Top Lijiang Art & Culture

Start the day by exploring Lijiang’s oldest market to shop for your cooking class, with hands-on instruction led by a local Naxi minority family. Each person will prepare and eat three dishes.

Travel with a private guide and your group of up to 15 people on this 8-hour tour of Lijiang that takes you to the area’s must-see attractions. A guided tour provides insider information and hassle-free transportation so you can make the most of your sightseeing.

Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Gorge) is on the Jinsha River of the upper reaches of the Yangtze. It is located 100 kilometers north of LiJiang. The gorge is 17 kilometers long with a drop of 213 meters. The gorge is divided into three sections: Upper, Middle and Lower Hutiao. At the narrowest spot the river is only 30 meters wide. The mouth of the gorge is 1,800 meters above sea level. The river is flanked by Yulong and Haba Snow Mountains, with a height difference of 3,900 meters. It is one of the deepest gorges in the world. Zhiyun Lamaism monastery is located in the small village which is a Tibetan style temple, and the first bend of Yangtze River is a good place to take photos for the Yangtze river.

Spend full-day maximize your time in Lijiang for a private and customizable sightseeing tour instead. This personalized tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off Lijiang city attractions, such as Mu Palace, Lion Hill, Lijiang Old Town, the Dongba Culture Museum, and the Black Dragon Pool. Enjoy amazing landscape from the Wangu Tower. If you have other sites in mind to go, just feel free to discuss with your tour guide. This private tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, local lunch and entrance fee.

Visit Yak Meadow at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Shuhe Old Town on this private tour from Lijiang. Catch a cable car to mountainside Yak Meadow, where yaks graze against a backdrop of Jade Dragon’s snow-capped peaks. Then, stroll around the blue river and terraces at Blue Moon Valley before exploring Shuhe, an ancient village known for its Naxi ethnic minority peoples. Lunch, entrance fees, cable car, and Lijiang hotel pickup and drop-off included.

This is a private tour, enjoy the free time.Sightseeing  the wonders of the First Bend of the Yangtze River, visiting Ancient and modern famous Town Shigu and the most spectacular canyons of the world: Tiger Leaping Gorge. Tasting the local food for Lunch.                                 

Spend a day admiring spectacular views and learning about local traditions on this action-packed private day tour. You won’t have to worry about organizing your own transport as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Travel in a comfortable vehicle to the spectacular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and enjoy the panoramic views. A delicious lunch is provided, and you’ll also enjoy a visit to Baisha Village where you’ll see murals, monasteries, and learn about the traditions of Naxi people.

Located in the north of Yunnan, Shangri la is considered a taste of the end of the world, with a unique and distant atmosphere partly due to the local Tibetan minority, which gives the region a foretaste of Tibet. The altitude of the region is 3200m. There are still many authentic Tibetan villages with an intense rural life. The Songzanlin Monastery, which resembles the famous Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, is one of the most important monasteries in Yunnan; The ancient village of Dukezong, a Tibetan village on the borders of Yunnan, is reminiscent of the simplicity of life, and the huge Pudacuo Nature Park is also worth a visit.

Discover the most popular and scenic attractions in Lijiang by taking a private full-day tour in the company of an experienced guide. After the convenient hotel pick up, you'll start at the Yangtze River First Bend. Be amazed by the amazing view of the surroundings. Enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch at a restaurant where the locals go, then spend some leisure time to explore the Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers.

Discover Jade Dragon Snow Mountain-Yunnan’s most wild and beautiful mountain scenery on this full-day, private tour from Lijiang. 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. See highlights like the Glacier Park, Ganhaizi, Baishui River and Blue Moon Valley. Tour offer the option to take the cable car to explore Spruce Plateau or Yak Meadow. 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.

This special tour contains snow mountain and valley for outdoor activities, Lijiang impression show for culture performance, and old town for history discovery. Why not give it a try? Our experienced tour guide will show you the most authentic local life and amazing landscapes!

The amazing destinations of Yunnan are Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La. This 2-day private tour will let you start from Lijiang to discover the natural beauty for both area with a local guide. The attractions include Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Old Town, Xiaojiezi Tibetan Village, Songzanlin Monastery and Napahai Lake. Day 1. Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La by car. Visit the gorge and Dukezong Old Town. Day 2. Shangri-La sightseeing including Songzanlin Monastery, Tibetan Village visit, and Napahai Lake. Later, drive back to Lijiang.

In Lijiang, Naxi culture is a unique enduring part of life in the region that you will want to experience. We will bring you to a local market and experience the daily life of the locals, then we will admire the brilliant vistas of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on horseback and visit Yuhu Village, famous for its unique architecture and culture seen nowhere else. You will see traditional houses, ancient fresco’s and old towns and explore the unique local Dongba shaman culture. • Zhongyi morning market: visiting the biggest farmers market in the area. • Black Dragon Pool: one of the most iconic parks in China. • Dongba Museum: exhibits about the ancient and unique Dongba culture of the Naxi ethnic minority. • Yuhu Village: one of few traditional villages, buildings made of “Monkey Head”, a mixture of stone and mud, horseback riding • Shuhe Ancient town: stroll around this ancient town

Photographers and Instagrammers won’t want to miss this trip to some of the Lijiang area’s most dramatic spots. Public transport isn’t an option so indulge in a private guide and driver, round-trip from your door. Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the world's steepest and narrowest canyons, marvel at the sweep of the Yangtze River First Bend, and see a chain bridge in Stone Drum (Shigu) Town. Tour includes lunch.

Spend 3-day to discover the highlights of Lijiang for a private and customizable sightseeing tour instead. This personalized tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off Lijiang city attractions, such as Mu Palace, Lion Hill, Lijiang Old Town, the Dongba Culture Museum, the Black Dragon Pool, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Yangtze River First Bend. Explore Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and enjoy amazing open-air Impression Lijiang Impression 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. If you have other sites in mind to go, just feel free to discuss with your tour guide. 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. Please book your own accommodation in advance.

Visit highlights of Lijiang and Dali including Lijiang/Shuhe ancient city/Lijiang hotel/airport pick up and overnight in Shaxi old town then next day transfer to Dali with this Self-guided 2 days tour from Lijiang. You will be picked up Lijiang/Shuhe hotel/airport and dropped off at the Dali hotel/train station.

The natural and cultural wonders around Lijiang are tough to reach independently. Get there fast, without the hassle, on this all-inclusive private guided day trip. Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Mountain), White Water River, Baisha Ancient Town and Black Dragon Pond Park. Ride the cable car to a mountain meadow, admire Ming Dynasty Buddhist frescoes and capture the ultimate Lijiang shot: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain over Black Dragon Pond.

Visit highlights of China including the Yunnan,Guizhou and Zhangjiajie this 15 day private tour from Yunnan Lijiang. You will be picked up from your Lijiang hotel and dropped off at Zhangjiajie.

Visit highlights of Dali and Lijiang including Lijiang Tiger Leaping gorge and overnight in Dali Shaxi old town then next day visit the Dali Shibaoshan Mountain with this 2 days Private tour from Lijiang. You will be picked up Lijiang/Shuhe hotel/airport and dropped off at the Dali hotel/train station

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.

In the Lugu Lake area, you are treated by a Mosuo local family and experience it by yourself. We will arrange you to visit the Mosuo family and taste their home-made "Sulima Wine" and "Tuotuo mutton" and hear the story of the walking-marriage custom which still retain here.

This private one day tour is the perfect way to experience China’s raw and natural beauty. Save time booking transport by having Lijiang hotel pickup and drop-off included. You’ll see the Yangtze River, Iron Chain Bridge, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Jade Spring Park, Black Dragon Pool, and the Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture. You won’t have to worry about bringing snacks with you as a tasty lunch is included.

Visit highlights of Yunnan including Lijiang,Shaxi and Dali with this 4 days private tour from Lijiang. You will be picked up at Lijiang airport and dropped off Dali hotel.

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.