Lijiang to Shangri-La Scenic Drive Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover the natural beauty of the Tiger Leaping Gorge, Haba Snow Mountain, and Baishui Terrace on a full-day scenic drive from Lijiang to Shangri-La. Start your tour with pickup from your hotel in Lijiang and head to the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Pass the Haba Snow Mountain, the main peak of which is 5,396 meters above sea level. See the Baishui Terrace, a natural limestone terrace that resembles a frozen waterfall. Finally, visit the Songzanlin Monastery and the Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-La. Choose to return to Lijiang via highway or stay over at Shangri-La City. Please take note that this is a private tour with flexible itinerary. You will need to choose the attractions you wish to visit and depending on how long you spend at each location, you may not cover all attractions within 1 day.

Pickup Information

We will pick you from the hotel lobby

Language Offered

Mandarin-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)
At the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Stand on the observation deck and see the towering peaks on both sides of the canyon reaching high into the clouds, steep and precipitous. Watch as the river surges in the narrow canyon, stirring up huge waves.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Haba Snow Mountain
Pass the Haba Snow Mountain, the main peak of which is 5,396 meters above sea level.
Duration: 30 mins
3. White-Water Terraces (Baishuitai)
See the Baishui Terrace, a natural limestone terrace that resembles a frozen waterfall.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Dukezong Ancient Town
Nestled amidst majestic mountains, the town features traditional Tibetan architecture with stone houses and sloping roofs. As you wander through its cobblestone streets, be greeted by prayer flags fluttering gently in the breeze, filling the air with a sense of spirituality.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Songzanlin Monastery
Songzanlin Monastery is also known as 'the little Potala Palace '. In 1679, Dalai Lama chose this place by divination, and it went on to become the uppermost public place in Yunnan which features the particular local characteristics. Annually, the Gedong Festival is celebrated here by the Tibetans. Pious believers, with their knees and foreheads knocking the ground at every step, come here to pray. The monastery is full of treasures. There are a lot of golden figures of Buddha josses, golden lamps, Tibetan lections, silver censers and so on. All of these are wonderful collections accumulated from each dynasty. They are precious productions made by people of both Tibet nationality and Han nationality.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Option 2 Private Vehicle & Tour Guide

Option 1 Private Vehicle Only (No Tour Guide)

Round Trip from Lijiang/Shangri-La or One-way Transfer between Lijiang and Shangri-La

Customized Itinerary

Exclusion

Meals and beverages

Personal expenses

Tips and gratuities

Admission Fees (Payment on entry if visiting)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Aether Tours

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