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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
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Lijiang
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Lijiang
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour, please have a big breakfast and pack snacks just in case you get a bit peckish during sightseeing. If you want to try authentic local food for lunch, please feel free to inform your guide who is always ready to help.
Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Lijiang
• Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
• Lunch on your own
• Baisha Village
• Black Dragon Pool
• Stroll along Lijiang Old Town
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Lijiang
Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact GoGrandChina by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour package for you.
Tour Prices (US$ Per Person)
| 1 person |
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3 people |
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6 people |
7 people |
8 people |
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| $438 |
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Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).
Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes
Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Your personal expenses.
• Meals 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 Info
• Please be prepared with warm clothing (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain can be very cold due to high elevation),
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is 4,506 meters (14,783 feet) above sea level, be aware of High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE).
• Confirmation will be received at 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.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers 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
• You may cancel the booking and receive a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the date of your tour.
• Cancellation within 24 hours or after the tour begins is non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GoGrandChina private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GoGrandChina tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GoGrandChina offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.
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Know Before You Go
• Please be prepared with warm clothing (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain can be very cold due to high elevation),
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is 4,506 m (14,783 feet) above sea level, be aware of High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE).
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Pick-up time, guide's name & contact information will be confirmed by WhatsApp, WeChat or email.
• Your guide will hold GoGrandChina welcome sign with your name, waiting at the appointed meeting place.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Please note that if you book accommodation on Airbnb, you may not be picked up and dropped off at the door.
• We provide up to 20 minutes of waiting. If you don’t show up and cannot be contacted, this tour will be cancelled and you will receive no refund.
Hotel Pick-up & Transfer to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in a comfortable private vehicle. Hike 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.
Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is named Mount Satseto in local Naxi language. Its highest peak is 5,596 m (18,360 ft) above sea level. The mountain is part of Yulong Snow Mountain National Scenic Area and National Geological Park. Cable cars take you to an observation platform at an elevation of 4,506 m (14,783 ft) and if you feel up to it you can climb a few hundred steps to one of the highest observation platforms in the world at an elevation of 4,680 m (15,350 ft) for close views of the snow peak. Due to the extremely high elevation many people become oxygen starved and carry cans of compressed oxygen to help.
Lunch at Your Own Expense
Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations
Visit Baisha Village
Baisha is named for the powdery white sand that decorates the surrounding countryside. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that Lijiang Old Town and Shuhe Town both belong to. Baisha was the birthplace of the Mu clan, who were renowned for their skill and experience in city planning. They began expanding Baisha during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and by the Song Dynasty (960-1279) it had blossomed into a thriving town. It remained the political, commercial and cultural center for the local Naxi people and other ethnic groups for 400 years from the year 658 AD to 1107AD. The Dabaoji Palace of the Baisha Fresco was built in the year 658 AD in the Tang Dynasty (618 AD to 907 AD). In ancient times, Baisha village used to be the center of silk embroidery in the southwest of China and the most important place of the Ancient Southern Silk Road, also called the Ancient Tea Horse Road or Ancient tea route. In the central part of the village, there are a group of temples which boast access to the stunning Baisha Frescoes, of which there are only 55 still in existence. The frescoes were painted by artists from the Han, Naxi, Tibetan and Bai ethnic minorities and they are religious paintings reflecting famous stories from Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism and Taoism.
Visit Black Dragon Pool
Black Dragon Pool is a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park (Yu Quan Gong Yuan) located at the foot of Elephant Hill, a short walk north of the Old Town of Lijiang. It was built in 1737 during the Qing dynasty and offers views of the region's tallest mountain, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, over its white marble bridge. The park features several smaller temples and pavilions: the Moon-Embracing Pavilion, Dragon God Temple and Five-Phoenix Tower. The Moon-Embracing Pavilion was originally built in the late Ming dynasty. The current structure is a reproduction from 1963 after a fire in 1950. The Dragon God Temple, was constructed by local Naxi people in 1737 and is located to the east of the park. It was given the name Dragon God of Jade Spring by the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty in the same year. The threefold overlap Five-Phoenix Tower was built in 1601 at the Fuguo Temple, which is 30 kilometers to the west, but was moved to the current location in 1979.
Stroll Along Lijiang Old Town
Lijiang Old Town has a history going back more than 1,000 years and was once a confluence for trade along the "Old Tea Horse Caravan Trail". Lijiang Old Town, which is perfectly adapted to the uneven topography of this key commercial and strategic site, 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.
Transfer Back to Your Hotel
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Lijiang.
