2-Day tour of Shaxi and Tiger Leaping Gorge from Dali/Lijiang
Visit highlights of Dali and Lijiang including Dali Shibaoshan Mountain and overnight in Dali Shaxi old town then next day visit the Lijiang Tiger Leaping gorge with this 2 days private tour from Dali or Lijiang.
You will be picked up Dali hotel/train station and dropped off at the Lijiang/Shuhe hotel.
ItineraryDay 1: Dali - Shibaoshan Mountain - Shaxi old town. O/N Shaxi.Stop At: Dali, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan
Your guide will sign your name and meet you at your hotel lobby at 09:00am then transfer to Shibaoshan Mountain and need 2hrs driving, 120KM.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shibaoshan Town, Southwest of the County, Jianchuan County 671300 China
At Shibaoshan mountain, you can visit the Shibao Shan rock carvings and Baoxiang Temple.
The Shibao Shan rock carvings are over 1300 years old and evidence of the spread of Mahayana Buddhism into Yunnan from Tibet. Representations of the bodhisattva Guanyin and other Buddhist images are carved into the rocky mountainside. Spend a day at the grottoes or just hike around the temples through the lush forest — perhaps you will be lucky enough to come across a group of monkeys.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town, Southwest of Jianchuan County, Dali China
Next, go to the Shaxi old town and walk around the Shaxi Old Town, stage in the quare and some ancient coutyards with local people.
Shaxi once played an important role as a bustling trade station on the Tea and Horse Caravan Road, an important branch of the Silk Road. Just over one thousand years ago, this ancient trade route connected Tibet with Eastern China. In exchange for teas from Yunnan, Tibetans traded their famous breed of horse to Song Dynasty officials in eastern China, who were busy defending their territory from invaders from the north. Thus the Tea and Horse Caravan was born. Shaxi became the main trade station along this route.
Though today Tibet and China don’t trade along this route, Shaxi still has that border-town feel. Old cobble-stoned alleyways still look like they did a thousand years ago. And different minorities, including the Yi and Bai, still clash every Friday during the Sideng Market when mountain villagers come down from the hills to trade their goods.
Duration: 14 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Shaxi - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang. The tour end.Stop At: Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town, Southwest of Jianchuan County, Dali China
In the morning, your guide will meet you at 9am or any time before 12:00pm then transfer to Lijiang Tiger Leaping Gorge area and need 2hrs driving, 120KM.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia), 100 km NW of Lijiang Hutiaoxia Town, Shangri-La County 674402 China
Today, you will visit the first section of the Gorge which is nearby Lijiang area.
The Tiger Leaping Gorge, with its glorious view of the rapids, torrential current of the Jinsha River, was created through constant erosion by the waters between the Jade Dragon Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain.
About 16 kilometres long, the gorge drops is around 300 metres in a series of 18 rapids. The water surface is about 1,800 metres above sea level and the Snow Mountains on both sides soar as high as 5,600 metres.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Old Town of Lijiang - China, No.57, Xuetang Rd, Dayan Township, Gucheng Dist, Lijiang 674100 China
Afterwards, take the private car to the Lijiang old town and then the rest day is free for you and end of your tour services.
The old town of Lijiang is surely one of Yunnan’s most charming ancient cities. Although largely destroyed in 1996 following an earthquake, it quickly rebuilt, thanks in part to its UNESCO World Heritage designation. Lijiang is the center of the Naxi minority, with its very specific culture, including its religion and writing of more than 1,000 pictograms. The culture of Lijiang and its old town is a nice place to relax and hang out for a few days.
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Stroller accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 2 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick up from Dali hotel or Dali train sattion
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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