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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Spring City Golf & Lake Resort: comprises luxury villas and two championship golf courses
- Stone Forest: 'First Wonder of the World'
- Yulong Snow Mountain & Dongba Culture Experience
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
Embark on a premium golfing odyssey through Yunnan, starting at the world-renowned Kunming Spring City Golf Resort. This Asian Top 5 course, featuring both the challenging Mountain Course designed by Jack Nicklaus and the scenic Lake Course by Robert Trent Jones Jr., serves as your base for several days. You will have ample opportunity to master its rolling fairways and fast greens, with the added bonus of a visit to the spectacular nearby Stone Forest.
The golfing adventure continues mid-week with a round at the Lakeview Golf Club in Kunming before your flight to the ancient town of Lijiang. While the second half of the trip focuses on cultural immersion amidst the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the old town's charm, the first half ensures a deep dive into Yunnan's rich golfing heritage. From the high-altitude advantage at Spring City to the lush landscapes of Lakeview, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of challenging play and leisurely exploration.
Holiday Itinerary
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ARRIVAL KUNMING
Upon arrival at the Kunming International Airport, you will take the shuttle bus from Spring City Golf Club. Transfer to Kunming Spring City Golf & Lake Resort for overnight.
Tonight, we will have a nice welcome dinner in the resort.
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Accommodation Spring City Golf & Lake Resort
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Meals D
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KUNMING SPRING CITY GOLF COURSE & LAKE RESORT-STONE FOREST
In the morning, to start play your first round 18-hole golf at the Mountain Course.
Kunming Spring City Golf & Lake Resort:a premier integrated golf resort in Kunming, comprises luxury villas and two championship golf courses - the Mountain Course designed by Jack Nicklaus and the Lake Course by Robert Trent Jones Jr.Surrounded by mountains and beside the limpid lake, the Spring City Golf & Lake Resort is one of the most beautiful golf holiday resorts in the world, hence the name of the golf paradise in Asia. It is Located in Kunming city in south China, this golfing. Jack Nicklaus designed this golf resort. In June 1999, the US Golf Digest evaluated it as No.1 Golf resort in China and Hong Kong.
After the lunch, then drive to visit Stone Forest in the afternoon. There is a local saying: 'It is a waste of time not to visit the Stone Forest while visiting Kunming', which vividly expresses the deep love of the local people toward this world wonder. The quintessential karst landscape makes every tourist lost in wonder.
Then transfer back to Spring City golf & lake resort.-
Accommodation Spring City Golf & Lake Resort
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Meals B
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KUNMING SPRING CITY GOLF & LAKE RESORT - KUNMING
In the morning you will play the 2nd round 18-hole golf at the Lake Course of Kunming Spring City Golf & Lake Resort.
After lunch drive 1.5hrs back to Kunming and visit Yuantong Temple which is the biggest Buddhist shrine in Kunming. It was originally built over 1000 years ago during the Tang Dynasty. After two restorations and expansions in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the temple took on its present appearance, with covered corridors, bridges and grand halls. Continue to have a nice walk in the Flower and Birds Market in the late afternoon.
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Accommodation Crowne Plaza Kunming City Center
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Meals B
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KUNMING - LAKEVIEW GOLF CLUB OF KUNMING - LIJIANG
After breakfast, drive to play round 18-hole golf at Lakeview Golf Club Kunming has spectacular views of the famous Western Hill, which has significant cultural importance in Chinese history, and the 300 square Km Dianchi Lake the 6th largest lake in China, renowned for being the migratory resting grounds of the Siberian Red Beaked Gull and home to many native Chinese Flora and fauna.
Afterward, you will drive to Kunming airport for your afternoon flight to Lijiang in the afternoon. Reference flight is CZ3487 (16:25-17:20) Upon arrival, be picked up by your Lijiang guide , transfer to hotel for check in.
Afterward, you will drive to Western Hill and take the chairlift up to visit Dragon Gate of the Western Hill, which is located at the west bank of the Dianchi Lake, It is set in mountains well covered by evergreen woods and filled with sweet songs by lovely birds. Its luxuriant trees and bamboos set off splendid Huating Temple, Taihua Temple, Sanqing Monastery and the Dragon Gate.-
Accommodation Inter Continental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort
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Meals B
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LIJIANG
In the morning you'll visit Ganhaizi Meadow, Baishui(White Water) River; take the chairlift to visit the Yak Meadow of the Yulong Snow Mountain, which stretches a length of 35 kilometers (22 miles) and a width of 20 kilometers (13 miles). Looking from Lijiang Old Town in the south which is 15 kilometers (nine miles) away, the snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence, the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Lunch on your own account.
Afterward , you will play the golf at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club, which is well-known as the highest golf course in Asia. Situated in Ganhaizi at the eastern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang, this golf course was open to the public in October 2001.
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Accommodation Inter Continental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort
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Meals B
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LIJIANG
In the morning you will head for the scenic Black Dragon Pool and the Dongba Museum to explore the rich Naxi minority culture. Black Dragon Pool is the main headwater of the Yushui River which goes through the Old Town. People believe that the gods of the Naxi people are living in the chestnut woods, beside the mouth of springs, behind the carved doors and below the bridges.
In the afternoon you will play the golf at Lijiang Ancient Town International Golf Club, which is located at the foot of Wenbishan Peak, in the front of Wenhai Lake, face to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, about 8 Km away from Lijiang Old Town. It is designed by Joe. Bringer, a famous designer from USA. The Club features an international standard par 72; 18-hole golf course with 7,661 yards of fairway .There is also a 38-tee driving range with lights for evening driving. After the play transfer back to your hotel in Lijiang Old town.-
Accommodation Inter Continental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort
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Meals B
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LIJIANG - KUNMING DEPARTURE
Morning, free at leisure before transfer to Lijiang airport for the departure flight to Kunming airport.
Arrive at Kunming airport , you OWN take the connection departure flight back
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Meals B
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Internal flights
** Day 11/ Flight from Yichang to Shanghai (based on economy class);
8. Trains
** Day 04/ High speed train from Beijing to Xi’an (based on 2nd class);
** Day 06/ High speed train from Xi’an to Chengdu (based on 2nd class)
** Day 06/ High speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing (based on 2nd class)
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure : 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure : 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure : 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
