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 & Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour
6 Days Lijiang - Baisha - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang
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This private 6-Day Lijiang & Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour follows Lijiang - Baisha - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang. Highlights include Arrival in Lijiang and Lijiang Old.
- Start
- Lijiang
- Finish
- Lijiang
- Travel rhythm
- Balanced sightseeing with time to slow down
- Best time
- Spring and autumn give clear mountain views and mild temperatures; winter is quieter and often crisp.
Trip Highlights Code: YN-LIJ07
- 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.
- Discover Baisha murals, a Naxi family community and the quieter lanes of Shuhe Ancient Town.
- Follow Lijiang - Baisha - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
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Lijiang - Baisha - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang
Travel order shown below Β· schematic, not to scale
- Day 1Arrival in Lijiang
- Day 2Lijiang Old Town & Black Dragon Pool
- Day 3Baisha, Shuhe & Naxi Heritage
- Day 4Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Day 5Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike
- Day 6Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang
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.
Discover Baisha murals, a Naxi family community and the quieter lanes of Shuhe Ancient Town. There is time for photographs, short breaks and a local lunch rather than moving between sights against the clock.
Follow the upper Yangtze to Tiger Leaping Gorge for a dramatic viewpoint or a carefully selected hiking section. Your guide keeps the day conversational and unhurried, adding context that is easily missed on a quick sightseeing stop.
Walk a scenic section of the high trail with support arranged around weather, luggage and individual fitness. Walking and driving are balanced through the day, with the longer outdoor section scheduled for the most suitable light and conditions.
Complete the selected gorge walk, collect any stored luggage and return to Lijiang by private vehicle for an evening drop-off or an additional hotel night. 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.
Typical 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.
Selected old-town area hotelTiger Leaping Gorge
Clean locally run hiking guesthouse
β 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
β 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 Lijiang. 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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