Lijiang Old Town & Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Private Day Tour

This full-day private tour combines Lijiang's two signature experiences: the UNESCO-listed Old Town and the high-altitude scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Your guide handles tickets, cable car timing, and oxygen supply so you can focus on the views and the Naxi culture.

Sample itinerary

• 08:30 Hotel pickup in Lijiang city area
• 09:00 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: take the cable car to Glacier Park (4,506 m) and walk the boardwalk
• 12:30 Lunch at a local restaurant near the mountain gate
• 14:00 Watch Impression Lijiang open-air show
• 15:30 Drive to Baisha Ancient Town for Naxi murals and quiet lanes
• 17:30 Return to Lijiang Old Town; drop-off at your hotel

Good to know

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain sits at high altitude; the cable car reaches 4,506 m, so take it easy and drink water. Bring sunscreen and a warm layer even in summer. The itinerary can be adjusted to skip the show or add Black Dragon Pool Park if you prefer a slower pace.

Highlights

• Walk through the UNESCO-listed Lijiang Old Town with its cobbled lanes and water canals
• Ride the cable car up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to Glacier Park (4,506 m)
• Watch the Impression Lijiang open-air show directed by Zhang Yimou
• Visit Baisha Ancient Town and see the 600-year-old Naxi murals

What’s included

• English-speaking guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain entrance ticket and cable car (Glacier Park)
• Impression Lijiang show ticket (standard seat)
• Bottled water and travel insurance

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup in Lijiang city area, around 8:30 am.