CT-31 Kunming–Sanya–Xinglong-Kunming (8D7N)

Day 1 Arrive in Kunming by air, meet the local guide and transfer to the hotel. Have dinner at the local restaurant.

Day 2 After breakfast in the hotel, go to visit Stone Forest, is situated in the Lunan Yi Autonomous County 126 kilometers southeast of Kunming. A typical karst formation, the Stone Forest covers an area of more than three hundred square kilometers. Scientific research has shown that what is now the Stone Forest was 270 million years ago an immense expanse of water with a vast stretch of limestone sediment formed over the years on the seafloor. As a result of the crustal movement, the seabed rose gradually and a large piece of land thus came into being. Exposed to rains and winds, eroded by the elements, the thrtist-up limestone ranges were shaped by time. About 200 million years ago numerous stone peaks, pillars, and stalagmites rose abruptly from the ground and towered into the sky, extending now as far as the eye can see, looking like a vast forest of stone, hence the name "the Stone Forest". The local flavor Yiliang Roast Duck will be arranged as lunch.

Day 3 After breakfast in the hotel, go to visit the Western Hill, about 15 km from Kunming city, lie along the western shore of Dianchi Lake. It stretches from north to south for about 40 km. The Hills resemble a reclining maiden lying on the banks of Dianchi Lake with her long hair flowing down into the lake. Then take a visit to the Golden Temple. It lies 7 miles northeast of Kunming. The Golden Temple is surprisingly small, but exquisite. Built in 1602 and then moved to this hill in 1637. Its present form was cast in 1671. Weighing 250 tons, it is the largest bronze work of architecture in China. Double-tiered, 25 feet wide, 21 feet high, ensconced on two platforms of marble, the Golden Temple has a dark patina and looks its age. Inside, the statue of the Zhengwu Emperor, with a Gold Boy and a Gold Girl on either side, dominates the altar. An image of a fierce tortoise and a snake guard the altar. The park, sprawling for more than 133.3 hectares on the Mingfeng Mountain seven kilometers northeast of Kunming, is a national forest reserve. With a natural scenery mingled with sites of historical interest and man-made gardens, it is also a large scenic resort in Kunming. The ' 99 International Horticultural Exposition will take place there. It covers a total area of 218 hectares, and 76.7% of the site is vegetated. In this exhibition area, 120 hectares are on bush-covered mountain slopes, some 12 percent of the surface are lakes or ponds. The flourishing vegetation and bush - land as well as water surface furnish excellent natural environment for the Exposition. After dinner, transfer to airport to take flight MU5754 ( 1900/2055 ) from Kunming to Sanya. Upon arrival, meet the local guide and transfer to the hotel.

Day 4 After breakfast visit the Luhuitou park, the ends of the earth. In the afternoon visit the Nanshan culture park, the Crystal museum.

Day 5 Today visit West Island, and city show, the Hainan pearl farm where you can purchase Hainan's famous seawater pearls.

Day 6 In the morning drive to Xinglong and visit the Li and Miao minority village, Nanwan Monkey Island, and enjoy a hot spring bath.