China Lijiang Shangri-La Deqing 6Days 5Nights GOCN9381

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then take you to Dinghuagu Flower Garden to see the natural flower scenery next to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. This place is full of four-season flower fields, rural scenery and a backdrop of snow-covered mountains, making it a great place for taking pictures or relaxing. Highlight attractions include the Hobbit House, the White Church, and the lawn under the snowy mountain. Each month, the four-season flower sea blooms according to the season as follows:
• Spring - Tulips, Rapeseed, Poppies
• Summer - Lavender, Sunflowers, Hydrangeas
• Autumn - Pink Mulberry, Chrysanthemum
• Winter - Cherry blossoms in winter with a view of the snow-covered mountains
(Note: Flowers bloom around July-September of each year. The amount of flowers depends on the weather each year. In the case of months when the flowers have not bloomed, the season ends early, or you cannot see the flowers due to other factors, the company reserves the right to adjust the program to replace “Lijiang Glass Bridge” (including battery car) A glass bridge that spans a deep valley with a length of over 137 meters, made of high-strength glass that can support up to 16 tons of weight, surrounded by beautiful scenery of small and large mountains)
Noon Lunch at a restaurant
Then travel to Shangri-La (about 2-3 hours), a city comparable to heaven on earth, where tourists from all over the world wish to experience the cold atmosphere of the city, located in the northernmost part of Yunnan Province
Take you to the point where prayer flags or "praying flags" are important in Tibetan culture and are commonly found in mountainous areas like Shangri-La. These flags symbolize prayers and positive energy sent out in the wind. It is believed that the flags will bring happiness, peace and prosperity. The five colors, sky blue, white clouds, red fire, green water and yellow earth, represent the five elements of nature and balance.
Take you back in time to experience the atmosphere of Zhongdian Old Town, a small city built to preserve Chinese architecture. Most of the houses are wooden houses in Tibetan style. Converted into restaurants, coffee shops, souvenir shops and guesthouses, it was originally a Tibetan settlement. People in the town still wear their native costumes. In the evening, in the central square, townspeople gather, standing in a large circle to exercise together, which is a cute sight that is not difficult to find when visiting this old town.
Evening: Dinner at a restaurant.
Then, stay at XIANG GE LI LA HOTEL or equivalent.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then travel to Deqing City (travel time is about 3 hours and 30 minutes), the holy land of Tibetans. It is a city located in a valley with an elevation of 4,000 meters. It is located in the valley between Meili and Baiman Snow Mountains and is the northernmost city in Yunnan Province. Along the way, we will take you to see the First Bend of Golden Sand River (Yangtze River), the point where the river bends and forms a beautiful bend. It is also called the “Turtle Head Bend”, which looks like a turtle’s head.
Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant.
Then, admire the grandeur of the sacred snow mountain. Meili Snow Mountain Scenic Area is ranked number 1 of the Eight Heavenly Mountains of Tibet and no one has been able to conquer it to this day. It is like a virgin who has never had sex with a man. The average height is more than 6,000 meters, with the highest peak being 6,740 meters above sea level. Meili Snow Mountain has a unique and mysterious landscape. The environment changes with the seasons. There are glaciers covering a vast area and snow covering the peaks all year round. The mountain range consists of 13 peaks, which are called the 13 sons of the kings or "Kawagepo". Nearby, there are Tibetan-style white stupas and 13 pagodas representing each peak. Take you to Feilai Temple, a temple where Tibetans often come to worship the mountain god. The temple faces the sacred peak of Kawagoe Snow Mountain. Tibetans believe that... coming to pay homage here is like paying homage to the peak where Buddha descended... and this temple is also the best location to see a panoramic view of Meili Snow Mountain. In the central courtyard of the temple, there are 8 beautiful white stupas, stone slabs carved in Tibetan, and the fence is decorated with 5-colored prayer flags, each representing a different prayer, "Om Mani Padme Hum". When the wind blows, the flags flutter. Prayers will float around to protect Tibetans to be safe with nature.
Evening: Dinner at a restaurant.
Then, stay at DE QIN HOTEL or equivalent.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then visit Songzanlin Lama Monastery (Little Potala Monastery), the center of Tibetan Buddhism in Shangri-La. It is the largest Lama sect temple in Yunnan Province, modeled after the Potala Palace in Lhasa. The temple is located on a high mountain with a golden roof that can be seen from afar. The large temple is surrounded by 8 smaller temples. Inside is a collection of golden Buddha statues, ancient scriptures, and many valuable treasures. During the festival, the Tibetans here still preserve their traditional customs by dancing mask dances and playing gongs.
Visit the beautiful Napahai Grassland, which is more than 3,000 meters above sea level. It is a seasonal plateau lake. Sometimes it is a plateau wetland lake. Sometimes it is an alpine grassland. Guiqing Grassland has herds of horses, herds of yaks, lakes, and green grasslands all in one place. The view behind is the mountains surrounding the lake. You can also rent Tibetan traditional costumes to take photos here.
Note: The view depends on the season and weather.
Daytime Lunch at a restaurant.
Then, depart for Lijiang City (about 5 hours and 30 minutes). The city has a history dating back more than 800 years. It used to be a trading point along the old Tea Horse route, an ancient winding trading route that used horse caravans to transport tea. Along the way, we will visit Tiger Leaping Gorge (Tiger Leaping Gorge), a gap between the valleys above the Yangtze River, which is located between Lijiang City and Zhongdian City. It is an area where a stream flows between the two snow-capped mountains. The narrowest part is only 30 meters wide. According to legend, in the past, a tiger jumped across to the other side. In the middle of the rapid river, a large rock appeared, which was called "Tiger Leaping Gorge", hence the name Tiger Leaping Gorge. (Excluding escalator fee, up-down, price around 70 yuan)
Evening, dinner served at the restaurant, special meal!! Salmon sukiyaki
Then stay at LIJIANG HOTEL or equivalent

Morning, breakfast is served at the hotel restaurant.
Then, take you to Baisha Ancient Town to see the atmosphere and walk along the bluestone streets of the ancient town. Another village that still maintains the beauty of ancient Chinese Nazi architecture. Baisha Village used to be the old capital of Lijiang during the Song and Yuan dynasties. For hundreds of years, no matter how the outside world has changed, people here still live slowly. Inside the ancient town, there are many cafes. If you visit on a clear day, you will see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain very clearly. Take you to the popular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain viewpoint, YUN TI YANG CAFÉ or in Thai, it means "Coffee Garden on the Clouds". It is a cafe with a magnificent backdrop of the beautiful Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Therefore, tourists have been checking in continuously. (Including 1 drink per person)
Lunch is served at the restaurant. Special meal, Khanom Jeen Kham Saphan
Then, see the beauty of Black Dragon Pool, the oldest and most famous pool in Lijiang. Surrounded by ancient architecture, such as stone bridges, water pavilions and temples, the art of the three races (Han, Tibetans and Naxi) is perfectly combined. The water in the pond is water that flows down from the melting snow on top of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, making the water as clear as emeralds reflecting the backdrop of the majestic snow mountains. Visit the classic old town, Lijiang Ancient City, the Venice of the East. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most complete ancient cities in China. Its official name is "Dayan Ancient City". It is located along a stream and dates back more than 800 years. This ancient city was built of wood and has no city walls. It is a long, ancient-style building that continues along the stream, spreading out to form a large city. The structure of the city is flexible, with houses built close together. The streets in the city are paved with large, smooth stones arranged in a narrow street, running parallel to a small stream that melts from the snow on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. There are rows of willows swaying in the wind. There are more than 300 small bridges of various styles stretching across from the central road. Enjoy a variety of restaurants. Including shopping for various local products as souvenirs. Almost every souvenir here has the Dongba character of the Naxi people as its identity. This character is also decorated throughout the city. The prominent symbol of the ancient city of Lijiang is the large watermill in Yuhe Square. Next to it is a plaque with the handwriting of the former Chinese President Jiang Zemin that says, "The Old City of Lijiang, a World Cultural Heritage". As soon as you step through the entrance of the old city, it is like entering another world, like going back in time. Visitors feel as if they are enchanted by the beauty of this precious world heritage.
Evening: Dinner at a restaurant.
Then, stay at LIJIANG HOTEL or equivalent.