Exploring the Three Parallel Rivers 8N/9D

Keep up to date with Songtsam news and offers.

Become a part of our world. Tell us more about your interests and travel passions, and we’ll make sure you’re the first to hear all about our news and offers.

By entering your details you consent to be contacted via email by the songtsam group with offers and updates. To opt out, use the unsubscribe link or email info@songtsam.com . View our privacy policy for details.

Thank you

Thank you for signingup.You're all set to receive the lasest news from Songtsam.

Hotel booking

-/-

Packages & tours booking

-/-

Activity booking

-/-

Occasions booking

-/-

Thank you

Thank you for your booking,we will contact you within two days.

Quick booking

What would you like to do?

Hotels

Packages&tours

Activities

Occasions

Where would you like to go?

YUNNAN

TIBET

YUNNAN

TIBET

YUNNAN

TIBET

Songtsam Linka Shangri-la

Songtsam Lodge Shangri-la(lvgu)

Songtsam Lodge Benzilan

Songtsam Lodge Tacheng

Songtsam Lodge Cizhong

Songtsam Lodge Meili

Songtsam Linka Lijiang

Songtsam Linka Lhasa

Songtsam Lodge Rumei

Songtsam Lodge Laigu

Songtsam Linka Bome

YUNNAN

TIBET

Songtsam Linka Shangri-la

Songtsam Lodge Shangri-la(lvgu)

Songtsam Lodge Benzilan

Songtsam Lodge Tacheng

Songtsam Lodge Cizhong

Songtsam Lodge Meili

Songtsam Linka Lijiang

Songtsam Linka Lhasa

Songtsam Lodge Rumei

Songtsam Lodge Laigu

Songtsam Linka Bome

Where would you like to stay?

Songtsam Linka Shangri-la

Songtsam Lodge Shangri-la(lvgu)

Songtsam Lodge Benzilan

Songtsam Lodge Tacheng

Songtsam Lodge Cizhong

Songtsam Lodge Meili

Songtsam Linka Lijiang

Songtsam Linka Lhasa

Songtsam Lodge Rumei

Songtsam Lodge Laigu

Songtsam Linka Bome

The Yunnan to Tibet Tea Horse Road Expedition 11N/12D

Exploring the Three Parallel Rivers 8N/9D

Yunnan Parents & Children | Summer Family Fun | 6N/7D

The Yunnan to Tibet Tea Horse Road Expedition 11N/12D

"Jour to Mt.Kawagebo" 5N/6D

The search for Shangri-la 3N/4D

Focusing on the Mind’s "Optimal Experience”

Searching for precious scenery 5N/6D

Circling Holy Lhasa" 4N/5D

Nixi Black Pottery Workshop & Chicken Hotpot

Songzanlin Monastery & Lamuyangcuo Lake

Tibetan Family Dinner

Cycling Around Napa Lake

Tianbao Abujee Snow Mountain Hike

Outdoor BBQ

Bigu Lake Hike

Potatso National Park

Nixi Black Pottery Workshop & Chicken Hotpot

Songzanlin Monastery & Lamuyangcuo Lake

Tibetan Family Dinner

Cycling Around Napa Lake

Tianbao Abujee Snow Mountain Hike

Outdoor BBQ

Bigu Lake Hike

Potatso National Park

Nixi Black Pottery Workshop & Chicken Hotpot

Niding Forest Hike & Picnic

Tibetan Hand Painted Wooden Bowl Workshop

Rafting tour in Yangtze River

Outdoor Rock Climbing

Tofu Making Experience

Yunnan Golden Monkey National Park

Bazhu Village

Hada Village Tour

Nanjiluo Hike

Tibetan Cinema

Cizhong Catholic Church Visit

Yubeng Village Visit

Hiking/Cycling Around Feilai Temple

Mingyong Glacier Hike

Baima Snow Mountain Hike

Tibetan Prayer Flag Printing

Exploring the Alpine Pasture

Yubeng Village Visit

Wenfeng Temple & Wenbi Mountain Hike

Puji Temple

Outdoor Rock Climbing

Tiger Leaping Gorge Visit

Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike

Plant Magic

Outdoor Terrace BBQ

Dongba Culture & Calligraphy Class

Royal Dietary Therapy

Abdominal Cleansing & Longevity Prolongation

Tibetan Meditation

Mindful Yoga & Physiotherapy

Tibetan Mindfulness Concert

Tea Culture Ceremony

Tibetan Incense Ritual

Emotional Management Workshop

Tibetan Medicated-Bath Therapy

Puji Temple & Mountain Hike

Old Village Hike with Hotpot

Forest Hike

“Lhasa” in Lhasa: Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street

Tibetan Thangka Painting Workshop

Basong Tso Lake

The Road of Wisdom - Drak Yerpa Monastery and Meditation Caves

Mani Stone Painting

Picnic at Maiba Pasture

Duosong Tso Lake

Sunset at Xiudeng Temple

Zhuxi Glacier and Pulong Temple

Jampa Buddha Puja Celebration

Gedong Festival

Shoton Festival

The Tibetan New Year (Losar)

Leave your personal information.

-/-

Thank you

Thank you for your booking,we will contact you within two days.

Songtsam_Exploring-the-Three-Parallel-Rivers_8N9D

8 NIGHTS

Lijiang

Tacheng

Cizhong

Meili

Shangri-la

The Three Parallel Rivers area of Yunnan encompass a majestic land hemmed in by the mighty Yangtze,
the free-flowing Mekong, and the wild Salween.
Many of the twenty-five different ethnic minotities currently living in Yunnan can be found in this area,
which features snow-capped peaks more than 6000m high,glaciated gorges,and terraced rice field.

Download file

Book now

ITINERAY

Songtsam Linka Lijiang

Pick up from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
If able to arrive early, take part in a Dongba calligraphy class to learn about the Naxi hieroglyphic language and ancient Naxi culture
Welcome dinner at the hotel.

Lijiang

Songtsam Lodge Tacheng

After breakfast, depart for Tacheng passing the First Bend of the Yangtze River and visiting Shi Gu Village on the way (1.5-hour drive)。
Stop off for lunch at a local restaurant or opt for a lunch box.
Continue onto Tacheng along the valley of the Yangtze River and arrive in the afternoon. Once checked in, relax and take in sights of the beautiful rice and flower fields and the surrounding ancient village (2-hour drive).
Dinner at the lodge.

Tacheng

Songtsam Lodge Tacheng

After breakfast, visit the Dharma Cave and take a walk along the road of pilgrimage (30-minute drive).
Return to the lodge for lunch.
Visit Hada Village in the afternoon to learn how to make soy milk and tofu with a local family in their courtyard.
Dinner at the lodge.

Tacheng

Songtsam Lodge Cizhong

After breakfast, visit the Yunnan Golden Monkey National Park and hike for 1-2 hours into the nature reserve.
Drive to Cizhong along the scenic upper Mekong River (4-hour drive).
Have lunch at local restaurant or opt for a lunch box.
Arrive at Cizhong in the afternoon and explore the nearby Catholic Church.
Dinner at the lodge (option to join the church mass after dinner – available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday evenings).

Cizhong

Songtsam Lodge Meili

After breakfast, depart for Meili stopping off at Qudengge, where local people get the “key” to worship Kawagebo (1.5-hour drive).
Check in and have lunch at the lodge.
In the afternoon explore the surrounding village and visit a local family to learn how to print Tibetan prayer flags
Dinner at the lodge.

Meili

Songtsam Lodge Meili

Experience the golden sunrise over Kawagebo.
After breakfast, take part in a small ceremony paying homage to Kawagebo with the prayer flags printed yesterday.
Daily activity plan - choose one of the following:

*Plan A (only valid from May to Oct): Follow in the footsteps of plant hunters to the alpine pasture and discover the local way of life.

*Plan B: Day hike into Baima Snow Mountain area for 4-6 hours with a lunch box.

*Plan C: Ride a bicycle or take a leisurely walk along the road around the Feilaisi viewing platform, which faces Meili Snow Mountain.

Free leisurely time in the afternoon to relax.
Dinner at the lodge.

Meili

Songtsam Linka Shangri-la

Experience the golden sunrise over Kawagebo.
After breakfast, depart for Shangri-La visiting Dongzhulin Monastery and the Moon Bay of the Jinsha River on the way.
Stop off at Songtsam Lodge Benzilan for lunch.
Continue onto Shangri-La and stop off at Napa Lake in the afternoon.
Check in and have dinner at the hotel.

Shangri-la

Songtsam Linka Shangri-la

After breakfast, visit the Songzanlin Monastery.
Return to the hotel and enjoy an outside BBQ lunch overlooking the monastery.
In the afternoon, explore the hotel grounds and take a leisurely walk into the surrounding valley or visit Dukezong Old Town.
In the evening, visit a local Tibetan family home to sample butter tea, try local delicacies, and enjoy a farewell hotpot dinner together.

Shangri-la

After breakfast, transfer to Diqing Shangri-La Airport.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY

Tibetan Prayer Flag Printing

Local Tibetan family home, Tibetan life & culture

Exploring the Alpine Pasture

Tofu Making Experience

Village life, farm labour, local cuisine