Arrive in Shanghai, your gateway city of China tour. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for a good night's rest.

Depart from hotel in the morning to have a whole-day trip of Jade Buddha Temple, It is famous for the Jade Buddhist in it. Built in the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing dynasty, then Yuyuan Garden has a lot of stories for it was severely damaged in the 19 th century and was restored in 1961. Afternoon will visit Oriental TV Tower, which is a photographic jewel that excites the imagination and attracts thousands of visitors year-round. After that you will shopping at Nanjing Road and visit the Bund.

Be transferred to the railway station for the train to Hangzhouthe capital of Zhejiang Province, is located by the Qiantang River at the Southern end of the Grand Canal. Upon arrival , take a trip in the city including the well-known West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Six Harmonies Pagoda and Huqingyu's Traditional Pharmacy. Optional Huaiyang Cuisine is available for your dinner.

Be tansferred to the airport for the flight to Kunming, the city holds the distinction as having the best year-round weather in all of China. The time before transfer in Hangzhou will be set aside for your own arrangement.
It will cost us about three hours fly from Hangzhou to Kunming.
Kunming is the capital city of Yunnan Province. With a history more than 2,400 years, it owes its importance to the fact that it was the gateway to the celebrated Silk Road that facilitated trade with Tibet, Sichuan, Myanmar and India. The city enjoys a pleasant climate and does its best to live up to its title of the City of Eternal Spring. Its alluring highland scenery, bewitching Karsts landform, varied and exotic habitats and customs, places of historical interest can be found at major scenic spots. Besides, Kunming is the focal point of Yunnan minority culture with 26 ethnic groups like Bai, Dai, Miao in the area.

Be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Dali, the ancient political, economic and cultural center of Yunnan area. Upon arrival, visit Dali Ancient Town 13km away from Xiaguan, nests between Mt. Cangshan and Erhai Lake .And Three Pagodas located about 1 km northwest of Dali Ancient City, has a history over 1,800 years. It is the symbol of Dali, and the witness of the development of Buddhism in the area.

Be transferred to Lijiang(176km, about 4 hours) in the morning and visit Lijiang Ancient Town to walk down the cobblestone streets over 700 years and see the Naxi way of life which chaned little over time.
Lijiang Ancient Town is a well-preserved one known for Naxi people's brilliant culture. With a history more han 800 years, the town was firstly built at the interval of the Song Dynasty changed to the Yuan Dynasty, and occupies an area of 3.8 square kilometers. It is built alongside the lie of mountains and the flow of rivers with the ancient water-supply system which still in use today, providing a vary precious sample of the research on ancient architecture. As a result of the multi-culture and the progress of Naxi ethnic group, the buildings in town incorporate the best parts of the architectural traits of Han, Bai and Tibetan into the unique Naxi style. The layout of the town is free and flexible, the houses are close and diverse and the lanes are narrow and meandering. Along the both side of the lanes, there are shops selling superbhandicrafts. Here you also have the chance to trace the Ancient Tea-Hourse Road.

In the morning drive about 178km to Shangri La, which will take about 4 hours. It's a place with stunning scenery, the azure sky and the hospitality of unsophisticated people. Visit Dukezong Ancient Town upon arrival.

Today should be started off earlier from hotel in the morning. First drive to visit Songzanlin Lamasery-the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, then visit Potatso National Park (green vans available in scenic area) after lunch.

Fly back to Kunming and take a visit of Western Hill, Dragon Gate and the Village of Ethnic Culture.

Be transferred to the airport for the flight to Guilin. Although not a large city, it has the reputation of being one of China's most picturesque city. Drive to hotel and check-in as the plane touches down at Guilin. Optional Banquet of Rice Noodle and Longji Minority Show are available.

Depart from hotel in the morning and be transferred to the Pier for Li River Cruise(about 4 hours and the lunch will be served on board). Savor the fairy-tale scenery when sail down the meandering river to Yangshuo. Be transferred back to Guilin in the late afternoon.

Enjoy the morning at visit of Seven Star Park and Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin. After lunch, a short bus ride away is Reed Flute Cave with marvelous distinctly-colored stalactities ans stalagmites.

Be transferred to the airport for the return flight or the flight to your next stop. The vacation is over all too soon as leave Guilin.