Highlights

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site

Lijiang Ancient Town was built in South Song Dynasty 800 years ago. It was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Dayan old town is the most famous one as it is just in the center of the city. The Naxi style architecture in Dayan has attracted many photographers and painter from all over the world.

  • Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (or Yu Long Snow Mountain) is the landmark of Lijiang. It is the snow mountain closest to equator with snow line 4000 meters above sea level. We will take a cable car up to the Spruce Meadow at over 3,000 metres altitude on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

  • Baisha Village and Naxi people

Baisha Village was once the political, economic, commercial, and cultural center of Lijiang for the Naxi people. The painting of "Baisha Murals" lasted for more than 300 years from the early Ming Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty.


The Price Based on 2 Persons in a Private Tour for 4Star Hotel.

【Departure date: every Friday】

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Day 1 Lijiang Arrival & Old Town Sightseeing

Welcome to Lijiang, one of the ancient towns with a long history and exquisite architecture and in China. Upon arriving at the Lijiang airport, your private tour guide and driver will be waiting at the arrival hall. Transfer to your hotel in the ancient town and start the tour.

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ancient town of Lijiang can be traced back to more than 800 years ago. Besides its unique architecture and local ethnic culture, it is also known for its orderly arrangement of bridges and waterways. Walk along the winding cobbled paths — it is said that you won't get lost as long as you follow the water.

Appreciate the Naxi people's brilliant skills in architecture and fine arts at Mufu Mansion (the 'Forbidden City' of Lijiang). You can also climb up to Lion Hill to have a bird's-eye view of the whole town.

Then pay a visit to Black Dragon Pool Park, where the view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is one of the most famous postcard-perfect sceneries in southwest China.

Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Lijiang
Altitude: 3000m
  • The Old Town Of Lijiang

    The Old Town Of Lijiang

  • Mufu Palace

    Mufu Palace

Day 2Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Murals, Visit Naxi Shaman's Family

Find yourself in a real paradise far away from the hustle and bustle of cities, as you take a cable car up to the Spruce Meadow at over 3,000 metres altitude on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ( the holy mountain for the Naxi people ).

Enjoy lunch at a popular local restaurant in Baisha Village. You will have a chance to learn to make Naxi pancakes for the main dish of your lunch.

Baisha village is the original settlement and earliest political centre of the Naxi people. Painted over 1,000 years ago, the murals combine the cultures of the Han, Tibetan, and Naxi people, and display stories of Tibetan Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Have a relaxing walking int he Baisha Village and get to know about the local life and culture.

Understand more about the mysterious Naxi culture by visiting a shaman's house in the village. Learn some Naxi characters and enjoy a piece of old Naxi music. You will be impressed by the local people's passion for their culture and homeland.

After the tour, you will back to Lijiang for another peaceful night.

Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Altitude: 3000m
  • Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

    Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

  • Baisha Village

    Baisha Village

Day 3 End of Your Trip

There are no activities planned for today. You will be transferred by your driver based on your flight or train schedule. Wish you a happy journey!

Traffic: Car
Hotel: No Accommodation
Meals: Breakfast

Dates & availability

Prices may change, so secure your trip today!

Departing Finishing Booked Single Room Total USD Book

Dates & Pirce

Dates 1 Person 2 Persons 3-6 Persons 7-9 Persons Single Supplyment
Dec.-Mar. 95 95 95 95 /
Apr.-Nov. 80 80 80 80 /

INCLUDES

  • Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.

  • Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.

  • All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary

  • Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)

  • Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.

  • Travel and health insurance when travel with us.

  • 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

EXCLUDES

  • International and domestic flights not indicated.

  • Food, Lunch or dinner not specified

  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

  • Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned

TRIP NOTES

  • We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.

  • There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.

Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.

We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.

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