During this 10 days Yunnan classic tour, you will visit Kunming Stone Forest, Dali Old Town, Lijiang Old Town, Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La Songzanlin Monastery and Meili Snow Mountain(Kawa Karpo Kora). Also have the chance to explore the Yis, Naxis, Bais and Tibetan minorities. The Tiger Leaping Gorge, the First Bend of the Yangtze River and the Meili Snow Mountain will be the most impressive part of your trip in Yunnan Province.

Brief Itinerary

• Day 1: Kunming Arrival
• Day 2: Kunming-Stone Forest-Kunming
• Day 3: Kunming-360KM-Dali
• Day 4: Dali-183KM- Lijiang
• Day 5: Lijiang
• Day 6: Lijiang-Tiger Leaping Gorge-Shangri-La
• Day 7: Shangri-La
• Day 8: Shangri La – Deqin-Feilaisi
• Day 9: Feilaisi-Deqin-Shangri-La
• Day 10: Shangri-La Departure

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Kunming Arrival

Sightseeing and Activities:Green Lake
Accommodation: Kunming
Meals: None

You’ll begin your journey to the diverse and captivating province of Yunnan from the capital city, Kunming. Upon arrival at the Kunming International Airport, meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel.

You will take a leisurely stroll along the Green Lake, a charming area of tea houses and small boutiques selling handicrafts and beautiful local paintings. If time permits, you will have a Kunming city tour.

You will drive 86 km to the Stone Forest. An old local saying says that ‘If you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you have wasted your time.’ Truly, the Stone Forest is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan. After lunch, we will take the speed train from Shilin Station to Dali.
Meet your local guide in Dali and transfer to the hotel in Dali Old Town. You will be free to explore Dali Old Town at night.

Day 3 Dali

Sightseeing and Activities: Three-pagodas in Chongshen Temple, Erhai Lake Cruise, Dali Ancient Town
Accommodation: Dali
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

In the morning, take the high speed train to Dali which is a historically and culturally famous city of China, it is renowned for her historical interest and Bai ethnic culture. You will visit the Three Pagodas in Chongshen Monastery which has a history of over 1,800 years and located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain facing to the Erhai Lake. Three Pagodas are made of three ancient independent pagodas forming a symmetrical triangle.

After lunch, you’ll cruise in Erhai Lake by the small boat to the Jinsuo Islet in the east Erhai Lake. There are 200 Bai ethnic families around 1000 people in Jinsuo Island. In Erhai Lake cruise, you will enjoy a view of the green Cangshan Mountain and the Three Pagodas from a far as well as lots of birds and seagulls flying over the lake.

At last, you will visit the Ancient Dali Town, walk around the Foreigner Street and enjoy the relax time with local people. After climbing up to the City Wall of Dali, you will have a panoramic view of the Erhai Lake.

Day 4 Dali-183KM- Lijiang by Private Car

Sightseeing and Activities: Xizhou Town, Zhoucheng Village, Black Dragon Pool, Dongba Museum, Lijiang Ancient Town
Accommodation: Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast , you will head for Xizhou Town to fully appreciate Bai-style traditional architectural courtyards, taste their fragrant Three-Course Tea and explore their distinctive culture. Visit Zhoucheng Village and the Bai people’s Tie-dying cloth workshop where you can take some special souvenir with the Bai ethnic style.

Drive about 180KM to Lijiang with the beautiful farmlands and ethnic villages on the way. After lunch you’ll head for the scenic Black Dragon Pool and the Dongba Museum to explore the rich Naxi minority culture.

In the late afternoon, explore Lijiang Old Town. Lijiang Old Town has a history of more than 800 years; it was listed as the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997. Here you will see the wonderful wooden architecture of Naxi ethnic people.

Day 5 Lijiang

Sightseeing and Activities: Yulong Snow Mountain, Ganhaizi Meadow, Baishui River and Terraces, Baisha Old Town and Murals
Accommodation: Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Enjoy the sunrise of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lijiang Ancient Town in the morning, drive about 30KM to Ganhaizi Meadow(3100M), you will take the sightseeing bus for a short visiting through the Baishuihe River and Blue Moon Valley, take the chairlift up to visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The cableway will be arranged according to the condition of the mountain. You will hike around 1 hour in the original forest in Spruce Meadow (3200M).

After lunch, you will enjoy the Impression Lijiang Ethnic Show directed in Ganhaizi Meadow(3100M). A cultural show demonstrating the traditions and lifestyles of the Naxi, Yi and Bai peoples of the area. The show takes place inside Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Park at 3500m in an outdoor theater specifically designed to showcase the mountain which is used as a backdrop. The production itself was designed by Zhang Yimou, Fan Yue and Wang Chaoge, with a cast of over 500 people and a number of horses.

In the afternoon, you’ll stroll through Baisha Old Town, which is an enchanting traditional Yunnan town. Visit the Baisha Murals about 600 years old, which is one part of the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997.

Day 6 Lijiang-Tiger Leaping Gorge-Shangri-La

Sightseeing and Activities: Shigu Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Old Town, Guishan Hill Park, Giant Prayer Wheel
Accommodation: Shangri La
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

From Lijiang, you’ll drive about 60KM to the First Bend on the Yangtze River with imposing gorge scenery, visit the Iron Chain Bridge, the Red Army’s Long March Memorial Monument in the Shigu town. The town of Stone Drum got its name from a large, cylindrical, marble tablet shaped like a drum. The scenery is magnificent as the road running through the Lijiang valley which is filled with wheat fields and drying haystacks.

Visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world. With 34 rapids of the Yangtze River, it is called the Jinsha River in this area because you can find gold in the river.

Afternoon, you’ll head for Shangri La, the former Zhongdian which is well-known as the paradise destination for every tourist. Upon arrival in Shangri-La, you will enter the Tibetan cultural area and a landscape of barley fields and yaks scattered in the valleys. Walk around Dukezong Ancient Town, an important town of the Ancient Tea-horse Trade Caravan from Yunnan to Tibet and India. Pay a visit to Guishan Hill Park and Giant Prayer Wheel.

Day 7 Shangri-La

Sightseeing and Activities: Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Bita Lake & Shudu Lake, Tibetan Village
Accommodation: Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

In the morning, visit the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan. Songzanlin Monastery has another alias – ‘the little Potala Palace ‘, so named because the whole monastery is in the traditional style with mysterious atmosphere. And afterwards you’ll visit the tranquil Bita Lake & Shudu Lake in Pudacuo National Park. Pudacuo National Park is located in one of the most biologically-diverse regions of the world. While the region comprises only 0.7 percent of China’s land area, but more than 20 percent of the country’s plant species, about one-third of its mammal and bird species and almost 100 endangered species. Then drive to visit A Tibetan Village. 

Day 8 Shangri-La – Deqin-Feilaisi

Sightseeing and Activities:Bengzilan Town, the Moon Bend of Jinsha River, Dongzhulin monastery and Baima Snow Mountain
Accommodation: Feilaisi
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

In the morning, drive 4 to 5 hours to Deqin County (3400m altitude) which is 187km away from Zhongdian via Baima Snow Mountain Nature Reserve, where you will be able to view Baima Snow Mountain if the weather is clear, pass the top part of today at 4292m altitude at 156km.

After traversing the mountain ranges, you will make a short stop and have lunch at Benzilan town, take some shots on the first bend of Jinsha(Yangtze) River, Dongzhulin monastery and Baima (white horse) Snow Mountain. The view along the way is fantastic with different kinds of trees, streams down the valley, prayer flags and stupas, and Tibetan villages.

Stay at Feilaisi.

Day 09 Feilaisi-Deqin-Shangri-La

Sightseeing and Activities:Feilaisi Monastery, the sunrise of Meili Snow Mountain, Lancang-Mekong Grand Canyon, Mingyong Glacier Park
Accommodation: Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Try to get up early in the morning, enjoy the magic sunrise of Meili Snow Mountain. Visit Feilaisi Monastery and enjoy the sunrise of Meili Snow Mountain in the early morning, then drive back to Shangri-La, have a nice experience of Yangtze River Grand Canyon, Baima Snow Mountain again on the way back.

Then drive another 1.5-hour to Mingyong village, where you will walk on the trails for about 4km to Mingyong Glaciers of Meili Snow Mountain, walk another one your or so, you will get to Tibetan Taizi Monastery – another good spot to view the magnificent Mingyong Glaciers. (optional: You can choose to hire a horse to go up to the glacier on your own expense in order to save your energy). After Mingyong Glacier in Mingyong Village, you will do some trekking along the Lancang River Grand Canyon as well as some Tibetan villages. This will be your most impressive part of your trip to Yunnan.

Drive 4 hours back to Shangri La via Baima Snow Mountain in the afternoon.

Day 10 Shangri-La Departure

Sightseeing and Activities: Shangri-La Departure
Accommodation: None
Meals: None

Free at leisure before be transferred to Shangri La Airport or Shangri La Railway Station for the departure flight.
We can take the speed train form Shangri La to Kunming (5 hours); or take the flight from Shangri La to Kunming (40 minutes) to continue your next destination.
Service ends.

Recommended Hotels

Destination	5 Star	4 Star	3 Star	Hostel
Kunming	Crown Plaza Kunming City Centre	Wenhui Hotel	Baiyun Hotel	Kunming Yijia Hostel
Dali	Hilton Dali Resort And Spa	Landscape Hotel	Gnosis Hotel	Dali Wuhai Hostel
Lijiang	Hilton Garden Inn	Wangfu Hotel	Louwailou Hotel	Ecolife Hostel
Shangri-La	Hylandia by Shangrila	Zhaxidele Hotel	Shenqu Hotel	Laniancang Hostel
Deqin	Deqin Songzan Meili Hotel	Benzilan Lishi Hotel	Kawaboge Hotel	Shenchuan Hostel
Feilaisi	/	Feilaisi Mingzhu Hotel	Flying Charm Grang Hotel	Guanjing Hotel

Service Included:

• Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
• Meals as listed in the itinerary;
• Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
• Private English-speaking tour guide;
• Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
• Service charge & government taxes;
• Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
• High speed train tickets from Kunming to Dali (2nd class seats).

Service Excluded:

• Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
• Chinese visa fees;
• Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
• Single room supplement;
• Tips to guides and drivers;
• Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
• Personal travel accident insurance;
• All optional programs.

Inquiry

For this 8 Days Kunming Dali Lijiang Shangri-La High Speed Train Tour, you will visit the highlights of Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La. This is also a minority discovery tour, because you will find minority diversity during your trip, the minorities such as Yis, Bais, Naxis and Tibetan. Moreover, the Tiger Leaping Gorge will be the most impressive part of your trip, you could be shocked by the ruggedness and magnificence of Tiger Leaping Gorge and the mountains around when you are there. This part can not be missed.

Highlights:

Brief Itinerary

• Day 1: Kunming Arrival
• Day 2: Kunming
• Day 3: Kunming-Dali
• Day 4: Dali-Lijiang
• Day 5: Lijiang
• Day 6: Lijiang-Tiger Leaping Gorge-Shangri-La
• Day 7: Shangri-La
• Day 8: Shangri-La Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Kunming

Sightseeing and Activities:Arrive in Kunming
Accommodation:Kunming
Meals:None

You’ll begin your journey to the diverse and captivating province of Yunnan from the capital city, Kunming. Upon arrival at the Kunming International Airport, meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 Kunming

Sightseeing and Activities:the Stone Forest, the Green Lake, Flowers and Birds Market
Accommodation:Kunming
Meals:Breakfast and Lunch

You will drive 86 km to the Stone Forest. An old local saying says that ‘If you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you have wasted your time.’ Truly, the Stone Forest is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan.

After lunch, drive back to Kunming to visit the Green Lake and then enjoy a 20-minute walk to visit the Flowers and Birds Market in downtown area.

Day 3 Kunming-Dali High Speed Train

Sightseeing and Activities:Three Pagodas, cruise in Erhai Lake, Dali Old Town, Foreigner’s Street, Ancient City Wall
Accommodation:Dali
Meals:Breakfast and Lunch

Get up in the early morning. Transfer to train station. Take a high speed train from Kunming to Dali.

Arrive at Dali train station. Meet your local guide in Dali. Then visit Three Pagodas in Chongshen Monastery which has a history of over 1,800 years located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain facing to the Erhai Lake. Three Pagodas are made of three ancient independent pagodas forming a symmetrical triangle.

Then you’ll cruise in Erhai Lake by the small boat to the Jinsuo Islet in the east Erhai Lake. There are 200 Bai ethnic families around 1000 people in Jinsuo Island.In Erhai Lake cruise, you will enjoy the green Cangshan Mountain and the Three Pagodas from a far as well as lots of birds and seagulls flying over the lake.

In the late afternoon, take a walk in Dali Old Town. Visit Foreigner’s Street and ancient city wall.

Day 4 Dali-Lijiang

Sightseeing and Activities:Xizhou Town, Zhoucheng Village, Lijiang Old Town
Accommodation:Lijiang
Meals:Breakfast and Lunch

In the morning, head for Xizhou Town to fully appreciate Bai-style traditional architectural courtyards, taste their fragrant Three-Course Tea and explore their distinctive culture.

Transfer to visit Zhoucheng Village and the Bai people’s Tie-dying cloth workshop where you can take some special souvenir with the Bai ethnic style.

After lunch, drive to Lijiang. You will be relaxed around Lijiang Old Town, a well-preserved old city of ethnic minorities with brilliant culture, is a central town of the Lijiang Autonomous County of the Naxi Ethnic Minority in Yunnan Province. Located on the plateau which is 2,400 meters above the sea level and embraced by the tree-covered Lion Mountain in the west, Elephant and Golden Row Mountains in the north, vast fertile fields in the southeast and crystal clear water running through, the old town looks like a big jade ink slab, therefore got the alias the Town of Big Ink Slab (Dayanzhen).

Day 5 Lijiang

Sightseeing and Activities:Ganhaizi Meadow, Baishuihe River,Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Spruce Meadow, Blue Moon Valley, Impression Lijiang Ethnic Show, Baisha Old Town, Baisha Murals
Accommodation:Lijiang
Meals:Breakfast and Lunch

Drive about 30KM to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area. You will firstly reach Ganhaizi Meadow(3100M). Then you will take the sightseeig bus for a short visiting through the Baishuihe River. Take cable car to Spruce Meadow and hike around 30 minutes in the forest. Then take a battery cart to Blue Moon Valley.

After lunch, you will enjoy the Impression Lijiang Ethnic Show directed by Zhang Yimou. It is held in Ganhaizi Meadow about 3100M above the sea level.

And then, you can stroll through Baisha Old Town, which is an enchanting traditional Naxi style old town.  Visit the Baisha Murals about 600 years old, which is one part of the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997.

Recommended Hotels

Service Included:

• Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
• Meals as listed in the itinerary;
• Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
• Private English-speaking tour guide;
• Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
• Service charge & government taxes;
• Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
• High speed train tickets from Kunming to Dali (2nd class seats).

Service Excluded:

• Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
• Chinese visa fees;
• Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
• Single room supplement;
• Tips to guides and drivers;
• Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
• Personal travel accident insurance;
• All optional programs.

5 Days Lijiang and Shangri-la tour is designed for travellers who have short-term holidays and want to make a short trip. For most of the foreign travellers, Lijiang and Shangri-La are regarded as the most popular destinations of Yunnan Province. Lijiang is charming for its Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lijiang Old town, and Shangri-la is mysterious for its Ganden Sumtseling Monastery and Tibetan culture. Another impressive part is Tiger Leaping Gorge sightseeing which can not be missed if you visit Lijiang or Shangri-la.

This 5-day tour is tailored for travelers with limited time who wish to explore the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Yunnan Province. Lijiang and Shangri-La are among the most popular destinations for foreign travelers in Yunnan. Known for their breathtaking natural beauty and unique ethnic cultures, these locations offer a memorable experience that blends adventure with cultural immersion. From the snow-capped peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the deep valleys of Tiger Leaping Gorge, and the spiritual serenity of Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, this tour covers the best of what these areas have to offer.

In the morning, you’ll visit the tranquil Shudu Lake in Pudacuo National Park. It is located in one of the most biologically-diverse regions of the world. While the region comprises only 0.7 percent of China’s land area, it contains more than 20 percent of the country’s plant species, about one-third of its mammal and bird species and almost 100 endangered species.

Continue to visit the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan. Songzanlin Monastery has another alias – ‘the little Potala Palace ‘, so named because the whole monastery is in the traditional style with mysterious atmosphere.

Travel to Napahai Lake and walk around Yila Grassland in the late afternoon.

Morning:

1. Visit Shudu Lake in Pudacuo National Park
   • Begin your day with a visit to Shudu Lake, one of the highlights of Pudacuo National Park. The lake is renowned for its tranquil, crystal-clear waters, surrounded by lush, forested hills. As you walk along the lakeside, you can soak in the serene atmosphere and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Pudacuo National Park is known for its incredible biodiversity, despite covering only 0.7% of China’s land area. It is home to more than 20% of the country’s plant species, about one-third of its mammal and bird species, and nearly 100 endangered species. Keep an eye out for unique flora and fauna, and enjoy the scenic beauty of this ecologically rich area.
2. Continue to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
   • After experiencing the natural beauty of Shudu Lake, head to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan Province. Often referred to as the “Little Potala Palace” due to its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the monastery is an important spiritual center for the local Tibetan community. Built in the 17th century, the monastery features traditional Tibetan architecture, with its golden roofs and intricate murals. Explore the monastery’s chapels and prayer halls, adorned with beautiful thangka paintings and statues of Buddha. The serene environment and the chanting of monks offer a peaceful and mystical experience. The elevated location of the monastery provides breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Late Afternoon:

3. Travel to Napahai Lake and Yila Grassland
   • In the late afternoon, make your way to Napahai Lake, a seasonal lake and wetland located just outside of Shangri-La. During the rainy season, the lake fills with water, creating a stunning mirror-like surface that reflects the sky and surrounding mountains. In the dry season, the lakebed transforms into Yila Grassland, a vast expanse of green fields. This area is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds such as black-necked cranes, which can often be seen in the area. Take a leisurely walk around the grassland, enjoying the open space, fresh air, and the sight of yaks grazing peacefully. This is a perfect place to relax and connect with nature, while also experiencing the pastoral lifestyle of the local Tibetan herders.

This itinerary offers a rich blend of natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and cultural experiences, making for a memorable exploration of Shangri-La’s most treasured landscapes and historical sites.

Recommended Hotels

Service Included:

• Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
• Meals as listed in the itinerary;
• Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
• Private English-speaking tour guide and vehicle for transfers & sightseeing;
• Service charge & government taxes;
• Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
• Free-bottled mineral water;

Service Excluded:

• Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
• Chinese visa fees;
• Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
• Single room supplement;
• Tips to guides and drivers;
• Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff.
• Personal travel accident insurance;
• All optional programs;

Beside the fantastic Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge, there stands a remarkable stone.

Chinese Name: 虎跳峡箭竹林
English Name: Bamboo Forest of Tiger Leaping Gorge

Dianhong Black Tea and Puer Tea are two famous teas in Yunnan Province and China. Discoving Puer Tea and Dianhong Black Tea culture is an unique and special activity in Yunnan . The mysterious tea culture in Yunnan will make your tour memorable. For this tour, you can step into some famous tea plantations, tea factories and learn more about the history, development and tea-making process of Dianhong Black tea and Puer tea. At the same time, you will also visit must-see attractions in Kunming, Dali and Lijiang. 

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Kunming

Sightseeing and Activities:Arrive in Kunming
Accommodation: Kunming
Meals: Lunch

Welcome to Kunming, the Spring City of China! Upon arrival at the Kunming airport/train station, the local tour guide and driver will meet you in the arrival hall and escort you to your hotel. You’ll begin your journey to the diverse and captivating province of Yunnan from the capital city, Kunming.

If time permits, visit some local tea markets and taste a cup of tea.

Day 2 Kunming

Sightseeing and Activities:Stone Forest, Flowers and Birds Market
Accommodation: Kunming
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, drive 1.5hrs to Shilin County. After arrival, you will have a tour of Stone Forest which is one of the largest plantations of rapeseed flowers in Southwest China. Fields covered with golden rape stretch as far as the eye can see and form seas of yellow buds. Combined with a unique terrain dominated by karst features with small basins among mountain ranges, the place boasts very unique landscape features. 

After the lunch, drive back to Kunming downtown. Visit Flowers and Birds Market.

Day 3 Kunming – Dali 

Sightseeing and Activities: Three Pagodas, Xizhou Town, Xiaguan Tuocha Tea Factory
Accommodation: Dali 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, take the high speed train to Dali (2 hours). Meet your local guide. After that,  you will visit the Three Pagodas in Chongshen Monastery which has a history of over 1,800 years located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain facing to the Erhai Lake. Three Pagodas are made of three ancient independent pagodas forming a symmetrical triangle.

Then head for Xizhou Town to explore their distinctive culture. Xizhou is our home. This little village has been called ‘a living art museum’ due to its unusual concentration of nationally protected heritage sites, mostly including architecture that spans the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) until the creation of New China in 1949, but also includes centuries old trees, parks, and wildlife preserves.

In the late afternoon, visit Xiaguan Tuocha Tea Factory.

Day 4 Dali – Nanjian – Xiaowan – Fengqing

Sightseeing and Activities:  Nanjian Tulin Tea Factory, Xiaowan Dam and Hydropower Station, Xiangzhuqing Ancient Tea Trees
Accommodation: Fengqing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Drive to Nanjian.Visit Nanjian Tulin Tea Factory and see their processing procedures of Puer tea.

Then have a stop to visit Xiaowan Dam and Hydropower Station on the way to Fengqing County.

Continue the driving to Xiangzhuqing village in Xiaowan township of Fengqing County. In the late afternoon, pay a visit to Xiangzhuqing Acient Tea Trees（香竹箐古茶树）. In Xiangzhuqing village, lies a massive, ancient tree. Colloquially referred to as the Mother tea tree, this magnificent giant is about 35 feet tall (which is extremely tall for a tea tree), and is so wide that it’s said that it takes eight people holding outstretched hands to full surround the tree. Besides her gargantuan size, this tree is also remarkable for its unmatched history. This ancient tree is recorded as being over 3,200 years old, it is called “the Mother of Tea Trees”. Now, it is protected and fenced by the local government.

Stay overnight in Fengqing County.

Day 5 Fengqing – Xiashan- Yunxian – Weishan

Sightseeing and Activities:Dianhong Black Tea Factory, Puer Tea Factory, Weishan Old Town
Accommodation: Weishan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Drive to visit Dianhong Black Tea Factory and tea plantations.

Then drive to Xiashan. Visit an organic Pu’er tea factory.

In the late afternoon, drive to Weishan. Take a walk in Weishan Old Town. Weishan old town was the cradle of Nanzhao kingdom(a kindom established by Yi Minority), the history can be traced back to 7th centuary. Its a very nice old town and not touristic.

Stay overnight in Weishan County.

Day 7 Lijiang

Sightseeing and Activities:Lijiang
Accommodation: Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy the sunrise of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lijiang Ancient Town in the morning, drive about 30KM to Ganhaizi Meadow(3100M), you will take the sightseeig bus for a short visiting through the Baishuihe River in Blue Moon Valey, take the chairlift up to visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The cableway will be arranged according to the condition of the mountain. You will hike around 1 hours in the original forest in Spruce Meadow (3200M).

After lunch, enjoy Impression Lijiang Show which is A Spectacular Show with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as the Backdrop, directed by the famous director Zhang Yimou.
Impression Lijiang is a magnificent outdoor singing and dancing performance demonstrating the tradition and lifestyle of the local ethnic people. It is another creation of famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou.The show is innovatively staged in the morning and afternoon, at 3,100 meters (10,100 feet) above sea level with Jade Snow Mountain as the breathtaking backdrop.

Stroll through Baisha Old Town, which is an enchanting traditional Naxi style old town. Visit the Baisha Murals about 600 years old, which is one part of the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997. Pay a visit to Baisha Holiday Resort(丽江白沙别院 in Chinese),which is featured with the traditional Naxi style architecture as well as the nice view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from the balcony.If time permits,enjoy a cup of Puer tea in the courtyard. 

Transfer back to hotel in the later afternoon.

Day 9 Shangri-La

Sightseeing and Activities:Shangri-La
Accommodation: Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, visit the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan. Songzanlin Monastery has another alias – ‘the little Potala Palace ‘, so named because the whole monastery is in the traditional style with mysterious atmosphere.

Afterwards you’ll visit the tranquil Shudu Lake in Pudacuo National Park. Pudacuo National Park is located in one of the most biologically-diverse regions of the world. While the region comprises only 0.7 percent of China’s land area, it contains more than 20 percent of the country’s plant species, about one-third of its mammal and bird species and almost 100 endangered species.

Recommended Hotels

Service Included:

• Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
• Meals as listed in the itinerary;
• Accommodation with breakfast as listed in the itinerary;
• Private English-speaking tour guide and vehicle for transfers & sightseeing;
• Service charge & government taxes;
• Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
• Two bottles of mineral water each day;
• High speed train tickets from Kunming to Dali (2nd class seats).

Service Excluded:

• Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
• Chinese visa fees;
• Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
• Tips to guides and drivers;
• Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
• Personal travel accident insurance;
• All optional programs.

Niru is a beautiful land that boasts a wide variety of different ecosystems, including meadows, forests and lakes, which is located in the northeast of Shangri-la, 75 kilometers from the city. Both Tiger Leaping Gorge and Niru Village are ideal destinations for whom love hiking. From Tiger Leaping Gorge, there are several ways of getting to Niru Village.

How to Get to Niru Village from Tiger Leaping Gorge?

By Bus

From Middle Tiger Gorge:
There is one daily bus departing from Tina’s Guest House at 15:00 to Shangrila. At Shangrila Bus Station, there is only one daily shuttle bus to Luoji Township departing at 15:10. You can take the shuttle bus of next day or directly rent a car to Miru village. When you arrive in Luoji Township, you can charter a car to Niru Village at the price of 150-200 yuan (for reference only). 

From Upper Tiger Gorge: 
Tourists can take the bus running from Lijiang to Shangrila and then transfer to Niru Village from Shangrila. 

Shangri-La – Lijiang Schedules:

From Hutiaoxia Town(虎跳峡镇):
At Hutiaoxia town, there are also shuttle bus departing to Shangrila city, or tourists can take the bus running from Lijiang to Shangrila. Then transfer to Niru village.

From Baishuitai(白水台): 
There is a daily bus running between Tiger Leaping Gorge and Baishuitai at a price of 55 RMB. It departs at 12:00. Tickets can be purchased at Tina’s Guest House or Tibet Guest House. Then transfer another bus heading to Shangrila city and get off at Pudacuo National Park. Rent a car or hike to Niru Village which is a popular hike route from Pudacuo to Niru Village.

By Car-rental

Renting a car is suitable for a flexible and comfortable way. It is better for you to rent a car with an experienced driver and a tour guide if you are foreign travelers. The driver of chartering car can stop for you to enjoy the scenery and take photos. Yunnan Exploration Travel can provide car-rental service, please contact us. Email: contact@YunnanExploration.com; Tel: +86-871-63511469.

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The dangerous Tiger Leaping Gorge is the deepest canyon in China. It is divided into two sections, Lijiang and Shangri-La. The Shangri-La section is a 4A national scenic spot, which include high, middle, low and hiking route. The Tiger Leaping Gorge is located within the jurisdiction of Shangri-La City, which is 96 kilometers from the city center, 80 kilometers from Lijiang City, and around 550 kilometers from Kunming.

Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area is a 5A national scenic spot approved by the National Tourism Administration. It is located within the jurisdiction of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, and it’s also located at the southernmost point of the Northern Hemisphere. It stretches 35 kilometers from south to north, 13 kilometers from east to west, which covers an area of 960 square kilometers. Its main peak, Shan Zidou, has an altitude of 5,596 meters. Its name, refers to “Silver Mountain Stone” in local native language, and its snow-covered 13 mountains, looks like a flying dragon.

How to Get to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from Tiger Leaping Gorge

As the distance between these two scenic areas is relatively short (around 100 kilometers), and there’s no direct train available, we recommend you to take local taxi or coach. However, it is very important for you to reach a deal with the driver before departure.

How to Get to Daju Town from Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge is located about 88 km (62 miles) northwest of Lijiang City and about 108 kilometers south of Shangri-La County of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It is one of the deepest gorges in the world.

How to Get to Shangri-La City from Tiger Leaping Gorge?

1.By Bus

Qiaotou-Shangrila

Near the ticket hall of Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area at Qiaotou Town, there are regular buses coming from Lijiang, Dali or Kunming and you can take the bus back to Shangrila. The latest bus from Lijiang is at 17:10 pm.

Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge-Shangrila(Tourist buses)

At around 15:00 pm, the tourist bus will depart from Tina’s House heading to Shangrila. Plan your journey well in advance.

2.By Car-Rental

Renting a car to Shangrila city from Tiger Leaping Gorge is more comfortable and convenient but with more expense. If you need to rent a car, Yunnan Exploration provides this service, please call us or send us an email. We’re confident our experienced and skilled driver and vehicle will leave you a deep good impression. 

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Hiking Tour Map from Tiger Leaping Gorge to Baoshan Stone Town

Geographic Location

Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) is located in the Jinsha River section between Shangri-La City (香格里拉市) in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县) in Lijiang, Yunnan Province (云南省), China. It is one of the deepest gorges in the world, with a maximum depth of approximately 3,790 meters from the river to the mountain peak. Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into three sections: Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (上虎跳), Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge (中虎跳), and Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge (下虎跳), with the Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge being the narrowest part, with a width of only 20-30 meters.

Shangri-La Section:

The Shangri-La section of Tiger Leaping Gorge is located in the eastern part of Shangri-La City, approximately 106 kilometers from the city center, a 3-hour drive.

Lijiang Section:

The Lijiang section of Tiger Leaping Gorge is about 86 kilometers from the ancient town of Lijiang, a 1.5 to 2-hour drive.

Travel Map

The main attractions and hiking routes in Tiger Leaping Gorge are as follows:

Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge:

This is the narrowest section of Tiger Leaping Gorge and the most frequently visited area by tourists. It features a viewing platform where visitors can get a close view of the roaring Jinsha River (金沙江) and the famous “Tiger Leaping Stone” (虎跳石).

Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge:

Located below Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, this section offers even more spectacular views, though the trail is rugged. It is home to the famous “28 Bends” (28道拐) route.

Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge:

This section offers a relatively open view, though it is not as steep and dramatic as the Upper and Middle Tiger Leaping Gorges.

Transportation Guide

From Lijiang:

You can take a direct bus to the Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area, or travel to Hutiaoxia Town (虎跳峡镇) and transfer to a taxi or shared car to reach the hiking starting point.

From Shangri-La:

You can take a bus to Hutiaoxia Town, and then transfer to local transportation to reach the scenic area.

Travel Recommendations

Day Trip:

For tourists with limited time, a visit to the viewing platform in Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge to enjoy the magnificent views of the gorge is recommended.

Multi-day Hiking:

For hiking enthusiasts, you can start from Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge and trek along the High Trail (高路) to Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge to experience the gorge’s primitive scenery.

Tiger Leaping Gorge not only offers breathtaking natural beauty but also integrates the cultural characteristics of the Naxi (纳西族) and other ethnic groups, making it a great destination to experience the diverse cultures of Yunnan.

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