Experience a unique Lijiang tour with a friendly, experienced guide from ToursByLocals. Dodge the crowds and see the sights with a local private guide who knows the city inside out and is happy to give you an entertaining private tour that reflects your own interests.

Have a local guide lead you through the cobbled stoned, picturesque streets of the Old Town. Visit Mu's Palace which was the centre of power for 700 years. You won't want to miss the spectacular Black Dragon Pool.

Choose from the Lijiang tours offered by ToursByLocals, and feel free to suggest alternative places and activities that you would enjoy. Your Lijiang private tour can be customized by your personal guide to include exactly what YOU want to see and do.

Lijiang

5 Days Private Tour in Shangri-La and Lijiang

in 5 days we can enjoy all the highlights of lijiang and shangrila, the beauty of nature and colourful ethnic culture.

LAMAS IN THE SONGZANLIN MONASTERY ARE DEBATING

OUR GUESTS ARE WACTHING HOW THE MASTER MAKE POTTERY

ENJOYING THE TIBETAN FOOD IN THE TIBETAN FAMILY

BEAUTIFUL PASTURE INSIDE THE PUDACHUO NATIONAL PARK

BLUE SKY,CLEAN WATER AND WHITE CLOUDS(SHUDU LAKE)

WONDERFUL WOOD CARVING IN TIBETAN FAMILIES

RHODODENDRON ARE BLOOMING IN PUDACHOU NATIONAL PARK

Visit the best highlights of both cities, Shangri-La and Lijiang with a private local guide!

Private Day Tour to Yak Meadow& Baisha village

After working as a guide in Lijiang for 17 years, I've visited many attractions in China, Yak meadow is one of my favorite attractions around Lijiang.
Yak meadow is located on the Jade dragon mountain, 3600m above sea level, It's less touristic compared with other 2 cable car. Beside the mountain scenery, you can also visit the snow flake monastery and learn Tibetan Buddhism and making your own wishes by turning the prayer wheel. then take a nice walk on the meadow. On the way back to Lijiang, visit the blue moon valley and the former capital of The Naxi kingdom.

Entrance of national park, Shuttle bus, cable car to yak meadow

Amazing Lijiang Day out of Lijiang downtown

in 4 days to visit many of the hights in shangrila. we can enjoy the beautiful scenery , mysterious monastery, wonderful tibetan houses and peaceful life.

shangrila highlights tour

4 days tour in shangrila

Day Tour Tiger leaping gorge& First bend of Yangtze river

Jinsha river, mekong river, Salween rivers are three sisters according to legendary, they are coming from north to south in parallel and was looking for their own love. while come to Shigu, The youngest sister Jinsha river insist on going for a longer trip to China eastern sea to pursue love and brightness. So she departed her town sister at Shigu town(Stone drum town) and made a you shape turn going to east then through tiger leaping gorge between Yulong snow mountain and Haba snow mountain formed one of the deepest gorge in the world!

As a first time visit travelers to Lijiang, first bend of Yangtze river and tiger leaping gorge is the highlights you shouldn't miss , When travel with me, you can learn stories behinds each attractions and I can show you an authentic Lijiang and Naxi culture. by taking a secret path, we can go to the best photography point to see the spectacular view of first bend of Yangtze river!

Tiger leaping gorge
First bend of Yangtze river

Amazing Lijiang Day Tour

Private Yi village Walk Day Tour from Lijiang

As a cowboy when I was young, this trip reminds me my happy Farming childhood.

Yulitadi, a Yi village not far way from Lijiang city, where you can see pine forest and mountain meadow, Yi People still living a very traditional way of life. If you are thinking of staying away from tourists crowds and do some nice hikings in the nature around Lijiang, then this is a right place for you to go.

Besides the Yi village on mountain, you can also enjoy Yangtze river valley from a different angle, enjoy picnic lunch on the meadow.

Let's explore mysterious Yi village

Three-Day Hiking Private Tour in the Tiger Leaping Gorge

in three days, we can enjoy the breathtaking view of the deep gorge, high mountains and original local farmer's life. some parts of hiking are really hard, some parts are easy and enjoyable , just like the experience of a life.

one of the top 10 hiking tour in the world

8-Day Private Multi-Day Tour in Dali, Lijiang & Shangrila

in 8 days , we can visit most of the beautiful places and intresting places in shangrila and lijiang and dali, like songzanlin monastery, shangrila old town, napa lake, tiger leaping gorge, the first bend of the yangzi river ect, during the tour, we can enjoy the beautiful scenery of erhai lake, jade dragon snow mountain, grassland of napa lake, aslo can get better understanding of the local history by visitting the old towns.

the attraive tour in northwest of yunnan

7-Day Private Tour in Dali, Lijiang, & Shangrila Multi-Day Experience

this tour will cover many highlights in yunnan, like lijiang, shangrila and dali. we can enjoy the beautiful sceneries and colourful ethnic group's culture like BAI, YI, NAXI, TIBETAN.

beautiful scenery and ethnic culture tour

located between Yulong snow mountain and Haba snow mountain, Jinsha river has been cutting the gorge for millions of years. it's one of the deepest gorge in the world! there is a huge rock stay in the middle of the river, according to a legend, a tiger leapt to the other side of river by jumping to the rock. after that, local people call the canyon as tiger leaping gorge.

The unique landscape made the gorge a great place to hike, during the hike, we will hike along the ancient tea-horse road, an important road connects people living inside of the gorge with market in the town. you can see Naxi villages and farmlands were dotted on the mountain slopes, you can hear the Jinsha river roaring beneath your foot, you can also see nice waterfalls on the way, golden color sunset is the best gift after the hike in a sunny day. come with us to embrace mother nature!
I know plants and insects on the way very well! this hike will help you know more about old life style of minority people.

Hike through the famous tiger leaping gorge

2 Day hike tour to Tiger leaping gorge

4-Day Private Tour from Lijiang to Shangrila and Deqing Multi-Day Experience

in 4 days we can visit the beautiful places in shangrila and deqing, like the first bend of the yangzi river, tiger leaping gorge, dongzhulin monastery, baimang snow mountain, feilai temple, mingyong glacier and balagezong gorge. just enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow mountain, grassland, deep gorges and mistery tibetan monastery.

in short time to visit the beautiful northwest part of yunnan

Private Day Tour of Danyan city & Black dragon pool

Discover the highlights around Dayan town with a local insider.

Learn the history of the city and Naxi culture while walking on the cobble stone street in the town & the most lovely city park- Black dragon pool park, enjoy a nice walk.

Take a walk to Local vegetable market before lunch where you can see the daily life of Naxi peope. there are many different type of fresh vegetable , fruits , herbal medicines and dry mushrooms.

Discover The Mu's Palace and learning history of Naxi kingdom then exploring souvenir shops, trying authentic Naxi snack from the vendors , enjoying a special afternoon tea on the lion hill where you can see the birdeye view of Danyan town.

Roof of Dayan town with Jade dragon mountain& elephant hill far away

Lijiang tours

Explore with 11 tours and 2 guides.

Stone L.

$ 1,500 (USD)

Jon Z.

$ 486 (USD)

Stone L.

$ 1,200 (USD)

Jon Z.

$ 297 (USD)

Jon Z.

$ 321 (USD)

Stone L.

$ 900 (USD)

Stone L.

$ 2,400 (USD)

Stone L.

$ 2,100 (USD)

Jon Z.

$ 560 (USD)

Stone L.

$ 1,200 (USD)

Jon Z.

$ 357 (USD)

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