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2-Day Lijiang Old Town Escape tour
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2-Day Lijiang Old Town Escape

2 Days Lijiang Old Town - Baisha

2 Days · Private Tour

From US$537 US$479

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TOUR OVERVIEW

A route that works on the ground

Over 2 days, 2-Day Lijiang Old Town Escape links Lijiang Old Town and Black Dragon Pool with Baisha, Shuhe and Naxi Heritage. Explore canals, stone lanes and Naxi courtyards before walking to Black Dragon Pool for classic mountain views. For 2-Day Lijiang Old Town Escape, use Lijiang's roughly 2,400-metre elevation as a reason to begin gently: a three-kilometre canal-and-courtyard walk can link the old lanes with Black Dragon Pool, with enough time to notice how the waterways organize the old town. Discover Baisha murals, a Naxi family community and the quieter lanes of Shuhe Ancient Town. Try a bowl of rice noodles or a slice of ba-ba flatbread near the market, then look north for the snow line on Jade Dragon Mountain when the afternoon haze lifts. The route is best suited to travelers who prefer a private guide, a named set of sights and time for a proper meal in each place, with the daily emphasis on a focused private journey with a balanced daily rhythm. Opening hours, traffic and local access are checked during the trip, allowing the guide to reorder visits when needed.

Start
Lijiang Old Town
Finish
Baisha
Travel rhythm
Compact, locally focused private touring
Best time
Spring and autumn give clear mountain views and mild temperatures; winter is quieter and often crisp.

Trip Highlights Code: YN-LIJ01

  • Explore canals, stone lanes and Naxi courtyards before walking to Black Dragon Pool for classic mountain views.
  • Discover Baisha murals, a Naxi family community and the quieter lanes of Shuhe Ancient Town.
  • Follow Lijiang Old Town - Baisha in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.

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DAY BY DAY

The 2-Day Journey

Daily itinerary: Lijiang Old Town and Black Dragon Pool → Baisha, Shuhe and Naxi Heritage.

YOUR JOURNEY

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Lijiang Old Town on arrival

Explore canals, stone lanes and Naxi courtyards before walking to Black Dragon Pool for classic mountain views. Lijiang Old Town Escape gives Lijiang Old Town & Black Dragon Pool its own time before the planned move to Baisha, Shuhe & Naxi Heritage. Baisha, Shuhe & Naxi Heritage is a separate later stop on Lijiang Old Town Escape: Discover Baisha murals, a Naxi family community and the quieter lanes of Shuhe Ancient Town.

Baisha, Shuhe & Naxi Heritage during the 2-Day Lijiang Old Town Escape itinerary

Discover Baisha murals, a Naxi family community and the quieter lanes of Shuhe Ancient Town. Earlier in Lijiang Old Town Escape, Lijiang Old Town & Black Dragon Pool formed a separate part of the journey before Baisha, Shuhe & Naxi Heritage. Earlier on Lijiang Old Town Escape, the Lijiang Old Town & Black Dragon Pool stop has its own activity: Explore canals, stone lanes and Naxi courtyards before walking to Black Dragon Pool for classic mountain views.

Planning note for this route

Allow three days for Lijiang highlights, five days with Lugu Lake, or six days when combining Shangri-La. Final train or flight times should be confirmed before fixing the last day; when timings change, sightseeing is shortened instead of adding an unrealistic transfer.

PRIVATE QUOTATION

Private Tour Prices

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.

How many travelers?

2
2–3 travelersUS$599 / person
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Typical Overnight Bases

Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.

Lijiang
Selected old-town area hotel

✓ Price Includes

  • Domestic airfares and train fares listed in the itinerary
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
  • Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Selected hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Entrance fees for listed sights

⊘ Price Excludes

  • International airfares
  • China visa fee if applicable
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary

Questions about this itinerary

Where does this tour start and finish?

The planned route starts around Lijiang Old Town and finishes around Baisha. Exact airport, railway-station or hotel transfers are matched to your confirmed arrival and onward tickets.

Can the itinerary be changed?

Yes. The published day order is a workable starting point, not a fixed group schedule. We can change hotel level, walking time, special interests and selected stops while protecting the route logic.

How are weather or road changes handled?

Your local team checks current access before travel. Outdoor sections may move within the itinerary, and mountain or canyon routes can be shortened or replaced when conditions make the original plan unsafe.

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