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Day trips · Lijiang itinerary

Lijiang Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Lijiang is a great base in Yunnan. Here is how to explore beyond town — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Shangri-La
  2. 2Jade Dragon
  3. 3Naxi food
  4. 4Beyond

Shangri-La

The Tibetan highland town.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

The glaciered peak.

A Naxi cooking class

The flavours of the highlands.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Lijiang — prices per person.

Lijiang to Shangri-La Scenic Drive Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge
Lijiang
Lijiang to Shangri-La Scenic Drive Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge
5.0(26)·10 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Jade Dragon's Hidden Trails: Authentic & Off-The-Beaten-Path
Lijiang
Jade Dragon's Hidden Trails: Authentic & Off-The-Beaten-Path
5.0(10)·10 hours
from$242/ person
via Viator
Oaxacan Cooking Class with Local Chef
Oaxaca City
Oaxacan Cooking Class with Local Chef
5.0(131)·3h 30min
from$85/ person
via Viator
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golden Sunrise at Yundian Cafe Day Tour
China
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golden Sunrise at Yundian Cafe Day Tour
4.9(18)·6–10 hours
from$36/ person
via Viator
Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit
Chengdu
Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit
5.0(618)·4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Private Mexican Cooking Class with Licensed Chef
San Miguel De Allende
Private Mexican Cooking Class with Licensed Chef
5.0(167)·3 hours
from$147/ person
via Viator
2-Hour Cooking Class in Nosara
Guanacaste And Northwest
2-Hour Cooking Class in Nosara
5.0(156)·2 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip
Hanoi
5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip
5.0(5,989)·3h 15min
from$35/ person
via Viator

Lijiang day trips — FAQ

What day trips are near Lijiang?
Shangri-La, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Baisha village.
How far is Shangri-La?
About four hours by road, a full-day or overnight trip via Tiger Leaping Gorge.
What is the top day trip?
The scenic journey to Shangri-La through the Yunnan highlands.

Explore more in Lijiang

Jade Dragon Snow MountainOld Town & Naxi CultureTiger Leaping GorgeNaxi Cooking ClassShangri-La Journey