| D.1 | Arrive at Beijing |
| Arrive at Beijing and transfer to hotel. | |
| D.2 | Beijing |
| After a hearty American style breakfast, leave Beijing by deluxe motor coach. Today you will climb the Great Wall, one of the world's fantastic architectural achievements. The tour continues to the renowned Sacred Way leading to the famous Ming Tombs. In the evening, return to Beijing for a special Peking Duck dinner party. | |
| D.3 | Beijing |
| This morning, explore the best of Beijing with a visit to Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest square, and the incomparable Forbidden City. After lunch, visit the spectacular and vast Summer Palace with an optional boat ride on Lake Kunming. Evening enjoy a memorable Peking Opera performance. | |
| D.4 | Beijing - Kunming |
| | In the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, where dynastic Chinese rulers historically worshipped the Emperor of Heaven. After lunch, fly to Kunming. Arrive in Kunming, transfer to hotel. |
| D.5 | Kunming - Dali |
| Kunming to Dali, Sightseeing in Dali Old Town. | |
| D.6 | Dali -Lijiang |
| Dali to Lijiang, Sightseeing in Lijiang(2400m). | |
| D.7 | Lijiang - Base Camp |
| Trek up the mountain to Base Camp (3800m). | |
| D.8 | Climbing |
| Continue to climb up to build Camp 1 (4l00m). | |
| D.9 | Climbing, Back to base Camp. |
| Sightseeing in the mountain and trek down to Base Camp. | |
| D.10 | Base Camp - Lijiang |
| Base Camp to Lijiang. | |
| D.11 | Lijiang |
| Sightseeing in Lijiang Old Town. | |
| D.12 | Lijiang - Chuxiong |
| Lijiang to Chuxiong, drive along Yangtze river valley. | |
| D.13 | Chuxiong - Kunming |
| Chuxiong to Kunming, Visit Yunnan Minorities Museum. | |
| D.14 | Kunming |
| Full day sightseeing tour in Kunming. | |
| D.15 | Kunming - Beijing |
| Fly to Beijing. Rest of the day free at leisure. | |
| D.16 | Beijing Departure |
| Transfer to Airport for departure from Beijing. |
2008/09/07
Climb The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Climb The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mt. and Haba Snow Mt. stands face to face across the Yangtze river which flows between the two mountains and formed the famous Tiger-leaping Gorge. There are numerous plants and animals living in the mountains. The main peak of the Jade Dragon, Shanzidou, rising 5596m above sea level, is still a virgin peak.
