2-Day Private Tour to Tacheng Yunnan Snub-Nosed Monkey Nature Reserve from Lijiang

Tour Highlights
• Observe Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, the most endangered of China's three snub-nosed monkey species.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Pick up from hotels in Shangri-La, Drive to Tacheng (130km, about 4 hours driving)
• Day 2 Visit Yunnan Snub-Nosed Monkey Nature Reserve, Drive back to your hotel in Shangri-La

Hotels & Meals
• 1 night of accommodation at Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey Expert Hotel, Tacheng
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Information
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that all travellers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Tour guide's name and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will greet you in the airport/train station arrival hall with a GGC pickup sign displaying your name.

Day 1 Pick up from hotels in Shangri-La, Drive to Tacheng
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Tacheng Yunnan Snub-Nosed Monkey Nature Reserve in a comfortable private vehicle (about 130km, 4 hours driving). Tacheng is home to one of the strangest, most adorable creatures you’re likely to find on a trip: the Snub-Nosed Monkey. Unfortunately, they have become endangered as a result of their exceptionally soft fur and people believing that their bones have medicinal properties. Luckily, a sanctuary named Yunnan Snub-Nosed Monkey Nature Reserve was established to help protect these lovable animals in 2009. This nature reserve was created to showcase the monkeys, creating a naturalistic kind of zoo where it’s possible to observe the monkeys in the wild. Hike some sections of the ancient Tea Horse Caravan Road in the reserve in the afternoon.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey Expert Hotel, Tacheng

Day 2 Visit Yunnan Snub-Nosed Monkey Nature Reserve, Drive back to your hotel in Shangri-La
Hike the entire loop connecting all the feeding sites in the morning. Watch rangers feeding the monkeys from 09:00 to 09:30. Feeding time continues till 11:00. Then the monkeys would gradually move further up the mountain in search of more food. The Yunnan snub-nosed monkey is the most endangered of China's three snub-nosed monkey species. The long, shaggy coat is mainly black on the back, arms and legs and white on the front. White hair is also present on the flanks and this is particularly long on the adult males. The lips are a deep pink, whilst the face is paler and there are yellowish-grey hairs on the shoulders. These monkeys get their common name for their unusual noses; the nasal bones are absent and the nostrils are upturned. Young ones are born white but become grey over several months. Transfer back to your accommodation in Shangri-La (about 130km).

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Friendly Tips
• You may fly from Shangri to Lhasa, Kunming, Chengdu or Xian
• Please feel free to contact your GGC service staff if you want to book discount flight & train tickets.