3 Days Dongchuan Red and Kunming Sedan Chair (Jiaozi) Snow Mountain Tour

This tour is a new option for travel around  Kunming  area. You can discover the most beautiful Red Land in Dongchuan and the low altitude snow mountain- Kunming Sedan Chair (Jiaozi ) snow mountain which just about 200km far from Kunming.  

Travel available all year around. 
Best travel time : Every  Feb. - Mar.  May-Jun. ; Sept.- Dec.

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Day 1 Kunming-Dongchuan Red Land (-/L/D)

08:30 am the guide pick up you at lobby of your OWN hotel in Kunming downtown. Then drive from Kunming to Dongchuan Red Land (3-3.5hrs ) (it is located in Xintian town, Dongchuan,the north east of Kunming. From Kunming to the center of the scenic spots about 250 km by car, the main attractions at an altitude of 1800 to 2600 between. Under the influence of the high temperature and rainy weather, the soil here is a kind of acidity soil which contains rich iron, aluminum but with less organic matter. The iron elements of the soil have been depositing year by year after oxidation and then the charming red color is formed after centuries. Lined with blue sky, white clouds and that unpredictable light, constitute a magnificent view of red land. It is praised as "God's palette".
Upon arrival, make the tour of the River Snail Bay (Luosiwan ) Usually, here is the first beautiful red field stop on the way to Dongchuan. Later move to Music Hollow' (Yuepuao ) which is near 'Flower Stone' (Huashitou) village, known as "the best place for photography".Then take the picture of the sunset of the Luoxianggou Valley surrounded by mountains, Luoxiagou looks like a sunken depression from a distance. Traditional local villages adorn the colorful fields. A great place for photography blockbusters that you should not miss, a telephoto lens is recommended to shoot villages in the distance
Lunch and dinner at local Chinese restaurant.
Overnight at Red Land


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Day 2 Dongchuan Red Land - Kunming Sedan Chair (Jiaozi) Snow Mountain (B/L/D)

Early in the morning enjoy the Sunrise of Damakan A large spread of red fields are in the arms of continuous mountains at the skyline. Due to its local topographical advantage, Damakan is the best site to see a sunrise. In order to get a favorable position for perfect pictures, travelers should get up at 5:00. Leave the hotel at 5:30 and arrive at Damakan within 30 minutes.
Continue to visit Seven-Color Slope' (Qicaipo) Near 'Embroidery Garden', 'Seven-Color Slope' gets its name from seven fields with seven different colors (when the right crops are planted and growing). However, usually travelers are not lucky enough to see the seven colors, so we don't suggest visiting it. Later move to visit Jinxiuyuan has a vast expanse of many rolling hills with red fields. A great location for shots of the colorful fields, a traditional village and some trees also offer a vivid countryside picture.
After lunch , you will head your trip to Jiaozi Snow Mountain ( 2hrs ).
Upon arrival, check in your hotel located at Zhuanglong Town.
Overnight Zhuanglong Town

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Day 3 Kunming Sedan Chair (Jiaozi) Sown Mountain- Kunming (B/L/-)

This morning,make the tour of Kunming Sedan Chair Snow Mountain (Jiaozi Xueshan) is the located in Wumengxiang, Luquan County, about 200km in the north of Kunming city. It is a low latitude seasonal snow-capped mountains, which the only place of Kunming region to see the snow. The mountain has a height of about 4,223 meters and gets its name from its shape, which is similar to a jiaozi (sedan chair).  “The Sea of Clouds”, ”the Sunrise”,” the World of Ice and Snow”  and “the Sea of Azaleas”are praised as spectacular wonders on Jiaozi Snow Mountain. Now it become the most important high mountain eco-tourism region in central Yunnan.
After the tour, transfer back to Kunming (3.5-4hrs ) and drop off at your hotel in Kunming, end of all service


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