4 Days Shangri-La Circle Tour and Three Parallel Rivers Adventure Start from Shangrila

On this trip you will discover the torrential rivers, soaring mountains, deep gorges and rare flora and fauna that led to that decision. You will also have the opportunity to learn about and interact with the Tibetan, Naxi, Lisu and Bai peoples. The service includes a private vehicle,an English-speaking tour guide,entrance fee,daily lunch,hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Itinerary

Day 1: Shangrila-Dongzhulin-Feilaisi

Pass By: Dongzhulin Temple, on the east slope of Nanyongganjing, Shusong County, Benzilan County, Deqin County 674500 China
Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at 8am from your hotel, drive about 4.5 hours to Deqin County (3400m altitude) which is 187km away from Zhongdian through Baimang Snow Mountain Nature Reserve, you will be able to view Baimang Snow Mountain if the weather is clear, pass the top part of today at 4292m altitude at 156km. 

After traversing mountain ranges, you will make a short stop and have lunch at Benzilan town, take some shots on the first bend of Jinsha(Yangtze) River, Dongzhulin monastery and Baima (white horse) Snow Mountain. The view along the way is fantastic with different kinds of trees, streams down the valley, prayer flags and stupas, and Tibetan villages.

Stop At: Feilaisi National Forest Park, Southwest of Deqin County, Deqin County 674600 China
After arrival Deqin, pay a visit to Feilaisi. Feilaisi Monastery is a place for Tibetans to pay homage to the sacred mountains. The monastery also serves as a center for many of the activities and festivals held by local Buddhists. Facing the main peak of the Meili Snow Mountain – Kawagebo Peak, it is famous for its viewing deck for amazing scenes of the sun rising over snow covered mountains.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: comfortable class hotel

Day 2: Feilaisi-Meili Snow Mountain-Cizhong

Stop At: Mingyong Glacier Parking Lot, China, 冰川 De Qin Xian, Ming Yong, 明永村附近 CN 云南省 迪庆藏族自治州 邮政编码: 674500
In the early morning, view the magic sunrise of Meili Snow Mountain.

After the magic time, you’ll drive about 1 hour to Mingyong Village for Mingyong Glacier. It is a long glacier at Kawagebo Peak, stretching from 6,470 meters to 2,600 meters, with a length of 11.7 meters. At over 13 sq km, Mingyong Glacier is not only the lowest glacier in China but also an oddity - a monsoon marine glacier with tundra, taiga, broadleaf forest and meadow. You’ll take a sightseeing bus for about about 4km to Mingyong Glaciers, and continue your visit to Tibetan Taizi Monastery (2,720 meters) - another good spot to view the magnificent Mingyong Glaciers.

After lunch, be transferred to Cizhong.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Shengjing Yiju hotel

Day 3: Cizhong-Weixi-Tacheng

Stop At: Cizhong Church, Xiangzi Village, South of Yanman County, Deqin County 674500 China
In the morning, visit the Tibetan Catholic Church built by French missionaries in 1867, the church is used by Tibetan, Naxi and Lisu people. They still have the grapes planted by missionaries and old the traditional way of making wine.
Then, drive to visit Tongle Village in Yezhi Town, it is a traditional village inhabited by people of the Lisu ethnic group. Tongle is one of the oldest Lisu villages in Weixi. It has a history of nearly 300 years.
After the tour, continue drive to Tacheng, check in to the hotel for rest.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: comfortable boutique hotel

Day 4: Tacheng - Shigu - Lijiang

Stop At: Yunnan Golden Monkey National Park, Weixi, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Shangri-La County 677440 China
In the morning, pay a visit to Tacheng Black Snub-Nosed Monkey National Park of Weixi County. Watch the feeding of the snub-nosed monkey in the park.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Stone Drum (Shigu) Town, Shigu Town, Lijiang 674113 China
Then, continue drive to the First Bend on the Yangtze River with imposing gorge scenery, visit the Iron Chain Bridge, the Red Army’s Long March Memorial Monument in the Shigu Old Town. The town of Stone Drum got its name from a large, cylindrical, marble tablet shaped like a drum.
After the tour, drive back to Lijiang, check in to the hotel for rest.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Your passport will be needed to purchase travel insurance for this tour"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered

Cancellations and refunds: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle
• All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary;
• Experienced English-speaking tour guide and skilled driver;
• 4x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 3 nights
• Entry/Admission - Yunnan Golden Monkey National Park
• Entry/Admission - Mingyong Glacier Parking Lot
• Entry/Admission - Cizhong Church
• Entry/Admission - Stone Drum (Shigu) Town
• Entry/Admission - Feilaisi National Forest Park
• Entry/Admission - Dongzhulin Temple

Not Included

• Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets
• Lunches and dinners doesn’t mentioned in the itinerary;
• Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff.

Facilities