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2020 Lijiang | 5 Days Lugu Lake with Mosuo Society Experience

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2020 Lijiang | Lugu Lake+Jade Dragon Snow Mountain+Tiger Leaping Gorge

Exploration in Kingdom of Women & Land of Naxi People

Lijiang, an attractive tourist destination in Yunnan Province, is considered a fairyland blessed with fresh air, clear streams, breathtaking snowy mountains and an undisturbed landscape inhabited by friendly people. It exercises jurisdiction over four counties and an Old Town District. This is the main region inhabited by the Naxi People, one of China's 55 minority ethnic groups.

While the geographical position of the city is remote, it has the advantage of ensuring a pleasant year-round climate and a wide variety of tourist resources in the 7,954 square miles (20,600 square kilometers) area. The earliest recorded history of the city can be traced back to the Warring States Period (476 BC-221 BC). With the advent of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the local economy reached a peak with the development of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road which made a great contribution to both commercial and cultural communication between Tibet, Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces.

The Old Town District has the well preserved Lijiang Old Town, listed a World Cultural Heritages site by UNESCO in 1997. The Old Town was once the center of the city and continues to maintain the original flavor of the local lifestyle, the typical local architecture and the profound cultural heritage of the region. It is graced by well preserved ancient buildings and the Naxi Culture.

Highlights of this tour

Welcome to Lijiang, one of China's most iconic travel destinations and home to an amazing array of sights, activities and events. Even first time visitors to Lijiang will quickly be enthralled by how fun and fascinating Lijiang can be. For those looking for a glimpse of the real China, or just a fun night out, Lijiang mixes old world charm with a modern and vibrant night life.

Reach the kingdom of Mosuo people, the last practicing matriarchal society in the world, to explore the disappearing Naxi customs and immerse yourselves in the breathtaking natural scenery;
Wander through the old towns in Lijiang and feel the special charm of Naxi Dongba culture;
Take a light hike to Tiger Leaping Gorge and view the magnificent gorge scenery between two holy snow mountains.
Feast your eyes with breathtaking scenery of the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain both in close distance and far looking for gorgeous appearance.
Explore Lugu Lake - Home of the Matriarchal Tribe and the Kingdom of Women.

In this 5 days Lijiang cultural & natural tour, you’ll get a comprehensive perspective about Naxi minority culture with special designed activities in Lijiang Old Town and its surrounding villages, and feast your eyes with breathtaking scenery of the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain both in close distance and far looking for gorgeous appearance.

Also, spend a day out of the old town hiking along the well-known Tiger Leaping Gorge well situated between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain and catch a panoramic view of the First Bend of Yangtze River. After the exploration, you can be guaranteed with “This is my Lijiang tour as I imagined before”.

Whats more, we will escape from the hustle and bustle city life to immerse in the tranquil and harmonious Lugu lake, step into a mysterious land full of culture difference and beautiful legend- Home of the Matriarchal Tribe and the Kingdom of Women. You will get a full picture about Mosuo people - from their architecture, costumes, daily life to their Matriarchal system, visiting marriage customs, festivals, religion...

Moreover, you'll feast your eyes with breathtaking scenery on the Pearl of Plateau.

Trip Overview

Day1 Arrive at Lijiang, Live in Lijiang Ancient Town and then it is your own time to explore this city.
Day2 Lijiang-Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Live in Lijiang Ancient Town.
Day3 Lijiang-Lugu Lake, Live nearby Lugu Lake
Day4 Lugu Lake-Lijiang; Live in Lijiang Ancient Town
Day5 Lijiang-Tiger Leaping Gorge-Lijiang, Supposed to arrive around 16:00

FYI：In case of rain, traffic jam or any other unpredictable situations, CET reserves the rights to adjust the schedule.

Basic Tour Information

Activity Place: Kunming City Yunnan Province

Activity Date: 2020 Group Tour Dates

2nd Tour: Aug.19th-23th
3rd Tour: Sep.9th-13th
4th Tour: Oct.2nd-6th (Tour Price Will be different)
5th Tour: Oct.28th-Nov.1st
6th Tour: Nov.18th-22th
7th Tour: Dec.11th-15th
Arrive at Lijiang on Day5 and trip is over on Day5 around 16:00;

Meeting point: Lijiang Hotel (Location will be sent one day in advance in the wechat group )

Group Trip fee: Local Traveling bus+Meals+Accommondations+Guide Fee+Insurance

Normal Price: 1885RMB/pax, pay the deposit 885RMB/pax when you book the trip.
Group Discount: 1835RMB/pax if 3 or more than 3 seats booked together, pay the deposite 835RMB/pax when you book thetrip.
VIP Price: 1835RMB ( Buy CET VIP on our wechat offical Menu ),pay the deposit fee 835RMB/pax when you book the trip.
Kid Price: Children are less than 1.2m and the kids doesnt need beds and tickets is 1085RMB. Children above 1.2m are the same as adult.
Single Supplement: 800RMB for the Singleroom supplement if you want live alone.
Please Note: 4th Tour will be 1000RMB more than normal

Participants: If less than 8 participants, this trip fee will be different or cancel.

Travel Advisor: Monica 18514204169 (English & Mandarin) if you have any question, please call us.

Please Note: If you are interested in our trip but not in beijing, please feel free to contact our travel advisor!

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Statement about the Trip Fee

What is includes in the cost?

Local Traveling Bue fee
CET English Guide for the whole trip.
Travelling bus with experienced driver.
Drivers' accommadations and meals for the whole trip.
Accommodation: 4 Nights Hotel, one nights nearby Lugu Lake, 3 Nights in Lijiang Ancient Town
Meals: D2 Breakfast and Dinner; D3 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; D4 Breakfast and Lunch; D5 Breakfast.
5 Days outdoor insurance.

What is not included in the cost?

Ticket: the trip fee doesnt include the tickets fee:
About Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Entrance Ticket: 100RMB; Glacier Park:120RMB for the big ropeway (round-trip), E-car: 20RMB/one Way. Option Choice:280RMB for the Impression Lijiang Show.
About Lugu Lake: Entrance ticket: 70RMB; Boating fee:100RMB; Visting Mosuo Family and Bonfire Fee: 50RMB
About Tiger Leaping Gorge: Entrance ticket 35RMB
Please Note: We want to have a positive effect everywhere we go, we don’t take commissions or kickbacks, and we don’t take you on detours for shopping.

Statement about the Refund

If you cancel this trip more than 7 days before depature, we will fully refund
If you cancel this trip within 3 days before depature, no refund..

About Insurance: Our trip leader will collect your insurance information 3 days before this trip happens, if you didnt fill the form when he collects the informations or gave the wrong information, it means you give up this trip's insurance and the accident compensation.

Full Itinerary Day by Day

Day1 Arrive at Lijiang, Live in Lijiang Ancient Town and then it is your own time to explore this city.

Transfer: By Flight or train, it is up to you. Berth train tickets is really difficulty to buy.

Accommodation: Overnight in Lijiang Ancient Town, 3-Star Hotel.

Please Note: Dont forget to take your passport and student book if you are student.

Ni Hao! Welcome to Lijiang, a very impressive ancient city! Upon arrival at the airport or railway station, your guide and driver will meet you at the arrival hall and transfer you to the hotel in ancient town area with a private car, then we will help you check in the hotel. Then the rest day is your time to explore this wonderful city!

Early Arrival Option: You can start a memorable tour in Lijiang Ancient Town (Dayan Ancient Town). Established in the Ming dynasty as a commercial center, Lijiang Old Town is a well-preserved 800-year-old town for Naxi ethnic group, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Walk to the central area of the old town and visit Mufu Palace. A saying goes “there is Forbidden City in the North, Mu’s Residence in the South”. Mu’s Residence was called the miniature Forbidden City.

Looked from a far distance, it likes a grand imperial palace and it is famous for the grandness and architectural buildings. Getting into the palace, you can know Tusi’s ruling history and appreciate Naxi people’s brilliant culture and fine arts.

Then, wander through the old alleys, old bridges, featured shops and bars to Sifang Street Square, a mingling ground to enjoy lively atmosphere and unwind yourself. If time permits, join the Naxi people and tourists to dance happily in a round.

Take a leisure walk up to the Lion Hill and climb up the 33-meter-tall Wanggu Tower - the landmark building of Lijiang to enjoy a panoramic view of the whole old town and overlook the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance.

Arrival Ideas: There’re direct flights from Kunming, Chengdu, Chongqing, Lhasa, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Guiyang, etc to Lijiang Sanyi Airport. Trains are available from Kunming (about 3-3.5 hours), Dali (about 2-3 hours) to Lijiang Railway Station.

Day2 Lijiang-Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Live in Lijiang Ancient Town.

Transfer: By bus, From Lijiang to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 30km, in 1 hour.

Accommodation: Overnight in Lijiang Ancient Town, 3-Star Hotel.

Please Note: The Glacier Park in Jada Dragon Snow Mountain allows no more than 10,000 visitors a day. If it is sold out, we will change to visit Yak Level Ground or Spruce Level Ground instand of it.

In this morning, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and escort you to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. The 13 peaks in this mountain area are the sacred mountains among Naxi people. Take the tramway to the Spruce Meadow at 3000 meter high, and you can both see the fascinating sightseeing and appreciate the gorgeous look of the whole snow mountain at the best place.

After that, you can choose to enjoy the electrifying Impression Lijiang Show (Optional) performed by 500 local people under the white snow and blue sky with the background of white Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which lasts for about 70 min. (Note: For the ticket is hard to book in peak season, if you are interested in the show, please tell us your likes in advance.)

On the way back, you will enjoy the charming scenery and the crystal clear water various with the weather in Blue Moon Valley and its White Water River.

After that, head to Baisha Village and appreciate the ancient Baisha Mural Paintings. Visit Dabaoji Palace and Liuli Temple to view murals painted over 1000 years ago which is a combination of Tibetan Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. (Optional experience: You can have in-depth cultural experience to learn how to make Baisha embroidery instructed by the local masters in Baisha Village.)

Please Note:

For the tickets of Impression Lijiang Snow are hard to book in peak season, if you want to enjoy the show, please tell us your interest and we’ll help to book the tickets in advance.
The Glacier Park in Jada Dragon Snow Mountain allows no more than 10,000 visitors a day. If it is sold out, we will change to visit Yak Level Ground or Spruce Level Ground instand of it.

Day3 Lijiang-Lugu Lake, Live nearby Lugu Lake

Transfer: By Flight or train, it is up to you. Berth train tickets is really difficulty to buy.

Accommodation: Overnight in Lijiang Ancient Town, 3-Star Hotel.

Please Note: Dont forget to take your passport and student book if you are student.

Today, you’ll be driven about 200 kilometers (4~5 hours) on the spectacular mountain road to visit the mysterious Lugu Lake , situated on the border of Yunnan Province and Sichuan Province. Lugu Lake is called the mother lake by Mosuo people and this land is considered as “the Kingdom of Women” and “Home of the Matriarchal Tribe”.

Upon arrival, check in your hotel first. After a short rest, you will take a canoe to sail leisurely on the tranquil lake, appreciate the mirror-like lake view and enjoy the whisper of the soft breeze and visit one of the three magical islands of Lugu Lake - Liwubi Island. Go shore excursion to Liwubi Island and explore a lama monastery of yellow sect.

After that, you will enjoy some quiet time to walk along the Luguhu Lake by yourself. Enjoy the sunset wonder of Lugu Lake in Luoshui Village. Later, transfer to Lige Village embraced by water on three sides. In this evening, enjoy Mosuo Bonfire Party with ethnic singing and dancing performance. You will take part in singing and dancing with Mosuo boys and girls around a big bonfire in the outdoor square.

Day4 Lugu Lake-Lijiang; Live in Lijiang Ancient Town

Transfer: By Flight or train, it is up to you. Berth train tickets is really difficulty to buy.

Accommodation: Overnight in Lijiang Ancient Town, 3-Star Hotel.

Please Note: Dont forget to take your passport and student book if you are student.

In the morning, get up early to enjoy beautiful sunrise over Lugu Lake. After breakfast, you'll first drive to visit Zhamei Monastery. Built in Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), it is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery for Yunnan Mosuo people and Pumi group. You can enjoy the 12-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha, exquisite murals and splendid color-engravings.

Then, continue your memorable trip by visiting around Lugu Lake - appreciating the famous Sweetheart Trees in Nisai Village, exploring the last tribe of Mosuo with only 24 households in Little Luoshui Village. Transfer to visit a Mosuo family to know better about Mosuo people’s matriarchal system, visiting marriage customs, festivals, religion, costumes and daily life. Later, drive to visit Mosuo Museum, the only museum in China to present Mosuo people’s history, culture and folk customs.

After the tour, be driven back to Lijiang

Day5 Lijiang-Tiger Leaping Gorge-Lijiang, Supposed to arrive around 16:00

Transfer: By bus, 68km from Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge, 2 hours

Accommodation: None

Please Note: We suppose to arrive lijing around 17:00, so pay attention when you book your back flight.

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. First, drive about 52 kilometers from Lijiang to view the First Bend of Yangtze River. The upper reach of the Yangtze River is Jinsha River coming down from Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and when it arrives at Shigu Town, it is obstructed by Hailuo Mountain and forms a V-shape turn.

Then it changes the direction and goes to the northeast. You’ll reach the observation deck to catch a panoramic view of the bend, an extraordinary turn nearly about 180 degrees with beautiful and marvelous views like a wonderful landscape painting unfolding before your eyes. You’ll have a look at local market and Red Army’s Long March Memorial Monument in Shigu Town.

Later, be transferred to visit the one of the deepest and most spectacular river canyon in the world - Tiger Leaping Gorge. It is also a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site called Three Parallel of Yunnan Protected Areas. This steep gorge is situated between the 5596 meters Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the south and 5396 meters Haba Snow Mountain to the north.

Measuring 17 kilometers in length, the whole gorge is divided into three parts: upper, middle and lower gorge and you’ll pay a visit to the maturest section - Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge. Walk about 1,000 stairs along the plank road from the entrance to the Tiger Leaping Rock. Take a moment to enjoy the magnificent gorge view and rolling waves.

Travel tip: This gorge is suitable for most travelers with easy walk. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

After the tour, drive back to Lijiang. Your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station to catch your flight / train (after 17:00) to next destination.

Additional Information:

Please be advised that there will be approximately 10-45 travelers per group
The above itinerary is for reference only, and is subject to change due to the weather conditions
Please inform us of any dietary restrictions and allergies if you booked our tour. Please remember to bring any medication that you need with you
Pregnant women, guests with heart attacks, high blood pressure, respiratory diseases, severe colds, and those who are not suitable for outdoor hiking are advised to carefully decide whether or not to travel according to their own conditions or doctor's advice
We will contact you between 8:00pmto10:00pm a day before you travel to reconfirm the pick up time and place. Please keep your contact lines or channels available. If you have not received any confirmation after 10:00pm, please contact customer service.
In case of severe inclement weather or other environmental problems beyond control that causes the tour to be unable to proceed, participants can opt for a reschedule.

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