“Three Parallel Rivers” refers to the unusual natural geographical scene of three rivers run together but never cross in Yunnan Province. All of the the three rivers, including Jinsha River, Lancang River and Nu River, originate from Qing-Tibetan Plateau and run in parallel from north to south for more than 170 kms in Yunnan Province, and run across Lika Mountains, Gaoligong Mountains, Nu Mountains and Yunling Mountains. This area is less than 0.4% of the total acreage of China, however, it has more than 20% of the total number of advanced flora species and 25% of th total number of fauna species. In botany, “Three Parallel Rivers” region was regarded as a “natural highland garden”. Meanwhile, it is a region that inhabits 16 nationalities, which is very unusual in the world in terms of the coexistence of multi-nationalities, multi-languages, multi-religious-believes and cultural habits.

Group size
3~15 travelers

Price
Starting form 5000RMB

Itinerary
Day 1 (gathering at Diqing)
Pick up at Diqing Airport, check in at a four-star hotel.
Day 2
Free time for touring Shangri-La, double-check hiking equipments, adapting to the high elevation.
Day 3 (Shangri-La---Baima Snow Mountain---Deqin-Yongzhi Bridge-Yongzhi Village)
Set off from Shangri-La to Deqin in the morning, visiting the Gama Bay of Jinsha River, Dongzhulin Temple, Baima Snow Mountains Nature Reserve.
At noon, see the whole view of the thirteen peaks of Prince Mountains at the Meili Snow Mountains scenic spot.
In the afternoon, we will drive to Yongzhi Bridge, and begin to hike from there.
Follow Yongzhi Valley, we will hike for about 2 hours and arrive at Yongzhi Village. We will stay at local villager’s houses, visit “Langmu”Bar, and experience Tibetan culture.
Day 4 (Yongzhi---Yongzhi Low Pasture---Zishutong, hiking for about 8 hours)
With the enchanting view, we will begin a quite tough hiking trip. The elevation will increase from 1800 m to 2740 m. We will stay at Zishutong Pasture for the evening.
Day 5 (Zishutong---Peacock Mountain Entrance---Xinke Campsite, hiking for about 8 hours)
We will climb across the Peacock Mountain Entrance of Biluo Snow Mountains, and the elevation will first increase from 2740 m to 3900 m, and then decrease back to 2700 m. On the trip, we will climb across snow mountains, and walk through virgin forest. We will stay at Xinke Campsite for the evening.
Day 6 (Xinke Campsite---Dimaluo, hiking for about 8 hours)
This is a comparatively relaxed hiking trip, with the elevation going down from 2700 m to 1800 m. We will hike follow Dimaluo Valley, arrive at Dimaluo Village, and will stay at Aluo Inn.
Day 7
Have a rest at Dimaluo, visit the ancient church that was constructed by French missionaries a century ago.
Day 8
Drive from Dimaluo to Fugogn. Enjoy the hot spring near Nu River, across the ropeway, eat “Tong Xin” (meaning people work towards the same direction as though they are one person) rice and drink “Tong Xin” wine, and experience the culture of Susu Nationality.
Day 9
Return to Kunming. We will provide service to reserve hotels in Kunming and send the visitors to Kunming Airport if requested.

Notes
For prices please contact our Agency using our Request Form
Price Includes:
1.Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned
2. Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=Dinner
3.Excellent guide & driver + Private vehicle
4.local guide and hores sevice
5.Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary. The price of double occupancy is for one person on twin-share basis.
6.Round transfers between airports and hotels
7.Service charge & Government taxes
8.the travel insurance

Price Excludes:
1.Personal expenses
2.Visa fees
3.Excess baggage charges
4.Entry or exit Diqing international or domestic airfare or train tickets
5.Any meals that are not specified.
6.Tips to guides or drivers

STRONG
Spatial planning: Strict spatial planning / zoning system , Low impact on sensitive protected areas & villages visited .
Nature protection: Proper protection of flora, fauna and landscape , Protection of valuable natural area around property , Location in sustainable destination/park , Support to nature conservation initiatives .

Mobility: Car free areas , Easy access by public transport , Stimulation of public transport , Minimisation of distances travelled , Luggage pick-up service , Pick-up service offered for visitors .
Environmental aspects: Separated collection of glass, paper, organic waste , Strict control of the bathing water quality , Proper solid waste treatment / recycling , Environmentally friendly building materials used , Non-use of polluting substances during garden maintenance / agricultural activities , Organic food used/offered , Efficient energy use , Use of renewable energy , Efficient water use , Proper waste water treatment , Waste prevention measures .

Cultural aspects: Strict architectural rules , Typical-regional architectural style respected , Celebration / stimulation of local cultural traditions , Regional dishes prepared , Garden with traditional and native species , Breeding of regional animal races , Responsible tourism with Indigenous people .

Social economic aspects: Financial contribution to local development , Use as much as possible of local services , Stimulate buying of local products , Use or offer local food products , Employment of local population , Employment of local guides , Participation of local communities in planning and decision making ?

Education and information: Sign boards at sights with attention for sustainability aspects , Guiding services with attention for sustainability aspects , Visitor centre with attention for sustainability aspects , Information on sustainability aspects within promotion material , Environmental, nature, and local cultural education activities for visitors , Environment, nature and cultural education activities for local population , Education programme for staff on sustainability , Distribution of code of conduct for tourists .

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