CNY【Serene Wonders】Enchanting Lijiang/ShangriLa 7-D Tour

The name Shangri-La has become ubiquitous with paradise. It calls to mind visions of picturesque landscapes untouched by human hands, a last vestige of truly pristine nature, where people live in harmony with the world around them. In this 7-day tour that perfectly combined with nature and culture, you’ll fully explore the mysterious Shangri-La, to breathe in the Tibetan world, visiting legendary Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, learning to make Tangka art, and visit local Tibetan family. You'll also embark on an epic journey to hike the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge, explore the magnificent Balagezong Canyon, and spend relaxing time in Napa Lake and have outdoor afternoon tea in nature.
Follow our lead to this adventure and feast your eyes and mind to the most!

✨ Highlights
⛰️ Lost Horizon
In search of the surreal Shangri-La heaven, a dream land first appeared in British novelist James Hilton’s novel - ‘Lost Horizon’. It is a great place to experience the Tibetan lifestyle and religion .

🥾 Epic Hike at Tiger Leaping Gorge
Trekking one of the top 10 hiking trails in the world - the Tiger Leaping Gorge - for sheer dramatic natural beauty! It is widely considered to be the finest treks in China due to its unbeatable snow-caped Himalayan peak and gorge views.

💃 Get to know local people
Have lunch with the local Tibetan people in the lesser-known Xiaozhongdian, and hikng the nearby nature.

🗿 Balagezong Canyon
Explore the mysterious ancient Bala Village, witness the holy snow mountains, plank road over Gangqu River, and precipitous gorges. It is a pure land isolated from the outside world, waiting for visitors to discover its unique beauty with rich Tibetan culture.

🍵 Outdoor afternoon tea in nature
Wonder into an unspoiled fairyland at Napa Lake Natural Reserve, a beautiful plateau wetland comprise of verdant grassland, flocks of yaks, horses and sheep, and not to mention the colossal snow-caped Himalaya peaks surrounded on three sides.

🥯 Immersive Cultural Experience
Make a piece of the marvelous Tangka art at the Tangka Academy, Dance the traditional Guozhuang with the locals by the night campfire and taste the exotic Tibetan food.

🏞️ Unbeatable Jingsha River and Himalaya View
Drive along the turbulent Jingsha River, the upper stretches of China’s mother river - Yangtze River, and soak in the views of the majestic Himalayan snow mountains**, the world’s highest mountain range.**

🏩 Living in Style
Enjoy exquisite boutique hotels in the beautiful Shuhe Old Town and Shangri-La.

🏠 Tranquil Ancient Towns and Tibetan Cuisine
Wonder in the less-crowded Baisha Ancient Town and Shuhe Ancient Town. Enjoy Tibetan delicacies including glutinous rice cake, buttered tea, highland barley, beef and mutton and all kinds of special Tibetan dairy food.

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🗺️ Itinerary
Day 1 · Lijiang arrival (Shuhe Ancient Town free time)
Welcome to Yunnan. Your guide and driver will meet you are Lijiang Sanyi Airport during designated arrival time, and then drive to your hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town. Have a good rest for the exciting 7-day journey!

🏨 4 star hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang

Day 2 · Lijiang Baisha Ancient Town -🚌30min- Baisha Ancient Town and Yuhu Village -🚌2h- Tiger Leaping Gorge
After breakfast, take a leisure walking tour around the ancient Baisha Village and Yuhu Village at the foot of Yulong snow mountain, where you could learn the history of the Joseph Rock and hiding horses around the village.
In the afternoon, you'll drive to the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge and check-in at the local guest house. You could choose to hike up 3km to the hotel with beautiful sceneries along the way!

🏨 3 star hostel in Tiger Leaping Gorge
🚌 160km; 2.5h
🥞 breakfast

Day 3 · Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking -🚌2h- Shangri-La
You'll go hiking the Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the most spectacular hiking destinations in China! Trekking 'the gorge' is one of the most worthwhile trips in the country for outdoor enthusiasts, and a can't-miss destination for those visiting Yunnan province.

🏨 4 star hotel in Shangri-La
🚌 110km; 2h
🥞 breakfast

Day 4 · Shangri-La * Baiji Monastery& Ganden Sumtseling Monastery; Napa Lake afternoon tea; Tangka Academy; Guozhuang Dance after dinner
Drive to Balagezong Canyon Scenic Area, which earns very high admiration for the mysterious ancient Bala Village, hospitable villagers, holy snow mountains, plank road over Gangqu River, and precipitous gorges, especially Shangri-la Grand Canyon.

🏨 4 star hotel in Shangri-La
🚌 160km; 3h
🥞 breakfast

Day 5 · Shangri-La-🚌1.5h- Balagezong Canyon -🚌1.5h- Shangri-La
After breakfast, hike to the nearby Baiji Monastery for a short visit, where you could light up the yak-oil light and pray; Adn then visit the famous Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Built in 1679, which is sometimes referred to as the Little Potala Palace.
In the afternoon, let's go to Napa lake for some relaxing outdoor afternoon tea time! Enjoy coffee, tea and fingure foods in beautiful nature.
In late afternoon , we will pay a visit to Tangka Academy, where you will learn to make a marvelous piece of Tangka art.Thangka serve as important teaching tools depicting the life of the Buddha, various influential lamas and other deities and bodhisattvas.
After dinner we will join the local fold dance - Guozhuang dance with the local Tibetan people at the ancient town square, expressing the joy and enthusiasm of Tibetan culture and heritage

🏨 4 star hotel in Shangri-La
🚌 30km; 30min
🥞 breakfast; afternoon tea

Day 6 · Shangri-La -Tibetan family lunch -🚌2.5h- Lijiang
You will drive to Lijiang and visit local Tibetan family along the way to have lunch. Drive back to Lijiang in the evening.

🏨 4 star hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang
🚌 170km; 2.5h
🍲 breakfast; lunch

Day 7 · Lijiang departure
Today is for departure. Your driver will escort you to the Lijiang Sanyi Airport. Your legendary Shangri-La tour ends here.

🥞 breakfast

📅 Trip Dates & Pricing
Chinese New Year
14-20th Feb. 2026
17-23rd Feb 2026

Early Bird Price : RMB 6299
Full Price : RMB 6599
Single Supplement : RMB 1800

Only 6 early bird spots! grab it now!

What's included:
✅ Transport: 7 days of private local transport, airport picking up & seeing off service with committed flight schedule.
✅ Tour guide: English-speaking local tour guide
✅ Some meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 tibean family lunch, 1 outdoor afternoon tea
✅ 6-nights' accommodation: 6 nights at the boutique hotel *double occupancy
✅ Entrance Tickets to all the main scenic spots listed in the itinerary
✅ Travel insurance
✅ First-aid kit, water, etc

What's not included:
❌ Main transportation (flights/train) from and to Lijiang
❌ The rest of the lunch and dinner during the trip
❌ Single room supplement: Dec 1200rmb; CNY-1800rmb
❌ Personal expenses and unexpected expenses