Shangri-La day tour from Lijiang
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At a glance
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Price from
- $250 / person
- Location
- Lijiang, China
- Languages
- CMN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- happychinatours
Description
Visit highlights of Shangri-la including the Songzanlin Monastery and Napahai Scenic Area and Shangri -La ancient town with this private day tour from Lijiang. You will be picked up and dropped off at Your Lijiang hotel.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:30 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 2+)
- $250
- Infant (ages 0–1)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $450.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Lijiang
Your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 08:00 and transfer to Shangri-La. Needs 2 hours driving, 172KM
Songzanlin Monastery
Fristly, you will visit Ganden Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan province. It has another alias - 'the little Potala Palace.' Built in 1679, it is located in the capital of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and is the most important monastery in southwest China.
After lunch, you will visit Napahai Lake. It is 3270 meters (10,728 feet) above sea level and covers 660 square kilometers (254 square miles). Approximately 8 kilometers northwest of Shangri-La, the lake fills up a valley surrounded on three sides by mountains covered in snow during the winter and spring time. Walk around Yila Grassland and an ancient Tibetan town, Dukezong.
When you climb up to the top of Guishan Hill or Tortoise Hill, you will see the largest prayer wheel in the world and have a panoramic view of Shangri-La county and Dukezong. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Lijiang downtown.
What's included
Included
The private car & private driver
The entrance tickets
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Meals and drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up Lijiang train station arrival exit
How it compares in Lijiang
- Starting price $250 is close to the typical $230 for tours of similar length in Lijiang
Excurgo comparison of 105 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Shangri-La day tour from Lijiang take?
Shangri-La day tour from Lijiang lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Shangri-La day tour from Lijiang cost?
Prices start at $250 per person for this Lijiang experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $450. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Shangri-La day tour from Lijiang run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
Can I cancel Shangri-La day tour from Lijiang for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up Lijiang train station arrival exit Pickup points include Mo Ju Guest House (Sifang Lijiang), Yilu Yueshe Hotel.
What languages is Shangri-La day tour from Lijiang offered in?
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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