CCE
Cyclists for Cultural Exchange
Yunnan, China
3-18 March 2024
The stunningly beautiful landscape of Yunnan province in southwestern China encompasses snow-capped mountains, rice terraces, lakes and deep gorges. The region is known for its large number of ethnic minorities.
Yunnan, China, 2024
Registration is now closed.
Dates: 3-18 March 2024
Cost:
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CN¥6,000 (double occupancy
CN¥2,300 (single supplement) -
US$1=CN¥7.29 (as of 22 Sept. 2023)
Bike rental:
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Mountain bike CN¥840
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eBike CN¥2,520
Airport:
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Included:
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All lodging and meals
15 nights, 16 days. -
Rides are supported daily with multiple SAG vehicles.
Not included:
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Airfare
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Visa fee
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Airport transportation
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Bike rental
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Attraction tickets (seniors may get discounts or free entrance)
Questions?
Contact the organizer CJ Wang (cjwusa@gmail.com)
Itinerary
Day 1, March 3
Arrive and welcome dinner.
Lodging: Qingju Hotel
Day 2, March 4
Bike fitting and test ride.
km: 30
Lodging: Qingju Hotel
Day 3, March 5
Ride to Daguan Yuan Park and Cao Hai Wetland along Dian Lake.
km: 30 or more, +100/-100 m
Lodging: Qingju Hotel
Day 4, March 6
To Luoping by bus, stop at Luliang for lunch and visit Colored Sand Forest.
km: 240 by bus
Lodging: Cloud Hotel & Resort
Day 5, March 7
Cycling through canola flower fields to Jiulong Waterfalls.
Continue following the quieter Xin Shi. Country Road to Luoping, passing through Niu Jie Circular Field.
km: 73, +836/-836 m
Lodging: Cloud Hotel & Resort
Day 6, March 8
Ride to Duoyi River Park.
km: 41 one way, +389/-1048 m
Lodging: Cloud Hotel & Resort
Day 7, March 9
Visit the very famous Stone Forest Park.
km: 141 by bus
Lodging: Shilin Tongce International Hotel
Day 8, March 10
Ride from Shilin to MiLe city.
Visit Ke-Yi ancient village.
km: 72, +922/-1184 m
Lodging: Xinlei Hot Spring Hotel
Day 9, March 11
Ride to Taiping Lake Park, around the lake and back to MiLe.
km: 48, +531/-531 m
Lodging: Xinlei Hot Spring Hotel
Day 10, March 12
Attend the annual Yi ethnic minority Axi Fire Worship Festival.
km: 21 ride or by car, +698/-170 m
Lodging: Xinlei Hot Spring Hotel
Day 11, March 13
To Dali Ancient Town by high-speed rail.
km: 3 hours, 15 min
Lodging: Starway Hotel
Day 12, March 14
Ride the west coast of Erhai Lake, via Xizhou, to Shuanglang.
km: 68, +308/-322 m
Lodging: Starway Hotel
Day 13, March 15
Ride the eastern shore of Erhai Lake, stop by Xiaoputuo, to Xiaguan.
km: 55, +510/-499 m
Lodging: Starway Hotel
Day 14, March 16
Free day at Dali.
Hike the Cangshan Mountain or just relax in the ancient town.
km: 0
Lodging: Starway Hotel
Day 15, March 17
Return to Kunming by high-speed rail and farewell dinner.
km: 3 hours, 15 min
Lodging: Qingju Hotel
Day 16, March 18
Depart