Lijiang Ancient Town Cultural Experience Tour

• Lijiang Arrival - Yuhu Village - Dongba Culture Museum

• 4+stars Hotel

• None

Welcome to Lijiang, Yunnan Province, where your guide and driver will lead you in a comfortable, smoke-free and fresh air-conditioned private car directly to your hotel in the ancient city center.
After a short rest, you will depart for Yuhu Village, a peaceful village located at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain. Stepping into this Naxi style land, you will see unique stone houses, meet Naxi women in traditional costumes and playful children. You are free to stroll around the village and feel the rare tranquility and harmony.
You will then proceed to the home of Joseph Rock. This Austrian-American botanist spent 27 years in Yuhu Village and conducted in-depth research on the Naxi ethnic people. When you enter his former residence, it is as if you can hear his voice communicating with the Naxi ethnic people and feel his love for this land.
Next, you will head to the Dongba Culture Museum. There is a collection of more than 10,000 Dongba cultural relics. Strolling through it, you will gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the Naxi ethnic people and feel the ancient and unique charm.
Afterwards, you can walk to Heilong Pool Park to enjoy the charming natural scenery. If the weather is clear, you can also visit an excellent viewpoint overlooking the snow-capped Yulong Snow Mountain to make unforgettable memories.
At nightfall, you will return to Lijiang Ancient Town. Here you can stroll through the old alleyways around the Sifang Street Square and soak up the historical atmosphere. If you want, you can join the local Naxi people and tourists to dance joyfully and release your inner passion.

If you harbor a strong interest in the deep history and culture of Lijiang Ancient Town, a visit to Mufu Palace is highly recommended. It is a site full of history and allows you to have a deeper understanding of the cultural charm of the Naxi ethnic people. Please note that the visit to Mufu Palace is at your own expense.

Recommend for Travel mode
For suggestions on arriving in Lijiang, we offer a variety of transportation options for you to choose from. You can choose to fly directly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport from Kunming, Chengdu, Chongqing, Lhasa, Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Guiyang. Also, there are high-speed trains available from Kunming (about 3-3.5 hours) and Dali (about 2-3 hours) to Lijiang Railway Station. Whichever way you choose, we will be happy to serve you and make sure your trip is pleasant and smooth.

• Yulong Snow Mountain - Baisha Town

• 4+stars Hotel

• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will travel to Yulong Snow Mountain, the southernmost glacial wonder in the northern hemisphere. This region, revered as a sacred mountain by the Naxi ethnic people, boasts 13 towering peaks. We will take a streetcar ride up to the 3,000-meter-high Spruce Peak, where you will be mesmerized by the views, savoring both the fascinating nature tours and the breathtaking views overlooking the entire snow-capped mountain range.

Next, if you are curious about the local cultural performances, we recommend you to enjoy the stunning "Impression Lijiang", a 60-minute audio-visual feast performed by about 500 locals against the backdrop of the Yulong Snow Mountain under the snowy blue sky.

(Please note that this program is at your own expense, due to tight tickets during peak season, if you are interested, please inform your travel consultant in advance and we will try our best to book it for you.)

On the way back, you will see the stunning scenery of Blue Moon Valley(Lanyue Valley), the crystal clear water looks like a sapphire set in the valley.

Afterwards, we will head to Baisha Town to explore the charm of the Baisha murals there. At Dabao Monastery and Liuli Monastery, you will have the opportunity to admire the murals, which were painted more than 1,000 years ago and are the crystallization of Tibetan Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoist art. In addition, you can also choose to experience how to make Baisha embroidery under the guidance of a local master to gain a deeper understanding of this unique cultural craft. (This is an optional experience)

Notes
1. If you are eager to enjoy the stunning views of the 13 peaks of Yulong Snow Mountain, you can choose to visit Yak Ping (3,500 meters above sea level) or Glacier Park (4,680 meters above sea level). The latter will allow you to enjoy the wonders of the green glacier peaks. Please inform your travel consultant of your wishes in advance so that we can adjust the itinerary for you. (Please note that it is difficult to book tram tickets for Glacier Park, so if you are interested, please let us know in advance or book on your own. Meanwhile, the waiting time in line for the tram in Glacier Park may be as long as 1-2 hours.)

2. Tickets for Impression Lijiang Snow Scene are in short supply during peak season, so if you are interested, please let us know as early as possible so that we can assist you in booking in advance.

3. If time permits, you may choose to visit Shuhe Ancient Town, a Naxi settlement full of history and an important post on the ancient Tea and Horse Road, where you can spend a leisurely afternoon.

4. Due to the limited local dining options, lunch will be on your own. It is recommended that you bring some snacks or have lunch at a local restaurant in the national park.

• Lijiang Departure

• None

• Breakfast

Your trip to Yunnan ends here, we will send you to the airport or station according to your itinerary, we hope this trip can leave you with good memories and look forward to meeting you again!