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Top 8 day trips things to do in Lijiang

When Lijiang is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Private Day Tour Tiger Leaping Gorge and Black Dragon Pond from Lijiang, Lijiang1

    1. Private Day Tour Tiger Leaping Gorge and Black Dragon Pond from Lijiang

    · 9 hours

    This private one day tour is the perfect way to experience China’s raw and natural beauty. Save time booking transport by having Lijiang hotel pickup and drop-off included. You’ll see the Yangtze River, Iron Chain Bridge, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Jade Spring Park, Black Dragon Pool, and the Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture.

  2. Private Day Tour Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Baisha Village from Lijiang, Lijiang2

    2. Private Day Tour Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Baisha Village from Lijiang

    · 8 hours

    Spend a day admiring spectacular views and learning about local traditions on this action-packed private day tour. You won’t have to worry about organizing your own transport as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Travel in a comfortable vehicle to the spectacular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and enjoy the panoramic views. A delicious lunch is provided, and you’ll also enjoy a visit to Baisha Village where you’ll see murals, monasteries, and learn about the traditions of Naxi people.

  3. Private Day Tour to Tiger Leaping Gorge from Lijiang, Lijiang3

    3. Private Day Tour to Tiger Leaping Gorge from Lijiang

    Tiger Leaping Gorge is a well-known section of the Yangtze River, which is divided into 3 parts including upper, middle, lower part. This private day tour from Lijiang will let you explore the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge and the First Bent of The Yangtze River with a local guide. Pickup time is 8.30am from your centrally located Lijiang hotel.

  1. Private Full Day Lijiang Naxi Culture Tour, Lijiang4

    4. Private Full Day Lijiang Naxi Culture Tour

    5.0· 3 reviews· 9 hours

    On this day trip, you will see all the beautiful scenery in Lijiang, it is a leisure day tour. You will visit Black Dragon Pool, Dongba Culture Museum, then followed with Lijiang Old Town, continue to visit Mu Palace and Lion Hill which are also located in Lijiang Old Town. It is a good chance to learn Naxi script and culture.

  2. Lijiang Private Day Tour to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Impressions Show and More, Lijiang5

    5. Lijiang Private Day Tour to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Impressions Show and More

    5.0· 1 reviews

    Spend a day admiring spectacular views, enjoy amazing open-air show and learning about local traditions on this full day private guided tour. After morning pickup from your hotel, use the convenient shuttle bus and cable car to reach the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for stunning views of its glacier and peaks and enjoy the panoramic views. After lunch, attend the Lijiang Ethnic Show which performances by non-professional peasant actors who are from local villages, use unique movements and original songs to exemplify their culture, history and customs and you’ll also enjoy a visit to Lijiang Ancient Town and Back Dragon Pond. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, round trip cable car, lunch, show tickets and door-to-door hotel transfers.

  3. Private Day Tour to Shangri-la from Lijiang by Car, Lijiang6

    6. Private Day Tour to Shangri-la from Lijiang by Car

    5.0· 1 reviews

    Shangri-La is situated 170km from Lijiang, and about 2.5 hours by car. This private day tour will let you visit the impressive place from Lijiang by private vehicle. The attractions include Sumtseling Monastery, Dukezong Ancient Town, and Napahai Reserve. Tibetan lunch is included, and pickup from your Lijiang hotel is at 8am. Note: This is a very long day tour. It is suggested to choose 2-day tour if you have more time.

  4. Flexible Lijiang City Highlights Private Day Tour with Lunch, Lijiang7

    7. Flexible Lijiang City Highlights Private Day Tour with Lunch

    4.5· 2 reviews

    Spend full-day maximize your time in Lijiang for a private and customizable sightseeing tour instead. This personalized tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off Lijiang city attractions, such as Mu Palace, Lion Hill, Lijiang Old Town, the Dongba Culture Museum, and the Black Dragon Pool. Enjoy amazing landscape from the Wangu Tower. If you have other sites in mind to go, just feel free to discuss with your tour guide. This private tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, local lunch and entrance fee.

  5. 1 Day Tiger Teaping Gorge Private Tour from Lijiang or Shangri-La, Lijiang8

    8. 1 Day Tiger Teaping Gorge Private Tour from Lijiang or Shangri-La

    4.0· 4 reviews· 6 hours

    The whole Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into three parts: the upper section, middle section, and lower section. Today's Ljiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge half day tour leads you to have a 1.5~2 hours' exploration of the upper part, located at the mouth of the Jinsha River. You will be picked and dropped off at the Lijiang/Shuhe hotel.

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