Private Tour: 4-Day Lijiang and Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan

4 days Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Join us for this ideal private tours for travelers who are eager to explore Yunnan Province in Southwestern China! Visit the famous Lijiang and Tiger Leaping Gorgefamous as well as Lijiang Old Town, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, ancient Baisha Village, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and more. Also enjoy the stay at the 4 star Palace Hotel of Lijiang.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: China Adventure Travel Ltd

Ages: Adults (18–78 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport by private vehicle and local guide services
Included: Lunch

Not included

Not included: Hotel accommodation
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrive Lijiang

Old Town of Lijiang - China

3 hours Admission included

Upon your arrival at Lijiang Sanyi Airport, you will be greeted by the representative and transferred to the hotel. The Old Town of Lijiang is located on the Lijiang plain at an elevation of 2,400 meters in southwest Yunnan, where a series of strategic passes give access to the surrounding mountains. It is made up of three parts: Dayan Old Town (including the Black Dragon Pond), Baisha and Shuhe housing clusters. This afternoon, you will explore this beautiful old town and get a better feel for this ancient Yunnan city.

Day 2 · Lijiang

Black Dragon Pond Park

one hour

Today you will continue to explore the Old Town of Lijiang.

Your first stop is the Black Dragon Pool, a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park (Yu Quan Gong Yuan) located at the foot of Elephant Hill. It was built in 1737 during the Qing dynasty and standing on its white marble bridge it offers a spectacular view of the region's tallest mountain, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Lijiang Lion Rock

2 hours

Next, you will visit Lion Hill Park located in the center of the old town. This park is a nationally famous and very well rated attraction. The park was built against the hill, resembling a lion lying sleeping, hence its name. The ancient buildings in the park are in the best position to give you a bird's view of Lijiang's old town.
Baisha Ancient Town

3 hours Admission included

This afternoon, you will head out of town explore Baisha village including Baisha Wall Mural. Baisha Village is located about 16 km north of Lijiang. The village is known for its interesting wall murals and statues of ancient figures and a little quieter than Lijiang. Spend some time in the local market interacting with local people.

Day 3 · Lijiang--Tiger Leaping Gorge--Lijiang

Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)

6 hours Admission included

After breakfast, you will continue your journey to admire the awe-inspiring views of the Tiger Leaping Gorge. This is one of the deepest canyons in the world and the sight of the 3900m mountain wall are breathtaking, as they drop from the snow-capped tops of Haba Shan to the cool gushing waters of Shinsha River, The Tiger Leaping Gorge is considered to be one of the most spectacular natural wonders in all of China.

You will start the hike at Qiaotou, where you will leave your large backpacks behind and take only the most essentials. After a slow and steady climb, you reach the 28 bends (the most challenging part of the trek), a steep and twisting path gaining some altitude and offering breath-taking views. Today's hike is about 6 hours long but it is rewarding.

Day 4 · Lijiang Departure

Lijiang

one hour

There is no itinerary planned for the day. After breakfast you will be transferred to Lijiang Sanyi Airport according to your departure schedule.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Old Town Castle Hotel
Lvyun Holiday Holiday
Kangyi Sunshine Hotel
Yueyun Lijiang Resort Hotel
Ancient City Lianqiang Hotel
Lirenju Zhenpin Inn
Huaman Qingcheng Holiday Hotel
Li Te Hotel
Huatian Hotel
Ancient City Sanheju Hotel
Kinghan Hotel
Lifeng Hotel

and 585 more pickup points

This is an layover tour. The arrival and departure transfers can be moved to any day as you like

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 3 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Minimum age is 18 years
Group discount is available for group size of 2, 4 or more
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel