Private Overnight Tour to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La from Lijiang

Private Overnight Tour to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La from Lijiang

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating private overnight adventure from Lijiang to the breathtaking landscapes of Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to the awe-inspiring Tiger Leaping Gorge, where you'll enjoy a picturesque view of the First Bend of the Yangtze River and embark on a thrilling hike from "14km" to Tina’s Guesthouse. Continue to the enchanting Shangri-La, where you'll explore the charming Dukezong Ancient Town and witness the majestic Grand Prayer Wheel atop Guishan Hill. The next day, delve into Tibetan culture with visits to the Songzanlin Monastery and Xiaojiezi Village, before a serene afternoon at Napahai Lake. Conclude your adventure with a return drive to Lijiang, enriched by the stunning vistas and cultural experiences of this unforgettable tour. Enjoy the comfort of private transport, guided exploration, and included meals, ensuring a seamless and enriching journey through China's natural and cultural wonders. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Tiger Leaping Gorge hike from "14km" to Tina’s Guesthouse.

  • View the First Bend of the Yangtze River.

  • Explore Dukezong Ancient Town and see the Grand Prayer Wheel.

  • Visit Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La.

  • Experience Tibetan culture in Xiaojiezi Village.

  • Discover the scenic beauty of Napahai Lake.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La by car

Location: Shangri-La

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel in Shangri-La

Meals Included: Lunch

At 8 am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Lijiang. Then, you will take 2-hour car ride to Tiger Leaping Gorge. On the way, have a view of the First Bend of Yangtze River from afar and drive to Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge and stop for 5 minutes for photograph.

Then go on driving to Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge for hiking (about 3 hours). Hike from a place named “14km” to Tina’s Guesthouse.

In the afternoon at 3:30 pm, drive to Shangri-la. Upon arrival, stroll around Dukezong Ancient Town and walk up to the top of Guishan Hill to see the Grand Prayer Wheel and have a panoramic view of Shangri-La city. This is a nice old town to view the Tibetan culture and life.

Later, you will be transferred to the hotel in Shangri-La.
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Day 2 : Shangri-La to Lijiang by Car

Location: Lijiang

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Pick you up at the hotel. Then drive to visit Songzanlin Monastery and then pay a visit to a local Tibetan village-- Xiaojiezi Village and family around the monastery. In the afternoon, transfer to visit Napahai Lake.

In the late afternoon, drive 4 hours back to Lijiang where the tour concludes.

What's Included

  • Meals

    The tour includes lunch on both days and breakfast on the second day.

  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

    Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour package.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided as per the itinerary.

  • Local Guide

    A local guide will accompany you throughout the tour.

  • Transport

    Transport is provided by a private vehicle for the duration of the tour.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees to the attractions visited during the tour are included.

What's Not Included

  • Dinner

    Dinner is not included in the tour package.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities are not included and are recommended.

  • Passport

    A passport is required for the tour.

Requirements

Passport

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with a private vehicle throughout the tour, including a scenic 2-hour drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge and a 4-hour return journey from Shangri-La to Lijiang.

Accommodation

Enjoy an overnight stay in Shangri-La, where you'll be transferred to a comfortable hotel after exploring the local Tibetan culture and life.

Check out our Q&As

  • What time does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts at 8 am when your guide meets you at your hotel lobby in Lijiang and ends after 6 pm when you return to Lijiang on the second day.

  • What activities are included on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will take a car ride to Tiger Leaping Gorge, view the First Bend of Yangtze River, stop for photographs at Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, hike for about 3 hours from '14km' to Tina's Guesthouse, and visit Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-La.

  • What will we do in Shangri-La on the second day?

    On the second day in Shangri-La, you will visit Songzanlin Monastery, a local Tibetan village called Xiaojiezi Village, and Napahai Lake before driving back to Lijiang.

  • Are meals included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes two lunches and one breakfast.

  • Is accommodation provided during the tour?

    Yes, accommodation is provided as per the itinerary, with an overnight stay in Shangri-La.

  • What type of transport is used during the tour?

    Transport is provided by a private vehicle throughout the tour.

  • Tipping in China

    If you're happy with the services provided then a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. Tipping is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across China and other Asian countries. We recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the group leader. The following amounts are based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers: Restaurants: Tipping is not common practice at restaurants in China or Tibet. Tour guides: Throughout your tour you may at times have local guides or national guide. We suggest CNY20-50 per person per day for guides. Porters: In some hotels a porter may offer to carry your bag to your room. We suggest CNY10 per bag for porters. Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest that you tip only those more involved with the group (for example those that help you with your bags etc). CNY10-30 per person per day is generally appropriate.

  • Can I travel to China without a visa?

    US/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canada citizens(actually most western country citizens) planning to visit China's mainland must apply for an entry visa through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General. ... WithUS/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canadapassport, citizens do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong, but travelers who plan to visit China's mainland while in the region will need a visa to travel from Hong Kong to China. However, some cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing etc. that allow 24-hour/72-hour direct transit in China, also called the 24-hour/72-hour transit without visa, regulates that visa is not required for air, train, and ship passengers transiting in mainland China for a stay of no more than 24 hours/72 hours before heading for a third country or region formost western country citizens.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    All of our tours are planned and operated on a twin-share basis, meaning that the standard cost is based either on individual travellers sharing accommodation with another group member of the same sex, or people who book together sharing accommodation. Silkroadtrips are pleased to offer travellers the option of pre-booking a guaranteed single room. Kindly note our single supplement do not include sharing cabins on the overnight trains or cruises.

  • Trains

    Aboard the overnight sleeper train, berths are usually in 1st class ‘soft sleeper’ lockable compartments for 4 which have 2 sets of bunks with clean bedding provided. WC and washbasins are provided for shared use at the end of each carriage. Hot meals and snacks are sold to your berth on all overnight journeys. In times of large demand we may have to travel in 2nd class ‘hard sleeper’ which consists of sectioned off compartments for 6,leading off an open plan carriage. Bullet trains are getting popular, it is very modern with a high velocity of 300km per hour. There are western toilets, dinning car on the bullet trains, and normally for short distance running 1—8 hours.

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Private Overnight Tour to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La from Lijiang

2 Days Starting and ending in Lijiang, China

Visiting: Shangri-La, Lijiang

Tour operator:

Silk Road Trips

Tour code:

424442

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

0-89

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

Private Available:

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From: $499 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 21-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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