3-Day Lijiang Gateway Tour

Tour Highlights
• Explore the small paths and canals that weave through the UNSCO World Heritage Site of Lijiang Old Town
• Admire Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with peaceful meadows giving way to snow-covered paths and glaciers
• Step into Naxi people's life at Baisha Village, famed for delicate Baisha Murals
• Visit Black Dragon Pool to get an obligatory photo of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Lijiang, Lijiang Airport or Train Stations Transfer
• Day 2 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Village, Black Dragon Pool, Lijiang Old Town
• Day 3 Departure from Lijiang, Transfer to Lijiang Airport or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Wangfu Hotel Lijiang or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Information
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that all travellers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Pickup time, driver's name & contact information will be confirmed by WhatsApp or email.
• Your driver will be waiting at the designated meeting place, holding a GGC pickup sign with your name.
• If you book an Airbnb, please note that door-to-door pickup might not be provided.
• There's a 20-minute grace period for waiting. Failure to show up will result in tour cancellation & no refund.

Day 1 Arrival in Lijiang, Lijiang Airport or Train Stations Pick-up
Meet your guide at Lijiang airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Lijiang on your own. With a history of 800 years, Lijiang has retained a historic townscape of high quality and authenticity. Its architecture is noteworthy for the blending of elements from several cultures that have come together over many centuries. Lijiang also possesses an ancient water-supply system of great complexity and ingenuity that still functions effectively today.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Wangfu Hotel Lijiang or simila

Day 2 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Village, Black Dragon Pool, Lijiang Old Town
Morning visit to the gorgeous Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The ever snow-caped mountain is regarded as a holy place of Naxi people. A fascinating trekking starts from Ganhaizi Meadow to White Water River, then take a cable car reaching the Spruce Plateau at elevation of over 3,000 meters to capture the most stunning image of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at a distance. Next, visit Baisha Village, the earliest residential area for Nanxi people. It is famed for delicate Baisha Murals painted over 1,000 years ago, the murals combine the cultures of the Han, Tibetan, and Naxi people, and display stories of Tibetan Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Step into Naxi people's life by visiting a local Naxi family. Continue with a visit to Black Dragon Pool for the best view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, over its white marble bridge. Afterwards, explore the small paths and canals that weave through Lijiang Old Town and visit time-honored residential compounds, soak in the romantic culture in the famous bar street, and also hunt for local snacks at Sifang Street.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Wangfu Hotel Lijiang or similar

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The elevation of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain view point is 4,506 m (14,783 ft). Be aware of High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and be prepared with warm clothing.

Day 3 Departure from Lijiang, Transfer to Lijiang Airport or Train Stations
Private transfer (without guide) to Lijiang airport or railway stations for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Friendly Tips
• You may fly from Lijiang to Kunming, Chengdu or Xian
• You may travel from Lijiang to Shangri-La by car (about 220km)
• Please feel free to contact your GGC service staff if you want to book discount flight & train tickets.