Top Lijiang Art & Culture

Outside popular city centers, traditional village life continues as it always has in Yunnan’s rural communities. Learn about traditional life in the Baisha Village, traditional home to the Naxi people, on this private tour from Lijang. See the jade-colored waters of White Water River, walk through the forest of Spruce Plateau, and take in views of Jade Dragon Mountain, all wall learning about life in the Yunnan countryside. Private tour includes lunch, all activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

In the morning we will drive 45km about 1 hour to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (5598m), take a cable car up to Yunshanping (spruce Meadow) or Maoniuping (Yak Meadow) for the spectacular views of the Snow Mountains with the grasslands in the foreground, and visit White Water River. After lunch we pay a visit to Baisha Naxi Village, where houses built of adobe and wooden struts and beams are usually decorated with fish designs, visit the Baisha Frescoes; more tours including Black Dragon Pool.

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.

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!

Join this private day tour from Lijiang to explore Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and enjoy amazing open-air Impression Lijiang Impression Show. 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, Baishui River and Blue Moon Valley. 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. 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.

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

Combine the important sights of Lijiang in a 9-hour private day tour with transportation in between. Get undivided attention from your dedicated guide as you visit Lion Hill, Mu Palace, Lijiang Old Town, the Dongba Culture Museum, and the Black Dragon Pool. Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private vehicle included.

Cover ground you couldn’t hope to cover independently with a veteran chauffeur and private translator/guide on this door-to-door tour. Inhale views from Jade Dragon (Yulong) Snow Mountain; meet a Naxi family and admire historic murals in Baisha Ancient Town; experience the serenity of Shuhe Ancient Town; and learn about the trade in tea and horses at the Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum. Along the way, enjoy a Chinese restaurant lunch.

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.

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.

Escape the bustle of the city and discover the ancient Tea Horse Road Town at Shaxi outside of Lijiang on this double-duty, full-day excursion. After the convenient hotel pick up, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, discover the ancient buildings, stone bridges, ancients roads and streets at Shaxi Ancient Town. Learn its history and background from your tour guide, and experience the quaint lives of local Bai People. This private tour including entrance fee, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers. You can choose to end your tour in Shaxi, Dali or return Lijiang.

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.

Viaje Inedito al Gran Shangrila “Meilixue Shan, la bella Montaña Nevada. Sagrados paraisos tibetanos en la Reserva Natural de los Tres Rios Paralelos” El aventurero austriaco Joseph Rock (1884-1962) se dejo perder en un remoto lugar del mundo desde el cual enviaba articulos documentales al National Geographic y que evocaban lugares de excelsa belleza, de harmonia, de gentes eternas, de misterios … y fue James Hilton, inspirado por estos relatos de “Horizontes Perdidos”, quien lo llamo Shangrila. Shangrila esta entre altas sierras y fertiles valles al Norte de Yunnan, en la conocida como la “Reserva Natural de los Tres Rios Paralelos”. Una sorprendente expedicion invernal a los valles de los rios Yangtze y Mekong y bajo las Sierras del Meilixueshan.

Spend 2 days to explore Lijiang city highlights from Dali on this private guided tour. Accompanied by private tour guide and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, 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. Next day, you will 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. Your tour will ends in Lijiang.

Spend 2-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. Next day, you will 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.

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 Lijiang including Lijiang old town,Black Dragon Pool park,Baisha Village and Shuhe Old Town with this Private tour from Lijiang. You will be picked up and dropped off Lijiang/Shuhe hotel/airport/train station.

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.

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.

Visit highlights of China including the Lijiang,Guilin and Yangshuo with this 6 days private tour from Lijiang. You will be picked up from your Lijiang hotel and dropped off Guilin.

In Lijiang, Naxi culture is a unique enduring part of life in this region that you will want to experience. We will bring you to see brilliant vistas of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from different points of view. You will also see crystalline blue waters, herds of peaceful yaks, traditional houses and ancient fresco’s and explore the unique local Dongba culture. • Black Dragon Pool: one of the most iconic views in China of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from the park. • Baisha village: traditional houses of the ancient capital of the Naxi Kingdom and admire beautiful ancient fresco’s • Dongba Museum: exhibits about the ancient and unique Dongba culture of the Naxi ethnic minority. • Yak meadow: beautiful views of the Snow Mountain with a lot of Yaks in the foreground. • Blue Moon Valley: the waters of the Blue Moon Valley are so clear they look like a huge sapphire.

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.

Visit highlights of Lijiang including Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Spruce Meadow cable car, White Water River, Impression of Lijiang Show, Lijiang old town, Black Dragon Pool park, Baisha village and Shuhe old town with this 2 days Private tour from Lijiang. You will be picked up and dropped off Lijiang/Shuhe hotel/airport/train station.

Lijiang International Airport is easy to fly in and out. Shangri-La Circuit encompasses snow-capped mountains and dry hot valley, a variety of ethnic minorities. Our guide and driver has been living and working in this region for more than a decade.