Lijiang, the plateau ancient city in Yunnan, is China's most ethnic style leisure city. Here you can find the world cultural heritage Lijiang Ancient Town, the southernmost big snow mountain in the northern hemisphere Yulong Snow Mountain, as well as the mysterious Lugu Lake, Mosuo matriarchal culture. It is the top destination for international tourists to experience Chinese plateau ethnic culture, and the most desired spiritual resort for global tourists.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lijiang, First Experience of Lijiang Ancient Town

Morning: Arrive at Lijiang Sanyi Airport, private transfer to hotel, check in at InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort, rest for a while, adapt to the plateau climate.

Afternoon: Visit Lijiang Ancient Town, a world cultural heritage, with more than 800 years of history. You can visit Sifang Street, Big Water Wheel, experience the Naxi ethnic culture of the ancient town, feel the slow life of the ancient town.

Evening: Dine at a characteristic restaurant in the ancient town, taste authentic Naxi food, such as Cured Ribs Hot Pot, Chicken Bean Jelly, appreciate the night view of the ancient town.

Day 2: Yulong Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley

Full day: Visit Yulong Snow Mountain, the southernmost big snow mountain in the northern hemisphere, known as 'the modern glacier museum'. You can take the cable car, climb to the 4680 meters Glacier Park, appreciate the magnificent scenery of the snow mountain. This is the must-experience project for international tourists when they come to Lijiang.

Afternoon: Visit Blue Moon Valley, the beautiful lake at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain, known as 'the small Jiuzhaigou'. You can appreciate the blue lake water, feel the beauty of the plateau lake.

Evening: Return to Lijiang Ancient Town.

Day 3: Shuhe Ancient Town, Lashihai Lake

Morning: Visit Shuhe Ancient Town, another ancient town in Lijiang, more quiet than Lijiang Ancient Town. You can experience the slow life of the ancient town, understand the Tea Horse Road culture of the Naxi people.

Afternoon: Visit Lashihai Lake, the plateau wetland of Lijiang. You can ride a horse to experience the Tea Horse Road, take a cruise boat, appreciate the wetland scenery of Lashihai, feel the ecological beauty of the plateau.

Evening: Return to Lijiang Ancient Town.

Day 4: One Day Tour of Tiger Leaping Gorge

Full day: Go to Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the world, and the famous canyon in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. You can visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, appreciate the rushing river of Jinsha River, feel the grand momentum of nature, experience the fun of hiking.

Evening: Return to Lijiang Ancient Town.

Day 5: Lugu Lake

Full day: Go to Lugu Lake, the deepest plateau freshwater lake in China, and the gathering place of the Mosuo people's matriarchal society. You can visit Lugu Lake, appreciate the beautiful scenery of the plateau lake, understand the Mosuo people's matriarchal culture, experience the walking marriage culture.

Evening: Check in at the lake view hotel in Lugu Lake, experience the Mosuo people's bonfire party.

Day 6: Lugu Lake Cycling Around

Morning: Take the pig trough boat, tour Lugu Lake, climb to Liwubi Island, visit Liwubi Temple, feel the Mosuo people's Buddhist culture.

Afternoon: Cycle around Lugu Lake, visit Daluoshui, Lige Peninsula, appreciate the panoramic scenery of Lugu Lake, experience the slow life of Lugu Lake.

Evening: Return to Lijiang Ancient Town.

Day 7: Departure

Morning: After hotel breakfast, according to the flight time, private transfer to the airport, end your pleasant Lijiang tour.