Tour Description

Southern China:
Sichuan & Yunnan Province Tour - Shangri La - 10 or 13-Day Bike Tour

Dates: Friday, June 10 to Sunday, June 19, 2016

Dates: Friday, August 12 to Sunday, August 21, 2016

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Sichuan & Yunnan Province Tour - Shangri La - 10 or 13-Day Bike Tour

Dates: Friday, June 10 to Sunday, June 19, 2016

Dates: Friday, August 12 to Sunday, August 21, 2016

Contact us with the dates that work for you.

This moderate to challenging 13 day cycle tour begins in Kunming, in Yunnan Province and ends in Chengdu, in Sichuan Province. This tour is intended for those with a fair amount of cycle-touring experience and will include days covering moderate distances and exhilerating mountain climbs. The tour will be vehicle-supported, meaning there will be a driver and a guide, and we will utilize the vehicle to carry luggage, supplies, and, when needed, riders and bicycles.

Some highlights included in this tour include a Tibetian Lamasery, Shangri La, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lugu Lake, and an experience of rural Chinese culture and a food tour in Chengdu.

Day	Location	Cycling KM/Miles	Notes
			South China, Guizhou & Yunnan Provinces
0	Kunming	0/0	Meet in Kunming one day prior to the start of the tour.
1	Kunming to Kunming	35/22	Meet group members, a brief city tour of Kunming - Yuantong Temple, East and West Pagodas, and Cuichu City Park.
2	Kunming to Shangri-La	77/48	Fly to Shangri-La (Zhongdian). Explore this Tibetian town with plenty of flavor including a visit to a Tibetian Lamasery.
3	Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge	49/31	Ride this sceniuc route to the back door of Tiger Leaping Gorge.
4	Tiger Leaping Gorge to Tiger Leaping Gorge	30/19	Visit Shangri-La, and the grasslands.
5	Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang	80/50	Cycle down to the river valley past Jade Dragon Snow Mtn (5596m/18360ft) into Lijiang. Stay on the edge of the Ancient City and explore the quaint stone streets and historic arechitecture.
6	Lijiang to Lugu Lake	95/59	Cycle out of Lijiang in the morning and take transport part way northeast towards Lugu Lake. Finish the day cycling to the lake region, the home of the matriarchal Mosu minority, and across the Yunnan/Sichuan border.
7	Lugu Lake to Yanyuan	115/72	Finish circumnavigating Lugu Lake through the Sichuan portion of the region before enjoying a day-long decent into Yanyuan.
8	Yanyuan to Pingchuan	95/59	Ride the picturesque route through rolling low altitude mountain region on the way towards Xichang. Enjoy an evening in the small town of Pingchuan.
9	Pingchuan to Xichang	80/50	Cycle through the heart of the Yi minority to Xichang.
10	Xichang to Chengdu	20/13	Take transport to Chengdu. In the afternoon enjoy a food tour of Chengdu's famous "Small Eats."
11	Chengdu to Anren	58/36	Take transport to Dujiangyan and visit the centuries old irrigation system, built during the Warring States period, which supplies water to the Sichuan Basin. Continue on to Anren Ancient Town, visit museums and take in the legends that revived this small town.
12	Anren to Huanglongxi	65/41	Cycle through rural farmlands of the Sichuan basin into Shuangliu county. Huanglongxi is filled with gorgeous stone paved streets and ancient, wooden houses of this traditional village constructed during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
13	Huanglongxi to Chengdu	70/44	Return to Chengdu via a stretch of Shuangliu county's greenways and rural roads.
	Total Distance	869/543	Kilometers/Miles

Bicycle Tour Details

Dates: Friday, June 10 to Sunday, June 19, 2016

Dates: Friday, August 12 to Sunday, August 21, 2016

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Start location: Kunming, Yunnan Province

Finish location: Chengdu, Sichuan Province

Tour type: Vehicle-supported. Vehicle transport will be used to reach some destinations.

Geographical location: Southwestern China

Elevation range: 450m to 3500m (1,200 ft to 11,500 ft)

Terrain: Mountain pass, rolling hills

Cycling tour level:Moderate to Challenging

Total cycling distance: Approximately 869 km (543 miles): Average distance per ride day: 68 km (42 miles)

Days: 13 (10 day option)

Nights: 13

Cycling Days:13

Rest Days: 0

Climate: The best weather for touring is in the spring and fall. Chance of rain. For historic weather conditions, click on the link below.

Group size: 4 - 8

Accommodations: Will be basic Chinese hotels generally of the 1-3 star variety. On occasion it may be necessary to use a 0-star hotel. The prices are for double occupancy rooms, and will vary depending on the number of people who participate.

Single room supplement: $260

This tour is limited to no more than eight people. This will permit more flexibility in the program and allow more spontaneity for taking photos or exploring villages along the way.

Prices include the following:

1. All hotel accommodations (double occupancy) for 13 nights.
2. All meals eaten as group (private meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages are not included).
3. All group transportation costs (buses, boats, and taxis) including to/from the Beijing airport.
4. All group entrance fees.
5. Bicycle rental including helmet.
6. Bilingual cycling tour guide/mechanic.

This will be a vehicle-supported ride. This means that a vehicle will carry luggage between destinations (and cyclists when necessary).

If you decide to do something on your own, you will be responsible for those costs.

Cost: Prices depend on the total number of people going on the tour and the time of year. Below are the price per person (pp) and quoted in US dollars (US$) for non-holiday periods*:

13 Day Tour Group size:
1 person: $6,970 2 people: $4,250 pp
3 people: $3,420 pp
4-5 people: $2,995 pp
6-8 people: $2,590 pp

10 Day Tour Group size:
1 person: $5,985 2 people: $3,795 pp
3 people: $2,975 pp
4-5 people: $2,550 pp
6-8 people: $2,115 pp

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An announcement of the cost of the tour will be made to the group 60-days prior to the start based on the number of registered members.

A deposit of $500 per person is required. This is fully refundable up to 60 days prior to the start of the tour. Submission of a deposit will guarantee your place on the tour. Balance is due at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the tour and payable by credit card, wire transfer, or personal check.

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