Songtsam Yunnan & Tibet Experiential Tours
In Tibetan culture legend has it that in another time and space there is a kingdom called Shambala. It is a quiet and peaceful kingdom because everybody there knows the source of happiness. For centuries people have been fascinated with the idea of Shambhala, a mythical kingdom and Buddhist pure land. It is rumoured to have inspired British author James Hilton who published the 1933 novel Lost Horizon in which Shambhala is called Shangri-La, a paradise on Earth hidden in a Tibetan valley. From the centre of the Three Parallel Rivers to the very highest mountain peaks, Songtsam Yunnan & Tibet tour package is designed for intrepid travellers to discover the region’s living heritage through comfort, authenticity, and an enlightened spirit of adventure.
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Circling Holy Lhasa - Songtsam Lhasa Tour - 5 Days
Lhasa
Home to the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and the Drepung and Sera monasteries, Lhasa is the most representative "holy land" in the world because of its depth of history and strong cultural heritage. It is said that if you have not been to Lhasa, you will never know the history and essence of Tibetan culture. It is a city of mystical wonder and hidden beauty, attracting people from every corner of the world to visit, live, study, pilgrimage, and most of all, to be enlightened.
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Tea & Horse Road Expedition from Yunnan to Tibet - Songtsam - 12 Days
Shangri-La - Nyingchi - Lhasa
From the centre of the Three Parallel Rivers to the very highest mountain peaks, Tea & Horse Road Expedition From Yunnan to Tibet route is designed for intrepid travellers to discover the region’s living heritage through comfort, authenticity, and an enlightened spirit of adventure.
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Searching for Shangri-La - Songtsam Yunnan Circuit - 5 Days
Lijiang - Shangri-La
This tour will bring you to leave the sophisticated city and take you to see the magnificent landscape in Lijiang and Shangri-La. In 5 days, you can enjoy the beauty of Wenbi Mountain and Napa lake, feel the daily life, learn local culture in Lijiang, and understand the craftsmanship and techniques needed to make the delicate and intricate Tibetan Buddhist art in Shangri-La.
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Journey to Mt. Kawagebo - Songtsam Yunnan Circuit - 5 Days
Shangri-La
Journey to Mt. Kawagebo - Songtsam Yunnan Circuit offers breathtaking landscapes and wonderfully diverse cultures. Many of the twenty-five different ethnic minorities currently living in Yunnan can be found in this area, which features snow-capped peaks more than 6,000m high, glaciated gorges, and terraced rice fields. The peaceful people that inhabit the region have not only preserved this area for generations, but have also nurtured this “Shangri-La”.
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Exploring Three Parallel Rivers - Songtsam Yunnan Circuit - 9 Days
Lijiang - Shangri-La
This trip is for adventurous travelers looking for an experience that offers physical and cultural activities, wildlife discovery, and untouched off the beaten path regional exploration. From the stunning views of the highest snow peak in Yunnan to the lush and floral Mekong valley, this trip takes you through the heart of the Three Parallel Rivers area and reveals its living heritage.
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