Listing Description
During the two-day Yunnan—Kunming tour, you will explore both nature and culture.
From the Lake Dian(Dianchi) to the Yunnan Nationalities Village to the Xishan Mountain, every step of the way is a breathtaking experience, as if you are travelling between history and modernity. The trip to Yuantong Temple will give you a sense of the depth of Buddha's rhyme, and the forest adventure will give you a sense of the natural wonders.
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Dianchi Lake - Yunnan Nationalities Village - Xishan Mountain Scenic Area
4+stars Hotel
In the morning, you will visit the Dianchi lake, the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan Province, is known as the “Pearl of the Plateau”. You can take a walk around the lake, ride around the lake or take a boat trip.
Yunnan Nationalities Village is a tourist attraction that concentrates the essence of diverse ethnic cultures in Yunnan. It brings together the architectural styles, living customs, songs, dances, arts and festivals of more than 20 ethnic groups in Yunnan Province. Yunnan Nationalities Village also regularly organizes various ethnic festivals and cultural performances, such as Water Splashing Festival, Torch Festival, etc., so that tourists can experience the traditional festival atmosphere and joyful scenes of Yunnan's ethnic minorities.
This afternoon, you will visit Xishan Mountain, known as “Sleeping Beauty Mountain”, which offers a panoramic view of Dianchi Lake.
In addition to the natural landscape, there are also ancient sites such as the Dragon Gate(Longmen)where you can enjoy the art of grottoes.
If you are interested, we recommend you to visit HuatingTemple and Taihua Temple. Both temples are included in the entrance fee, where you can enjoy the ancient Buddhist culture and feel the peace of mind.
Yuantong Temple - The Stone Forest - Yunnan Departure
4+stars Hotel
Breakfast
In the morning you will first come to Yuantong Temple, which is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Kunming, with a history of more than 1,200 years of founding. It is also the largest temple in Kunming.
Afterwards, we will come to the Stone Forest, which is regarded as “the essence of the world's karst landscape” and listed as a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO. Taking a sightseeing bus, we will go deep into the Boulder Forest Scenic Area, as if entering a labyrinth of giant boulders. Along the way, you'll see towering concentrations of rocky peaks and unique panoramas of rocky forests.
Next, we will continue by bus to the Little Stone Forest. Here you will have a chance to see the iconic stone “Asima”, a realistic boulder that resembles a graceful young lady.
While you are visiting the Stone Forest, you can also experience the unique charm of Yi ethnic minority culture, enjoy the traditional songs and dances of the Yi people, and taste the authentic Yi cuisine.
After today's tour, you will be transferred to the airport or train station for your flight or train to your next destination.
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