Escape to Shangri-La
Trip Highlights
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Discover the charm of Yunnan’s Shangri-La
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Drive along the upper reaches of the Yangtse, and enjoy close-up vistas of Tiger Leaping Gorge, approached from a spectacular and little-used back road
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Stroll through Lijiang’s beautiful old town and learn about the region’s Naxi people
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Relax in Dali’s lovely old town by Lake Erhai
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Dine in a Qing dynasty mansion in Kunming
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And best of all, enjoy the freedom of the open road in one of the most beautiful corners of China
Trip Summary
This five-day self drive itinerary will take you from Kunming, the laidback capital of China’s beautiful Yunnan Province, via Lijiang (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to Shangri-La, the fabled paradise of James Hilton’s “Lost Horizon” at the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
With the freedom of your own car discover the region’s dramatic, quiet back roads, and the natural beauty that has made north-west Yunnan a ‘must-see’ for visitors to China. By stopping overnight in Lijiang and Shangri-La, two of the regions’ main attractions, you can also make use of excellent hotels and creature comforts that will make your weekend a great combination of adventure and comfort – the perfect getaway.
Visit the spectacular Tiger-Leaping Gorge, drive through valleys dotted with traditional Tibetan villages, wander Lijiang’s ancient cobbled streets, and enjoy delicious Yunnanese cuisine en route. This is one weekend break that will leave all your senses refreshed!
Small fixed date departures are available throughout the year.
If the dates listed for each of the driving holiday packages do not suit you, we are happy offer you a private departure date, or to organize one of our bespoke driving holidays – perfect for small groups of friends and family.
Our China specialist, Paul has visited China over 30 times and will be happy to help with tailor making your holiday to China, please call him on 01285 651 010.
Itineraries (download our suggested itinerary below)