This magnificent journey allows you to explore and discover some of the most remote regions of the Southeast part while appreciate the fantastic natural beauty and historical view of great China! You will be rewarded with dramatic scenery, sub-tropical view, local culture of minority nationalities, typical small towns and a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle of China's various ethnic people.
 
Day 01: AUSTRALIA – GUANGZHOU
Fly to Guangzhou, the southern gateway of China in the morning and arrive in the evening. Upon arrival, you are transferred to hotel for the night.
 
Day 02: GUANGZHOU – GUILIN (B.L.D)
Take a morning flight to beautiful Guilin, known for its' unparalleled scenery in China. Upon arrival, you are transferred to your hotel. You are at leisure in the afternoon to explore Guilin, one of the most beautiful cities.
 
Day 03: GUILIN – YANGSHUO (B.L.D)
Appreciate the beauty surrounding Guilin on your Li River Cruise to Yangshuo. The scenery is unmatched in the world, with sheer mountain peaks rising straight out of the fields. See the fishermen taking their daily catch from the jade green waters; admire the fantastic misty mountain scenery. Visit a market in Yangshuo and practice your bargaining, before taking a coach back to Guilin.
 
Day 04: GUILIN – LONGSHENG (B.L.D)
Today take a coach to Longsheng a small rural town. Experience true rural China scenery, green valleys, beautiful mountains and small peasant farmer villages. Longsheng is home to China's most beautiful rice terrace scenery. The beauty you witness today will take your breath away.

Day 05: GUILIN – KUNMING (B.L.D)

A morning tour will take in the lovely Reed Flute Cave, acclaimed as The Art Gallery of Nature, because of its' natural beauty. You will also visit Elephant Trunk Hill. Then you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Kunming. Upon arrival, met and transferred to hotel. You will have an interesting visit to the local biggest Bird & Flower market of the Old Kunming City if time permits. 
 
Day 06: KUNMING – DALI (B.L.D)
You will fly to Dali in this morning, met and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon tour brings you to the Three Towering Pagodas of Chongshen Monastery built in 836AD. Also, see the Bai Minority People tie dying cloth with wax. Visit a beautiful Bai Minority Fishing Village with its traditional style courtyards at Xizhou Town and cruise on the beautiful Erhai Lake by a small fishing boat will let you enjoy the overwhelming sceneries.
 
Day 07: DALI – LIJIANG (B.L.D)
Today you will travel by road to Lijiang and pass through many enchanting minority villages on the way. Upon your arrival, met and transfer to the four-star hotel that is located near the old town of Dayan. Enjoying a leisurely walk in the old town.
 
Day 08: LIJIANG (B.L.D)
This morning visit the Naxi Village, Baisha Murals depicting Tibetan, Naxi and Han legends, and the 600-years-old Ten Thousand-Blossom Camellia Tree at the Yufeng Lama Temple. You can take the cable car to the Spruce Meadow which provides the best angle for you to see the holy Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. And the next stop is to visit the Black Dragon Pool.
 
Day 09: LIJIANG – ZHONGDIAN (B.L.D)
Continue driving from Lijiang to Shigu Village, at the First Bend of the Yangtze River; visit the tremendous Tiger Leaping Gorge, then drive on to Zhongdian that is on the edge of the Tibetan plateau. You will visit a local Tibetan family on the way.
 
Day 10: ZHONGDIAN – KUNMING (B.L.D)
Explore Zhongdian and the surrounding Tibetan cultural areas, including the large Songzanlin Monastery and the alpine Bita Lake & Shu Du Lake which are in the Pudacuo National Forest Park. After dinner, you are transferred to airport for your flight to Kunming. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to hotel.

Day 11: KUNMING (B.L.D)
Today, you will travel to the incredible Stone Forest, 89 km from Kunming, known as The No. 1 Wonder under Heaven. Along the trip you will notice small stones growing out of the fields before reaching the amazing stone pinnacles of the forest itself. In the afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour to Western Hill with a Dragon Gate carved into the sheer cliff, and spectacular views over Kunming and Dianchi Lake. In the evening, you will be invited to enjoy a Minority Show to see the colorful China minorities’ costumes and wonderful performances.
 
Day 12: KUNMING – AUSTRALIA (B)
You are at leisure until transfer to airport to take your flight to Australia.

Day 13: AUSTRALIA
Arrive in the morning in Australia. Your unforgettable China tour ends.

13-Day China Ethnic Adventure Tour (Tour Code: CEA)                                                Departure Dates and Tour Prices
Leaving Australia	Returning to Australia	China Southern Airlines ex Sydney and Melbourne	Ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth & Adelaide
			Singapore Airlines	Cathay Pacific
31 Jan. 14	12 Feb. 14	$3,650	$3,850	$3,950
28 Feb. 14	12 Mar. 14	$3,650	$3,850	$3,950
28 Mar. 14	09 Apr. 14	$3,780	$3,950	$4,050
02 May 14	14 May 14	$3,880	$4,050	$4,150
30 May 14	11 Jun. 14	$3,880	$4,050	$4,150
27 Jun. 14	09 Jul. 14	$3,850	$4,050	$4,150
01 Aug. 14	13 Aug. 14	$3,850	$4,050	$4,150
29 Aug. 14	10 Sep. 14	$3,750	$3,950	$4,050
03 Oct. 14	15 Oct. 14	$3,750	$3,950	$4,050
31 Oct. 14	12 Nov. 14	$3,750	$3,950	$4,050
21 Nov. 14	03 Dec. 14	$3,850	$4,050	$4,150
26 Dec. 14	07 Jan. 15	$4,250	$4,350	$4,450

The prices are in Australian dollar, per person twin or double share.
Single supplement: $580              Land only price: $2,980
Child rate: 75% of adult price if sharing bedding with adults.
 
If you want a stopover in Hong Kong, you can use Cathay Pacific as your carrier. We can help arrange accommodation, transfers and sightseeing tour in Hong Kong for you. Please enquire for information. If you fly Cathay Pacific, you will fly into Guilin instead of Guangzhou from Hong Kong on the way over.
 
Inclusions:
International and domestic economy class airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge and airline levy (currently $420 for China Southern Airlines, $480 for Cathay Pacific and $640 for Singapore Airlines, all subject to change), 4 star hotel accommodation or similar on twin-shared basis, transfers and transport by air-conditioned vehicle, meals and sightseeing with entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary, English-speaking guide, China visa fee and ADT travel bag.
 
Exclusions:
Travel insurance, tip to guide and driver, personal expenses and all other services not mentioned in the itinerary.