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Nature · Lijiang itinerary

Lijiang Nature: The Best Itinerary

The Yunnan highlands are made for the outdoors. Here is how to enjoy them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

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

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Glaciers and alpine meadows.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

The deep Yangtze canyon.

A Naxi cooking class

A taste 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
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
Private Taroko Gorge National Park Day Tour
Taipei
Private Taroko Gorge National Park Day Tour
5.0(253)·12 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit
Chengdu
Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit
5.0(619)·4 hours
from$80/ 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
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

Lijiang nature — FAQ

What nature experiences are best in Lijiang?
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Blue Moon Valley’s turquoise pools.
Is Tiger Leaping Gorge hard to visit?
A viewpoint visit is easy; the two-day high trail is for experienced hikers.
What is Blue Moon Valley?
A valley of turquoise glacial pools below Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Explore more in Lijiang

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