9-Day Shangri-La, Meili & Lijiang Tour

Visit Songzanlin Monastery at a comfortable pace and enjoy a short walk in Dukezong. Shangri-La, Meili & Lijiang gives Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La its own time before the planned move to Toward Deqin. The day avoids combining too many stops before the higher mountain-road stage.

Drive toward Deqin with a meal break and selected river-valley viewpoints after Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La; Snow peaks in the Meili mountain range follows on the next day. Continue to accommodation near Feilai Temple. Arrival timing depends on road and weather conditions, so the evening is reserved for settling in and checking the next morning’s outlook. With Snow peaks in the Meili mountain range planned for the following day, the road reaches Deqin at roughly 3,400 metres after high passes and upper-Mekong viewpoints, with Feilai Temple providing the first full look toward Meili.

Watch for morning views of the snow peaks if conditions allow, then return for breakfast after Toward Deqin; A second morning offers another opportunity for mountain follows on the next day. Explore suitable nearby village and valley areas with your guide. The transfer toward Snow peaks in the Meili mountain range includes sensible comfort stops around the actual road or rail schedule. Keep water and valuables in hand luggage; on arrival, the guide prioritizes check-in and the named local visit before the next day's A second morning offers another opportunity for mountain instead of adding an unrelated detour.

A second morning offers another opportunity for mountain views before the return drive after Snow peaks in the Meili mountain range; Tiger Leaping Gorge follows on the next day. Travel back to Shangri-La with regular stops. Stay overnight in town so the day does not extend into a further journey to Lijiang. The transfer toward A second morning offers another opportunity for mountain includes sensible comfort stops around the actual road or rail schedule. Keep water and valuables in hand luggage; on arrival, the guide prioritizes check-in and the named local visit before the next day's Tiger Leaping Gorge instead of adding an unrelated detour.

Drive south via Tiger Leaping Gorge for a scenic visitor-route stop. In Shangri-La, Meili & Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge comes before Tiled roofs of Lijiang Old Town; the separate Baisha Village visit adds a second point of reference. The gorge visit can be shortened or adjusted if weather or access makes the original timing impractical.

Explore the old town’s canals, bridges and Naxi architectural details after Tiger Leaping Gorge; Baisha Village follows on the next day. Add Black Dragon Pool at a comfortable pace, leaving time for lunch and a relaxed afternoon. Remain in Lijiang for a second night. During Tiled roofs of Lijiang Old Town, the guide links the named sights through local history and details visible on the ground. With Baisha Village planned for the following day, allow time to walk rather than photograph each stop from the vehicle, ask before photographing people or ceremonies, and choose a nearby local meal so the visit remains focused on this part of the route.

Visit Baisha Village and the scenery beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain after Tiled roofs of Lijiang Old Town; Traditional lanes and wooden buildings in Lijiang follows on the next day. Focus on village lanes and accessible viewpoints. Any cable-car excursion is a separately confirmed change; the base day keeps the walking moderate after the longer journey. At Baisha Village on Day 8, the cableway zone rises above 3,000 metres, while Blue Moon Valley adds a gentler 2–3 kilometre riverside walk past pale terraces and turquoise pools.

Enjoy breakfast before a private transfer to Lijiang airport or railway station. Earlier in Shangri-La, Meili & Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge formed a separate part of the journey before Traditional lanes and wooden buildings in Lijiang. Extra nights can be added if you would like independent time around the old town.