In this truly extraordinary journey, you will explore the south Yunnan deeply. You will see the old buildings in Jianshui such as the 2nd largest Confucius temple in China which built about move than 600 years ago as well as the old bridges, old wells that people still use them in their daily life until now. Walk along the trail of Hani terraces fields in Yuanyang and see difference minority people with their traditional costume in the local market. Enjoy the beautiful limestone landscape of Puzhehei and Naigu Stone Forest. Take a boat running along the river to Baimei village which hidden in the deep cave. To meet the local Zhuang people of the village. Moreover to enjoy the hop spring of Mile at the end of the trip.
After arrival in Kunming, tour guide will pick up you at airport, and transfer to the hotel.
Free at leisure the rest time of the day.
Meals on your own account
Overnight at Kunming
This morning, you will take the journey south to Jianshui (220km -4hrs) which is in the south part of Yunnan about 220km far from Kunming. It enjoys the fame of being an ancient cultural city and important gateway. On the way, stop at Tonghai to visit Xinmeng Village the only Mongolian Villages in Yunnan province. Around 750 years ago, the cavalries led by Kublai Khan conquered Dali Kingdom. Some Soldiers settled down as inhabitants in Tonghai.
Afternoon to explore Jianshui Confucius Temple (It was build in 1285AD . Based on its scale, construction standard and excellence in preservation, Jianshui Confucius Temple stands second largest in China) Continue to visit Family Zhu’s Garden( lies in the middle part of Jianxin Street of Jianshui, there is a grand complex -the private Garden of Zhu Family. It was build by Zhuchaoying and his brother in the late Qing Dynasty. Stroll in the Old area of Jianshui to see the difference types of Old Wells in Jianshui and the Doufu workshop how to use the water for well to make the famous snack --Doufu.
Lunch at Chinese restaurant, dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Jianshui
This morning, you will take the 2hrs sightseeing train journey ( soft class seat ) to Tuanshan Village that is traveling along the narrow-gauge railway with history about 100 years. Enjoy the view of local people farming in the fields, landscape of rivers ,village on the way. And stop at Twin Dragon Bridge to take the picture, which is a 17-hole bridge with 148 meters long, 3-8 meters wide.
Then take off the train, visit Tuanshan Village is a rare surviving example of an intact-albeit neglected-traditional walled Yunnan village compound in southwestern China, and has been added to the 2005 list of internationally significant sites by the World Memorial Fund for Architecture (WMF), an international fund for the protection of world heritage sites.
In the afternoon , proceed to Yuanyang ( 3hrs) It is located at 2000 meters above sea level and the entire mountains here are sculpted with terrace-field commonly called the ladder of the sky.
Lunch and dinner at local Chinese restaurant.
Overnight at Yuanyang
If weather permits , enjoy sunrise at Duoyi village Later stroll in the local market to see the locals dressed with their colorful folk costume do Shopping and bargaining at the market. Afterward, move to visit Qingkou Hani Village where there is a small culture museum of Hanni people. Enjoy your leisure time stroll along the train of the fields. To watch how the local people farming the fields by their traditional way. In the later afternoon transfer to Tiger Mouth (Laohuzui ) where is the best to palace of Yuanyang to take picture of terrace fields under the sunset.
Overnight at Yuanyang
Early morning departure from Yuanyang to Puzhehei (5-6hrs) is a charming land boasting beautiful karst land formations, lakes and the unique cultures of the Zhuang, Miao, Yi and Bai ethnic groups living there.
After arrival , make the tour of Puzhehei Park take a boat cruise trip to Puzhehei Lake Puzhehei means "fish and shrimp pool" in the Yi language, is 2.5 km long, 300 meters wide and about 3 meters deep. In the area there are 51 isolated peaks with the village houses of red tiles scattered on the sides. Living in the houses are 3,000 Yi people. Afterward visit the Xianren Cave and village of Yi ethnic group.
Lunch en route / Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight at Puzhehei
Morning, further a driving of 3hrs to Guangnan County and change to take a boat to entry in the Bamei Village which is hidden in the Valley. People in the village belong to the Zhuang ppeople. Bamei come from Zhuang language means 'cave in the forest' In a hidden valley, in a grove of green bamboos and old trees, lies Bamei Village. A blue stream gently flows by, and hard-working farmers silently till the green fields. It's a picture of another lost Shangri-la.
Lunch en route / Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight at local guesthouse in Bamei Village
Morning enjoy a relax walk in the Bamei Village , afterward, continue your trip to Mile County (5.5hrs).Located 89 miles from Kunming, this county has become a major tourist hub in southeastern Yunnan. It is most famous for its hot springs that have lured in tourists from far and wide. It also is a plantation base of the grapes plantation as well as the red wine produced.
Upon arrival, enjoy the hot spring at your hotel which is you could not miss in the rest time of the day .
Lunch and dinner at local restaurant
Overnight at Mile
In the morning, take at tour of Yunnan Red Chateau As one of the nine great chateaus in China, it has been a trendy, romantic destination around Kunming for visitors who like red wines and vineries. Moreover there is a Catholic church located in the grape plantation. This church combines the both Chinese and western style, and the courtyard layout is elegant and unique.
Then return to Kunming, stop to discover Naigu Stone Forest “ Naigu “in the Yi language means old and black. Compared with the tourists crowed Stone Forest Park which is 10km far away. It is a good choice for travelers to explore the beautiful Karst Land form under a quiet atmosphere.
Upon arrival , check in your hotel in Kunming.
Overnight at Kunming
Free at leisure before transfer to Kunming airport or Kunming high speed train station for to next destination.
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