4 Days Lijiang Classic Tour

Old Town of Lijiang

Tour Code: ctlj-2

Tour Type: Private Tour with Exclusive Tour Guide and Driver

Departure Date: Daily Departure

Tour Highlights:

Welcome to Lijiang, one of China's most symbolic travel destinations and home to an incredible variety of attractions, activities and events. This 4-day trip is enough to deeply visit the ancient city of Lijiang and understand the Naxi people lifestyle. In addition, this tour combines with a visit to Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest gorges in China.


Itinerary

  • Day1

    Lijiang Arrival, Old Town of Lijiang, Mufu Mansion, Lion Hill, Black Dragon Pond Park

    • Lunch
    • in Lijiang

    Welcome to Lijiang, a very impressive ancient city! Upon arrival at Lijiang airport/railway station, your guide and driver will meet you in the arrival hall and transfer you to the hotel.
    The Old Town of Lijiang has a history of more than 800 years, which was listed in UNESCO World Heritage in 1997. It’s known for its beautiful traditional buildings and its water networks in ancient city
    The Mu family ruled Lijiang until 1723 and its mansion, in the south of the old town, comprised more than 100 buildings. Destroyed by the Qing, it was built after the earthquake on the ruins of traditional houses with a mixture of Han, Naxi, Bai and Tibetan architectural styles.
    Then visit the Black Dragon Pond Park at the northern end of the city, it is a picturesque enclave where the elegant Deyue Lou rises in the middle of a pond full of tents, with the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background.

  • Day2

    Yuhu Village, Joseph Rock Old Residence, Mural in Baisha and Shuhe Ancient Town

    • Breakfast, Lunch
    • in Lijiang

    Today, we will visit the villages around Lijiang. The village of Baisha was the cradle of the Naxi ethnic culture. Baisha's frescoes have a history of more than 500 years. They show us the local life and religious elements.
    Yuhu village is located at the foot of the snow-covered mountain, about ten kilometres north of Lijiang. There is an artificial lake in the village. The reflection of the mountain on the lake is one of the most famous landscapes in Lijiang. The village houses are built of stone. It's special. In the village, you can also visit the former residence of Joseph Rock, a famous American photographer.
    Ancient Town of Shuhe, a miniature of the old town of Lijiang, is a well-preserved village. You can see the water flow, old houses, small alleys and local ethnic groups.

  • Day3

    Tiger Leaping Gorge, First Bend of the Yangtze River

    • Breakfast, Lunch
    • in Lijiang

    Today we will drive 2 hours from Lijiang to visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, which is one of the deepest canyons in China, and gets its name from the tiger that supposedly fled from hunters saving the canyon from a jump at its narrowest point. Going through the canyon, with peaks of up to 4,000 meters, is quite an adventure. The route, 30 kilometers long and along the cliff, is well marked, has complicated sections and passes through villages where you can rest.
    Surrounded by mountains and rivers, the First Bend of the Yangtze River has a picturesque landscape. Three rivers meet here and turn suddenly. In addition, it is an important place that connects the interior and the old road for the trade of tea and horses in Tibet.

  • Day4

    Lijiang Departure

    • Breakfast

    On this day you will be free until your guide transfers you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.

Price Inclusion&Exclusion

Price Inclusion

•    Tickets: Entrance fees of all attractions listed in the itinerary.
•    Meals are specified in the itinerary.
•    Hotel accommodation
•    Private Transfers: A private driver and a private tour guide will transfer you to airport/railway station, hotel and attractions in the cities in private air-conditioned vehicle.
•    Private Guide: We provide professional licensed tour guides who speaks English or other langauges  acorrding to your requirement. They are responsible, knowledgeable and have a sense of humor to accompany you throughout your journey.
•    Service Expenses (includes planning, handling, operating and communication expenses) and Government Taxes.
•    Insurance: China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
Price Exclusion

•    International air tickets to enter and leave China
•    Chinese visa fees.
•    Personal Expenses: For example cost of excess luggage, laundry, beverages, fax, telephone, optional activities etc.
•    Dietary expenses other than meals in price inclusion are not included in the itinerary.
•    The cost of the attraction not listed in the itinerary is not included.
•    Tips to tour guides, drivers etc.

Trip Notes

Meals of Global Tour Travels•     About Your Meals 
In order to have our customers to taste authentic Chinese food and avoid tourist menus, we take food quality, dining environment and travel convenience into consideration when planning your lunch. Therefore , we will arrange a la carte lunch at a local restaurant whenever possible. Lunch a la carte is varied with different recommended restaurants and different cities. You could order the dishes according to your taste under the instructions of your guide. However, in some remote regions where it is difficult to find a non-tourist restaurant, you could have lunch at a local tourist restaurant or in a local family.

•   Private Guide & Transfer
You will have a private guide, private driver and an air-conditioned vehicle to accompany you at each destination of your trip, which will provide you with maximum personal care, security and flexibility.
All our guides are qualified and responsible professionals. All our vehicles are clean and in excellent condition, crewed with licensed drivers.
Private Tour Guide
In each city, we have a professional local guide. Our guide picks you up punctually at your arrival from the airport/railway station/spring of each destination. On your way out of that city, your guide will stay by your side until you have checked in and passed through security. All our travel guides in each destination are local and responsible, who know this area well. They accompany you visiting this city during 8 working hours of each day and they will tell background stories of the tourist places, and show you the secret places to take your best Vehicles of Global Tour Travels pictures.
When it is necessary to change your itinerary for unexpected reasons, your private travel guide will suggest alternatives to ensure that you still have an excellent experience.

Private Transfer
With our comfortable and safe private transfer, your trip will be more relaxing and less tiring, keeping you in the best spirits to make the most of your experience in China. In all destinations visited, your vehicle is air-conditioned, clean and expertly maintained. Your private driver is licensed, insured and experienced.
Normally we will arrange vehicles with more space for you and your luggages. Depending on the number of passengers, we generally use sedans or minivans (7 seats) for 4 people or less, large vans or small buses (12-22 seats) for 5 to 12 people, medium cars (33-37 seats) for 13 - 25 people and large buses (more than 45 seats) for more than 25 people.

•     Remarks 
We reserve the right to modify the price due to exchange rate fluctuation
If you have special requirements, please tell us in advance.
We reserve the right of final explanation for any change due to the reasons beyond our control.