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 - Zhongdian |
Dali to Zhongdian, Visit Songzanlin Lamasery. |
D.7 | Zhongdian - Base Camp |
Zhongdian to White Horse Snow Mt. pass (4500m), Set up a Base Camp near the pass. |
D.8 | Base Camp C1 |
Climb up to about 5000m and set up Camp l. |
D.9 | Climbing |
Try to reach the top (5430m), then come back to Camp l. |
D.10 | Back to Base Camp |
Trek down from Camp l to Base Camp. |
D.11 | Base Camp - Zhongdian |
Base Camp to Zhongdian, Visit Napa Lake Black-necked Crane Reserve. |
D.12 | Zhongdian - Lijiang |
Zhongdian to Lijiang, Sightseeing in Lijiang Old Town. |
D.13 | Lijiang - Chuxiong |
Lijiang to Chuxiong, drive along Yangtze river valley. |
D.14 | Chuxiong - Kunming |
Chuxiong to Kunming, Visit Yunnan Minorities Museum. |
D.15 | Kunming - Beijing |
Fly to Beijing. Rest of the day free at leisure. |
D.16 | Departure From Beijing |
Transfer to Airport for homebound flight for departure. |
2008/09/07
White Horse Snow Mountain Climbing
White Horse Snow Mt. is one of four National Nature Reserve in Yunnan. It is located in north part of Hengduan mountains, to the east is Yangtze river, to the west is Mekong river. Inside the reserve, there are 20 peaks rise more than 5000m above sea level, the main peak, White Horse, is 5430m covered by snow all year round.
time:
11:38 AM