HANOI – DALI – LIJIANG – SHANGRILA

**DAY 3: LIJIANG – JADE DRAGON SNOW MOUNTAIN

(30 km – 30 minutes)
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)**

Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel. The group departs for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area.

Visits include:

• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area

Take the small cable car to Yunshanping (Meadow of the Clouds) at an altitude of 3,200 m to admire the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from afar.
The mountain, 5,596 m high, is covered with snow year-round. Its eternal glacier glows a jade-like blue.
It is also known as the “Virgin Mountain” because no human has ever successfully conquered it—many climbers have either lost their lives or turned back due to its mysterious and dangerous nature.

• Blue Moon Valley & White Water River (Baishuihe)

Formed from glacial meltwater flowing down from the snow mountain.
Also visit Ganhaizi Grassland.

• “Impressions of Lijiang” Show (Included)

A spectacular outdoor performance directed by the world-famous Zhang Yimou, staged at an altitude of over 3,000m with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as the natural backdrop.
A breathtaking cultural experience not to be missed.

• Visit Yushuizhai Village

An ancient settlement of the Naxi ethnic people, who worship the Mother Goddess of nature.
The Naxi believe that all beings are interconnected, so they live in harmony with nature in a peaceful environment.

• Visit Tongrentang Traditional Medicine Store

Evening:
Dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight in Lijiang.

**DAY 4: LIJIANG – SHANGRILA

(180 km – 2.5 hours)
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)**

Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel, then depart for Shangrila – the mythical “immortal land” described in the novel Lost Horizon by James Hilton.
Located in Northwest Yunnan near Tibet, the region is known for its sacred landscapes and Tibetan culture.

Lunch at a restaurant.

Afternoon: Continue sightseeing:

• Nanha Shada (Nam Ha Sacred Mountain)

A newly popular check-in spot and a significant spiritual landmark of the Tibetan people.

• Dukezong Ancient Town

One of the oldest and best-preserved Tibetan towns in China, with a history of over 1,300 years.
Visitors can admire hundreds of well-preserved Tibetan houses and learn about Tibetan culture, lifestyle, and traditions from the hospitable locals.

Evening:
Dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight at a hotel in Shangrila.

**DAY 5: SHANGRILA – LIJIANG

(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)**

Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel.

The group visits:

• Songzanlin Monastery

The most important and largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan.
Located at an altitude of over 3,300 m, about 5 km from Shangrila.
It was built in 1679 under the 5th Dalai Lama and modeled after the Potala Palace in Tibet.
During its peak, the monastery housed up to 1,000 monks.

Lunch at a restaurant.

Afternoon:
Return to Lijiang.

Upon arrival, free time for:

• Shopping at Jade & Gemstone Stores
• Visiting Shuhe Ancient Town – a quieter, beautifully preserved ancient town of the Naxi people

Evening:
Dinner at a restaurant.

After dinner, guests may optionally attend the renowned show:

• “Lijiang Eternal Love” Show

One of the four most famous performances in Yunnan.
A 1-hour immersive show reenacting the history, legends, and emotional love stories of the Naxi people.
(Optional – self-paid)

Overnight in Lijiang.

**DAY 6: LIJIANG – HANOI

(Breakfast / Lunch)**

Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out procedures.

Visit a Latex & Rubber Shop for shopping.

Lunch at a restaurant.

Afternoon:
Transfer to the airport for the Bamboo Airways flight back to Hanoi.

Upon arrival, bus and guide bring the group back to the original pick-up point.
Tour ends.
Goodbye and see you again!

Note:
Itinerary order may change depending on practical conditions, but all sightseeing points will be fully included.

✅ INCLUSIONS

• Round-trip airfare Hanoi – Lijiang on Bamboo Airways
– Includes: 15 kg checked baggage + 7 kg carry-on
– Excess baggage fee: 35 RMB or 5 USD per kg, paid directly at the check-in counter
• One-time entry Chinese group visa
• 4-star local hotels, 2 guests per room
(Odd-numbered groups: triple room with extra bed)
• Meals as per itinerary (40 RMB/person/meal)
• 1 bottle of water per guest per day
• Transportation throughout the program
• Entrance tickets for all sightseeing spots listed
• Small cable car to Yunshanping (3,200 m altitude)
• Vietnamese tour guide + local Chinese guide for the entire route
• International travel insurance
• Company gifts

❌ EXCLUSIONS

• Passport issuance fees
• Single room supplement
• Vietnam re-entry visa fees for overseas Vietnamese or foreigners
• Excess baggage fees
• Personal expenses (phone, internet, laundry, minibar, drinks in hotel room, etc.)
• Services not mentioned in the program
• Electric car fee at Baishuihe & Yunshanping (~60 RMB)
• Large cable car to the peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (4,500 m)
• Tips for guide, driver, and local guide: 5 USD/person/day
• VAT tax

📄 CHINA VISA REQUIREMENTS

• Clear Scan of passport (valid for at least 6 months), full information page(2~3 pages) with all corners visible, ensure no glare/reflection or fingers showing on the pages
• Original digital ID photo (4x6 cm, white background, wearing colored clothes—not white), no glasses, ears & forehead visible, no jewelry
• For children under 18 (based on date of birth):
– Passport + photo
– Scan of birth certificate
– If not traveling with parents: authorization letter + certified birth certificate copy when entering China

Note:
If a guest is denied group visa, the process will switch to individual visa at the Chinese Embassy in Hanoi (if time permits).
Additional fee: 1,300,000 VND/person.
If the guest refuses individual visa → cancellation penalty applies.
Fees may change depending on Visa Center updates.

👶 CHILDREN POLICY (Based on date of birth)

• Under 2 years old: 30% of tour price (sharing bed with adult)
• From 2 to under 11 years old: 90% of tour price (sharing bed with adult)
• From 11 years old and above: Same price as adults

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES

• Passports must be the most updated version, valid for at least 6 months from the tour end date, with clear personal information and at least 4 blank pages.
Damaged, smudged, torn, or unclear passports will not be accepted.

• Itinerary order may change due to weather or traffic but all sightseeing points remain included.

• This tour includes preferential pricing as regulated by Chinese tourism authorities.
Guests must attend designated shopping stops (Jade, Latex, Medicine in Lijiang).
Skipping shopping stops will incur a surcharge payable directly to the Tour Leader.

• Guests who have undergone facial cosmetic surgery are strongly advised to renew their passports.
The company is not responsible for immigration issues due to mismatched appearance.

• Pregnant guests from 5 months and above are not accepted for safety reasons.
Guests must inform the company of pregnancy at registration; otherwise, the company bears no responsibility.

• If guests cannot exit/enter the country due to personal issues (expired passport, unclear documents, mismatched information, etc.), the company will not refund the tour fee.
The tour guide will assist, but all arising expenses are borne by the guest.

• The company is not responsible for losses caused by:
– Natural disasters (storm, flood, earthquake, etc.)
– Terrorism, protests
– Airline technical issues, delays, cancellations, schedule changes
– Delays caused by group members

• Foreign-passport guests with a single-entry Vietnam visa must pay Vietnam re-entry visa fees and bring:
– Loose visa document
– 2 photos (4x6 cm, white background)

• Child rate applies only when sharing bed with parents.
If a separate bed is needed → 100% tour price applies.

• If 1 adult travels with 1 child under 11 without booking an extra bed, the child must pay adult price to receive a bed.

• Travel insurance applies to guests under 75 years old.
Guests 75+ must pay extra for premium insurance and be accompanied by a healthy relative under 60.
Guests over 80 → insurance does NOT apply.

• This is a joint tour.
The company organizes departure only when the group reaches 15 adult guests.
If fewer than 15 guests, the company will propose a new date or refund (minus visa fee).

• Guests must stay with the group throughout the journey.
If they have relatives in China who wish to join, they must notify the company before departure.

• Guests must complete any outstanding tax obligations (personal income tax, corporate tax, household business tax, etc.) before departure, as customs now checks these electronically.
The company is not responsible if guests are denied exit due to unpaid taxes.