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.

Explore the beautiful town of Lijiang with your guide, and customize your day to see exactly what you want, and also feast on an included lunch. Entry to the Old Town of Lijiang, the Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture, Mufu Palace, Lion Rock, Wangu Pavilion, Yulong County, and Black Dragon Pond are all included, so visit them all, or create a bespoke itinerary with your guide.

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.

Embark on this private 4 hour guided walking tour to discover the highlights of Lijiang Ancient Town. Follow your personal tour guide to explore the Mu Palace, stroll around Lijiang Old Town, admire the Dongba Culture Museum and discover the customs of Naxi ethnic community, ends at Black Dragon Pool where you can enjoy amazing view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. If you have other sites in mind to go in the old town, just feel free to discuss with your tour guide. Your friendly tour guide will explain the history and stories along the way. You can choose to have the walking tour to pay your own transportation fee or including a private vehicle.

Shangri-La is situated 170km from Lijiang, and about 2.5 hours by car. This private day tour will let you visit the impressive place from Lijiang by private vehicle. The attractions include Sumtseling Monastery, Dukezong Ancient Town, and Napahai Reserve. Tibetan lunch is included, and pickup from your Lijiang hotel is at 8am. Note: This is a very long day tour. It is suggested to choose 2-day tour if you have more time.

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.

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, Shuhe old town, Shangri-la(Diqing) area and overnight in Tiger leaping Gorge with this 5 days Private tour from Lijiang. You will be picked up at Lijiang/Shuhe hotel/airport/train station and dropped off Shangri-la hotel/airport.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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!