Lijiang Old Town
World Cultural Heritage--------Lijiang Old Town
World Memorial Heriage-------Dongba Ancient Literature
World Natural Heritage--------- Three Rivers Flow Parallel Scenic Spot
The Favorite Chinese tourist city to European
One of the 10 most fascinating cities in China
One of the 1000 small cities where is the most Worthy Place to travel on earth
Excellent city of Global Environmental Award for Human living
Lijiang old town was found in the end of the Song and begin the Yuan dynasty. Today,it is about 800 years's history. It is also an important town for commerce in ancient Tea and Horse Caravan Trail's period. It has been listed in the Famous Historical City of China in Dec. 8th 1986 and also been listed in World Heritage Lists by UNESCO in Dec.4th 1997.
Old town situated below the Jade Dragon Mountain, the snow-capped mountain was reflected in the interlaced rivers that flow under the old town, with its own tradtional building styles, turns out to be a unique view.
Lijiang old town is the only town that takes the Naxi culture as main part and also a political, commerical and cultural center of Naxi people; the folk-custom and Dongba cultures are being well kept. All of the custom, cultures and Naxi music have already created a harmonious living environment for human.
Situated in the northwestern part of Yunnan Province adn the upper reaches of the Jinshajiang(Golden Sand ) River, Lijiang is a region were the Naxi people live in compact communities with an area of 7400 square kilometres. The total population is 1.3 million, consisting of the Naix, Han, Bai, Tibetan, Pumi, Lisu, Yi and other nationalities. The Naxi people constitute 58% of the total population. The county seat (Dayanzhen), concurrently centre of the county and prefecture.
Toporgraphically, Lijiang is close to the southeastern part of the Qinghai Tibeta Plateau and right on the transitional section of the Hangduan(transversely faulted) Mountains which strech to the Central Yunnan Plateau. There are two huge mountain ranges in the county, namely the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Laojun Mountain Ranges. All the rivers belong eithor to the Golden Sand River system or the Mekong River system . The summit of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Mount Fan soars to an evelation of 5596 meters, the highest point of the city. The outlet of the Golden Sand River is 1219 metets above sea level, the lowest point of the county.
Tours That Go to Lijiang Old Town
Walk Day Tour from Lijiang to Yi village
Tour overview:
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Enjoying different view of Jade dragon mountain and Yangtze river valley from a different angle, Have a nice walk with no other tourists in the Pinetree forest near Yi village to discover different alpine plantations.
Learn a saga story of Yi ancestor's Imigration, try a typical meal at a Yi family with traditional recipe and organic materials , such as Buckweat cake and home- made soup, Photatos.
Find out about the ancient Bimo belief in the remote village, Learn the unique life style of Yi people in the mountain area near Lijiang , Travel with a phtographer and guide, he will record the memorable moments for you !
Itinerary :
9:00AM, Meet your guide in the hotel, transfer to the viewpoint of Yi village by private car.
10:30AM-12:30AM , Enjoy scenery and a nice walk to Yi village
1:00PM-2:00PM, Lunch at Yi family
2:00PM-2:45PM, Continue walk and meet driver
2:45PM-4:PM, Transfer back to hotel, finish the day trip.
What's included:
Priavte car, Professonal guide service , Lunch
What's extra :
Dinner , Hotel
*** The trip will be conduected by at least 2 tourists, Please contact us to tailor make the trip if the number are more than 2 Person.
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Lijiang Old Town is one of Yunnan Province’s top tourist magnets, drawing visitors who want to sample life in a minority area. Kublai Khan was the first emperor to live in this 800-year-old town that is affiliated with the Naxi minority culture. Almost 350 bridges cross canals that meander through the city, which is a good place to see colorful Naxi architecture and residents wearing native costumes.
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...Read moreLijiang Old Town is one of Yunnan Province’s top tourist magnets, drawing visitors who want to sample life in a minority area. Kublai Khan was the first emperor to live in this 800-year-old town that is affiliated with the Naxi minority culture. Almost 350 bridges cross canals that meander through the city, which is a good place to see colorful Naxi architecture and residents wearing native costumes.
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Shangri La ,Lijiang,Dali English tour guide
A deeply conversation with local Tibetan people while have a breathtaking view of Shangri la,the contrast of architecture between Tibetan and lijiang old town,a better understanding of Chinese culture diversity. finally bicycling around Erhai,the beautiful lake next to dali courtyard,or hanging around in Dali courtyard with colorful artefacts catches your eyes while the Chinese folk music surrounding you,let yourself emerge in the warm sunshine.
...Read moreA deeply conversation with local Tibetan people while have a breathtaking view of Shangri la,the contrast of architecture between Tibetan and lijiang old town,a better understanding of Chinese culture diversity. finally bicycling around Erhai,the beautiful lake next to dali courtyard,or hanging around in Dali courtyard with colorful artefacts catches your eyes while the Chinese folk music surrounding you,let yourself emerge in the warm sunshine.
The price is only for English tour guide per day each person and it's negotiable,free to ask about accommodation or recommendation or anything else you want to know.
P.s.Sorry for the inconvenient without photos,anyone who wants to have a spoiler of this wonderful trip,messaging for more information.
7-9 Days Classic Tour in Yunnan
Day 1 Arrive in Kunming, and tour around Kunming city if time allows.
Day 2 Visit the Stone Forest, which is about 2 hrs drive from Kunming
city. Then can enjoy the amazing Ethnique Performance called Dynamic
Yunnan in the Grand Yunnann Theatre, at 8-9:30pm.
Day 3 Fly to Dali. Then Dali Old Town, hike to the Tea Plantation on
Cangshan Mt., then bike along part of the Erhai Lake if interested.
Day 4 Visit Xizhou morning market, then drive 2 hrs to Shaxi, and
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Day 1 Arrive in Kunming, and tour around Kunming city if time allows.
Day 2 Visit the Stone Forest, which is about 2 hrs drive from Kunming
city. Then can enjoy the amazing Ethnique Performance called Dynamic
Yunnan in the Grand Yunnann Theatre, at 8-9:30pm.
Day 3 Fly to Dali. Then Dali Old Town, hike to the Tea Plantation on
Cangshan Mt., then bike along part of the Erhai Lake if interested.
Day 4 Visit Xizhou morning market, then drive 2 hrs to Shaxi, and
visit the Hnaging Temple and grotos in the Shibao Mt., Shaxi old town
in the evening.
Day 5 Drive 1.5-2 hrs from Shaxi to Lijiang. Can check out the horse
riding and boating activities around Lashi Lake if interested. Then
visit Lijiang old town and Black Dragon Pool Park.
Day 6 Explore the interesting villages around Lijiang. Visit a hidden
village where has the best view over Lijiang Basin, with cows and goats
wondering around. Can also visit a local Naxi family here if
interested. Then Baisha Village and Shuhe old town.
Day 7 Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mt., take cable car up to the Spruce
Meadow, where has the best view of the main peaks of the snow mountain,
and you can take beautiful walks through the forest to the meadow,
where has horses and sheep around. Then Blue Moon Valley where the
glacier water is naturally blue and green. Can also enjoy the show at
the foot of the snow mountain, called Impression Lijiang.
Day 8 Drive 1.5 hrs to Tiger Leaping Gorge, visit the upper gorge
where most tourists go but also very grand and beautiful. Then hire a
local mini van up to somewhere near Tea Horse G.H., and hike about 1.5
-2 hrs to Halfway G.H., then take the minivan down to visit the tourist
part of the Upper Tiger Gorge, if interested. Then 2 hrs further up to
Shangrila, with a stop for beautiful mountain views.
Day 9 Visit the interesting villages and temples around Shangrila.
First drive to Dabaoji Palace Temple, where local people still go and
pray even it is a quite small and hidden temple. We can also pay a
visit to some local Tibetan family around here. Then the famous
Songzanlin Lamasery. Then Napa Lake area where has lots of yaks,,
horse, piggs wondering, with lovely Tibetan villages around.
Day 10 Departure flight from Shangrila (Diqing Airport).
Explore the authentic Yunnan in 8 days探秘美丽云南- 7晚8日
Planning unique private tour to Yunnan ? In this trip, We will show you the real Yunnan where is home town of different ethnic minorities and is famous for beautiful mountain and rivers.
This trip covering highlight of Yunnan mixed with sights of the off the beauten tracks, join us to explore Yunnan !
Day 1, Arrive Kunming in the early morning
- Driver’s Private pick up service from airport and check in hotel In Dali
Day 2, Dali- Shaxi
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Planning unique private tour to Yunnan ? In this trip, We will show you the real Yunnan where is home town of different ethnic minorities and is famous for beautiful mountain and rivers.
This trip covering highlight of Yunnan mixed with sights of the off the beauten tracks, join us to explore Yunnan !
Day 1, Arrive Kunming in the early morning
- Driver’s Private pick up service from airport and check in hotel In Dali
Day 2, Dali- Shaxi
- 3 Pagoda park, Xizhou town by horse carriage
- Enjoy 3 course tea and Bai people’s dancing
- Enjoy peaceful time at shaxi town
Day 3, 10 Nov, Shaxi- Lijiang
- Visit shibaoshan mountain and buddhsim temple
- Monkey forest
- Lijiang old town
Day 4, Tour of Jade dragon snow mountain
- watch impression show directed by Zhangyimou
- Cable car to glacier park(4506m above sea level)
- visit Blue moon valley
Day 5, Lijiang- Tiger leaping gorge- Shangrila
- Visit Tiger leaping gorge
- Enjoy the cozy time at shangrila old town
- Visit The turtle hill and big prayer wheel
- Join dancing at the moonlit square
Day 6, Tour around Shangrila
- Songzanlin monastery
- Visit Napa grassland and Tibetan village
- Home visit to Tibetan family
- over night at Shangrila
Day 7, Shangrila -Kunming by afternoon flihgt
- Tour around Shangrila
- Private pick up service to Shangrila airport
- Pick up from airport check in hotel and relax
Day 8, Tour around Kunming, fly back to home by evening flight
- Day tour of stone forest and Jiuxiang cave
- Private transport to Kunming airport
--Tour van, tourguide, hotel/Guesthouse, return domestic flight and entrance fee is included in the quote, Minimum tourist : 5 person
Contact me to tailor made the trip for you if you have different flight schedule..
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