China - Yunnan, Shangri-La & The Songtsam Trail

Highlights

• Spend a day in Beijing exploring the hutongs or traditional courtyard residences
• Explore Yunnan, a region of snow-capped peaks, glaciated gorges and terraced fields
• See the endangered Yunnan golden monkey
• Visit some of the region's most important Tibetan monasteries

What's this trip about?

  This trip has been discontinued. Instead see: Classic China Wild China China Experience   Travelling with Nick Laing, Chairman & Co-founder of Steppes Travel this fascinating journey explores remote, untouched and wild regions of China. The trip begins in Beijing with a chance to see some of the lesser known and slightly more quirky sites.From Beijing fly to Lijiang and travel into Northwest Yunnan exploring this remote and stunningly beautiful region of China, whilst staying in some of the comfortable Songtsam Lodges, a small group of 5 traditional Tibetan style boutique lodges, run by indigenous Tibetans ensuring they remain part of the communities. From the villages of Shangri La to Tacheng, Benzilan and Meili this area of China, bordering Tibet is where many of the 25 ethnic minorities groups currently living in Yunnan can be found. During your time here you will have the chance to spend time with local families, learn about local handicrafts and join local Tibetans at worship at holy sites. Due to the sometimes dramatic changes in altitude you could experience four seasons in one day and within just a few hours experience snowcapped mountains and flower filled valleys.

What's excluded

• Insurance
• Visas
• Additional meals & any beverages during included meals
• Early check in
• Items of a personal nature

Accommodation