7 Days Yunnan Tour to Lijiang, Shangri-La

Duration: 7 Days

Overview

Explore the enchanting streets of Lijiang Ancient Town, steeped in over 800 years of history, featuring unique architecture and a vibrant local ethnic culture

Highlights

  • Explore the enchanting streets of Lijiang Ancient Town, steeped in over 800 years of history, featuring unique architecture and a vibrant local ethnic culture
  • Embark on a breathtaking hike through Tiger Leaping Gorge, traversing narrow passages with stunning views of Haba Mountain and Yulong Mountain, while witnessing the impressive irrigation canals crafted by the Naxis
  • Descend to the Yangtze River rapids from Hutiaoshi Viewpoint, experiencing the raw power and roar of this mighty river
  • Visit the serene Songzanlin Monastery, a significant Buddhist site in Yunnan
  • Discover the natural wonders of Pudacuo National Park, mainland China’s first national park, showcasing diverse landscapes including forests, marshes, valleys, and alpine meadows
  • Embark on a picturesque hiking journey from Wenhai to Shuhe Old Town, immersing in the beauty of lakes, snow-capped mountains, farms, and forests along the way, while exploring the historical significance of the Ancient Tea Route and the Naxi ethnic minority group

Itinerary

Arrive in Lijiang

Today you will take the flight to Lijiang. When you arrive, we will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel check-in. For the rest of the day, you can enjoy a walking tour of
 Lijiang Ancient Town
, the ancient city of Lijiang can be traced back to more than 800 years ago. Besides its unique architecture and local ethnic culture, it is also known for its orderly arrangement of b

Visit the breathtaking Tiger Leaping Gorge

Meet your guide at the hotel, then we will drive to
Tiger Leaping Gorge
. You can travel on foot for about 4 hours, pass the “air” path between Haba Mountain (5398 meters) and Yulong Mountain (5596 meters), and head for the Tiger Leap over Gogre Yachajiao Manor. Next to the path were irrigation canals dug by the Naxis to make their land fertile on the highlands.

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Stunning Natural Scenery in Shangrila

Set off from the highway to the Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, and visit Hutiaoshi Viewpoint: You will descend along a modified path to the Yangtze River rapids (descent time: 20 minutes, then return for 30 minutes, with many stairs). Once you reach the river, the power and roar of this powerful river will leave an indelible memory for you. We will arrive in Shangri-La in the late afternoon.

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Visit the humanistic culture of Shangri-La

After breakfast, drive to Shangri-La, first visit 
Songzanlin Monastery
, which is one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in Yunnan. Here, tranquillity prevails, as its 700 monks and acolytes (often beginning their training at the age of five) go about their daily lives – just as they have done for more than three centuries. 

Next, we will drive to
Pudacuo National Park
, the first nati

Visit the Napa Nature Reserve

After breakfast, we will visit the 
Napa Nature Reserve
, the largest grassland in Zhongdian County, known for its scenic plateau characteristics. Due to the careful care of Tibetans, many birds such as black-necked cranes, yellow ducks, and bar-headed geese visit here when autumn arrives, flying high and low in the grasslands. Then travel to the
Dukezong Ancient Town
, Dukezong Ancient Town is L

Sahxi- Lijiang (Wenhai to Shuhe Hiking)

This morning, we will drive to Lijiang and start a beautiful hiking day from
Wenhai
to
Shuhe Old Town
. You can enjoy lakes, snow-capped mountains, farms, and forests, villages on the way. This walking route is almost a dirt road (It is recommended to go hiking on sunny days, better not to try it on rainy or snowy days).

When we finish today’s hiking, we can have leisure time at
Shuhe Old To

Lijiang

What a fantastic day today! In the morning, we will go out early to visit the magnificent 
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
, which is the snow mountain closest to the equator of the Northern Hemisphere. Taking 25 25-minute cable car to Glacier Park, you will see the vegetation changes with ascending altitude. Walk along the plank road to reach 4680m and appreciate the fairyland with ice and snow. Take a

What’s Included

  • Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.
  • Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.
  • All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights and 2nd class express train listed in the itinerary
  • Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)
  • Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.
  • Travel and health insurance when travel with us.
  • 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

What’s Excluded

  • International and domestic flights not indicated.
  • Food, Lunch or dinner not specified
  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned

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