2-Day Side Trip to Lijiang

- Shangri la-Lijiang Tour

Trip Highlights - Attractions in Lijiang involved: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, White Water River, Baisha Ancient Frescos. For those who want to go out of Shangri-La and see more sightseeing in Yunnan province of China during Shangri-La tour, the city of Lijiang is definitely a great choice. Among the nearby cities and sightseeing around Shangrila, the trip to Lijiang is convenient and worth your visiting. Lijiang is situated about 180 kilometers from Shangri-La, with approximately 4 to 5 hour's driving. Lijiang, taking the good advantage of close distance to Shangri-La and its beautiful environment, has become a popular side trip destination from Shangri-La for both local people and foreign tourists.
Availability: Daily.      Pick-up Point & Time: Your hotel, 8:30am.      Finishing Point & Time: Your hotel, 5:00pm.      Duration: 2 Days.

Itinerary: (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch)
Day 01: Shangri-La / Lijiang
Today, our sincere tour guide will hold a greeting board to meet you at the lobby of your hotel in Shangri-La. Then, you will be driven to Lijiang. After your arrival, you will check in a 4 star hotel. The rest of the day will be yours to rest or explore the city on your own. Along the road to Lijiang, we can pass some attractions, such as the Tiger Leaping Gorge. If you are interested in them, the guide can take you to have a visit. Hotel: Lijiang Wangfu Hotel 4 star (or similar class)
Day 02: Depart from Lijiang (B/L)
In the morning, the tour guide will meet you at hotel's lobby. Then, take you to the scenic spots. You will enjoy the scenery of the snow-covered Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and White Water River, especially the famous 13 mountain peaks. At these peaks are wild plants and rare animals. Then, you will visit the Baisha Ancient Frescos, a rich fusion of Han and Tibetan Buddhism, Daoism, and Bai / Naxi Lamaism. Afterwards, you will be sent to the airport for your next destination. (Service End)

Attraction Description
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, located about 15 kilometers away form Lijiang Old Town in the South, stretches a length of about 35 kilometers and width of about 20 kilometers. It consists of 13 peaks with the highest one 5600 meters. The snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence, the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Scientists say that the...
White Water River
The White Water River is a famous travel site. It is formed by a runoff of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and is just north of Lijiang and the Dry Sea. The water of the river is very white and the gravel and stones in the river help to purify and keep the water clean. The riverbed can be seen and is formed by whitish-grey sedimentary rocks. The water of the river is very cold, so it is impossible for anyone to...
Baisha Ancient Frescos
Baisha Mural can be found near Baisha Village on a plain just north of Lijiang. It is an interesting travel site for visitors. The mural was mostly created from 1385 to 1619 and depicts religious stories of Taoism, Tibetan, Naxi Buddhism and local Dongba shamans. And one of characteristics is to combine several legends into one picture. The murals use various colors, especially black, silver, dark green...