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  • 1 Day Lijiang to Shangri-la Tour with The First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping Gorge

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  • The First Bend of Yangtze River in Lijiang
  • Tour Code:Yaso-YET-14029
  • Length of Travel:1 Day
  • Tour Route: Lijiang - Shangri-La
  • Tour Type:Day Tours
  • Guide & Driver:English-speaking guide, experienced driver with vehicle
  • Accommodation:3-4 star hotels
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    A sightseeing tour between Lijiang and Shangrila usually includes the First Bend of the Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping Gorge. The First Bend of the Yangtze River was important militarily because big armies crossed the river at that point, and it was a place where Tibetans came down to trade with the people living in the area. The Tiger Leaping Gorge is recommended by Lonely Planet. It is the one of the deepest gorges on earth with spectacular views. In addition, we arrange Tibetan area for tourists to visit such as Dukezong Old Town, Xiaozhongdian Pasture, and Guishan Park.

    Highlights

    • Enjoy the spectacular views along the road: First Bend of Yangtze River, Shigu Old Town and Tiger Leaping Gorge.
    • Visit the top attractions in Shangri-La: Dukezong Old Town, Guishan Park, and Xiaozhongdian Pasture.

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    1 Day Lijiang to Shangri-la Tour with The First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping Gorge

    Sightseeing and Activities: The First Bend of Yangtze River, Shigu Old Town, Iron Chain Bridge, The Memorial Hall of The Red Army's Long March, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Middle Rapids, Xiaozhongdian Pasture, Dukezong Old Town
    Accommodation: Shangrila
    Meals: 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 Old 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 in this area because you can find gold in the river.

    Then have a stop at Xiaozhongdian Pasture on the way to Shangri-la. Walk around Dukezong Ancient Town, an important town of the Ancient Tea-horse Trade Caravan from Yunnan to Tibet and India. Walk up to the top of Guishan Hill or tortoise Hill, you will see the largest Prayer Wheel of the world and have a panoramic view of shangrila county and Dukezong Ancient Town.

    1 Day Lijiang to Shangri-la Tour with The First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping Gorge

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  • 1 Day Lijiang to Shangri-la Tour with The First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping GorgeEntrance fees and activities listed in the tour;
  • 1 Day Lijiang to Shangri-la Tour with The First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping GorgeLand transfer by private vehicle;
  • 1 Day Lijiang to Shangri-la Tour with The First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping GorgeChinese lunch;
  • 1 Day Lijiang to Shangri-la Tour with The First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping GorgeSkilled driver and experienced English-speaking guide;
  • 1 Day Lijiang to Shangri-la Tour with The First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping GorgeTwo bottles of water for each person.
  • 1 Day Lijiang to Shangri-la Tour with The First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping GorgeAccommodation with breakfast;
  • 1 Day Lijiang to Shangri-la Tour with The First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping GorgeDinner;
  • 1 Day Lijiang to Shangri-la Tour with The First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping GorgeAny personal consuption;
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