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Yunnan is amazed the world by the mysterious culture of the minority and the beautiful natural scenery.
“The Lost Horizon” is the story of four Americans who survived a plane crash in the Himalayas, only to discover the reclusive land. It was British
writer James Hilton’s novel “The Lost Horizon” that sparked a legend and brought fame to an unknown and almost untouched place called
Shangri-La. “Shangri-La” is a Tibetan word meaning “land of sacredness and peace”. Finally, in Sept. 1997, the government of Yunnan province
declared that Shangri-La had been discovered in Zhongdian, Diqing, a prefecture in Yunnan province. It now may be the last virgin land where one
can observe cultures whose layers go back for thousands of years into the past.

Lugu Lake, the ancient and mysterious “The Female’s Kingdom” composed of Mosuo People, is situated at the junction of Southwest Sichuan
and Northwest Yunnan, 2,685 meters in altitude. Up to now, the Mosuo people retain the vestiges of matriarchal society. Visiting marriage
represents the main marriage system of Mosuo people.

Arrive in Kunming, know as “The City of Eternal Spring”, which is indeed a well-known site for sightseeing and a
summer resort. Transfer to the hotel, and the following time is free. (No meal)

Drive 96km south towards to Qiaotou Town, also called Tiger Leaping Gorge Town. Tiger Leaping Gorge is believed
to be the deepest gorge in the world, lying between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain. The
Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge is the narrowest and uppermost section. In the midst of the river's mouth is a large rock
that is positioned at the gorge's narrowest section-only 30 meters (33 yards) wide. An ancient legend says that a tiger
used this rock as its stepping stone so it could leap across from one side of the gorge to the other, which is how the
gorge got its name. Drive on to Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge, dropping another 100 meters (330 feet) and its flow rate
increases to an amazing speed. Here the thunderous rushing waters slam into sharp, large rocks and crash down
into the river forming swirling whirlpools. Onwards to Walnut Grove and the Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge where is
acclaimed for being the wildest attraction of all, driving transfer stops at Heika Village, the habitat village for Naxi
People. Trek to ferry wharf, and take ferry boat to the opposite side of Jinsha River. Trek about 2 hours to Daju village. (B,L,D)

Take local transfer bus (used by normal Chinese People) to Laru/Guole Village. Trek about 4 hours to reach Baoshan
Stone Town, known as the "village on a huge rock". On a huge rock in the shape of a magic herb, several hundreds
Naxi people have built their homes. Every one of the households uses stone tables, sleeps on stone beds, cooks on
stone fireplaces and keeps water in stone vats, living a life as if in a fairyland. Wander around the old stone town. (B,L,D)

Leave from Fenglian Village in the morning. Walk through the field, the village, the road, the streamside, arrive at the
ferry port and take a boat cross Jinsha River. Trek 6 hours to Gewa Village and the route scattered by beautiful Mosuo
ethnical villages. Gewa is a village where Han and Mosuo groups live together.

Trek 6 hours to Zhuangzi, passing beautiful Mosuo villages and the virgin forest where is full of pine and oak trees.
Zhuangzi village is a mixed place of residence of Yi and Mosuo Minority.

Trek approximate 6 hours to Yongning, hike across a virgin forest and up to the entrance of the Zhuangzi Pass
(3500m), the highest point from Baoshan Stone Town to Yongning.  Here, you will see the Lugu Lake from a far
distance. Climb down the mountain to reach Yongning Village. After lunch, take local bus to Luoshui Village, a small
village at the riverside of Lugu Lake. Lugu Lake, the ancient and mysterious “The Female’s Kingdom” composed of
Mosuo People, is situated at the junction of Southwest Sichuan and Northwest Yunnan, 2,685 meters in altitude. Up to
now, the Mosuo people retain the vestiges of matriarchal society. (B,L,D)

Lugu Lake is in the shape of a horse’s hoof, covering an area of 52 square kilometers. The quiet and limpid lake is
the second deepest one in Yunnan. Cruise on the beautiful Lugu Lake, and visit Liwubi Island, and visit Mosuo
village’s house. Then, ride a bus to Lijiang, an old city in beautiful surroundings in northwest Yunnan, and the only
city where the Nazi ethnic minority reside. (B,L,D)

Day11 Lijiang

Drive to Dali and enjoy the scenery on the way. Dali City stands against Cangshan Mountain in the west and adjoins
Erhai Lake in the east, and is embraced by undulating hills around. Take a cruise on Erhai Lake, meaning “sea
shaped like an ear”. In a sunny day, the crystal waters of Erhai Lake and the snow mantled Cangshan Mount radiate
with each other. Walk around the Dali Ancient Town, characterized by the dwelling houses of the Bai Minority, which
can be dated back to the year 1382 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and rank as one of the most noted historical
and cultural cities in China. (B,L,D)

Transfer to the airport and prepare for boarding on the flight. TOUR ENDS! (B)

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