Day 1: Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) - Howard Johnson Jinlin Plaza Lijiang (Welcome Dinner)
Upon arrival at Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG), meet and greet then transfer to the Hotel.
4 times arrival transfer provided: 10:00am - 1:00pm - 4:00pm - 6:00pm, please make sure you meet the driver on time at arrival hall because the pick-up team will leave airport on time. (If your arrival time differs from what we provide, please arrange your own transport to hotel)
The hotel’s check-in time is 2:00pm onward, but the hotel sometimes changes the time according to its own room status. If you cannot check in, you can store your luggage and check in again later.
7:00pm - Welcome Dinner at hotel. After that, free at leisure. Recommendations:
★[Sifang Street] still maintains the architectural features of Ming and Qing Dynasties in large areas. There is row upon row of tiled houses in the style of "three squares, one wall, four in five patios, and corner towers", which not only highlights the structural layout but also pursues carving and decoration. Beautiful, exquisite, and delicate, it is hailed as the "Museum of Folk Houses" by Chinese and foreign architectural experts.
Overnight at Howard Johnson Jinlin Plaza Lijiang
Day 2: (8:30am - 8:00pm) Lijiang - Lugu Lake (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, drive to Lugu Lake.
[Lugu Lake] is located at the junction of Yanyuan County, Sichuan Province, and Ninglang County, Yunnan Province. It is under the jurisdiction of Sichuan and Yunnan. The east of the lake is Luguhu Town of Yanyuan County (formerly Zuosuo District), and the west of Lake is Yongning Township of Ninglang County. The lake is slightly northwest to southeast, with an area of 50.1 square kilometers and a lake reservoir with a capacity of 2.252 billion cubic meters. Lugu Lake is a plateau fault-corroded and subsided lake. It belongs to the Litang River system, a tributary of the Yalong River, a tributary of the Jinsha River in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It is the upper source of the Xiaojin River and flows to the Jinsha River through the Yalong River. Lugu Lake is the highest lake in Yunnan Province. The lake basin is located in the Yongning Basin. It is the third-largest deep-water lake in China with a small island in the lake. The surrounding area of Lugu Lake is mainly inhabited by the Mosuo, Yi, and Pumi peoples. There are 7 ethnic groups of Mongolian and about 13,000 people living along the coast. The beautiful natural environment and peculiar ethnic customs make it a famous tourist attraction.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Proceed to visit the Lugu Lake Viewing Platform.
[Lugu Lake Viewing Platform] Located beside the Ninglu Highway on the south bank of Lugu Lake, it is the best place to watch and photograph the panoramic view of Lugu Lake. The viewing platform is near the gate of the Lugu Lake Scenic Area. Most tourists drive from Lijiang and will arrive here as soon as they enter the gate. The view here is very broad, with a panoramic view of the blue lake, the blue sky, the lakeshore surrounded by green trees, and the beautiful Rieger Peninsula.
Take a pig trough boat to Liwubi Island.
[Liwubi Island] Located in the south-central part of Lugu Lake, it is divided into two parts by the Tubu Peninsula, facing Snake Island to the northwest. It takes about half an hour from Luoshui Village to the island. There are stalagmites on one side of the island, which becomes a natural pier. A winding path leads directly to the top of the island. There are many azaleas and wild cherry trees beside the road. At the end of the flower, bush is the Wubi Temple in the Tibetan Buddhist temple, with a white pagoda on the top of the island. Liwubi Island, Sheway Island, and Lige Island are collectively known as the Penglai Three Islands in Lugu Lake.
[Liwubi Temple] Liwubi Temple contains statues of Buddha, such as Sakyamuni, Guanyin, Thousand Hands, and Thousand Eyes Buddha. Whenever Tibetan calendar festivals or Buddhist festivals are celebrated, large-scale Buddhist events are held here, especially for the prohibition of fasts, which will be grander.
Take a bus tour around the lake and get off at the scenic spots of [Lige Observation Deck] and [Qingrentan].
Dinner at local restaurant - Mosuo Stone Pot Fish
[Daluoshui Guozhuang Bonfire Party] Lugu Lake is a daughter country and a kingdom of singing and dancing. Therefore, in the Mosuo village on the shore of Lugu Lake, bonfire parties are often held.
*Reminder* If the scenic spot is closed on the day of the tour, the staff will refund the fee, and the original tour time will be changed to free activities.
Transfer to hotel and check-in.
Overnight at Purmei Hotel Lugu Lake
Day 3: (8:00am - 6:00pm) Lugu Lake - Ninglang County - Lijiang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
[Lugu Lake Enjoying the Sunrise] You can get up early to view the beauty of Lugu Lake’s sunrise according to the actual situation, subject to the weather conditions of the day, and return to the hotel for breakfast. *From the hotel, walk time is about 5 minutes*
After breakfast, head to Mosuo's home to visit.
[Mosuo’s home visit] Mosuo’s home is a verdant hill from the Naxi village, and a "wooden house" where the Mosuo people live is built on the bank of the "Lugu Lake", which is all built with round logs. The dumb Sihe Village was named "Mosuo House". In this beautiful and mysterious place, the warm and hospitable Mosuo girls sang and danced, presented butter tea to the distinguished guests, and drove the "pig trough" boat for tourists. A long-lasting song of "Madami" made people unable to live for a long time. forget. Learn about the Mosuo marriage culture and family relationship, and visit the original Mosuo grandmother's house.
*Warm tips* Handmade silverware in-home visits are not provided by travel agencies. Please choose carefully. If there is a consumption dispute, please bear the relevant responsibilities and obligations, and we apologize for the inconvenience caused!
Lunch in Ninglang County.
After lunch, return to Lijiang by coach.
[Shuhe Ancient Town] Located in the ancient city of Lijiang, which is the northwest of Dayan Ancient City, it was an important post on the ancient tea-horse road.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Transfer to hotel and check-in.
Overnight at Howard Johnson Jinlin Plaza Lijiang
Day 4: (8:00am - 8:15pm) Lijiang - Yulong Snow Mountain - Lijiang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, transfer to Yulong Snow Mountain. *including shuttle bus and cableway*
[Jade Dragon Snow Mountain] Located in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, it is the southernmost snow mountain in China and a famous mountain in the southern section of Shaluli Mountain in the Hengduan Mountains. The mountainside of the snow-capped mountain is surrounded by clouds and mist, looking like a silver-white dragon from a distance, hence the name. It is one of the sacred mountains and settlements of the Naxi people; the Naxi people call the snow-capped mountains "Boshi Oulu", which means silver rocks of white sand.
[Glacier Park] Located in the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area, it is a gentle slope on the northeast slope of the main peak of Yulong Snow Mountain. It is a good choice to feel the charm of the snow mountains up close.
Lunch at local restaurant - Snow Mountain View Restaurant.
After lunch, proceed to watch "Impression Lijiang".
[Impression Lijiang] The performance was produced by director Zhang Yimou. The open-air stage is located in the Blue Moon Valley of Yulong Snow Mountain. The actors are local aboriginals in Lijiang, and they truly show the aboriginal feelings towards the sky, earth, people, and mountains. (VIP seats)
*Warm tips* The performance time will be adjusted according to the low and peak seasons, please refer to the local arrangement.
Continue to tour:
[Baishui River] is a river at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain, formed by the melting water of the snow mountain.
[Ganhaizi] Located at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain, it was once a lake and wetland, and later dried up into dense alpine meadows.
[Blue Moon Valley] Located at the foot of the Yulong Snow Mountain in Lijiang, it is formed by the white water river from the melting water of the Yulong Snow Mountain. The pool water is crystal clear and the blue is fantastic, which shocks the eye. *Include Battery Car*
[Jade Water Village] Known as the "Holy Land of Dongba, the Source of Lijiang", it is a landscaped palace of Dongba culture, where the ancient and magical Dongba culture and beautiful natural scenery are perfectly integrated.
[DIY Dongba cultural shirt] Visit Dongba cultural relics exhibition hall and Dongba wall gallery, learn about Dongba cultural knowledge, learn Dongba hieroglyphs, DIY Dongba cultural shirt, draw a Dongba T-shirt of your own, and take it home.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Transfer back to hotel.
Overnight at Howard Johnson Jinlin Hotel Lijiang
Day 5: Howard Johnson Jinlin Hotel Lijiang - Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) according to your departure time.
4 times departure transfer provided: 6:00am - 9:00am - 12:00noon - 3:00pm, please make sure you are in the hotel lobby on time, because the team will leave on time.
Please check out before 12:00noon. In case of late check-out, please pay the additional fee at the front desk of the hotel.