Private arrival transfer and a relaxed orientation walk near the old town, allowing time to adjust to the altitude. No fixed sightseeing is forced into an uncertain arrival window; your guide will suggest an easy walk only if time and energy allow.
6-Day Lijiang, Shaxi & Dali Tour
6 Days Lijiang - Shaxi - Dali
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A route that works on the ground
This private 6-Day Lijiang, Shaxi & Dali Tour follows Lijiang - Shaxi - Dali. Highlights include Arrival in Lijiang and Lijiang Old Town & Black Dragon Pool, with realistic.
- Start
- Lijiang
- Finish
- Dali
- Travel rhythm
- Overland discovery with clearly marked transfer days
- Best time
- Spring and autumn give clear mountain views and mild temperatures; winter is quieter and often crisp.
Trip Highlights Code: YN-LIJ08
- Private arrival transfer and a relaxed orientation walk near the old town, allowing time to adjust to the altitude.
- Explore canals, stone lanes and Naxi courtyards before walking to Black Dragon Pool for classic mountain views.
- Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Blue Moon Valley, with the cableway and walking level selected for current conditions.
- Follow Lijiang - Shaxi - Dali in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
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Lijiang - Shaxi - Dali
Travel order shown below · schematic, not to scale
- Day 1Arrival in Lijiang
- Day 2Lijiang Old Town & Black Dragon Pool
- Day 3Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Day 4Lijiang to Shaxi
- Day 5Shaxi to Dali
- Day 6Dali Departure
Explore canals, stone lanes and Naxi courtyards before walking to Black Dragon Pool for classic mountain views. The order may shift slightly with weather and opening conditions, but the day stays within the same area to avoid wasteful backtracking.
Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Blue Moon Valley, with the cableway and walking level selected for current conditions. Your guide keeps the day conversational and unhurried, adding context that is easily missed on a quick sightseeing stop.
Travel south to Shaxi Ancient Town for Tea Horse Road history, rural scenery and a relaxed overnight stay. The transfer is part of the day rather than hidden between activities, with comfort stops and hotel or station assistance arranged as required.
Continue through Bai country to Dali, visiting Xizhou or an Erhai Lake viewpoint on the way. The transfer is part of the day rather than hidden between activities, with comfort stops and hotel or station assistance arranged as required.
Enjoy a relaxed final morning beside Erhai Lake before a private transfer to Dali airport or railway station. The transfer is part of the day rather than hidden between activities, with comfort stops and hotel or station assistance arranged as required.
Planning note for this route
Allow three days for Lijiang highlights, five days with Lugu Lake, or six days when combining Shangri-La. Final train or flight times should be confirmed before fixing the last day; when timings change, sightseeing is shortened instead of adding an unrealistic transfer.
Private Tour Prices
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
2-3 travelersUSD1,2914-5 travelersUSD1,1716+ travelersContact Us
Free Customized Trip InquiryTypical Overnight Bases
Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.
Lijiang
Selected old-town area hotelShaxi
Character guesthouse in the historic townDali
Selected old-town or lakeside hotel
Selected old-town area hotelShaxi
Character guesthouse in the historic townDali
Selected old-town or lakeside hotel
✓ Price Includes
- Domestic airfares and train fares listed in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- Selected hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Entrance fees for listed sights
⊘ Price Excludes
- International airfares
- China visa fee if applicable
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary
Questions about this itinerary
Where does this tour start and finish?
The planned route starts around Lijiang and finishes around Dali. Exact airport, railway-station or hotel transfers are matched to your confirmed arrival and onward tickets.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. The published day order is a workable starting point, not a fixed group schedule. We can change hotel level, walking time, special interests and selected stops while protecting the route logic.
How are weather or road changes handled?
Your local team checks current access before travel. Outdoor sections may move within the itinerary, and mountain or canyon routes can be shortened or replaced when conditions make the original plan unsafe.
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