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Highlights · Lijiang itinerary

Lijiang Highlights: The Best Itinerary

See the very best of the Yunnan highlands. Here is how to explore them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Jade Dragon
  2. 2Gorge
  3. 3Naxi food
  4. 4Best

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Glaciers by cable car.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

The thundering Yangtze canyon.

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.

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
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
Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit
Chengdu
Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit
5.0(616)·4 hours
from$80/ 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
Private Taroko Gorge National Park Day Tour
Taipei
Private Taroko Gorge National Park Day Tour
5.0(252)·12 hours
from$190/ 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
2026 Taroko Gorge Tour Excellent Cultural Stories , 8 Hours
Hualien
2026 Taroko Gorge Tour Excellent Cultural Stories , 8 Hours
4.9(37)·8 hours
from$119/ 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

Lijiang highlights — FAQ

What are the must-see highlights?
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge and the UNESCO Old Town.
How long do the highlights take?
Two to three days let you enjoy the mountain, the gorge and the Old Town comfortably.
What is the top highlight?
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a glaciered peak towering over Lijiang.

Explore more in Lijiang

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