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TOUR OVERVIEW
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Over 6 days, 6-Day Lijiang & Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour links Arrival in Lijiang with Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang, taking in Lijiang Old Town and Black Dragon Pool, Baisha, Shuhe and Naxi Heritage, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike along the way. Private arrival transfer and a relaxed orientation walk near the old town, allowing time to adjust to the altitude. For the Lijiang time in 6-Day Lijiang & Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour, leave the vehicle outside the pedestrian core and explore the waterways, stone paving and Naxi streets on foot; the route can stretch toward Black Dragon Pool as a low-intensity contrast to the gorge section. Complete the selected gorge walk, collect any stored luggage and return to Lijiang by private vehicle for an evening drop-off or an additional hotel night. 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. Altitude, road access and mountain weather are reviewed locally, and a walk can be shortened when conditions change.
Start
Lijiang
Finish
Lijiang
Travel rhythm
Balanced sightseeing with time to slow down
Best time
Spring and autumn give clear mountain views and mild temperatures; winter is quieter and often crisp.
Trip Highlights Code: YN-LIJ07
Private arrival transfer and a relaxed orientation walk near the old town, allowing time to adjust to the altitude.
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 - Baisha - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
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DAY BY DAY
The 6-Day Journey
Daily itinerary: Arrival in Lijiang → Lijiang Old Town and Black Dragon Pool → Baisha, Shuhe and Naxi Heritage → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike → Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang.
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6-Day Lijiang & Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour
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Private arrival transfer and a relaxed orientation walk near the old town, allowing time to adjust to the altitude. The Lijiang & Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking route moves on to Lijiang Old Town & Black Dragon Pool, while Tiger Leaping Gorge has its own later place in the plan. Later in Lijiang & Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking, Tiger Leaping Gorge brings a different activity: Follow the upper Yangtze to Tiger Leaping Gorge for a dramatic viewpoint or a carefully selected hiking section.
Explore canals, stone lanes and Naxi courtyards before walking to Black Dragon Pool for classic mountain views. This stop opens a sequence through Baisha, Shuhe & Naxi Heritage and Tiger Leaping Gorge on the Lijiang & Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking itinerary. Later in Lijiang & Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking, Tiger Leaping Gorge brings a different activity: Follow the upper Yangtze to Tiger Leaping Gorge for a dramatic viewpoint or a carefully selected hiking section.
Discover Baisha murals, a Naxi family community and the quieter lanes of Shuhe Ancient Town. Lijiang & Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking develops its walking theme further at Tiger Leaping Gorge, after this Baisha, Shuhe & Naxi Heritage visit. Later in Lijiang & Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking, Tiger Leaping Gorge brings a different activity: Follow the upper Yangtze to Tiger Leaping Gorge for a dramatic viewpoint or a carefully selected hiking section.
Follow the upper Yangtze to Tiger Leaping Gorge for a dramatic viewpoint or a carefully selected hiking section after Baisha, Shuhe and Naxi Heritage; Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike follows on the next day. With Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike still ahead, Beyond Lijiang’s postcard lanes, your guide introduces Naxi history, traditional architecture and the waterways that shaped the old town. On Day 4 at Tiger Leaping Gorge, before setting out for Tiger Leaping Gorge, the guide checks the day's weather, access and walking conditions.
Walk a scenic section of the high trail with support arranged around weather, luggage and individual fitness after Tiger Leaping Gorge; Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang follows on the next day. Once Tiger Leaping Gorge is complete, Beyond Lijiang’s postcard lanes, your guide introduces Naxi history, traditional architecture and the waterways that shaped the old town. Before setting out for Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike, the guide checks the day's weather, access and walking conditions. For the Day 5 visit to Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike, wear shoes with reliable grip, carry water and a light layer, and use the planned rest points for photographs; the distance can be shortened without replacing the named highlight if conditions turn.
Complete the selected gorge walk, collect any stored luggage and return to Lijiang by private vehicle for an evening drop-off or an additional hotel night after Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike. On Day 6 at Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang, Beyond Lijiang’s postcard lanes, your guide introduces Naxi history, traditional architecture and the waterways that shaped the old town. The transfer toward Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang includes sensible comfort stops around the actual road or rail schedule. At Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang on Day 6, keep water and valuables in hand luggage; on arrival, the guide prioritizes check-in and the named local visit instead of adding an unrelated detour.
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.
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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 hotelTiger Leaping Gorge Clean locally run hiking guesthouse
✓ 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 and finishes around Lijiang. 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.