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  • 1 Day Lashihai Lake Boat Cruise and Horse Riding Tour along the Ancient Tea Horse Road

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  • A relaxing cultural day tour combining Lashihai Lake scenery, Ancient Tea & Horse Road experience, Naxi village traditions, and Tibetan Buddhist heritage—perfect for travelers with limited time.
  • Lashihai Lake in Lijiang
  • Lashihai Lake in Lijiang
  • Lashihai Lake in Lijiang
  • Lashihai Lake in Lijiang
  • Lashihai Lake in Lijiang
  • Lashihai Lake in Lijiang
  • Lashihai Lake in Lijiang
  • Lashihai Lake in Lijiang
  • Lashihai Lake in Lijiang
  • Tour Code:Yaso-YET-29996
  • Length of Travel:1 Day
  • Tour Route: Lijiang - Lashihai Lake - Zhiyun Monastery, Lijiang - Lijiang
  • Tour Type:Day Tours,Lake Boat Cruise
  • Guide & Driver:English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned vehicle
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    This 1 Day Lijiang City Tour is a tour about natural sceneries, ancient tea culture, ethnic villages and Tibetan Buddhism.  Lashihai Lake, 10 kilometers away from the Lijiang Old Town, is a famous wetland park and entertainment place in Lijiang. You will cruise in the Lashihai Lake and ride a horse to experience the Ancient Tea and Horse Road, also, pay a visit to Zhiyun Monastery, the first lamasery temple among five main Tibetan Buddhism monasteries situating in Lijiang.

     

    Tour Highlights

    ✨This one-day Lijiang tour perfectly combines natural beauty, ethnic culture, and Tibetan Buddhism. Begin your journey at Lashihai Lake, a renowned wetland park surrounded by rolling hills and peaceful countryside views. ✨Enjoy a relaxing boat trip across the lake and experience a horseback ride along the Ancient Tea and Horse Road, where countless caravans once traveled between Yunnan and Tibet. ✨Continue to Dayu Village, an authentic Naxi settlement where you can observe traditional architecture and learn about Dongba culture, the unique written and religious system of the Naxi people. ✨In the afternoon, explore the historic Zhiyun Monastery, one of Lijiang’s earliest Tibetan Buddhist temples built during the Qing Dynasty. ✨Its tranquil halls, peaceful courtyards, and lakeside setting offer a glimpse into centuries-old spiritual life. ✨This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a relaxed cultural experience with beautiful scenery, soft adventure, and deep historical insight—all within a single day from Lijiang.

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    Day 1 Lijiang-Lashihai Lake- Dayu Village-Zhiyun Monastery-Lijiang

    1 Day Lashihai Lake Boat Cruise and Horse Riding Tour along the Ancient Tea Horse Road

    Pick you up at your hotel in Lijiang downtown. Drive to Lashihai Lake. Have a boat trip in Lashihai Lake and then ride a horse to visit the Ancient Tea and Horse Road around Lashihai.

    In the afternoon, visit Zhiyun Monastery. It is situated in the west of Lijiang near Lashihai Lake. It was built in 1727 during the Qing Dynasty and was made up of thirteen different structures. However, only six structures remain intact today.

    Transfer back to your hotel. Service ends.

    1 Day Lashihai Lake Boat Cruise and Horse Riding Tour along the Ancient Tea Horse Road

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  • 1 Day Lashihai Lake Boat Cruise and Horse Riding Tour along the Ancient Tea Horse RoadAdmission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
  • 1 Day Lashihai Lake Boat Cruise and Horse Riding Tour along the Ancient Tea Horse RoadMeals as listed in the itinerary;
  • 1 Day Lashihai Lake Boat Cruise and Horse Riding Tour along the Ancient Tea Horse RoadPrivate English-speaking tour guide;
  • 1 Day Lashihai Lake Boat Cruise and Horse Riding Tour along the Ancient Tea Horse RoadPrivate vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
  • 1 Day Lashihai Lake Boat Cruise and Horse Riding Tour along the Ancient Tea Horse RoadService charge & government taxes.
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  • Travel Tips

    Visitors are advised to always carry changes of clothing due to the large variations in temperature between day and night.

    The climate is relatively dry, so drink more water every day.

    Protecting oneself from strong UV radiation at high altitude.

    Protecting oneself from altitude sickness. Lessen the effects of altitude sickness, avoid strenuous exercise and have plenty of rest.

    Respect local customs , habits, and religious beliefs.

    Situated on the northern edge of the tropical zone, Xishuangbanna area is hot, humid and rainy; don’t forget to take an umbrella or a raincoat when go out.

    When take photos, please pay attention to your safety, do not shoot in dangerous areas.

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