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**Pick up your group within 1 km of the ancient city and head to the **Lashi Lake Wetland attraction Horse Ranch** in Lijiang for a horseback riding experience along the ancient Tea Horse Road (approximately 1 hour of horseback riding included). Lashi Lake is known as the cradle of life due to its lush aquatic plants and beautiful scenery. It is a base of The Nature Conservancy. Lashi Lake is actually a fault-formed lake, created by the erosion of limestone. (Upon arrival at the horse ranch, you will begin your experience along the ancient Tea Horse Road and the ancient Silk Road under the guidance of our staff! A horseman will accompany you throughout the ride to take care of you! The horseback riding time is generally about 1 hour, but may vary depending on the speed of the horses, horsemen, and guests.)** You will also be able to enjoy kayaking at the kayaking . life jacket and other necessary equipment must be worn when kayaking . Lunch will be a local chicken hot pot, with unlimited vegetable dishes until you are full. If you get tired of horseback riding and don't want to move, you can lie down and rest under a tree for a while. Take photos at the popular glass ball and the Sky Mirror to experience the different charms of Lijiang. After the tour, return to Lijiang Old Town and explore the **[Lijiang Old Town]** on your own. In the World Cultural Heritage site of Lijiang Old Town, you can savor the simplicity and cultural heritage of the Naxi people. Stroll through the streets and appreciate the unique ancient town scenery where "every house is surrounded by streams, and every household is lined with willows that rival those of Jiangnan."
You can opt to add the Lishui Jinsha Grand Ethnic Song and Dance Show when signing up. Created by one of China's top ten cultural enterprises and winner of the national cultural performance gold award, this dance poetry spectacle showcases the ethnic cultural essence nurtured by Lijiang's extraordinary landscapes and its timeless cultural treasures. It presents Lijiang's unique and profound ethnic culture and spirit in all dimensions. This is not just an evening of minority customs, but a spiritual journey away from urban bustle to experience primal authenticity.
A. Lashihai Ancient Tea-Horse Route + Impression Lijiang Show (including horseback riding, kayaking, local chicken hotpot lunch, and Impression Lijiang performance admission ticket)
If you wish to explore the ancient town, you will be dropped off at the North Gate. After visiting the ancient town, proceed independently to watch the performance at Lijiang River Show. [It takes only 3-5 min to walk from the ancient town's North Gate to the Lijiang River Show theater (Red Sun Square). Collect your tickets at the box office by providing your name according to the performance time]. After the show, return to your hotel at your own leisure.
** All packages: Child tickets do not include seats. If a seat is required, it must be purchased at the adult ticket price (if a separate seat is needed for performances, an adult ticket must be purchased).
All packages include: round-trip transportation, horseback riding at Lashihai Wetland Park, kayaking at the clubhouse, and lunch featuring local chicken hot pot (Note: No refunds will be issued for unused activities. Please consider before booking).
Service Standard:
1. Admission ticket: Includes the general admission ticket for the listed attractions and guided tour services by an excellent tour leader and driver (depending on the selected package).
2. Meals: Includes 1 main meal, local chicken hot pot
3. Transportation: 9-15 seat private car transfer;
4. Shopping: No shopping stops are included throughout the tour (Note: Excluding personal expenses by travelers).
5. Optional activities (fees excluded): Personal expenses of passengers; no refund will be given for unused complimentary items.
6. Insurance: Our company has purchased Yunnan travel insurance for passengers. Please choose a qualified and reputable travel agency.
7. The driver may adjust the visiting order of attractions based on travel time, but will not reduce the number of attractions visited.
Exclusions:
1. Attraction electric cart fees and Lijiang Ancient Town maintenance fee. 2. Entertainment activity fees. 3. Other personal expenses. 4. Recommended optional activities (fees excluded) outside the itinerary.
Friendly reminder
1. Yunnan is located on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau with rapidly changing weather. Please check the local forecast before departure and take sun protection measures. (Lijiang has significant temperature differences between day and night, so please bring slightly thicker clothing. We recommend packing sweaters and long-sleeved shirts.
Lightweight warm jacket, wear travel shoes. You may also prepare: raincoat or umbrella.
2. Yunnan is an ethnic minority region; please respect the local ethnic groups' religious beliefs and customs.
3. Each tourist area may have some shopping venues affiliated with attractions as well as solicitation (our agency does not arrange shopping). Please avoid being tempted by small bargains to prevent being scammed.
