In Lijiang, meet yourself, forget the past, and stroll through the ancient town, feeling the leisure of time in every flower and tree, letting the afternoon sunshine seep into your heart. Wandering the ancient streets of Dali, with cobbled roads, Bai ethnic houses, and old shops, feels like time traveling back to a prosperous ancient era. Here, every step is a mark of history, and every scene is a poetic painting. Everyone should visit Lijiang and Dali at least once in their life, to admire the joys of life elsewhere, and embark on an unplanned rendezvous in far-off places.

Code of Tour: SZW0000021

Length of Travel: 6 Days

Departure City: Lijiang

Price of Tour: Request

Features of Tour: This amazing Yunnan tour will take you to explore two of the most renowned & beautiful ancient towns of China, Lijiang and Dali, as well as the "China's Santorini", Lixiang Bang resort town.

Highlights

• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: the northernmost snow-capped mountain range near the equator, showcasing breathtaking snow-capped scenery.

• Tiger Leaping Gorge: one of the world's famous canyons, where you can discover the wonders of nature.

• Lugu Lake: a mystical place with blue skies, white clouds, and pristine waters, a paradise away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

• Lixiang Bang: enjoy afternoon tea in China's "Santorini," relaxing your mind and savoring the slow-paced lifestyle.

INQUIRY

Brief Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival Lijiang

• Day 2: Lijiang

• Day 3: Lijiang

• Day 4: Lijiang - Dali

• Day 5: Dali-Lijiang (HSR)

• Day 6: Lijiang Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Lijiang

Attractions & Activities: None  
Accommodation: Lijiang Ancient Town  
Meals: None  
Once upon you arrive at Lijiang,the staff will arrange transportation to your hotel for check-in.You may explore the Lijiang Ancient Town, a place filled with poetry and romance, known for its unique architectural styles that have remained well-preserved through the ages. On the other hand you may also have a good rest for preparing at the upcoming tour.

Day 2: Lijiang  

Attractions & Activities: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Glacier Park Cable way, Blue Moon Valley (includes electric car), Impressions Lijiang, Baisha Murals, Baisha Ancient Town  
Accommodation: Lijiang Ancient Town  
Meals: Breakfast in hotel; lunch & dinner: on your own.  
Depart at the scheduled time to visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic area. Take the Glacier Park Cable way (approximately 3 hours) which is not only a natural wonder but also a sacred place for the Naxi people. Next, head to the “Little Jiuzhaigou”—Blue Moon Valley (approximately 1 hour, includes electric car), a mysterious and beautiful natural landscape ideal for photography, named because its lake waters are as blue as the moon. Watch the performance Impressions Lijiang Snow Mountain Edition (if the performance schedule changes due to adjustments at the scenic spot and conflicts with the itinerary, it will be replaced with “Eternal Lijiang Love”). Visit Baisha Ancient Town (approximately 1 hour), the birthplace of the Naxi culture, which retains much of the original Naxi culture, tranquil and slow-paced. The Baisha Murals (approximately 1 hour) are renowned for their unique painting style and hold high artistic and historical value.

Day 3: Lijiang

Attractions & Activities: First Bend of the Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge
Accommodation: Dali Ancient Town  
Meals: Breakfast in hotel; lunch & dinner: on your own.   
After breakfast, drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge, stopping at the First Bend of the Yangtze River (photo stop for approximately 30 minutes). Continue along the Yunnan-Tibet Road to the world-renowned Tiger Leaping Gorge (approximately 2 hours, includes elevator). It is the largest canyon of the Yangtze River, named after the legendary sight of a tiger leaping over the Jinsha River. And then return to Lijiang by car.

Day 4: Lijiang - Dali

Attractions & Activities: Shuanglang Ancient Town,Lixiang Bang  
Accommodation: Dali Ancient Town  
Meals: Breakfast in hotel; lunch & dinner: on your own.  
Departure Lijiang to Dali by car after breakfast this morning. When you arrive at Dali, visit Shuanglang Ancient Town (approx. 1.5 hours), located at the northeastern end of Dali City, on the northeastern shore of Erhai Lake. Shuanglang is surrounded by Luoshi Peninsula to the north and Lianhua Peninsula to the south, with the Golden Shuttle and Jade Table islands in the front, hence the name "Shuanglang." Afterward, explore Dali Lixiang Bang (approx. 2 hours), a tourist resort town facing Erhai Lake and backed by Cangshan Mountain. Lixiang Bang, known for its mysterious and romantic architectural style, is hailed as "The Santorini of China," where you can enjoy afternoon tea.

Day 5: Dali - Lijiang (HSR)

Attractions & Activities: Fengyang Village,  Photography base (Flower Sea), Xizhou Ancient Town, ZhouCheng Ancient Town with Tie-Dye Experience  
Accommodation: Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast in hotel; lunch & dinner: on your own.  
head to Fengyang Village (approx. 1 hour), a small town located near Dali Ancient City, which is an ancient village on the Tea Horse Road. Fengyang Village was also a filming location for the 2023 production "To the Place with the Wind." Then proceed to the Flower Sea Photography Base and Ethnic Costume Experience (approx. 1 hour), where you can escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the perfect combination of plants, flowers, and gardening in Dali's most leisurely atmosphere. Visit Xizhou Ancient Town (approx. 1.5 hours), which preserves a large number of Bai ethnic residences, rich in Bai cultural elements. About 80% of the buildings in Xizhou Ancient Town are ancient structures, and any random house can have a history of over a hundred years. Then visit Zhou Cheng (approx. 2 hours) to experience tie-dyeing. This area is known as the "Hometown of Bai Tie-Dye." The tie-dye here mainly features white and blue colors, with white symbolizing auspiciousness and blue representing hope, simplicity, and sincerity. After that, take the HSR to Lijiang and check-in Hotel in Lijiang.

Day 6: Lijiang Departure

Attractions & Activities: None
Accommodation: None  
Meals: Breakfast in hotel; lunch & dinner: on your own.  
Departure from Lijiang.End of joyful trip.

Service Includes:

1. Accommodation:  4-star hotels;
2. Daily breakfast at the hotel;
3. Excellent English-speaking tour guide;
4. 5-19 seats vehicle;
5. Yunnan travel insurance;
6. HSR second-class seat tickets from Dali to Lijiang;
7. Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.

Service Excludes:

1. Lunch and dinner throughout the trip;
2. Major transportation for arrival and departure;
3. Chinese visa fees;
4. Tips for the guide and driver (recommended: 200 RMB per group per day for the guide; 150 RMB per group per day for the driver);
5. Travel accident insurance;
6. Personal expenses;
7. Single room supplement.

Group tour Service Standards

1. For groups of 2-4 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide as driver.
2. For groups of 5-10 people, there will be an  English-speaking tour guide and a Chinese driver.

Price Notice

Child prices: Children under 3 years old are free, children aged 4-6 years old are 50% of the adult price (Not occupying a bed), children aged 7-11 years old are 70% of the adult price (occupying a bed and tickets), and children aged 12 years and above are charged at the adult priced.

Itinerary Notice  

To offer you better travel experience, our company reserves the right to adjust the order of the tour itinerary, but the content of the tour will not be reduced. If certain attractions cannot be visited due to force majeure or policy adjustments, our company has the right to cancel or replace them with equivalent attractions, and any fees for additional attractions will not be refunded.