Trip Code: TTO-04

Route feature:
The overland tour from Yunnan to Lhasa (starting from Kunming) is less difficult than driving from Chengdu to Lhasa, but the scenery along the way is also stunning beautiful. During this trip, You will visit the splendid Kunming stone forest, Old Dali town and the gorgeous Erhai lake, the lovely Lijiang old city which is one of the four old cities in China, and the deepest gorges in the world - Tiger Leaping Gorges before arriving at Zhongdian, we still call it Shangri-la. In Zhongdian, visit the Songzanlin Temple which is like a smaller Patala. After arriving at Deqin, see the holy Mt. Meili. Cross the Tibetan border from Yanjing, then another 111km to Markham join the Sichuan Southern route to Lhasa.

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The tour itinerary:
Day01  Arrival at Kunming
  Arrive in Kunming, meet you in airport and transfer to hotel, city tour if time is possible.
 
Day02  Kunming Stone Forest
  Drive to visit Stone Forest which is about 120km from Kunming, it is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan. Overnight at Kunming.
 
Day03 Kunming/ Dali/ Erhai Lake
   Drive from Kunming to Dali, it takes about 3-4 hours. Visit the old Dali town and the gorgeous Erhai lake nearby. Overnight at Dali.
 
Day04  Dali / Lijiang
  Drive from Dali to Lijiang, takes about 5 hours. Visit Lijiang old city. Overnight at Lijiang.
 
Day05 Lijiang / Zhongdian
  Drive from Lijiang to Zhongdian, before arriving at Zhongdian, drive to visit the Tiger Leaping Gorges. In the afternoon visit Sangzanlin Temple in Zhongdian and in the evening you can visit Zhongdian old town. Overnight at Zhongdian.

Day06 Zhongdian/ Deqin / Mt.Meili
  Early morning drive from Zhongdian to Deqin, it takes about 5 to 6 hours, along the way with beautiful landscapes. In the afternoon, see the holy mountain Meili from the view platform. If time is allowed, drive to see the beautiful Mingyong Glacier at the foot of Kawagebo - the main peak of Mt. Meili. Overnight at Deqin.

Day07 Deqin / Markham
  Go on northwards along the Lang cang jiang river valley, the upper reaches of Mekong River. Pass the border between Tibet and Yunnan at Yanjing, arrive at Markham after another 111km to join the Sichuan Southern route to Lhasa.
 
Day08  Markham / Dzogong ( 158km )
  Cross Lancang river, pass over the highest pass- Dongda which is 5008m. Overnight at Dzogong.
 
Day09 Dzogong / Pasho (201km)                                         
  Drive from Dzogong to Pasho via pomba pasture, Overnight at Pasho.
 
Day10 Pasho / Rawok-tso /Pomi (219Km)
  The way from Pasho to Pomi, you will see glaciers, snow-capped mountains, forests, local villages and also the beautiful lake Rawok-tso. Overnight at Pomi.

Day11 Pomi / Bayi (220Km)
  Drive from Pomi to Bayi, pass by the gorgeous alpine valleys lined with rhododendron bushes, cross over the Serkhym-la, airrives at Bayi town. Overnight at Bayi.

Day12 Bayi / Cypresses Park /Draksum Tso
  In the morning drive to visit Draksum Tso ( also known as Basum-tso).The lake and its surrounding views are beautiful and the site is also connected to the semi-mythical ruler of the Kham region and Guru Rinpoche. Take a ferry ride off the southern shore of the lake to visit the Tsodzong Monatery, most probably the highest attraction of this site. Afternoon back to Bayi visit Cypresses Park. Overnight at Bayi.

Day13 Bayi / Lhasa (400km)
  Drive from Bayi to Lhasa along Niyang River, Cross the Mila pass. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day14 Lhasa sightseeing one day
  Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day15 Lhasa airport dropping off, end the trip.

Price( Price valide 01/03/2007 - 30/04/2007 ):

The tour service includes:
  1. Transport: Landcruiser
  2. Accommodation: 14N hotels/guesthouses
  3. Guide: Chinese, English speaking guide available
  4. Entrance tickets
  5. Tibet entry permit
  6. Tibet Travel Permit
  7. Tibet Minitary Permit

The tour service excludes:
  1. Your flight tickets
  2. Your own expense
  3. Tips for the guide and driver
  4. Meals