Private Overnight Tour to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La from Lijiang
This 2-day private tour will let you start from Lijiang to discover the natural beauty for both area with a local guide. The attractions include Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Old Town, Xiaojiezi Tibetan Village, Songzanlin Monastery and Napahai Lake.
Day 1 Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La by car
At 8 am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Lijiang. Then, you will take 2-hour car ride to Tiger Leaping Gorge. On the way, have a view of the First Bend of Yangtze River from afar and drive to Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge and stop for 5 minutes for photograph.
Then go on driving to Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge for hiking (about 3 hours). Hike from a place named “14km” to Tina’s Guesthouse.
In the afternoon at 3:30 pm, drive to Shangri-la. Upon arrival, stroll around Dukezong Ancient Town and walk up to the top of Guishan Hill to see the Grand Prayer Wheel and have a panoramic view of Shangri-La city. This is a nice old town to view the Tibetan culture and life.
Later, you will be transferred to the hotel in Shangri-La.
Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Shangri-La
Meal: Lunch
Day 2 Shangri-La to Lijiang by Car
Pick you up at the hotel. Then drive to visit Songzanlin Monastery and then pay a visit to a local Tibetan village-- Xiaojiezi Village and family around the monastery. In the afternoon, transfer to visit Napahai Lake.
In the late afternoon, drive 4 hours back to Lijiang where the tour concludes.
Transport: Private Vehicle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
