CTH-140: Yuanyang/Jianshui Photography Tour

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Tour code: CTH-140
Tour Type: Culture,History,Photography,Sightseeing
Destinations: Kunming - Jianshui - Yuanyang
Tour overview: This Yunnan photo tours gives you in-depth opportunity to view the nature and cultural history of the region, with specific emphasis on the breath-taking views of Yuanyang Rice Terraces and the well-preserved ancient city Jianshui. The route is off the beaten-track which means photo enthusiasms can took more perfect photos!

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Highlights

1. Stroll at the karst rock forests and taking photos

2. Explore the ancient city Jianshui and the local life style

3. Enjoy the grand sunset & sunrise views at Yuanyang Rice Terraces

4. Hiking and further discover the magnificent rice terraces areas in Yuanyang

5. Stay overnight at the local guest houses

6. Experience the unique customs of Hani people

Tour Date	City	Tour Brief
1	Kunming	N/A
2	Kunming	Daguan Park, Stone Forest
3	Kunming - Jianshui	Zhu Family Garden
4	Jianshui - Yuanyang	Tuanshan Village, Twin Dragon Bridge
5	Yuanyang	Yuanyang Rice Terraces
6	Yuanyang
7	Yuanyang - Kunming	Jingkou Hani Village
8	Kunming	Service Ends

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

City:	Kunming
Activity:	our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Kunming Airport and transfer you to the hotel.
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Day 2

City:	Kunming
Activity:	Visit Daguan Park, then transfer to visit Stone Forest. Overnight at Shilin.
Attractions:	Daguan Park Located right at the shore of Dianchi Lake, it is a recreation area for local people, such as boating, drinking tea, flying kites and so on. You can see an ancient tower inscribed with poetry in praise of the lake's beauty here. Stone Forest A grand karst site, located outside Kunming, features countless stone pillars, unique aesthetic peaks, grotesque rocks, strange caves, mountain lakes, and interesting ethnic culture and customs.
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Day 3

City:	Kunming - Jianshui
Activity:	Drive to Jianshui, Visit Confucius Temple, old city gate, overnight at Zhu Family Garden.
Attractions:	Zhu Family Garden Built in late Qing daynasty by Zhu family, it occupied 20000㎡. This compound was used as ancestral hall and residence. It features architecture values. Richly ornamented rooms, lotus pool, woods, exotic flowers form a south garden together.
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Day 4

City:	Jianshui - Yuanyang
Activity:	Visit Tuanshan Village and Twin Dragen Bridge. Then proceed to Yuanyang, visit Tiger Mouth and enjoy the sunset.
Attractions:	Tuanshan Village Tuanshan village features its intact architectural compound and wood carvings. Brilliant Yi minority people have their own creative opinions which can be unleashed when they are building. So the outcome of brilliance is Tuanshan constructions. Twin Dragon Bridge Not far from Jianshui county lies Double-dragon Bridge. The stone bridge built 200 years ago is renowned for its largest size and artistic values. As a masterpiece of science and art, Double-dragon is 148 meters in length, 3 meters in width.
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Day 5

City:	Yuanyang
Activity:	Early morning photo at Duo Yi Shu to see the sunrise. After lunch, visit Bada and Shangmadian.
Attractions:	Yuanyang Rice Terraces Crowned as one of the China's 17 most attractive scenic spots, Yuanyang is located in 326KM south from Kunming. The ancestors of Hani people worked out these terrific irrigation system 2500 years ago. There is only one precious harvest each year.
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Day 6

City:	Yuanyang
Activity:	Hike to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Longshuba and Jinzhuzhai.
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Day 7

City:	Yuanyang - Kunming
Activity:	Visit Jingkou Hani Village, after lunch, transfers back to Kunming.
Attractions:	Jingkou Hani Village
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Day 8

City:	Kunming
Activity:	Transfer to the airport and fly to your next destination.
Attractions:	Service Ends
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