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.
6-Day Shangri-La, Tiger Gorge & Lijiang Tour
6 Days Shangri-La - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang
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A route that works on the ground
This private 6-Day Shangri-La, Tiger Gorge & Lijiang Tour follows Shangri-La - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang. Highlights include Arrival & Acclimatization and Songzanlin.
- Start
- Shangri-La
- Finish
- Lijiang
- 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-SHA08
- Meet your guide, transfer to the hotel and take a gentle walk near Dukezong Ancient Town while adjusting to the altitude.
- Explore Yunnan’s largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery with time to understand its art, ritual spaces and living traditions.
- Travel through alpine forest and lake scenery on a route selected for current park access and weather.
- Follow Shangri-La - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
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Shangri-La - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang
Travel order shown below · schematic, not to scale
- Day 1Arrival & Acclimatization
- Day 2Songzanlin Monastery
- Day 3Pudacuo National Park
- Day 4Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Day 5Lijiang Heritage Day
- Day 6Lijiang Departure
Explore Yunnan’s largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery with time to understand its art, ritual spaces and living traditions. There is time for photographs, short breaks and a local lunch rather than moving between sights against the clock.
Travel through alpine forest and lake scenery on a route selected for current park access and weather. There is time for photographs, short breaks and a local lunch rather than moving between sights against the clock.
Travel to the upper Yangtze for dramatic gorge views, with walking tailored to conditions and fitness. Walking and driving are balanced through the day, with the longer outdoor section scheduled for the most suitable light and conditions.
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.
Transfer privately to Lijiang airport or railway station; the tour finishes in Lijiang rather than backtracking to Shangri-La. 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
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 travelersUSD1,2914-5 travelersUSD1,1716+ travelersContact Us
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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.
Shangri-La
Selected highland hotelTiger Leaping Gorge
Clean locally run hiking guesthouseLijiang
Selected old-town area hotel
Selected highland hotelTiger Leaping Gorge
Clean locally run hiking guesthouseLijiang
Selected old-town area 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 Shangri-La 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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