Explore Lijiang Old Town, Black Dragon Pool and a quieter Naxi village beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The order may shift slightly with weather and opening conditions, but the day stays within the same area to avoid wasteful backtracking.
5-Day Lijiang & Shangri-La Private Tour
5 Days Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Shangri-La
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A route that works on the ground
This private 5-Day Lijiang & Shangri-La Private Tour follows Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Shangri-La. Highlights include Lijiang Heritage Day and Tiger Leaping Gorge.
- Start
- Lijiang
- Finish
- Shangri-La
- Travel rhythm
- Balanced sightseeing with time to slow down
- Best time
- May to October is best for open landscapes and wildflowers; winter is cold but offers clear skies and fewer visitors.
Trip Highlights Code: YN-SHA05
- Explore Lijiang Old Town, Black Dragon Pool and a quieter Naxi village beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
- Travel to the upper Yangtze for dramatic gorge views, with walking tailored to conditions and fitness.
- Meet your guide, transfer to the hotel and take a gentle walk near Dukezong Ancient Town while adjusting to the altitude.
- Follow Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Shangri-La in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
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Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Shangri-La
Travel order shown below · schematic, not to scale
- Day 1Lijiang Heritage Day
- Day 2Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Day 3Arrival & Acclimatization
- Day 4Songzanlin Monastery
- Day 5Pudacuo National Park
Travel to the upper Yangtze for dramatic gorge views, with walking tailored to conditions and fitness. There is time for photographs, short breaks and a local lunch rather than moving between sights against the clock.
Meet your guide, transfer to the hotel and take a gentle walk near Dukezong Ancient Town while adjusting 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.
Explore Yunnan’s largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery with time to understand its art, ritual spaces and living traditions. The order may shift slightly with weather and opening conditions, but the day stays within the same area to avoid wasteful backtracking.
Travel through alpine forest and lake scenery on a route selected for current park access and weather. After the visit, your guide returns you to the hotel or an agreed local drop-off, so the day finishes without an unnecessary detour.
Planning note for this route
Three days covers the essentials; five to seven days is better for Balagezong, Tiger Leaping Gorge or Meili Snow Mountain. 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 travelersUSD1,0984-5 travelersUSD9786+ 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 hotelTiger Leaping Gorge
Clean locally run hiking guesthouseShangri-La
Selected highland hotel
Selected old-town area hotelTiger Leaping Gorge
Clean locally run hiking guesthouseShangri-La
Selected highland 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 Shangri-La. 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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