2-Day Lijiang Must-See Private Tour: Old Town, Snow Mountain&Show

Chinese/English

Private group

Hotel pick up

2day(s) Duration

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

This 2-day private Lijiang tour covers all the destination’s must-see highlights, including Lijiang Old Town, Mufu Palace, Lion Hill Park, Black Dragon Pond Park, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and the Impression Lijiang show.
We include all attraction tickets, cable car tickets for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and tickets to the Impression Lijiang performance—no extra costs for key experiences.
The itinerary is fully customizable: adjust destinations, durations, or add personal preferences to craft a journey that fits you perfectly.
Enjoy the convenience of a dedicated private guide and car—seamless transfers between attractions, no waiting for public transport, and personalized attention throughout.
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Make the most of your Lijiang trip with this 2-day private customizable tour—covering all the city’s must-see sights, including all attraction tickets+the Impression Lijiang show ticket, while letting you tailor the itinerary to your preferences. Travel in comfort with a private car, enjoying seamless transfers between attractions. Your professional guide will accompany you, sharing in-depth stories and historical insights behind landmarks like Mu Palace, Lion Hill, Lijiang Old Town, Dongba Culture MuseumBlack Dragon Pool—bringing the city’s rich heritage to life. On day two, head to the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain+experience the open-air Impression Lijiang show—performed by local peasant actors, who use authentic movements&original songs to showcase their unique culture&customs.

Your English speaking guide will meet you in your Lijiang hotel's lobby or Lijiang Railway Station at your preferred time. Since this trip can be adjusted flexibly according to your interests, you can freely discuss it with your tour guide after meet. Typ

Your English speaking guide will meet you in your Lijiang hotel's lobby/Railway Station. You can fully customize your 2-day itinerary with your guide after meeting—just share your preferences, and they’ll tailor a plan that fits you perfectly.

The Old Town of Lijiang is a well-preserved old city of ethnic minorities with brilliant culture, the town was first built in the late Song Dynasty (960 - 1279), it has a history of more than 800 years.

If you’re not sure where to start, follow our route: Kick off with a visit to Lijiang Old Town, a well-preserved ethnic minority ancient city boasting profound cultural heritage. First built in the late Song Dynasty-history spanning over 800 years.

Stroll around the old town with your tour guide, you will stop at Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture, the museum dedicated to the history of the Naxi people and their pictographic language and animist Dongba religion. Explore the museum and learn about the Nax

Stroll through Old Town with your guide, who will lead you to the Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture. It showcases their unique pictographic Dongba script—one of the world’s few remaining living hieroglyphs- and the traditions of their animist Dongba religion

Next, you will visit the Mufu Palace. The top ruler of Naxi minority Mu Family had been in Lijiang since Yuan Dynasty to Qing Dynasty, totally 470 years with 22 generation rulers.

Next, you’ll visit Mufu Palace—residence of the Mu Clan, the hereditary rulers of the Naxi people who governed Lijiang for 470 years across 22 generations. On-site, you’ll marvel at the palace’s grand architecture blending Han, Tibetan, and Naxi styles.

The present Mufu Palace is a representative of ancient central China architectural style in Ming Dynasty. While it also keeps the characters of Tang and Song Dynasties. And inside it, the details show the minority features of Bai and Naxi groups.

Explore ancient halls displaying while your guide shares stories of the Mu family’s governance and the region’s historical ties to the imperial court. Enjoy the panoramic views of Lijiang Old Town and distant mountains from the palace's upper terraces.

Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then move on to Lion Hill Park. The Lion Mountain looks like a sleeping lion from afar, providing a wonderful picture.

Next, follow your guide to Lion Hill Park. Shaped like a sleeping lion from a distance, the park offers sweeping panoramic views of Lijiang Old Town—you’ll overlook the maze of traditional tile-roofed buildings, winding streams&distant mountain backdrops.

Your last stop is the Black Dragon Pond Park. Follow your tour guide to explore the ancient monuments such as the Longshen Temple, the Deyue Pavilion, the Suocui Bridge and the Hanyue Stage.

Final stop is Black Dragon Pond Park—follow your guide to explore its ancient landmarks, including Longshen Temple and more. You’ll wander along the tranquil pond shores, admiring the reflection of distant Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the clear water.

Enjoy amazing view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from the park. After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Lijiang. (If you have other places want to go in Lijiang just let your tour guide know)

Once the day’s tour concludes, you’ll be transferred back to your Lijiang hotel. Have other spots in mind to visit in Lijiang? Feel free to inform your guide—we can flexibly adjust the itinerary to fit your preferences.

Meet your private guide in hotel's lobby in Lijiang, heading directly to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain which takes about 1 hour. Sit back and enjoy the sceneries along the way. Consisting of 13 peaks, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the southernmost glacier in t

Next Day, meet your private guide in Lijiang’s hotel lobby&head straight to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain—about a 1-hour drive. Sit back and savor the stunning scenery along the way. Comprising 13 peaks, this is China’s southernmost snow-capped mountain range

Upon arrival, take the convenient cable car to the scenic viewing point (4506 meters), marvel at the spectacular glacier and mountain views. You can choose to hike up to 4680 meters by wooden stairs. When you are ready to leave, descend by cable car.

Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then enjoy amazing Lijiang Impressions Show. The show is performed in daytime, using the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as its stage background. More than 100 horses and 500 non-professional peasant actors with dark skin wh

After descending the Mountain, you’ll enjoy the stunning Impression Lijiang show. Staged outdoors with the snow-capped peaks as a backdrop, it features local villagers performing authentic ethnic songs&dances, showcasing the region’s unique culture.

They use unique movements and original songs to exemplify their culture, history and customs. When make booking you can choose you preferred tickets for the show

Over 500 non-professional performers from 16 local villages (covering 10+ ethnic minorities) and 100 horses deliver a heartfelt show. Their unique movements and original songs vividly showcase the region’s culture, history, and customs.

After the show, you will spend some leisure time to explore the Blue Moon Valley. Blue Moon Valley actually is an extremely blue river meandering through a lush valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Spend some time to stroll round the area, get ready your

Next stop-Blue Moon Valley. This stunning valley boasts crystal-clear, turquoise rivers winding through Jade Dragon Snow Mountain’s lush landscapes—marvel at the water’s vivid blue hues&enjoy serene views of snow-capped peaks reflecting on the surface.

After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Lijiang.

After wrapping up your wonderful 2-day journey, you’ll be transferred back to your Lijiang hotel.

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