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Trips 
China
Yunnan Shangri La - Daocheng & Yading
North-western Yunnan was
once part of the Tibetan Empire and still remains very much culturally
Tibetan. This overland adventure will appeal to those who love all things
Tibetan as the journey brings one through the southern part of Kham
( or East Tibet ).
This is a beautiful mountainous region with numerous
snow-capped peaks, jade-green lakes, a strong Tibetan influence and
great ethnic diversity. The western Sichuan hinterland’s thundering
rapids, snowy peaks, and yaks signal the cultural as well as the geographical
border with Tibet. Indeed, this region’s remarkable mix of culture,
nature, and adventure is one of China’s best kept secrets.
On this adventure, we will travel through the heartands of the
Tibetans on wheels & foot. It's a tough journey as much of
the travel are on high altitude grounds over high mountain passes and remote
mountain areas. It's an overland
taken by very few travellers to this part of China but a very exciting journey for the few who had.
This is an overlander that is packed
with enough sights and adventure that you'll remember long after the
journey is over.
Highlights
- Activities: Overland drive, nature sightseeing, trekking
and / or horse-trekking, visit to alpine lakes, hotspring visits.
- Hiking at Yading Nature Reserve
- the 'Lost Shangri-la'
- Beautiful Daocheng and Zhongdian ( the 'official' Shangri-la )
- Visits to some splendid Tibetan monasteries
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Full accommodation arrangement |
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Full transport arrangement & airport transfers in both mini-bus / van with driver |
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Horse / porter fees for baggages ( not personal rides ) at Yading Nature Reserve |
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Either Chinese or English speaking guide service |
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International airfares between Singapore & Kunming |
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Internal flight, if any |
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All airport taxes |
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All meals during tour |
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Horse / porter fees for personal riding at Yading Nature Reserve |
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Tipping & gratuities to guide & local staff |
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Personal travel insurance & pre-trip medical immunizations |
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All expenses of a personal nature |
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Duration: 12 days
Group Size : minimum 2 persons
Maximum Altitude
4,600-m alpine lake ( hike )
4,900-m mountain pass ( drive )
Grading:
| Group Size |
Land Price (2006) |
| 10 persons or more |
$ 1250 |
| 06 - 09 persons |
$ 1350 |
| 04 - 05 persons |
$ 1550 |
| 02 - 03 persons |
$ 1950 |
| * Price above is land cost only and does not includes international return and domestic air fares |
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Some parts of Yunnan and Sichuan we are travelling
through are very remote and road conditions in the mountains can be
bumpy which demand better quality vehicles and experienced drivers,
all of which add to the cost. Many of the places ( such as Yading Nature Reserve
) we're passing through only see a handful of foreigners each year so the amenities in some of these places can be pretty basic. Accommodation for the most part will be in local Tibetan guesthouses with shared rooms taking 3-4 or more persons per room and built-in private washrooms. Most meals are included but on certain days, such as the hiking days, may be more bland in taste and in packed form due to the contraints of time.
Beware that this trip may be tough and cannot be done by
unprepared people looking for a comfortable holiday. The drives
will be long and over rugged mountain terrain and remote regions so
all participants must travel with an open mind and positive attitude.
For the trekking part of the trip, the Yading kora trek will be physically
taxing as the hiking will be done at high altitude of 4000-m and above.
All participants are strongly advised to join our weekly GCS
to tune up their fitness for this trip.
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