- 14 Days
- Cultural Touring
An eighth-century Tang emperor gave this mountain province its name, Yunnan, which means “south of the clouds.” From then on, Chinese imperial dynasties thought of Yunnan as the edge of their world, beyond the clouds and south of Szechwan. In the early 20th century, British author and botanist Frank Kingdon-Ward dubbed this the "Land of Great Corrugations" becuase three major river drainages of the Salween, Mekong and Yangtze flow through it's western boarder-lands Today, Yunnan’s attractions include lovely cities, unspoiled countryside, and a population that represents the greatest cultural diversity in all of China, including Tibetans, Yi, Naxi and Bai. Our journey includes Kunming’s Stone Forest and the precipitous Tiger Leaping Gorge. We’ll visit colorful pagodas, temples and villages of humble log cabins. Step back in time to enjoy Yunnan’s pastoral tranquility.
Newsletter Article: Meet the Naxi
Trip Highlights
- Gyalthang and its 300-year-old Tibetan Buddhist monastery Ganden Songzanlin
- Old town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Dali's Three Pagodas, which dates back to the 9th century
- Maze-like rock formations of Kunming's Stone Forest
- Huangguoshu, China's tallest waterfall
- Miao, Tibetan, Yi, Naxi and Bai villages
- Trip Leader: Jeff Grinnell (October 27 - November 07, 2006)
What's Included
- Services of English-speaking guides
- Comfortable ground transportation with driver as per itinerary
- Double-occupancy hotel accommodations
- Meals as per itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Admission to sights listed in itinerary
