After an exceedingly popular summer travel package to Dali in Yunnan and a really great experience of our community members stay at the Linden Centre, CCS is excited to offer yet another travel experience this autumn.

Autumn in Yunnan is perfect weather for hiking! Yet again partnering with the Linden Centre, CCS is excited to offer a new 3-night 4-day travel package starting October. This package includes hiking and a tour of Shaxi, an ancient town and the "Xanadu" just outside Dali. In 2001, Shaxi's Market Square was added to the World Monuments Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites. The Friday Market of Shaxi is the only surviving market along the Ancient Tea Horse Road.

The Linden Centre, a nationally protected heritage structure that has been restored and repurposed by Americans, Brian and Jeanee Linden. The Lindens have been living in China off and on since 1984, and the Linden Centre, which opened in 2008, has been ranked as one of the China's top hotels for over a decade. It remains one of the only nationally protected buildings open to overnight stays in China.  

The hotel, which is located in the ancient city of Xizhou(喜洲) at 2,000 meters in altitude, floats above grassy-green rice fields nestled between one of China's largest lakes, Erhai(洱海), and the 4,000-meter peaks of the Cang Mountains(苍山). This fertile kilometer-wide plateau is home to a number of colorful ethnic groups, including the Bai, Yi, Lisu, and Miao. The region is renowned for its year-round spring-like weather and diverse flora and fauna.  

Please see the options below:

Beyond Dali Package: 4 days 3 nights stay at Linden Centre

Hotel Stay Only: Conventional Hotel stay at the Linden Centre & Linden Commons

Travel package: Beyond Dali Package: 4 days 3 nights stay at Linden Centre

Summary

Day 1：Pick up at the Dali Airport(大理机场)/Dali Railway Station(大理火车站). A unique courtyard presentation and short tour of Linden Centre (if you arrive before 5pm). Dinner on the terrace surrounded by rice fields. (Meal includes: Dinner)

Day 2: In-depth morning tour of Xizhou and local market, outdoor hiking to a mosque or a royal temple. (Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) 

Day 3: Shaxi(沙溪), the "Xanadu" outside Dali and Shibaoshan(石宝山) tour (Day trip to north of Dali City大理). (Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)  

Day 4: Free time to wander in town, check out at noon, drivers will be provided to the Dali Airport(大理机场)/Dali Railway Station(大理火车站). (Meal includes: Breakfast)

Price:

• Regular King/Twin Room

     2,940 RMB/person/double occupancy

     Extra: Children under 5 years old (inclusive): free of charge（one only, the second need to pay extra CNY1200）

     5-12 years (inclusive): CNY 1200 (including a free extra bed)

     Over 12: CNY2200 (including a free extra bed)

     The above situation can only be accommodated in one room with double occupancy

• Regular King/Twin Room

     4,800 RMB/person/single occupancy

Purchasing Date: until Sep 28, 2020

Effective Dates: Oct 9, 2020 to Jan 3, 2021

Reservations: This trip runs with a minimum of 2 people. Please confirm with hotel for final arrangement.

Reserve two weeks in advance.

Service Includes:

1.  Double occupancy room Twin or King Bed 

2.  Meals as stated 

3.  Airport/Railway Station Arrival and Return Pickup in Dali 

4.  All cultural activities fees and transportation within itinerary 

Service Excludes:

1.   Transportation to Dali 

2.   Meals unless otherwise specified 

3.   Private expenses like laundry, drinks, shopping 

4.   Tips

5.  Deviations or changes from itinerary

Hotel Stay Only: Conventional Hotel stay at the Linden Centre

Purchasing Date: until Sep 28, 2020

Effective Dates: Now thru Jan 3, 2021

Service Includes

1. Double occupancy room Twin or King Bed. 

2.  Adding a bed is possible with an additional charge of 260rmb in some rooms.

3. Breakfast

Service Excludes

1.  Transportation to Dali

2.  Meals unless otherwise specified

3.  Private expenses like laundry, drinks, shopping

4.  Tips 

Linden Centre Directions

Around 1.5-hour drive from the Dali Airport.

Around 1-hour drive from Dali Railway Station.

Around 30-minute drive from Dali Old Town.

Around 2-hour drive from Lijiang City.

喜林苑位置：

距离大理机场1.5小时车程

距离大理火车站1小时车程

距离大理古城30分钟车程

距离丽江市2小时车程­

Steps:

1.     Purchase an e-voucher(ticket) here.

2.     Contact customer service to book your room with CCS e-voucher ID.

3.     Enjoy the wind, color and gourmet in Dali.