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Lijiang Private Day Tour to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Impressions Show and More

5.0 (one review) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Lijiang Private Day Tour to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Impressions Show and More

About this activity

Spend a day admiring spectacular views, enjoy amazing open-air show and learning about local traditions on this full day private guided tour. After morning pickup from your hotel, use the convenient shuttle bus and cable car to reach the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for stunning views of its glacier and peaks and enjoy the panoramic views. After lunch, attend the Lijiang Ethnic Show which performances by non-professional peasant actors who are from local villages, use unique movements and original songs to exemplify their culture, history and customs and you’ll also enjoy a visit to Lijiang Ancient Town and Back Dragon Pond. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, round trip cable car, lunch, show tickets and door-to-door hotel transfers.

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At a glance

Duration
8–9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Chinese, English
Operated by
Unique Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–9 years) · Adults (10–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional guide
  • Included: Show ticket
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Cable car round trip to Glacier Park
  • Included: Transport by private vehicle
  • Included: Entrance Fee

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Accommodation

Itinerary

  1. Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain

    2 hours Admission included

    Meet your private guide in hotel's lobby in Lijiang, heading directly to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain which takes about 1 hour. Sit back and enjoy the sceneries along the way.

    Consisting of 13 peaks, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. Looking from Lijiang Old Town, the snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence, the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

    Get the information and learn its legendary stories from your tour guide. Upon arrival, take the convenient cable car to the scenic viewing point (4506 meters), marvel at the spectacular glacier and mountain views. You can choose to hike up to 4680 meters by wooden stairs. When you are ready to leave, descend by cable car.

  2. Lijiang Impressions Show

    one hour Admission included

    Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then enjoy amazing Lijiang Impressions Show. The show is performed in daytime, using the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as its stage background. More than 100 horses and 500 non-professional peasant actors with dark skin who are from 16 local villages and over 10 ethnic minorities give their best performance. They use unique movements and original songs to exemplify their culture, history and customs. When make booking you can choose you preferred tickets for the show

  3. Old Town of Lijiang - China

    one hour Admission included

    Next, heading directly to Old town of Lijiang.

    The Old Town of Lijiang is a well-preserved old city of ethnic minorities with brilliant culture, the town was first built in the late Song Dynasty (960 - 1279), it has a history of more than 800 years. As a result of the combination of the multinational culture and the progress of Naxi ethnic minority, the buildings here incorporate the best parts of the architectural traits of Han, Bai, and Tibet into a unique Naxi style.

  4. Mufu Palace

    30 min Admission included

    During the peak season, you may need to wait a line at the cable car, if you do have extra time for more tours, you will visit the Mufu Palace. The top ruler of Naxi minority Mu Family had been in Lijiang since Yuan Dynasty to Qing Dynasty, totally 470 years with 22 generation rulers. The present Mufu Palace is a representative of ancient central China architectural style in Ming Dynasty. While it also keeps the characters of Tang and Song Dynasties. And inside it, the details show the minority features of Bai and Naxi groups. Besides architecture value, it also can be an outstanding plants museum with ancient trees and extraordinary plants. The garden in a style mixed with imperial one and Suzhou’s style. Explore the palace and get to now its history and stories from your tour guide.

    After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Lijiang. (If you have other places want to go in Lijiang just let your tour guide know)

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Liuyi Yunxiang View Hotel (Lijiang Old Town Branch)
  • Kuanting Light Luxury Hostel
  • Sakura Xiaoxiang Inn
  • James Joyce Coffetel Lijiang Ancient City Dashuiche
  • Rongxing Hotel
  • Nan Shan Nan Inn
  • San Qiu Hostel
  • Mo Dai Mountain Inn
  • Junyun Hotel
  • Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain Hot Spring Hotel
  • Lijiang First Bay Hotel
  • Lanxiu Snowmountain Boutique Hotel

and 808 more pickup points

We pick you up from your hotel in Lijiang ,please provide your hotel details when make booking

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Tour +VIP Tickets

    Including shuttle bus, lunch, entrance fee, cable car round trip to Glacier Park and VIP Seats Tickets for Show

    Pickup included

  • Tour+ Middle Seats Tickets

    Including shuttle bus, lunch, entrance fee, cable car round trip to Glacier Park and Middle Seats Tickets for Show

    Pickup included

  • Tour+ Ordinary Tickets

    Including shuttle bus, lunch, entrance fee, cable car round trip to Glacier Park and Ordinary Tickets for Show

    Pickup included

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