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Songtsam_Exploring-the-Three-Parallel-Rivers_8N9D

8 NIGHTS

Lijiang Tacheng Cizhong Meili Shangri-la

The Three Parallel Rivers area of Yunnan encompasses a majestic land hemmed in by the mighty Yangtze,
the free-flowing Mekong, and the wild Salween.
Many of the twenty-five different ethnic minorities currently living in Yunnan can be found in this area,
which features snow-capped peaks more than approx. 3.73 miles (6000m) high, glaciated gorges, and terraced rice fields.

ITINERAY

1

Songtsam Lodge Lijiang

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

2

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. 
Return to the hotel and have lunch.
In the afternoon, depart for Tacheng passing the First Bend of the Yangtze River and visit Shi Gu Village on the way.
Continue onto Tacheng along the valley of the Yangtze River and arrive in the afternoon.
Dinner at the lodge.
Tacheng

3

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 and have 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

4

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.
Continue onto Cizhong and visit Shouguo Temple on the way along Lancang River.
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

5

Songtsam Lodge Meili

After breakfast, depart for Meili stopping off at Qudengge, where local people get the “key” to worship Mt. 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

6

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

7

Songtsam Linka Retreat Shangri-La

Experience the golden sunrise over Mt. Kawagebo.
After breakfast, depart for Shangri-La visiting the Moon Bay of the Jinsha River on the way.
Have lunch at the local restaurant, enjoy the Nixi chincken hotpot lunch.
Continue onto Shangri-La.
Check in and have dinner at the hotel.
Shangri-la

8

Songtsam Linka Retreat Shangri-La

After breakfast, visit the Napa Lake, which is both an ideal field for herdsmen and a paradise for many species of birds.
Return to the hotel and have lunch.
In the afternoon, visit the Shangri_La Brewery, owned by a Swiss Tibetan, who returned to his hometown and founded a brewery, where highland barley and high quality water resources in combination with Tibetan conditions are used to develop an excellent highland barley craft beer. 
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

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Songtsam Linka Retreat Shangri-La

After breakfast, transfer to Diqing Shangri-La Airport.
Shangri-la

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY

Tibetan Prayer Flag Printing

Local Tibetan family home, Tibetan life & culture

Tofu Making Experience

Village life, farm labour, local cuisine

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