Location: Lijiang
Top Things to do in Lijiang
The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Lijiang, Yunnan
Lijiang is a beautifully preserved ancient Chinese town, infused with cultural flavor. Strolling along the 800-year-old bridges and waterways of the world-famous Old Town district is like stepping back in time. Don’t miss the views atop Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and the Dongba cultural center of Jade Water Village.
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1. 8-Day Private Yunnan Tour to Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This private tour packages covers the most interesting facets of Yunnan Province. Highlights include Kunming’s geological wonder the Stone Forest; Dali Old Town, the former political, cultural and economic center of Yunnan; Lijian Old Town, for 800 years home to the Naxi ethnic minority and Pudacuo National Park, a protected wetlands area in Shangri-La (Zhongdian).
Inclusions: Econmy-class airfare from Kunming to Dali, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation based on twin-sharing room as per itinerary, Two bottled waters per person, per day, Transport by private air conditioned vehicle, Professional private tour guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, China Visa Fee
Reviewed By newtella
I contacted Travel China Guide to help me arrange a private airport to train station transfer, train tickets between Kunming and Dali, and a 3-day solo custom private tour that included Lijiang, Xizhou, Shihgu, Yuhu, Shuhe, Baisha, Shaxi, and Tiger Leaping Gorge. Doris Chang was my contact and she was a star from the get-go: responsive, patient, professional, and thorough. Our pre-trip planning email communication was seamless. Once in China, we communicated by WeChat. Mike, my English-speaking airport to train transfer guide in Kunming was also great. Mike was friendly, professional, and made sure I got on the right train. Kevin was my Dali-based guide who took me around Xizhuo, Shaxi, and the Shizhonshan Grottoes. Alice, my Lijiang-based guide, took me around Lijiang, Yuhu, Shuhe, Shigu, and Tiger Leaping Gorge. Kevin and Alice were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. My private driver was also excellent. Travel China Guide delivered excellent, trouble-free service. I look forward to arranging future trips with Travel China Guide. Thank you!
2. Flexible Lijiang City Highlights Private Day Tour with Lunch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Spend full-day maximize your time in Lijiang for a private and customizable sightseeing tour instead. This personalized tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off Lijiang city attractions, such as Mu Palace, Lion Hill, Lijiang Old Town, the Dongba Culture Museum, and the Black Dragon Pool. Enjoy amazing landscape from the Wangu Tower. If you have other sites in mind to go, just feel free to discuss with your tour guide. This private tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, local lunch and entrance fee.
Inclusions: English speaking tour guide, Entrance Fee, Lunch, Hotel pick up and drop off, Travel by Private Vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuites, Accommodation
3. Private Lijiang Tour to Baisha Village and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with Show
This this private day trip takes you will learn the life of Naxi in Baisha Village and its unique culture. You will also enjoy the famous show "Lijiang Impressions" which makes your eyes and heart touched. In addition, you will take a breath of the fresh air while walking in the virgin forest of Jade Snow Mountain.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Lijiang impression Show, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
4. Lijiang Highlight Trip of Snow Mountain And Local Village With Family Visit
Enjoy private travel experience from local professional tour guide and experienced chauffeur, spend full-day to visit the southernmost glacier of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, explore the first settlement Baisha Village of Naxi people, visit a Naxi family to learn more about the local customs and Naxi people's life, admire the precious Baisha Murals, wander around Shuhe Ancient Town and visit the Tea-Horse Road Musuem. This customized day tour will surely enrich your travel experience in Lijiang.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Cable car, Electric car, Chinese Lunch, Government tax, Hotel pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Jay123travel
i watched Shaolin in my childhood. The gate , main gate is the must to visit side. Then is the kungfu show. following with the 'DOJO' the foot steps floor is amazing.
5. Marvelous Gorge Sightseeing and Photo-Taking From Lijiang
Enjoy private travel experience from local professional tour guide and experienced chauffeur, spend full-day to enjoy the marvelous scenery and take fascinating photos at one of the deepest gorges in the world, admire the eye-catching sceneries on the way and enjoy customized commentary from your guide. This amazing sightseeing includes enormous photo opportunities, bring your camera, wear skid-proof shoes and be prepared to be astonished.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Chinese Lunch, Government tax, Hotel pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Jay123travel
i watched Shaolin in my childhood. The gate , main gate is the must to visit side. Then is the kungfu show. following with the 'DOJO' the foot steps floor is amazing.
6. Northwest Yunnan
Lijiang International Airport is easy to fly in and out. Shangri-La Circuit encompasses snow-capped mountains and dry hot valley, a variety of ethnic minorities. Our guide and driver has been living and working in this region for more than a decade.
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
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7. 2 Days Shangri-la Tour
Located in the north of Yunnan, Shangri la is considered a taste of the end of the world, with a unique and distant atmosphere partly due to the local Tibetan minority, which gives the region a foretaste of Tibet. The altitude of the region is 3200m. There are still many authentic Tibetan villages with an intense rural life. The Songzanlin Monastery, which resembles the famous Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, is one of the most important monasteries in Yunnan; The ancient village of Dukezong, a Tibetan village on the borders of Yunnan, is reminiscent of the simplicity of life, and the huge Pudacuo Nature Park is also worth a visit.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, Professional guide, skilled driver
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8. 2 Day Private Lugu Lake and Mosuo Culture Discovery Tour
Venture into the highest and purest alpine lake in South West China - Lugu Lake. Visit the Mosuo village to explore unique cultures like “walking marriage”, matriarchal society and more. You will also experience their custom and ceremony by having lunch with a local family and joining the bonfire party. With our private 2-day package including round trip transfer it's definitely easier to make the most of the Pearl of the Plateau.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lugu Lake entrance fee, Pig trough boating fee, Bonfire party ticket, Local Mosuo family visiting fee, English-speaking tour guide service, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lijiang, Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Lugu Lake
Exclusions: All meals in Day 1, Dinner in Day 2, Gratuity to guide and driver (recommended)
Reviewed By melonyr741
DO NOT use this tour company if you are not from China. Our experience was nothing but a huge disaster. We ended up paying to literally experience the land on our own and get completely lost and we were not able to enjoy the beauty the rice terraces had to offer. The tour company only gave back half our money after all the struggles we went through and many many emails later.
9. 8 Days Yunnan Highlight Tour to Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La
This 8 days Yunnan tour is a perfert choice for travelers pursuing an in-depth exploration of Yunnan, covering amazing stone forest, thousand-year-old ancient towns, peaceful Erhai Lake, breathtaking Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, hospitable local minorites...Join this tour to create a fond memory of your China holiday and have once-in -a-lifetime traveling experice.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Kunming-Dali high speed train (2nd class seat), Private transfer with air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking tour guides, Entrance tickets mentioned in the itinerary, 7 breakfasts included by hotels, 7 nights comfortable hotels (4 star/ 2 pax sharing 1 room), Tolls, fuels and parking fees
Exclusions: Personal expense, Gratuities (highly recommended), Guide service on the train, Any service beyond the “Price includes”
Reviewed By 779teos
The trip was well planned and customized to our liking! The Tour Guide & Driver were both very polite and professional. Memorable trip in Guilin and would highly recommend!
10. 6 Days Yunnan Province:Kunming,Dali,Lijiang Nature & Culture Tour (5-star hotel)
Yunnan is a province of the China, located in the far southwest of the China. Due to its unique geographical environment and historical reasons, Yunnan is rich in tourism resources, including natural resources and historical site. This 6 days Yunnan tour covered the 3 major destinations: Kunming,the capital of Yunnan province, you will be amazed by the unique stone forest. Dali Ancient Town, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Yunnan, known for its natural scenery, historical and cultural heritage, and vibrant nightlife. Lijiang is famous for its UNESCO Heritage Site, the Old Town of Lijiang.The town has a history going back more than 800 years and was once a confluence for trade along the old tea horse road. The Lijiang old town is famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges. The old town of Lijiang differs from other ancient Chinese cities in architecture, history and the culture of its traditional residents the Nakhi people.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary, Bullet Train Tickets from Kunming to Dali, Accommodation as listed in the itinerary, Airport or train station pick up and drop off,necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary, Professional English-speaking guide, Accident insurance
Exclusions: Recommended optional activities, Accommodation not listed in the itinerary, Personal expenses, Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary, Optional tips to guides, drivers
