Yunnan boasts a varied natural climatic environment under the affection of the monsoon, low latitudes and mountainous plateau, which is a good wonderful place for Golf players. 8 Days Golf highlights tour to Kunming,Dali and Lijiang start in Spring city Kunming, play golf at Mountain view course of the Spring City & Lake Resort, and have other sightseeing tour in Kunming like Stone forest and west hills. Then transfer to beautiful city Dali, play Golf at Dali Stone Mountain Golf Club. Along with the Cang mountain and cruise in Erhai Lake. In lijiang, play golf at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club only snow-mountain golf course in Asia. You will also have an amazing Lijiang & Shangri-la tour operated by TAR.
Arrive at Kunming airport, our guide will pick up you at exit of the arrival Hall.
Then head drive to the Spring City Golf & Lake Resort (Spring City) (1.5hrs on the way) is a premier integrated golf resort in Kunming, China. The development comprises two championship golf courses as well as luxury resort homes set amidst lush landscapes against the backdrop of Yang Zonghai Lake.Consistently voted one of the best golf courses in China, Spring City is a popular golfing destination. Its award-winning golf courses include the Mountain Course designed by Jack Nicklaus and the Lake Course by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Both courses have garnered over 100 international awards since 1998.
Meals on your own account.
Check in your hotel of Spring City Golf & Lake Resort. Free at leisure the rest time of the day.
Overnight at Spring City Golf & Lake Resort.
In the morning, star your the 1st round play of the 18-hole golf at Mountain view course of the Spring City & Lake Resort.
After lunch on your own account at the golf club.
Transfer to Shilin County ( 40m ) and to take a tour of Stone Forest is most important attractions of Yunnan. The difference types of limestone of here is isolated, exquisite and beautiful, showing its unique charm. It became the member in the list of World Nature Heritage in June , 2007.)
After the tour, drive back golf resort. Dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Spring City Golf & Lake Resort.
Today, play the 2nd round 18-hole golf at Lake view course course of the Spring City & Lake Resort.
In the afternoon, drive back to Kunming ( 1.5hrs). Make tour of the Western Hills (the western hills is located in the west shore of the Daichi Lake. It consists of Huating, Taihua, Taiping, Luohan and Guabang Peaks which stretches over 40 km from north to south. Because of the undulating skyline of these mountains resembles a sleeping Buddha or a sleeping Beauty with long hair drifting causally. It is praised as Sleeping Buddha mountain or Sleeping Beauty mountain as well ) Take a chairlift up to visit the Dragon Gate to have bird view of Dianchi Lake and Kunming city (Dragon Gate is the steepest spot in the Western Hills and well worth climbing up the winding old stone stairs because the view is spectacular)
After the tour, drive to your hotel in Kunming for check in.
Lunch and dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Kunming
Morning drive to Kunming airport for the flight to Dali (50m flying time )
Upon arrival, meeting with your guide at airport , transfer to discover the Dali Old Town. (Located at the foot of the Cangshan Mountain and the west side of the Erhai Lake, Dali old town was set up in 1382 A.D. There are well-preserved traditional houses of the Bai Ethnic Group people. Afterward, take a cruise tour in Erhai Lake by the small boat In the tour, you will enjoy the green Cangshan Mountain and the Three Pagodas from a far as well as lots of birds and seagulls flying over the lake.
In the afternoon,play the 3rd round golf of your trip at the Dali Stone Mountain Golf Club is the first and currently the only golf course in Dali. The golf course Backed on the Cangshan Mountain and face to the Erhai Lake. It is a few short minutes from Dali Ancient City and a 30 minutes drive to Dali International Airport. Dali Stone Mountain Golf Resort surroundings are characterized by stunning scenery and a pristine environment and the golf course itself is top class. There are 2 golf courses and a twin-layered lighting driving range which contain more than 50 positions in the club.The longest driving distance is 300 yards.
Lunch at local restaurant and dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Dali
This morning, transfer Xizhou Town It’s known as a historical town, a classic Bai ethnic town. Followed by a walking around in the old street of Xizhou and to witness the Bai traditional architectures Then enjoy the " Three-Course Tea " ceremony which is the traditional treating for Bai people to their honored guests.
After lunch, drive to Lijiang (2.5hrs with the Chinese speaking driver ).
Upon arrival, meeting your local guide and head to visit Black Dragon Pond (As the water here is a lucid green color, it gained another name Jade Spring Park (Yuquan Park). There are many distinctive and ravishing sites in the park.)
Continue to know about the Dongba Culture of Naxi people at the Dongba Culture Museum nearby.
Stroll in Lijiang Dayan Old Town (a well-preserved old city of ethnic minorities with brilliant culture. Located on the plateau which is 2,400 meters above the sea level and embraced by the tree-covered Lion Mountain in the west, Elephant and Golden Row Mountains in the north, the old town looks like a big jade ink slab, therefore got the alias the Town of Big Ink Slab. Lijiang was placed on the world cultural heritage list in 1997.).
Lunch at local restaurant, dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Lijiang
Morning drive to Jade Snow Mountain. Play the 4th round 18-hole golf play at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club (it is set in the bottom of a valley that faces the famous Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You can enjoy mountain views from almost every place on the course. The course is situated at 3100 meters (10,800 ft.) above see level, the second highest in the world and the highest in Asia.
Afterward,take the green coach to visit Jade Snow Mountain. Taking the chair lift ride up and down to visit the Spruce Meadow (3450m ) this place is a quiet grass field and Baishui River.
After the tour, transfer back to hotel.
Lunch and dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Lijiang
After breakfast , departure to Qiaotou Town. Take a stop to view First Bend of Yangtze River on the way. Then visit Tiger Leaping Gorge (Shangri-La section) the deepest gorge in the world. With 34 rapids of the Yangtze River, it is called the Jinsha in this area because you can find gold in the river.
Afterward, you will further the driving to Zhongdian (Shangri-la) ( 2hrs). It is located in the north -west part of Yunnan. It is the Tibetan region of Yunnnan with an average altitude is more than 3,000 meters (about 9,843 feet).
Check in your hotel after arrival.
Overnight at Zhangdian
In the morning, firstly go to visit Pudacuo National Park ( the park is largest forest park in China. It including Shudu Lake and Bita Lake lakes of there are known for their clear water, and the peaceful environment of the area around here. As the source of the Shuoduogang River, the lake is 3705m above sea level and covers an area of 15 square kilometers).
In the afternoon, visit Songzanlin Monastery, or 'Little Potala' as it is affectionately known, is a spiritual place that invites you to discover the mystery and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Then you will make a visiting a local Tibetan Family to charting with the local people to know about their local life and at try to drink a cup of Yak Butter Tea.
Finally Visit Dukezong Tibetan Old Town Dukezong comes from Tibetan language which means the moonlight city.
Overnight at Zhangdian
After breakfast , free at leisure before transfer to Shangri-La airport for your departure flight to next destination
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