Lijiang Classic Highlights Tour

Lijiang Classic Panorama 3-Day Tour

Old Town · Snow Mountain · Shuhe · Tea Horse Road — experience the essence of Lijiang in one trip · Top choice for first-time visitors

3 Days 2 NightsLijiang690 – 990 USD

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2Nights

1Destinations

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Lijiang Old TownJade Dragon Snow MountainShuhe Ancient TownFirst-Timer

Overview

Trip Overview

On your first trip to Lijiang, see the icons in just three days. Wake to the sound of canals at Sifang Square, ride up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to touch a glacier, and end the day over a cup of pu'er tea in Shuhe's cobbled lanes. No rushing, no box-ticking — we show you the Old Town, the snow mountain and the Tea Horse Road the way locals do.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Lijiang Old Town, visit Sifang Street and Mu Palace
✓Take the large cableway up to Yulong Snow Mountain Glacier Park, enjoy the view at 4,680 meters
✓Watch the original ecological performance "Impression Lijiang" or "Lishui Jinsha"
✓Enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea by Qinglong Bridge in Shuhe Ancient Town
✓Capture the classic reflection of the snow mountain at Black Dragon Pool Park
✓Experience Naxi Dongba culture and learn to write a Dongba pictographic character
✓Private car and guide throughout, stay in a characteristic guesthouse in the Old Town

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYLijiang

Day 1 Arrive in Lijiang · First Glimpse of the Old Town

BreakfastNot included · No breakfast included on arrival day

MorningArrive at Lijiang Sanyi Airport or railway station, meet your private car transfer to the Old Town guesthouse for check-in, and take a short rest.

LunchNot included · At your own expense; Naxi snacks in the Old Town recommended

AfternoonStroll through Lijiang Old Town, enter Sifang Street from the Waterwheel, visit Mu Palace, and climb to Wangu Tower on Lion Hill for a panoramic view of the Old Town and the distant snow mountain.

DinnerIncluded · Naxi-style restaurant in the Old Town · Welcome dinner included

EveningEnjoy a Naxi-style dinner in the Old Town, then take a walk along Bar Street to experience the Old Town's night scenery with flowing water and lights.

TransportPrivate car transfer + walkingStayBoutique guesthouse in Lijiang Old Town

2DAYLijiang

Day 2 Yulong Snow Mountain · Glacier and Blue Moon Valley

BreakfastIncluded · Guesthouse · Breakfast included

MorningAfter breakfast, drive to Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area, take the large cableway up to Glacier Park, and visit the glacier viewing platform at 4,680 meters (open subject to weather).

LunchIncluded · Restaurant in the snow mountain scenic area · Simple meal included

AfternoonVisit Blue Moon Valley and White Water River, then in the afternoon watch the live performance "Impression Lijiang" on Ganhaizi Meadow.

DinnerNot included · At your own expense; cured pork rib hotpot recommended

EveningReturn to Lijiang Old Town; after dinner, enjoy free time and stargaze from the guesthouse terrace.

TransportPrivate car round trip about 1 hour each wayStayBoutique guesthouse in Lijiang Old Town

3DAYLijiang

Day 3 Black Dragon Pool · Shuhe Ancient Town · Departure

BreakfastIncluded · Guesthouse · Breakfast included

MorningAfter breakfast, go to Black Dragon Pool Park to capture the classic photo spot of Yulong Snow Mountain's reflection, then visit the Dongba Culture Museum.

LunchIncluded · Restaurant in Shuhe Ancient Town · Lunch included

AfternoonHead to Shuhe Ancient Town, stroll across Qinglong Bridge and Sifang Tingyin Square, try making Naxi Dongba paper or leather crafts, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea.

DinnerNot included · At your own expense

EveningPrivate car transfer to the station according to your flight or train time, ending the tour.

TransportPrivate car transfer to stationStayNone (departure day)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Lijiang	Boutique guesthouse in the Old Town (reference: Blossom Hill / Shilily or similar)	4-star	Standard Twin Room	2 nights

Activities

Recommended Activities

Lijiang Old Town

A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, a thousand-year-old Naxi ancient town famous for Sifang Street and its canalside homes.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

The southernmost modern glacier in the Northern Hemisphere and a sacred mountain of the Naxi people; take the Grand Cableway up to Glacier Park.

Shuhe Ancient Town

An important post station on the Tea Horse Road, quieter than Lijiang Old Town, with Qinglong Bridge and Jiuding Dragon Pool as its landmarks.

Black Dragon Pool Park

A classic spot for photographing the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with the Five-Arch Bridge and Deyue Tower complementing each other.

Mu Palace

The residence of the Naxi hereditary chieftain Mu family, praised as "the Forbidden City in the north, Mu Palace in the south."

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Down Jacket + Oxygen Bottle Set	Lijiang	One down jacket and one portable oxygen bottle rented for the day at the snow mountain	CNY	Price upon request	Advance booking recommended
"Impression Lijiang" VIP Seats	Lijiang	VIP viewing area seats for the live outdoor performance	CNY	Price upon request	Must be secured in advance during peak season
Old Town Travel Photography	Lijiang	2-hour photo shoot in Naxi costume, including 10 retouched photos	CNY	Price upon request	Photographer optional

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

2 nights of boutique guesthouse accommodation in the old town (twin standard room)
Meals listed in the itinerary (2 breakfasts and 2 main meals)
Private vehicle throughout and a licensed Chinese/English-speaking guide
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain entrance fee, Grand Cableway, Blue Moon Valley, and "Impression Lijiang" tickets
Lijiang Old Town maintenance fee
Travel accident insurance

Not Included

Major transportation to and from Lijiang (air/train tickets)
Meals and drinks not listed in the itinerary
Personal rental expenses such as down jackets and oxygen bottles at the snow mountain
Personal expenses and gratuities
Single room supplement
Additional costs caused by force majeure such as weather or flight disruptions

Notes

Good to Know

This itinerary is privately customized and can be adjusted in order and pace according to your flights and preferences.
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain cableway may be temporarily suspended due to weather; if suspended, it will be replaced by the Spruce Meadow cableway or the price difference will be refunded.
Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or allergies so that meals can be arranged accordingly.

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