Yunnan Tour > Yunnan 8 Days > 8 Days Lijiang Dali Shangri-La Lugu Lake Muslim Tour Line A Donglianhua Village
Yunnan attracts countless visitors with its unique natural scenery and diverse ethnic culture, inviting them to explore and appreciate its magnificent landscapes and rich cultural heritage. This eight-day itinerary will take you deep into this enchanting land, offering a dual feast for the eyes and soul, from breathtaking natural landscapes to vibrant cultural experiences.
Code of Tour: SZW0000006
Length of Travel: 8 Days
Departure City: Lijiang
Price of Tour: Request
Features of Tour: This Muslim-friendly tour from Lijiang explores Yunnan's cultural and natural wonders, and features an ancient Muslim village, Donglianhua Village.
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.
- Sunrise at Lugu Lake: witness the dawn over Lugu Lake, one of Yunnan's top ten natural wonders.
- 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 - Lugu Lake
- Day 4: Lugu Lake - Shangri-La
- Day 5: Shangri-La - Dali
- Day 6: Dali
- Day 7: Dali - Lijiang (HSR)
- Day 8: Lijiang Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Lijiang
Attractions & Activities: NoneMeals: None
Accommodation: Lijiang Ancient Town
Upon your arrival at LIjiang, staff will arrange a vehicle to take you to your hotel. After arriving at the hotel, you may either explore the unique culture of Dali or take a moment to rest and prepare for your upcoming itinerary. The local guide will provide useful tips if there’s any necessary.
Day 2: Lijiang
Attractions & Activities:Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Glacier Cable-way, Blue Moon Valley (including battery car), Impression Lijiang Show, Baisha Mural, Baisha Ancient Town.Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Self-paid Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lijiang Ancient Town
Depart at the scheduled time for a tour of the Jade Dragon Snow Snow Mountain scenic area. Take the Glacier Park Big Cableway (tour duration approximately 3 hours) to fully enjoy the views of Jade Dragon Snow Snow Mountain, ascend the snow peak, look down upon the splendor of the snow-laden landscape, and feel the powerful momentum of the Jade Dragon Snow River rushing down. Next, proceed to Blue Moon Valley (including battery car, tour duration approximately 1 hour), known for its blue water on sunny days and the crescent shape of the valley, resembling a blue moon nestled at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Snow Mountain, hence the name. Watch the performance Impression Lijiang - Snow Mountain Chapter (if the performance schedule changes and it conflicts with the itinerary, it will be replaced with "Lijiang Eternal Love"). Visit Baisha Ancient Town (tour duration approximately 1 hour), the birthplace of the Naxi people, which has preserved much of their original culture and is also the origin of the Mu family's rule in Lijiang, serving as the earliest political, economic, and cultural center of the Naxi. The Baisha Murals (tour duration approximately 1 hour) are part of the World Heritage Site of Lijiang, representing one of the forms of Lijiang's multiculturalism and an indispensable part of Lijiang tourism.
Day 3: Lijiang - Lugu Lake
Attractions & Activities: : Eighteen Bends of Mountain Road, Lugu Lake Viewing Platform, Lake Tour (by car), Bonfire PartyMeals: Hotel Breakfast, Self-paid Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Lugu Lake
Depart from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, passing by the Eighteen Bends of Mountain Road (approximately 30 minutes for parking and photo-taking). The total length of the road is about 20 kilometers, with a vertical drop of over a thousand meters, making it an excellent spot for viewing natural scenery. Arrive at the Lugu Lake Viewing Platform (15-20 minutes for sightseeing). Then take a car for a lake tour (approximately 1.5 hours) and check into the hotel by Lugu Lake. Experience Mosuo culture: attend a Mosuo bonfire party and learn about the matrilineal clan customs that the Mosuo people have maintained for over 1500 years.
Day 4: Lugu Lake- Shangri-La
Attractions & Activities: : Watch the sunrise by the lake in the morning, take boat to Liewubi IslandMeals: Hotel Breakfast, Self-paid Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Shangri-La
In the morning, watch the sunrise at Lugu Lake and enjoy the sunlight in the highland region. After that, take the Mosuo people's unique mode of transportation, the boat which named pig through boat, to Liewubi Island (approximately 60 minutes for exploration). Walk under the shade of the virgin forest while listening to the Mosuo people share the legendary stories of Auyun Mountain. Afterwards, head to Shangri-La and check into the Shangri-La Hotel.
Day 5: Shangri-La - Dali
Attractions & Activities: Dukezong Ancient City, Pudacuo National Park, Tiger Leaping GorgeMeals: Hotel Breakfast, Self-paid Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Dali Ancient Town
After breakfast, head to Dukezong Ancient City (approximately 40 minutes of visit) to explore Guishan Park and jointly turn the world's largest prayer wheel to pray for your family. After that, take a car to Pudacuo National Park (approximately 3 hours of exploration). This is a fairytale world with no pollution, where the water is clear and the sky is blue, with different scenery in every season. Then continue along the Yunnan-Tibet road to the world-famous gorge, Tiger Leaping Gorge, which includes an escalator ticket (approximately 3 hours of exploration). Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest canyons in China and a well-known large gorge globally. Arrive in Dali and check into the hotel.
Day 6: Dali
Attractions & Activities: Dali Ancient Town, Weishan Ancient Town, Donglianhua VillageMeals: Hotel Breakfast, Self-paid Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Dali Ancient Town
In the morning, visit Dali Ancient Town (approx. 1.5 hours), which served as the capital of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom and Dali Kingdom. The tall and sturdy city gates and the ancient charm of the old residences are still visible in the streets. Next, head to Weishan Ancient Town (approximately 1.5 hours visit). Weishan Ancient Town, also known as the ancient capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom, has well-preserved architecture and many historical relics with Southwestern characteristics. After that, visit Dong Lianhua Village (approximately 1.5 hours), an ancient Muslim village that integrates traditional Central Plains culture, local Yunnan horse caravan culture, and Islamic culture. The mosque is built in traditional Chinese architectural style, featuring exquisite decorations, and the main hall faces the direction of Mecca.
Day 7: Dali - Lijiang (HSR)
Attractions & Activities: Fengyangyi Ancient Town, Photography Base（Flower Sea), Xizhou, Zhoucheng Tie-Dye ExperienceMeals: Hotel Breakfast, Self-paid Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lijiang Ancient Town
Start your day with a visit to Fengyangyi (approximately 1 hour visit). Fengyangyi is a small town located near Dali Ancient Town and is an ancient village on the Tea Horse Road. It was also a filming location for the 2023 production "The Place with Wind."Then head to the Flower Sea Photography Base (Minority Nationality Costume Photography) (approximately 1.5 hours), where you can escape the busy city life and enjoy the perfect combination of plants, flowers, and gardening in a relaxing atmosphere in Dali. Next, visit Xizhou Ancient Town (approximately 1.5 hours), which preserves a large number of Bai ethnic residences, full of rich Bai cultural atmosphere. About 80% of the buildings in Xizhou Ancient Town are ancient structures, with each house having a history of over a hundred years. Proceed to Zhoucheng (approximately 2 hours) for a tie-dyeing experience, known as the "Home of Bai Tie-Dye." The tie-dyeing in Dali mainly features white and indigo colors, where white symbolizes auspiciousness and indigo represents hope, simplicity, and sincerity. Travel to Lijiang by HSR
Day 8: Lijiang Departure
Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Self-paid Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: None
Transfer to the airport or train station. The end of your enjoyable trip.
Service Included
- Accommodation: 4-star hotels;
- Daily breakfast at the hotel;
- Excellent English-speaking tour guide;
- 5-19 seats vehicle;
- Yunnan travel insurance;
- Second-class seats tickets of Dali-Lijiang HSR.
- Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.
Service Excluded
- Lunch and dinner throughout the trip;
- Major transportation for arrival and departure;
- Chinese visa fees;
- 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);
- Travel accident insurance;
- Personal expenses;
- Single room supplement.
Group Tour Service Standards
- For groups of 2-4 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide as driver.
- 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 price.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.
