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Destinations: Hunan, International
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7 Days Dali, Shangrila, Lijiang Tiger Leap Gorge Hike
Tour highlights: Dali | Xizhou | Zhoucheng | Tye-Dyeing | Erhai Lake | Shangri-la | Pudacuo Park | Guishan Park | Songzanlin Monastery | Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain | Yuhu Village
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7 Days Dali, Shangrila, Lijiang Tiger Leap Gorge Hike
Tour summary
Experience the best of Yunnan on this 7-day tour through Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La. Wander the cobbled streets of Dali Old Town, cruise on the beautiful Erhai Lake, and visit the ancient Three Pagodas.
Continue to the UNESCO-listed Lijiang Old Town, where charming canals and Naxi culture await. Marvel at the snow-capped peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and explore the dramatic landscapes of Tiger Leaping Gorge—one of the world’s deepest canyons.
Your journey concludes in the Tibetan heartland of Shangri-La. Visit peaceful Songzanlin Monastery, stroll through traditional Tibetan villages, and walk across meadows home to yaks and wildflowers.
Enjoy handpicked hotels, private transfers, daily breakfasts, admission fees, and the guidance of an experienced English-speaking local guide. This adventure is ideal for travelers seeking breathtaking scenery, living cultures, and the legendary beauty of southwest China—without the stress of planning.
Tour Itinerary
Tour Table of Contents
Day 1: Dali Arrival
Airport pickup service, transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Dali Ancient Town, Xizhou, Three-course Tea of Bai People, Zhoucheng, Tye-Dyeing, Erhai Lake Drive
In the morning, our guide will lead you to explore Dali Ancient Town. After, drive 20km to Xizhou, join the Three-course Tea Ceremony, it is most popular among Bai people which is served for distinguished guests. Continue to drive to Zhoucheng, various traditional customs are well preserved here. Visit a local Tie Dye Workshop, learn and make one by yourself. After, take the eco-friendly car to drive around and enjoy Erhai Lake.
Day 3: Dali to Shangrila: Pudacuo Park, Dukuzong Ancient Town, Guishan Park 350km/4.5hrs
After breakfast, drive to Pudacuo Park, it is famous for well-preserved landscape, there are beautiful lakes, primitive forests, vast meadows, streams and more. Later, arrive at Shangrila, visit Dukuzong Ancient Town, and Guishan Park with the world biggest prayer wheel. Climb up to the temple on the top, enjoy the panoramic view of the city. At night, you can join locals dancing in the square.
Day 4: Songzanlin Monastery & Shangrila to Tiger Leaping Gorge to Half Way
Drive to Songzanlin Monastery to see the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, the castle like complex is also known as Little Potala Palace, experience the mystery and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Later, drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world, visit Upper Gorge, enjoy the 2.6-kilometer along Jinsha River and the stone trail. After, drive to half way to stay overnight.
Day 5: Half Way Hike to Tina's & Drive to Lijiang Ancient Town 90km/2hrs
Hike from Half Way to Tina’s takes around 3 hours. Enjoy views of the towering snow-capped mountains, and embrace the small waterfall through the village and up a winding path. After that, take the vechile to drive to Lijiang.
Day 6: Lijiang: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Glacier Park, Blue Moon Valley, Yuhu Village, Joseph Rock Former Residence
After breakfast, drive to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, take 25 minutes’ cableway to Glacier Park, you will see the vegetations changes with ascending altitude. Walk along the plank road to reach 4680m and appreciate the fairyland with ice and snow. Take cableway down, drive to visit Blue Moon Valley with turquoise-colored water. Afterwards, drive to Yuhu Village, enjoy its unique architecture and culture seen nowhere else. The national geographic explorer-Joseph Rock stayed here over 20 years, visit the museum which was turned by his former residence.
Day 7: Lijiang Departure
Transfer to airport, tour finishes.
Included in the price
- Airport and train station pickup and drop service on arrival/departure dates
- Experienced, knowledgeable English-speaking guide for scheduled tours
- Ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle for the duration of the tour
- Accommodation in comfortable hotels in Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La, and local guesthouse at Tiger Leaping Gorge, based on double occupancy
- Daily breakfasts
- Entrance fees for attractions listed in the itinerary
- Three-course tea of Bai people experience, tie-dye experience
- 1 bottle of water per person per day
- Basic travel insurance
Excluded from the price
- International or domestic flights/train tickets
- Meals not specified as included such as lunches and dinners
- Single room supplements
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
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10 years experience in organizing expat tours in China.
Jessie first worked as travel consultant for many years, her excellent organizing skills and great travel route planning have won the trust of many customers. In 2018 she founded experiencetibet.org, an agency offering tours in Tibet autonomous region and other Tibetan areas in China such as Gansu, Yunnan and Sichuan. In 2020 she started yellowbirdtour.com, with destinations all over China.
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Penny has rich experience in organizing foreigners tours to many places in China, such as Tibet, Gansu, Yunnan, Xinjiang, Zhangjiajie. She is very responsive, always quick and patient. Customers like her, they always come back for more tours, and also recommend many of their friends to join.
Dawei | Tour guide / operator
Dawei is a Tibetan Buddhist, and comes from the most north edge of the Tibetan plateau in Qinghai province, Western China. He has travelled as a tour leader to many South Asian countries such as India, Bhutan and also nearly the entire country of China. He focuse especially on guiding in Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, Ningxia provinces and Tibetan regions. The activities of these various tour groups have included adopting family, horse racing, hiking, bird watching, cycling, camping, overseas students, cultural and religious sightseeing.
Andrew | Touir guide / operator
Andrew was born and grew up in a small village of Zhangjiajie, Hunan. From 2009-2012 he works for royal Caribbean International cruise as an onboard guest services officer. After that, he dedicates his life/time to guiding and operating tours in Zhangjiajie and around. As a native person, he knows all the corner of the scenic area, such as good restaurants, souvenir shops and cultures. He is very experienced and super flexible, he knows how to avoid the crowds and take advantage of the weather and offer the best travel experience to customers, all you need to do is just relax and enjoy!
