Yunnan Cangyuan “touch your black” carnival tourists from Europe and the United States to experience the depth of the trip

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This tour is specially designed for European and American tourists. From April 29 to May 3, we will lead them to enjoy the colorful charm of Kunming, deeply participate in the unique “Touch Your Black” Carnival of Canyuan Wa Autonomous County, and feel the mysterious ritual culture and primitive tribal style of Wa.

Precautions :
1. Prepare detailed itinerary information for tourists in advance, including Chinese and English versions, covering daily itinerary, introduction of sightseeing spots, precautions, etc., so as to facilitate tourists’ understanding of the itinerary information at any time.
2. Arrange professional bilingual guides to accompany tourists throughout the trip. The guides should not only be familiar with the itinerary and knowledge of the attractions, but also have in-depth knowledge of Wa culture and customs, and be able to provide tourists with accurate and vivid explanations and attentive services to help tourists better understand and feel the local culture.
3. Visitors are reminded to take good care of their personal belongings and pay attention to their own safety at the “Touch Your Black” carnival. If visitors are allergic to the black paint, prepare appropriate protective measures or alternatives in advance.
4. Yunnan has a changeable climate, remind tourists to bring clothes suitable for different weather and sunscreen and rainproof supplies. At the same time, tourists are informed in advance of the driving time and intensity of activities during the trip, so that tourists can be psychologically prepared and reasonably arrange their physical strength.

 

Note: Due to the limited capacity of the local reception, most of the attractions without tickets, such as tickets or scenic spots within the self-financed entertainment facilities for guests to take care of their own, the moving car to take care of their own, the moving car cost 246 RMB / one-way / person, the hotel to the actual date of the date set the price shall prevail.

Highlights

  • This is the climax of the Carnival, where everyone applies black paint to each other, creating a colorful “war” and a carnival atmosphere!
  • Suggestion: Bring waterproof clothes and a change of clothes, and be ready to relax and have fun with your friends! During the festival, there are usually several small and large parties, shows and dances that are not to be missed.
  • Yunnan Pond, Kunming - Enjoy the lake and visit the island at the center of the lake. As one of the most famous attractions in Kunming, the Dianchi Pond has a stunning view, and while attending the Touch Your Black Carnival, you can also take a walk along the Dianchi Pond early in the morning or late in the evening to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
  • There are also many ethnic performances around the Dianchi Pond, so you can experience the cultural charm of the Yi, Hani and other ethnic groups.

Included/Excluded

  • Sightseeing Tickets
  • Transportation
  • Universal Charger
  • Hand sanitizer
  • 4 nights in local specialty hotels
  • Personal accident insurance/per person
  • Drinking water (one bottle of bottled water per person per day)
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuity
  • Visa fees
  • Meals

Itinerary

Morning: Arrange warm pick-up service at Kunming Changshui International Airport, take a comfortable commercial vehicle to Kunming Center Holiday Inn (Ctrip Three Diamonds) for check-in. Afternoon: Recommended to go to Kunming Old Street, which carries the historical memory of Kunming, the ancient streets and traditional buildings have a unique flavor. In the old street restaurant to taste Kunming snacks, such as delicate taste of bean flower rice noodles, smooth rice noodles with tender bean flowers and special sauce, rich flavor levels; and crunchy and tasty broken pastry buns, crispy skin, filled with fresh and fragrant, a variety of different visitors to meet the taste needs. After the meal, tourists are free to stroll through the old streets, enjoy the performance of street performers, pick up some souvenirs with Kunming characteristics, such as exquisite zebu copper handicrafts, traditional Yunnan paper-cutting, etc., and then return to the hotel for rest.

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to Kunming High-speed Railway Station. After arriving at Kunming High-speed Railway Station, take a 4-hour high speed train to Lincang Station. Afternoon: After leaving Lincang Station, take the chartered bus to Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, which takes about 3.5 hours. In order to keep the tourists in good condition during the journey, the driver will stop the bus at a safe rest area at the right time, so that the tourists can take a rest and move their bodies. After arriving at Cangyuan, stay at Wa Mountain Tianyue Hotel (Ctrip Triple Diamond Hotel), which has a strong Wa style, and visitors can feel the unique charm of Wa culture from the decoration to the service.

Morning: After breakfast, take a chartered bus to the “Touch of Black” Carnival site. Before departure, the tour guide will introduce the origins, customs and precautions of the carnival, such as the black pigment applied is made from natural plants, which not only brings blessings, but also has certain benefits to the skin, so that tourists can feel relieved to participate. After arriving at the site, tourists can first visit the Wa cultural display area to learn about the history, costumes and handicrafts of the Wa. After that, watch the grand opening ceremony performance, including Wa traditional songs and dances, sacrificial ceremonies, etc., and feel the warm atmosphere of the festival. Lunch: It is recommended to dine in the food area at the carnival site to taste various Wa specialties and local snacks. For example, Chicken Rotten Rice, soft rice mixed with delicious chicken, is nutritious and delicious; there is also Roasted Suckling Pig, with golden and crispy skin and tender and juicy meat. While dining, you can communicate with local stall owners to learn the stories behind the food and how it is made, allowing visitors to better experience the local food culture. Afternoon: Visitors will be able to fully participate in the “Touch Your Black” carnival, where they will join local people and other tourists in applying black paint on each other to symbolize blessings of health, happiness and good fortune. There are also many fun activities, such as mud tug-of-war, bamboo tube relay, etc., in which visitors can participate freely and win small gifts. Tour guides will be on site at all times to provide assistance and services to ensure the safety and comfort of tourists, while guiding them to better integrate into the local carnival atmosphere. Evening: Participate in the Carnival's night party with passionate music performances and brilliant light shows. Visitors can taste local special drinks, such as Wa home-brewed rice wine, and experience its unique flavor. Spend an unforgettable night in the joyful atmosphere, and then return to the hotel by chartered bus for rest.

Morning: After breakfast, take the chartered bus again to the “Touch Your Black” Carnival site, where tourists can continue to participate in the carnival activities and experience the joyful atmosphere of the festival. Visitors can choose to learn the Wa traditional dance movements and participate in the dance competition to experience the unique charm of Wa dance; Afternoon: proceed to Longmoya-Mystical Ritual Resort. The place is full of mysterious atmosphere and enshrines many bull heads, which is an important place for Wa rituals and prayers. Tourists can visit the traditional Wa dwellings and communicate with local residents to learn about their daily life and customs. Evening: Return to Cangyuan County, tourists can freely choose to taste various special snacks in the night market of the county, such as baked tofu and fried yam. Feel the local fireworks. Afterwards, take the chartered bus back to the hotel to rest and review the wonderful journey of the day.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, check out and take the chartered bus from Cangyuan to Lincang City, about 3.5 hours on the way. After arriving at Lincang, the tour guide will assist the tourists to go through the formalities for taking the high-speed train and return to Kunming by high-speed train in about 4 hours. Afternoon: send tourists to Kunming Changshui International Airport, say goodbye to tourists at the airport, draw a successful conclusion for this journey, tourists embark on the road back home. The tour guide can send a small gift for tourists, such as postcards or small pendants with Yunnan characteristics, so that tourists can leave a good memory of Yunnan.

Durations

Multi day

Language

English

Frequently asked questions

  1. Vehicle Cancellation: Cancellation within 48 hours before departure, 50% of the fee will be charged; Cancellation within 24 hours will be charged in full.
  2. Hotel Cancellation: According to hotel policy, some special rooms are non-refundable. Change of tour guide: If you need to change the tour guide's language or service time, you need to apply 3 days in advance.

  1. Dietary taboos: If you have allergies or religious dietary requirements, please make a note at the time of booking, temporary needs may not be met.
  2. Child policy: Child seats are not provided by default in 7/9-seater cars, and need to be rented at extra cost.

  1. Vehicle Safety: Passengers are required to wear seat belts, overcrowding (such as 9-seater vehicle with 10 passengers) will be refused service and no refund.
  2. Itinerary coordination: free combination of products need to ensure that the timing of the modules connected, such as planning errors caused by delays, the travel agency is not responsible.

  1. Sub-payment: The cost of each module is independent, and the total price is calculated according to the stacking of the selected items.
  2. Invoicing: Itemized or total invoices can be provided, and the head and tax number must be noted at the time of payment.

  1. Scope of services of the tour guide: The tour guide only covers the explanation of the sightseeing spots in the itinerary, and is not accompanied by the whole tour guide (extra payment is required to extend the service).
  2. Emergency contact: In case of vehicle breakdown or hotel problems during the trip, please contact the travel agency's emergency number at the first time.

  1. Advance booking: Vehicles and hotels need to be confirmed at least 5 working days in advance, and 10 days in advance is recommended for peak seasons (holidays/golden weeks).
  2. Price fluctuation: hotel and vehicle costs may fluctuate due to low season and holidays, subject to final confirmation. Combination limitation: Some remote area hotels may not be able to match 9-seater vehicles (road condition limitation), need to communicate in advance.

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China, Yunnan, 昆明

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