Tour of Lijiang and the Tiger Leaping Gorge

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-2414

Destination:Lijiang

Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

Over five days, absorb rural scenery and heritage in and around Lijiang while visiting landmarks, villages, and warm local families. Explore the old town of Lijiang and check out its historic landmarks. Venture further to tranquil villages and experience daily life with the Naxi people up close. Marvel at the epic Tiger Leaping Gorge, dwarfed by towering cliffs.

Itinerary Summary

DAY PLACE HIGHLIGHTS
1 Lijiang Arrival
2 Lijiang Lijiang Ancient Town, Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture, Mufu Palace, Zhiyun Temple
3 Lijiang Shuhe Ancient Town, Baisha Village, Yuhu Village with a Naxi Family Visit
4 Lijiang Tiger Leaping Gorge
5 Lijiang Departure
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Day 1: Arrive in Lijiang

Upon arrival, your guide will warmly greet you and transfer you to your hotel.

After a short break, consider a relaxed stroll through the Black Dragon Pool Park nestled at the base of Lion Hill, feeling Lijiang's tranquil and inviting ambiance.

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Day 2: A Day Immersing in Lijiang's Historic Sites

After breakfast, stroll into the ancient town of Lijiang and admire the traditional architecture, where vibrant shops beckon and locals clad in ethnic attire pass by. Pay a view to the Mu's Mansion, a remarkable palace that showcases the culture of Bai and Naxi ethnic groups. Don't miss the opportunity to ascend the stairs behind the gardens for a panoramic view of the charming old town rooftops.

Gain insightful perspectives at the illuminating Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture, marveling at artifacts depicting their unique script, religion, and social systems. Also, spend time at the tranquil Zhiyun Temple, where you may hear the chanting of monks or witness devout worshippers coming and going in a serene and peaceful setting.

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Day 3: Experiencing Naxi Hospitality Firsthand

Begin your day in the peaceful countryside setting of Shuhe Ancient Town. Continue to Baisha Village to admire its centuries-old Buddhist mural.

Then, make your way to the charming Yuhu Village, where your host awaits dressed in traditional Naxi garb. Indulge in homemade treats like warm tofu and nutritious soy milk. Marvel at antiques artfully displayed alongside tales from the elder recalling times long ago. Absorb the relaxing atmosphere surrounded by rural scenery and hospitality.

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Day 4: Tiger Leaping Gorge
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Day 5: Lijiang, Departure

As your tour concludes after several stimulating days, you leave imbued with enduring fond recollections and a deeper understanding of this enchanting region's heritage.

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Richee Family Adventures

05 Aug 2025

Second Honeymoon My wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary by spending a few weeks touring around Asia. We loved how Odynovo worked with us to craft a tour of what we wanted to see and how we wanted to see it. This was our first time traveling with a private tour guide, and it was truly amazing. they took care of all transportation, tickets, and everywhere we went we had someone who not only spoke our language, but was also very well-versed in the places we were visiting. We saw Beijing and then took a bullet train to Xi'an. In both cities we had tour guides who had done this "a thousand times," and as a result knew all the tricks on where to take the best pictures, what lines to stand in, where to eat, and what not to waste your time seeing. At one point our guide pulled out ponchos from her backpack when it started to rain, while another helped us haggle for a good price on a new suitcase. We were surprised by how much we loved China, and it is safe to say that is because of the quality of service we got from Odynovo. Oh, and the hotels were great, too! In our first hotel my wife fell in love with her breakfast soup that she had to have every morning, while in Xi'an we were right around the corner from the Muslim Night Market and were able to get to it in less than 5 minutes of walking.We are already looking to see what tours we will be doing next through Odynovo, as the service was amazing, the quality was remarkable, and the cost was very worth it for what we received.
Shannon V

05 Aug 2025

Fabulous! We had a fabulous experience with our guide and Odynovo walking the Great Wall of China, and all other sites in Beijing. We loved our Peking duck dinner. It was fabulous. Thank you, Sammie/Jing for a great experience.
domotic d

05 Aug 2025

Beijing Beauty It started off with a friendly face at the airport, with Roy, our tour guide.The week has been such a pleasure and a treat. From adventures to The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, to local markets, delicious Beijing food and roof top tea houses.Roy and our driver, Mr. Zhou, were prompt in picking us up and driving us around safely.The knowledge and fact about history and Beijing that Roy knows and explains is amazing and the fact he could answer my weird and inquisitive history questionsnwoth ease was a treat.He made it so easy to enjoy ourselves and absorb all that was around us, he even takes great photos too! 😊Polite, kind and thoughtful and ever patient in letting us take our time with things that interested us.I would highly recommend this tour and Roy again and again.
Zarah B

05 Aug 2025

Amazing travel experience My name is Zarah M. Babangida a Nigerian and i visited Beijing with my colleagues from the office. During our 5 day stay in Beijing, Ms. Eva Ma, was our Tour guide and from the minute we came through the Arrival Gate of the Airport, we were embraced by her alluring smile and warm welcome. She remained consistent with her warmth, a kind and intelligent professional who exuded unique passion not just for her job as a tour guide but, even more so as a proud Chinese woman. Her outstanding insight and knowledge of the sweet Chinese history and heritage left us in awe. I couldn't be more proud and thankful that she was assigned to our group and she made our stay exciting, fun-filled effortless and knowledge packed. I absolutely commend her dedication to work which she depicted throughout our stay. I recommend her to every visiting tourist because to know Eva, is to love her. If it were up to me, i will increase her bonuses or upgrade her salary as i am sure most tourists would want or revisit for her sake first and then perhaps other reasons.Thank you Eva and keep the passion up🙌.

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