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Songtsam Linka Retreat Shangri-La

Songtsam Lodge Lijiang

Songtsam Lodge Meili

Songtsam Lodge Cizhong

Songtsam Lodge Tacheng

Songtsam Lodge Benzilan

Songtsam Lodge Shangri-La

Songtsam Linka Retreat Lhasa

Songtsam Lodge Rumei

Songtsam Lodge Laigu

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Songtsam Linka Retreat Shangri-La

Songtsam Lodge Lijiang

Songtsam Lodge Meili

Songtsam Lodge Cizhong

Songtsam Lodge Tacheng

Songtsam Lodge Benzilan

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Songtsam Linka Retreat Lhasa

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Songtsam Lodge Laigu

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Songtsam Linka Retreat Shangri-La

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Songtsam Linka Retreat Lhasa

Songtsam Lodge Rumei

Songtsam Lodge Laigu

Songtsam Lodge Bome

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

“Exploring Three Parallel Rivers” 8N/9D

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Yunnan Golden Monkey National Park

Tiger Leaping Gorge Visit

Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike

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Puji Temple

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Plant Magic

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Mingyong Glacier Hike

Baima Snow Mountain Hike

Tibetan Prayer Flag Printing

Nanjiluo Hike

Cizhong Catholic Church Visit

Outdoor Rock Climbing

Tofu Making Experience

Yunnan Golden Monkey National Park

Tibetan Family Dinner

Tianbao Abujee Snow Mountain Hike

Yunnan Golden Monkey National Park

Tiger Leaping Gorge Visit

Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike

“Lhasa” in Lhasa: Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street

Mani Stone Painting

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“Welcome New Year of 2021” 8N/9D

8 NIGHTS

Lijiang

Tacheng

Benzilan

Meili

Shangri-la

This trip is for adventurous travelers looking for an experience that offers physical and cultural activities,
wildlife discovery, and untouched off the beaten path regional exploration.
From the stunning views of the highest snow peak in Yunnan to the lush and floral Mekong valley,
this trip takes you through the heart of the Three Parallel Rivers area and reveals its living heritage.

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ITINERAY

Songtsam Lodge Lijiang

Pick up from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Welcome dinner at the hotel.

Lijiang

Songtsam Lodge Tacheng

After breakfast, visit the Wenfeng Temple, one of 'The Five Famous Temples of Lijiang' and the highest institution at an elevation of 4,465m. It is the only temple in northwest Yunnan where monks can stay for over three years to engage in intense meditation.
Return to the hotel and have lunch.
In the afternoon, depart for Tacheng passing the First Bend of the Yangtze River and visiting Shi Gu Village on the way.
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.
Visit the Lapu Valley Winery, enjoy the view of the vineyard and taste the wine of the winery.
Dinner at the lodge.

Tacheng

Songtsam Lodge Benzilan

After breakfast, visit the Yunnan Golden Monkey National Park and hike for 1-2 hours into the nature reserve.
Drive to Benzilan.
Check in to Songtsam Lodge Benzilan.
Have lunch at the lodge.
In the afternoon, take a walk to the nearby white stupa for an elevated view of the village.
Dinner at the lodge

Benzilan

Songtsam Lodge Meili

After breakfast, go on leisurely hike through Niding Forest, which is a beautiful primeval forest filled with towering Yunnan and Huashan pine trees and an abundance of peonies, azaleas and irises. The hike starts in the small tranquil village of Niding and takes a circular route mainly downhill with low difficultly.
Drive to Meili (2.5-hour drive)
Arrive at Meili and explore the surrounding village, 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 Mt. Kawagebo.
After breakfast, take part in a small ceremony paying homage to Mt. Kawagebo with the prayer flags printed yesterday.
Day hike into Baima Snow Mountain area for 4-6 hours with a lunch box.
Return to the Lodge.
Free leisurely time in the afternoon to relax.
Dinner at the lodge.
Enjoy the Bonfire Party at the lodge and prepare to embrace the New Year.

Meili

Songtsam Linka Retreat Shangri-La

Experience the golden sunrise over Mt. Kawagebo. Catch the precious moment of the first sunlight on the Mt. Kawagebo of year 2021.
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, which is both an ideal field for herdsmen and a paradise for many species of birds.
Check in and have dinner at the hotel.

Shangri-la

Songtsam Linka Retreat Shangri-La

After breakfast, visit the Songzanlin Monastery.
Return to the hotel and have lunch.
In the afternoon, visit the Shangri-La Linka Experiencing Center to appreciate Thangka paintings.
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

Songtsam Linka Retreat Shangri-La

After breakfast, transfer to Diqing Shangri-La Airport.

Shangri-la

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY

Tibetan Family Dinner

Local cusine, family life, Tibetan costume, traditional song and dance

Tibetan Prayer Flag Printing

Local Tibetan family home, Tibetan life & culture