May Holiday Yunnan Lijiang & Shangri-La 5days bike trip

ABOUT THE TOUR

Discover the diverse culture and ancient architecture of the southern Chinese province of Yunnan, from its snow capped mountains to lush green forests. Prepare for breathtaking scenery and an incredible cultural experience.

Cycling through this charming southern province will expose you to a fascinating history, breathtaking scenery, ancient architecture and diverse cultures. The old houses and cobbled streets will be accented by the colourful attire of ethnic tribes. The scenery will be dotted by snow capped mountains, terraced rice fields, green forests and raging rivers. Your Yunnan days are filled with jaw-dropping scenery and enough culture to fill even the most culturally starved traveller. 

More trip photos on Flickr.

ITINERARY

Day	Location	Cycling Distance KM	YUNNAN PROVINCE
1 April 30th	Shuhe-Wenhai-Lijiang	48KM	Time to see how the lungs have acclimated to the altitude of Lijiang (2,400 meters or 8,000 feet) with our first bicycle ride
2 May 1st	Lijiang- Tiger Leaping Gorge	50KM	One of the World's Deepest Gorges, and an up close look at the raw power of this historical river
3 May 2nd	Tiger Leaping Gorge- Baishuitai	62KM	Visit the Limestone Terraces
4 May 3rd	Baishuita- Shangri-La (Zhongdian)	90KM	"Shangri-La," and the grasslands
5 May 4th	Shangri-La (Zhongdian)-Lijiang	122KM	Explore this Tibetan town with plenty of flavor including a visit to a Tibetan Lamasery
	Total Distance	372KM

FACTS AND INFORMATION

Group size: Minimum 3, maximum 9
Difficulty: Easy to moderate

 
PRICE       RMB 8,860/person

1) Early bird discount: 500Rmb for booking and pay deposit before April 15th

2) 2 & 2 more people booking the tour together get 5% discount
   
Included  

1)      Land Transfer and support van in Yunnan

2)       Bilingual trip leader

3)      4 nights accommodation fee

4)      All meal(Chinese food) and water on the trip

5)      Professional bicycle mechanic

Not included   

1)    Flight tickets

2)    Cost for drinks

3)    Other items not mentioned

4)  Travel insurance

Bicycle rental RMB 500 for the entire trip, including  MTB & Helmet

Single room supplement: RMB 800

Payment

A deposit of RMB 3000 is required at least  1 weeks before departure.

Please make the remaining balance payment within 3 business days before departure. An email of confirmation of receipt will be sent to you upon receiving the deposit.
 

Cancellation Policy & Fees

-  Notice of cancellation or any other changes in itinerary must be made in writing to China Cycle Tours

-  3 – 7 days from departure date: cancellation fee of 50% of total trip cost

-  Less than 3 days from departure date: cancellation fee of 100% of total trip cost

-  Other non-recoverable costs incurred (eg. airline charges) shall be borne by the participants

 HOW TO BOOK IT

1. Online booking
2. Phone booking:  +86 137 6111 5050
3. Email booking:   info@chinacycletours.com

SPECIAL NOTE 

1. Booking is essential. Showing up without booking is not encouraged.
2. You are encouraged to buy travel insurance before joining a CCT trip.
2. In case of unfavorable weather or less than five tour participants, CCT reserves the right to cancel the trip on short notice. Please make sure you leave your phone number and email upon booking.

PLEASE KINDLY OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES

1. Every tour participant is required to sign a waiver before the tour.
2. Please follow the guidelines set forth by China Cycle Tours in order to ensure your safety during your involvement with the group.
3. If you are on special medication, or have a health problem in nature, please state your situation in the booking form. Privacy will be assured.
4. Do not bring illegal drugs to any China Cycle Tours activities.
5. Do not engage in extreme sports while any China Cycle Tours activities.