2 Days Shangri-La Tacheng Snub-nosed Monkey National Park Tour from Shangri-La
Tour Overview
In the remote forests of southwestern China lives the rare and elusive Yunnan snub-nosed monkey (black snub-nosed monkey), Rhinopithecus bieti. Also known in Chinese as Dian Jinsihou (Yunnan Golden...
Code of Tour: YET0000029949
Length of Travel: 2 Day
Destinations of Tour: Shangri-La-Nixi Town-Tuoding-Tacheng
Departure City: Shangri-La
Price of Tour: Request
Type of Tour:
Features of Tour: Nature scenery Wildlife tours
In the remote forests of southwestern China lives the rare and elusive Yunnan snub-nosed monkey (black snub-nosed monkey), Rhinopithecus bieti. Also known in Chinese as Dian Jinsihou (Yunnan Golden Monkey), it is one of the most endangered primates in the world. With fewer than 2,000 individuals remaining in the wild, this Yunnan wildlife tour offers a unique opportunity to observe and photograph the black snub-nosed monkey in its natural habitat. Gain insight into the species’ biology and behavior during this unforgettable journey.
Highlights:
- Gather happiness from the process of making pottery in Nixi Pottery Village.
- Watch the feeding of the snub-nosed monkey at Tacheng Black Snub-Nosed Monkey National Park.
- Step into Tuoding to experience the culture of the Lisu Ethnic Minority and its mysterious atmosphere.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Shangri-la Arrival
- Day 2: Tacheng-Tiger Leaping Gorge
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Shangri-la-Nixi-Tuoding-Tacheng
Sightseeing and Activities: Napahai Lake, Nixi Pottery Village, Tuoding Village
Accommodation: Tacheng
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Pick up from your hotel in Shangri-La and transfer to visit Napahai Lake. Enjoy a scenic walk around the lake and visit local Tibetan villages. Continue to Nixi Pottery Village to try your hand at traditional pottery-making with the locals. After lunch, drive to Tuoding Village, home to the Lisu Ethnic Minority. In the late afternoon, return to Shangri-La for an overnight stay.
In the late afternoon, drive back to Shangri-La for overnight.
Day 2 Tacheng-the Dukezong Ancient Town
Sightseeing and Activities: Tacheng Black Snub-Nosed Monkey National Park,
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
In the morning, visit the Tacheng Black Snub-Nosed Monkey National Park in Weixi County to observe and photograph the snub-nosed monkeys. In the afternoon, explore surrounding villages before heading to the historic Dukezong Ancient Town, where you can immerse yourself in Tibetan culture and architecture. Drive back to the hotel for departure.
Recommended Hotels
| Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
| Tacheng | Songtsam Lodges Tacheng | Damo Hotel | Deluke International Hotel | Woyun Guesthouse |
Service Included:
- Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary;
- Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
- Private English-speaking tour guide;
- Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
- Service charge & government taxes;
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
- Domestic train tickets of soft sleeper.
Service Excluded:
- Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
- Chinese visa fees;
- Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
- Single room supplement;
- Tips to guides and drivers;
- Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
- Personal travel accident insurance;
- All optional programs.
Travel Tips:
1.Visitors are advised to always carry changes of clothing due to the large variations in temperature between day and night.
2.The climate is relatively dry, so drink more water every day.
3.Protecting oneself from strong UV radiation at high altitude.
4.Protecting oneself from altitude sickness. Lessen the effects of altitude sickness, avoid strenuous exercise and have plenty of rest.
5.Respect local customs , habits, and religious beliefs.
6.Situated on the northern edge of the tropical zone, Xishuangbanna area is hot, humid and rainy.
7.don’t forget to take an umbrella or a raincoat when go out.
8.When take photos, please pay attention to your safety, do not shoot in dangerous areas.
