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  • The amazing destinations of Yunnan are Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La. This 2-day private tour will let you start from Lijiang to discover the natural beauty for both area with a local guide. The attractions include Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Old Town, Xiaojiezi Tibetan Village, Songzanlin Monastery and Napahai Lake.
    Day 1. Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La by car. Visit the gorge and Dukezong Old Town.
    Day 2. Shangri-La sightseeing including Songzanlin Monastery, Tibetan Village visit, and Napahai Lake. Later, drive back to Lijiang.

Activity location

  • Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)
    • 100 km NW of Lijiang, Hutiaoxia Town
    • 674402, Shangri-La County, Yunnan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)
    • 100 km NW of Lijiang, Hutiaoxia Town
    • 674402, Shangri-La County, Yunnan, China

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees
  • Inclusions
    Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Inclusions
    Breakfast
  • Inclusions
    Transport by private vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Dinner
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please wear comfortable shoes

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La by car

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight at 4-star hotel in Shangri-La

Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
At 8 am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Lijiang. Then, you will take 2-hour car ride to Tiger Leaping Gorge. On the way, have a view of the First Bend of Yangtze River from afar and drive to Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge and stop for 5 minutes for photograph. Then go on driving to Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge for hiking (about 3 hours). Hike from a place named “14km” to Tina’s Guesthouse.

Dukezong Ancient Town

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
In the afternoon at 3:30 pm, drive to Shangri-la. Upon arrival, stroll around Dukezong Ancient Town and walk up to the top of Guishan Hill to see the Grand Prayer Wheel and have a panoramic view of Shangri-La city. This is a nice old town to view the Tibetan culture and life. Later, you will be transferred to the hotel in Shangri-La.

Day 2: Shangri-La to Lijiang by Car

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Songzanlin Scenic Area

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Pick you up at the hotel. Then drive to visit Songzanlin Monastery and then pay a visit to a local Tibetan village-- Xiaojiezi Village and family around the monastery. In the afternoon, transfer to visit Napahai Lake. In the late afternoon, drive 4 hours back to Lijiang where the tour concludes.

Location

Activity location

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    Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)
    • 100 km NW of Lijiang, Hutiaoxia Town
    • 674402, Shangri-La County, Yunnan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)
    • 100 km NW of Lijiang, Hutiaoxia Town
    • 674402, Shangri-La County, Yunnan, China

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