7 DAYS SOUTHERN YUNNAN’S VERDANT SECRETS

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7 Days 6 Nights

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HKD 25,985 Per Person

Dubbed “Land of the Southern Clouds”, the beautiful Yunnan province is home to stunning mountains and rich ethnic minority culture.

This journey brings you south into the Gaoligong Mountain, home to half of the nation’s wildlife, as well as its role in jade and amber trade on the Southern Silk Road. Follow the ancient trading routes into the hills of Tengchong, concluding with its famously potent hot springs.

On your way to the remote southern Yunnan, you will also visit the Dongchuan Red Land. Admire its kaleidoscope of vibrant colors across the rugged terrain, casting a spellbinding allure that has captured the dreams of photographers across times.

Itinerary Highlights

Experience one of China‘s most innovative, off-the-beaten eco boutique campings
Hike the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Gaoligong Mountain Nature Reserve, home to rare and endemic species
Witness the visually arresting hues of “God's palette” at Dongchuan Red Land
Insights into the forgotten history of the ancient Southern Silk Road
Take a dip in the hot springs, learn the fascinating ethnic culture and the vibes of the bucolic ancient town of Heshun

Itinerary Outline

Day 1
Arrival in Kunming
Day 2
Kunming / Dongchuan
Day 3
Dongchuan / Kunming / Tengchong / Gaoligong
Day 4
Gaoligong
Day 5
Gaoligong / Tengchong
Day 6
Tengchong
Day 7
Tengchong / Departure from Kunming

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kunming

Car Transfer: Airport to Hotel

Upon arrival in Kunming, you will be transferred to your accommodation.

Free Time at Leisure

If time permits, you may have the time to explore Kunming at your own pace with a delightful stroll at Bird & Flower Market, Kunming's city center or admire Yuantong Temple’s intricate Buddhist decor.

Cachet Boutique Hotel

Day 2

Kunming / Dongchuan

Car Transfer: Kunming to Dongchuan

Drive approximately 250 km / 3.5 hours to Dongchuan at Wumeng mountain plateau.

Sunset at Luoxiagou Valley

This afternoon, enjoy sunset at Luoxiagou Valley (Sunset Valley) overlooking local villages and farmlands.

Kepp Time Inn

Breakfast included

Day 3

Dongchuan / Kunming / Tengchong / Gaoligong

Dongchuan’s Scenic Spots

Rise early for sunrise at Damakan to admire the morning mist over the red slopes (weather permitting). You will visit a few more photography spots to seize the changing hues of brightly-coloured fields while observing locals going about their daily life. Dubbed as “God’s palette”, Dongchuan is celebrated for its picturesque red soil, created through iron and aluminium oxidization. It is seasonally covered by melting snow (Jan-Feb), blooming flowers and golden wheat (May-Jun), or white and yellow rape flowers (Sep-Dec).

Car Transfer: Hotel to Airport

Thereafter, we transfer approximately 250 km / 3.5 hours to Kunming airport.

Fly Kunming/Tengchong: MU 5720 1525/1640 - (1h15m)

Car Transfer: Airport to Hotel

On arrival, you will be transferred 53 km / 1.5 hours to your hotel.

Free Time at Leisure

Vinetree Gaoligong Tented Resort is an expedition eco camp with an elevated wooden boardwalk linking tents and public areas, including a wildlife-focused library. Imagine yourself as an intrepid naturalist as you gaze over subtropical rainforest canopy from your private deck. Waste from the resort is taken out of the forest for processing, employees are from nearby local villagers and the chefs use only local ingredients to showcase wonderful Yunnan cuisine.

Vinetree Gaoligong Tented Resort

Breakfast & Dinner included

Day 4

Gaoligong

Activities in Gaoligong

A UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Gaoligong Mountain is home to half of the nation’s wildlife. Enjoy full day at leisure to explore the area. Alternatively, guided activities can be arranged at an additional cost:

Historical hiking trails of former Southern Silk Road
Guided mountain hike with possible sightings of birds, flying squirrels, gibbons, Phayre leaf monkeys and the elusive red pandas
Traditional shadow puppet show and paper parasol painting at nearby villages

Vinetree Gaoligong Tented Resort

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 5

Gaoligong / Tengchong

Car Transfer: Gaoligong to Tengchong

After checking out, you will be transferred to Tengchong.

Beihai Wetland & Dieshu River

Tengchong is one of Southwest China’s oldest region with history dating back to the times of the Western Han dynasty. Visit the Beihai Wetland to appreciate the national wetland reserve before ending your day with a visit to the 46m high volcanic dam waterfall at Dieshu River.

The Bolian Resort & SPA Tengchong

Breakfast included

Day 6

Tengchong

Best of Tengchong

Start at Yunfeng Mountain, ranked AA Scenic Areas and #1 peak along the China-Burma border. Enjoy a 1,608m cableway ride, taking in scenic forest views to the mountain peak at 2,449m, where you will visit a Taoist abbey from 1634AD and the ever-flowing wishing spring. This afternoon, you will stroll the cobbled-street Heshun old town, once a jade-trading Silk Road town. Discover the elegant ancestral hall, memorial archway, old railway platform and stone columns before continuing to Rehai Park and dip at the geothermal hot springs (own expense).

The Bolian Resort & SPA Tengchong

Breakfast included

Day 7

Tengchong / Departure from Kunming

Car Transfer: Hotel to Airport

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport to check-in for your flight home.

Breakfast included

Hotels & Tour Price

Tier 1

HKD 25,985

Indicative Cost Per Person (HKD)

Kunming

Cachet Boutique Hotel

An elegant, comfortable hotel set at Kunming city centre, just 2km from Nanping Pedestrian Street and a walk away from a snack street.

Dongchuan

Kepp Time Inn

Located within walking distance to Luoxiagou Valley, this inn is one of the best existing accommodation options, with a distinct modern taste and the owner is a photographer.

Honghegu

Vinetree Honghegu Tented Resort

Hidden amongst Shitouzhai ruins facing 10,000 mu terraces on the bank of Honghe Hani heritage site, this glamping tent is respectfully restored from three remains of heritage houses to resemble a “Chinese Machu Picchu”. Four houses are restored from the original relics as the reception hall, the kitchen, the dining room and the terrace experience hall. (Opened: 2017; Rooms: 17)

Tengchong

The Bolian Resort & SPA Tengchong

The Bolian Resort & SPA Tengchong Heshun is an ideal spot for travellers wanting to discover the city, just a short 2km distance from Heshun Ancient Town. (Opened: 2018; Rooms:35)

Includes

Accommodation on twin sharing basis in hotel as stated on bed & breakfast basis;
All transportation & transfer in private vehicle in each city;
Local English/Mandarin speaking expert guide in each city;
Meals as stated;
All entrance fees in sights stated;