9 Days Yunnan Hot Spring Journey

Yunnan is abundant for the natural hot springs with more than one thousand ones which ranked about one-third in China. There are many options for soaking in hot spring ponds of the province, ranging from common ones to high-end, luxury Spa resorts. This journey is a good idea to enjoy a hot spring bath in winter in Yunnan where one can find some hot spring bathes of choice.

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Day 1 Kunming Arrival (-/-/-)

Arrive in Kunming, known as “The City of Eternal Spring”. Pick up from airport and transfer to the hotel. Free at leisure the rest time of the day.
Meals on your own account
Overnight at Kunming

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Day 2 Kunming-Stone Forest - Mile (B/L/D)

At 08:30 am, our guide pick up your from hotel, star your trip to transfer to visit  Stone Forest which is the most attractions in Yunnan. Afterward, discover Nuohei Yi Village The villagers inhabited here is Sani people, a branch of Yi nationality. Nuohei come from Yi language means  "monkey pond" The village nestles among mounts and lakes. It's a world of stones, composed of roads paved with polished stones, slate houses, rocky mounts and Karst lakes. 
After that, further transfer to Mile (1-1.5hrs ) it is a nice small city in south part of Yunnan which well know for the hot spring and grapes grown and wine made
Check in your hotel and enjoy the hot spring in your hot spring hotel in the later afternoon.
Overnight at Mile

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Day 3 Mile-Kunming (B/L/-)

After breakfast, transfer to know about how the local people to make the wine at Yunnan Red Chateau The chateau has the largest grape plantation and international standard brewing equipment in the south of China. More than 660 hectares of grapes (such as Rosy Honey) have become the unique natural resource in the province of Yunnan. Moreover there is a Catholic church located in the grape plantation. This church combines the both Chinese and western style, and the courtyard layout is elegant and unique.
After lunch, drive back to Kunming (2hrs), take a tour of Green Lake Park (which is one of the most picturesque park in downtown Kunming. The name Green Lake is come from the green lake water and green bamboo of the park all year around. There are also has many excellent restaurants around the park. ) and Yuantong Temple   Adopting the style of garden architecture which typical of the south of the Yangtze River region in the building of a solemn Buddhist temple is unique feature of the temple.)
Lunch at local restaurant, dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Kunming

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Day 4 Kunming-Tengchong (B/L/-)

Morning pick up from hotel transfer to Kunming airport for the flight to Tengchong MU5951(09:45-10:40),
After landing, transfer to visit Volcanoes Geology Park Tengchong is a well known young volcanic and geothermal area in China. There is an old saying that "Nine out of ten mountains have no head." to describe the volcanoes there.  Then continue to visit Tengchong Beihai Wetland ( located in the 12.5km northwest of Tengchong county which was list on the  "China National Wetland Conservation List" in 1994 and is one of the 33 key conservation wetlands of China. This reserve is formed by 2 natural lakes Qiaghai and Beihai with an area of 16.3 square kilometer. Afterward,move to  hot spring hotel located in Tengchong city for check in.
Overnight at Tengchong

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Day 5 Tengchong (B/L/-)

Today make the tour of Yufeng Mountain lies in the 50km northwest of the Tengchong. Yufeng Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain. It got name from the clouds surrounding its waist.The main peak of mountain is 2,450 meters above sea level. Yunfeng Temple is located in the summit of the mountain,  built in the 7th year of Chongzhen of the Ming dynasty (1632AD). Yunfeng temple offers sacrifices for Taoists and Buddhists, of which there are many in west Yunnan and Southeast Asia. It enjoys great popularity in the western part of Yunnan and the north of Myanmar. Pilgrims from home and abroad often go there to make a pilgrimage.
After the tour , transfer back to your hotel. Enjoy the hot spring at hotel for the rest time of the day.
Overnight at Tengchong

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Day 6 Tengchong (B/L/-)

This morning, firstly discover Rehai Hot Spring Park is located in Liujiazhai Village, 12km away from Tengchong city. It is  a park of groups of hot springs.The water of the hot spring contains rich and variety of minerals and the sulphur in it benefits people’s skin and body very much. Nowadays, it has changed into the must to visit palace of Tengchong.  
Afternoon, drive to Visit Henshun Old Town Heshun in Chinese means harmony and peace. This charming old town is surrounded by a river and built along the slope of a hill with an area of 3km horizontally.
Tonight you will stay in Henshun Old town
Overnight at Henshun Old Town

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Day 7 Tengchong - Ruili (B/L/D)

Morning transfer to Ruili. On the way, visit the Dai ethnic Village and Xuanfu Former Chieftain Office at Nandian.  It was built in 1851. After continuous expansion in three generations of Chieftains, it was completed in the 24th year of the Republic of China (1935). Then continue to the transfer to Ruili (3hrs)Ruili is bordered on three sides by Myanmar and is a large, prosperous border settlement. The import of gems, jade ware and jadeite from neighboring Myanmar have helped create China’s largest jewel market.
Check in your hotel after arrival. 
In the evening, walk around the Jade Market in Ruili
Lunch en route and dinner at local Chinese restaurant.
Overnight at Ruil

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Day 8 Ruili - Mangshi (B/L/-)

Today visit Jiele Golden Pagoda is the oldest Buddhist building, Buddhist activity arena, and scenic spot. it's built in 17 century, and it's a group Pagoda that is made up of 17 Pagodas. This scenic area reflects special minority building style and arts. Later move to Jiegao Port 4 km southeast of Ruili city center. It's the biggest border trade port in Yunnan , half of the goods of Yunnan is coming in and out in this port. There is a Chinese and Burmese trading street from No.1 boundary tablet to No. 82 boundary tablet, some Burmese stores are has very strong Burmese style, the mainly trading commodities are jades, stones, and other duty-free item.
Continue to visit One-Tree Forest is in fact a large banyan tree, which has a history of more than 900 years, with 32 earial roots streight pinning into the earth.
Afterward, transfer to Mangshi (1hr), is the capital of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture for the visiting of Land mark of Mangshi ---Menghuan Grand Golden Pagoda  It’s the best place to bird-eye view the town of Mangshi and those picturesque Dai villages around. Being 73 meters high, the pagoda is a three-storied octagonal but hollow one. The ground floor is the most impressive. With an area of 2,000 square meters, it’s spacious enough for nearly 2,000 pilgrims to pray at the same time.
Overnight at Mangshi  

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Day 9 Mangshi - Kunming Departure (B/-/-)

Morning drive to Mangshi airport for the flight back to Kunming.Reference flight DR6508 (10:55-12:00)  
Upon arrival, you own take the connection flight to departure Yunnan