
Lijiang-Mt. Jade Dragon Snow-Da Ju
Bike around part of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, enjoying the picturesque view of mysterious snowy mountains, vast grassland, and groups of yaks passing by. It will be a tough day, because of the long distance and high altitude. Overnight in local guest house (basic).
Accommodation:
• Guest house (1 night)
Included transportation and activities:
• Support vehicle
• Mountain bike
• Drinking water for cycling.
• Bike ride
Meals Included:
• 3 meals
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Day 5
Da Ju-Walnut Grove
Bike to the Ferry for boat across the river. Cycle along the twisting mountain trail hunging over JInsha River, passing by Minority villages scattering on the hillsides. Ride along the bumpy mountain road wriggling around, viewing water falls crash and tumble over rocks. Overnight in Walnut Grove guest house.
Accommodation:
• Guest house (1 night)
Included transportation and activities:
• Ferry boat ride
• Mountain bike
• Drinking water for cycling.
• Bike ride
Meals Included:
• 3 meals
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Day 6
Walnut Grove – Naxi Family
Hiking among the mountains, enjoying the majestic view en route. Follow the tortuous road ups and downs, passing by rivers and waterfalls, viewing the snowy mountains nearby, before entering a Naxi Village. Pay a visit, and interact with the minority people.
Accommodation:
• Guest house (1 night)
Included activities:
• Hiking on the Tiger Leaping Gorge
• Drinking water for hiking
Meals Included:
• 3 meals
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Day 7
QiaoTou - Shigu
Walk from Naxi Village to the starting point of today’s cycle trip. Bike along the peaceful mountain road to the First Bend of Yangtze River, passing by rice fields and villages, admiring the unique view en route. Overnight in Shigu guest house.
Accommodation:
• Guest house (1 night)
Included transportation and activities:
• Support vehicle
• Mountain bike
• Drinking water for cycling.
• Bike ride
Meals Included:
• 3 meals
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Day 8
Shigu-Shaxi
Get back on your bike, riding along the country road, enjoying the peaceful view of green fields, twisting rivers and small villages. Arrive in Shaxi old town. Stroll around the quaint cobbled streets and courtyards, visiting to the local market.
Accommodation:
• Guest house (1 night)
Included transportation and activities:
• Support vehicle
• Mountain bike
• Drinking water for cycling.
• Bike ride
Meals Included:
• 3 meals
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Day 9
Shaxi
Rest day. Full day sightseeing visit to the small old town. Hike up a mountain to visit a locally famous grotto Shi Bao Shan Grotto.
Accommodation:
• Guest house (1 night)
Included transportation and activities:
• Morning hiking up the mountain to visit Shi Bao Grotto
• Drinking water for hiking
Meals Included:
• 3 meals
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Day 10
Shaxi/Er Yuan
Drive to the starting point, and pick up your bike. Ride through the beautiful back road, viewing the mountains, waters, meadows and villages.
Accommodation:
• Hotel (1 night)
Included transportation and activities:
• Support vehicle
• Mountain bike
• Drinking water for cycling.
• Bike ride
Meals Included:
• 3 meals
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Day 11
Er Yuan/Dali
Bus ride to Dali in the morning. Ride a bike, cycle through the Three Pagodas, admiring the views over the Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. Stroll around the traditional Bai folk houses with upturned eave, richly carved windows, and grey-green roof tiles; walking by the streams that trickle through the town.
Accommodation:
• Hotel (1 night)
Included transportation and activities:
• Support vehicle
• Mountain bike
• Drinking water for cycling.
• Bike ride
Meals Included:
• Breakfast and lunch
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Day 12
Dali
Full day bike around Er Lake, admiring the views over the Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. Visit to a local ethnic minority village en route, and an islet on the lake.
Accommodation:
• Hotel (1 night)
Included transportation and activities:
• Support vehicle
• Mountain bike
• Drinking water for cycling.
• Bike ride
Meals Included:
• Breakfast and lunch
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Day 13
Dali/Kunming
Transfer by bus back to Kunming. Check in hotel. Relaxing and own exploration.
Accommodation:
• Hotel (1 night)
Included transportation:
• Support vehicle
Meals Included:
• Breakfast and lunch
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Day 14
Kunming/Dept.
After breakfast you can leave any time.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
