Lijiang Tours

Celebrated for its special characteristics of the old town and breathtaking natural scenery, Lijiang is so enchanting due to the 1,000-year small bridges, swift canals, cobbled streets and grey tiled roofs as well as the ancient legacy of the Naxi ethnic group. The tour package offers a leisurely trip during which you visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Baisha Village, and a Local Naxi Family. Special highlights include an enjoyable Naixi music performance and an opportunity to see precious murals.

LJ01 : Fantastic Wonders of Lijiang

• Luxury & Standard : 4 Days $249 Up

Three days are sufficient for an in-depth exploration of the old town and should include attending a Naxi musical performance and observance of the Naxi life style highlighted by their hard working women. If you have extra time, take a trip to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Note: All the following itineraries provided are only for your reference. We do not offer the price and operate these tours at present since the local service can not reach our standard. If you are interested, you may follow our itineraries and journey by yourselves, but please be sure to keep safety in mind all the time. Thank you.

LJ02 : Lijiang Exploration

It's tough to follow this route taking long time on the bus, while it's also worthwhile to see the household equipments made of stone in Baoshan Stone Town, beautiful Crown Gorge and many flavored villages all the way.

LJ03 : Lijiang and Shangri-la

From the poetic and picturesque old town of Lijiang to the paradise Shangri-la, in the following route, you will enjoy the awe-invoking scenery which makes you linger on and forget to return there.

LJ04 : Shangri-la Appreciation

The breath-taking scenery of Lijiang and Zhongdian are here and there. Now le's explore these mystic areas of Yunnan province to appreciate their beauty. We mainly picked up the Wenfeng Monastery and the Mt. qianhushan which can give you different feelings in the following route.

For more Lijiang tour itineraries, please click Lijiang Hiking Tours, Golf Tour and Bicycle Tours.

Questions & Reviews

1.

Oct. 29,2009 03:37 Reply

Mr.TK Lai(Singapore) said:

I'm planning to bring my family to Lijiang in Mar 2010. Is it convenient just to arrange for flights and then find tours and accommodation when we arrive in the city itself?

What are the options for accomodation?

Thanks

Oct. 29,2009 20:28
Mrs.Jothna replied:

It seems possible to do like you want. BTW, are you capable of Chinese speaking? If not, you'd better arrange all the things in advance. What's more, to arrange all the things in advance can save you the time and trouble and the price should be more preferential.

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Oct. 5,2009 11:43 Reply

Mr.Tan(Singapore) said:

We are travelling to Lijiang and Shangrila between 17th Dec and 21st Dec. Is it possible to be done within 4days?

Oct. 29,2009 20:14
Ms.Jolin replied:

More or less. 1 day in lijiang old town and 1 day to the Tiger Leaping Gorge, then fly to shanghai. Shanghai a large modern city. Spending 2 days there is fine.

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Sep. 9,2009 04:01 Reply

Ms.Michelle Pothier said:

My husband and I would like to arrive Kunming on September 26 and depart for Lijiang on September 28 and see attend four day tour plus Lugu lake if possible.

Sep. 9,2009 21:27
Mr.Brad Dias replied:

Travel to Lugu Lake may take you 3 days, since it is far away and the single way transfer can take you one full day, which makes the price very high. Besides, the road condition is not good and the landslide may occur in rainy weather.

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Aug. 25,2009 20:46 Reply

Mr.Lecomte said:

Can I take a tour to Jade Dragon Sonw Mountain (Glacier Park)?

Aug. 27,2009 22:16
Ms.Baloney Park replied:

The Glacier Park is on the top of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. For your safety, I do not suggest you visit it. You may just take the cable car to Spruce Plateau and overlook the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

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Aug. 26,2009 23:00 Reply

Mr.Dannok(Netherland) said:

How about trip in Nov at Lijiang and some where nearly.

Dannok

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Jul. 30,2009 04:40 Reply

Ms.melinda(Singapore) said:

Hi, I m planning a trip to Lijiang and shangrila, can you adv me the best period to visit, is oct 7-10 good time plse adv

Jul. 30,2009 21:20
Ms.Louise Desai(Canada) replied:

oct is the rainy season in Lijiang and is the best time to enjoy the scenery here. The temperature different is notable, so had better take a coat with you. Shangri-la may be colder and you need to keep warm. while the scenery is also worthwhile.

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Jun. 18,2009 03:39 Reply

Mr.P. Michaels(US) said:

What do you think of our going to Kunming, Dali and LIjiang in January?

Jun. 19,2009 02:06
Mr.Element replied:

The weather allows visitors to visit Yunnan at any time and the scenery will be different in different seasons. However, the day-and-night temperature in January varies fairly widely. You’d better take your warm clothes to prevent from the coldness.

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Jun. 11,2009 21:45 Reply

Mr.Daniel Stokes(USA) said:

In Lijiang, would Zen Garden Hotel on top floor be better to see the view?

Jun. 12,2009 03:09
Mr.Maureen Shane(SG) replied:

The Zen Garden Hotel was built in traditional Naxi style with only one floor. However, you could still see a nice view of the old town from its terrace. Wish you enjoy you stay there.

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Meili Snow Mountian Visit
 
Meili Snow Mountain lies on the eastern outskirts of Shangri-la and is a sacred mountain worshipped by Tibetan Buddhists. It has 13 peaks which are over 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) above sea level, known as the "Prince's 13 peaks". Mount Kawagebo peak, the Tibetan word for "White Snow Mountain", commonly known as "the God of Snow Mountains, is 6740 meters (22,112 feet) above the sea level. It is the highest peak in Yunnan province and is considered to be one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. This journey will take you to this heavenly mountain and purify your soul.
 
Take the bus to Shangri-la from Lijiang Bus Station, the journey takes about 4 hours. Reside in the local Guesthouse or Traveler's Club (Tel: 0887-8228671). (For Lijiang and Shangri-la travel itineraries, please refer to our above package tour list.)
 
There are only morning buses to Deqing County in Shangri-la, please do not miss them. 5 or 6 hours later, you will arrive at Deqing County and please connect the bus to Mingyong Village which departs at 16:30 and drive about 2 hours. If you miss this bus, you may stay at the local Traveler's Home (Tel: 0887-8413966 / 6895038). Have an exploration around the next day and catch the bus in the afternoon.
 
Or you can charter a car and please do not forget to bargain for a preferential transfer fee. And in this way, you can stop sometimes to enjoy the pure and beautiful scenery of the Jingsha River, the crucial town of ancient Tea-Horse Road from Sichuan to Tibet, the White Horse Snow Mountain, the Moon Valley, the Dongzhulin Temple and the Feilai Temple. If the weather is good, the pictures can be pretty amazing. The Mingyong Tibetan Garden (Tel: 13988714288/13508879983) is a good place to stay overnight.

 Finally you will reach the Mingyong Glacier of the Meili Snow Mountain. Buying tickets which is about CNY60.00 at the park entrance. The tickets will be checked on the way up the mountain at the starting point of the circular path along the cliff.

 There are two paths up. You can choose the left path for hiking or the right path for riding. Both paths are not steep slope and easy to walk. The riding charge is CNY60.00 per person up and CNY20.00 per person down. Remember, you can only rent the horse at the entrance or the Prince Temple. If you choose to walk, it takes 1.5 - 2 hours to get to the Prince Temple where is the fist spot that you can appreciate the glacier and the snow mountain.
 
The Prince Temple is a small one. Many Tibetans burn the joss sticks and hang the supplication Jingfan there before they worship the mountains.
 
Bypassing the temple, the left path along the cliff can go to the viewing platform and the right road leads to the Lotus Temple.
 
The viewing platform is in the middle of the path along the cliff where you can watch closely the Kawagebo peak and the glaciers. The glaciers are totally 12 kilometers (7 miles) long, but you can see only a small part.
 
About one hour walking from the right road, you will reach the Lotus Temple. It is a larger than the Prince Temple but less people. When it is sunny, here is the best spot for appreciating the Kawagebo peak.
 
The ultraviolet rays are strong and you may need to bring something anti-sunburn. Besides, please keep in mind that in the mountains, do not yell or shout, that would offend the God of the Mountains. Tibetans there is always very quiet and respectful. Believe it or not, at least we do as the Romans do or show the courtesy.