Overview
A five-day journey through northwest Yunnan's most photogenic landscapes. Stroll the cobbled lanes of Lijiang's old town, ride a cable car up the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, hike a corner of Tiger Leaping Gorge and breathe the thin air of Tibetan Shangri-La.
Designed for nature and culture lovers, with moderate activity and plenty of time to soak in the views.
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain cable car
- Tiger Leaping Gorge hike
- Tibetan Shangri-La monastery
- Small group, maximum 14 travellers
Itinerary
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1 Arrival in Lijiang
Fly or train into Lijiang and transfer to the hotel. Evening free to wander the UNESCO-listed old town and its canals.
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2 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Cable car up the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the Glacier Park and the Impression Lijiang outdoor show, then return to town.
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3 Tiger Leaping Gorge
A scenic drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge for an easy hike along the high trail with the roaring Yangtze far below.
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4 Shangri-La (Zhongdian)
Transfer to Tibetan Shangri-La, visit the Songzanlin Monastery and a grassland viewpoint over the plateau.
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5 Departure
Morning at a local Tibetan village, then transfer to the airport for your departure.
What's included
- 4 nights handpicked hotels
- Daily breakfast
- English-speaking local guide
- Private transport & mountain cable car
- All listed entrance fees
- Airport or station transfers
Not included
- Flights to/from Yunnan
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
