OVERVIEW

The amazing destinations of Yunnan are Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La. This 2-day private tour will let you start from Lijiang to discover the natural beauty for both area with a local guide. The attractions include Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Old Town, Xiaojiezi Tibetan Village, Songzanlin Monastery and Napahai Lake.

ITINERARY

Day 1Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La by car

At 8 am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Lijiang. Then, you will take 2-hour car ride to Tiger Leaping Gorge. On the way, have a view of the First Bend of Yangtze River from afar and drive to Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge and stop for 5 minutes for photograph.

Then go on driving to Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge for hiking (about 3 hours). Hike from a place named “14km” to Tina’s Guesthouse.

In the afternoon at 3:30 pm, drive to Shangri-la. Upon arrival, stroll around Dukezong Ancient Town and walk up to the top of Guishan Hill to see the Grand Prayer Wheel and have a panoramic view of Shangri-La city. This is a nice old town to view the Tibetan culture and life.

Later, you will be transferred to the hotel in Shangri-La.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Shangri-La
Meals: Lunch

Day 2Shangri-La to Lijiang by Car

Pick you up at the hotel. Then drive to visit Songzanlin Monastery and then pay a visit to a local Tibetan village-- Xiaojiezi Village and family around the monastery. In the afternoon, transfer to visit Napahai Lake.

In the late afternoon, drive 4 hours back to Lijiang where the tour concludes.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

INCLUDED

Lunch x 2

Breakfast x 1

Hotel pickup and drop-off

4-star hotel in Shangri-La 1 night (2 people taking one room)

Local guide

Transport by private vehicle

Entrance fees

EXCLUDED

Gratuity

Dinner

TRIP NOTES

Pickup time: 8am

Pickup location: Your centrally located Lijiang hotel

Tour duration: 2 Days

Difficulty: Easy


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