Lijiang Trip Overview
Escape the bustle of the city and discover the picturesque locations outside of Lijiang on this double-duty, full-day excursion. Use the convenient shuttle bus and cable car to reach the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for stunning views of its glacier and peaks. Explore the temples and streets at Baisha and Shuhe Ancient villages, gain insight view of the history, culture, customs about ancient Naxi ethnic community. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, round trip cable car, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers.
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Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Lijiang, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lijiang, Yunnan, China
Escape the bustle of the city and discover the picturesque locations outside of Lijiang on this double-duty, full-day excursion. Use the convenient shuttle bus and cable car to reach the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for stunning views of its glacier and peaks. Explore the temples and streets at Baisha and Shuhe Ancient villages, gain insight view of the history, culture, customs about ancient Naxi ethnic community. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, round trip cable car, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers.
Pass By: Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Yulong County 674100 China
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.
Stop At: Baisha Ancient Town, North of Lijiang County, Yulong County 674100 China
Next, travel to Baisha ancient town at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Here is the best place to witness the authentic life of the Naxi People and appreciate their culture. Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then set off to explore.
Baisha Village used to be a Naxi settlement and the birthplace of local Mu Family Governors. Its construction started during the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907), It was the political, economic and cultural center of Lijiang prior to the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644). Stroll around the village with your tour guide, learn the history about the village and a distinctive culture, language and traditions of Naxi people. Admire the Baisha Murals-a series of religious paintings were finished by Han, Tibetan and Naxi painters as well as painters from other nationalities, it is the symbol of Naxi Culture, and also a fusion of art from different nationalities.
Then, visit Dabaoji Palace and Fuguo Temple. Learn more about the Tibetan Buddhism and Naxi cultures.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shuhe Ancient Town, 2 Miles North West of Lijiang Ancient Town, Lijiang 674100 China
Your last stop is Shuhe Ancient Town which hidden in the forest at the foot of Jade Snow Mountain. It was listed as UNESCO sites as a well-preserved example of a town along the ancient tea route and one of the earliest settlements of the ancestors of Naxi people. Stroll around the village and visit important sites such as Sifang Street, Qinglong Bridge, Long Pool & Sansheng Palace. Learn more about Naxi people, culture and life which offer you strong culture of primitive simplicity.
After the tour finished, you will be transferred to your hotel in Lijiang.
Duration: 2 hours
