Lijiang + Jade Dragon Snow Mountain + Shangri-La + Xishuangbanna8-Day 7-Night Private Tour
2. Tour Overview
- Destinations: Lijiang, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna
- Duration: 8 Days 7 Nights
- Transportation: Flight, High-Speed Train, Private Car, Scenic Area Shuttle, Cruise, etc.
- Accommodation: Randomly arranged in different hotels in Lijiang, Shangri-La and Xishuangbanna
3. Highlights & Key Selling Points
- Visit Potatso National Park, Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Napa Lake in Shangri-La
- Explore Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with Glacier Park Grand Cableway, Blue Moon Valley
- Experience Xishuangbanna tropical rainforest, wild elephants, peacock show, Dai ethnic handcrafts
- Free warm coat & oxygen tank for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain included
4. Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Lijiang (Private transfer & free exploration in Lijiang)
- Arrive in Lijiang, private transfer to hotel (≈30km / ≈30mins)
- Free time: visit Lijiang Old Town, Mu Mansion, Square Street, Lion Mountain, etc.
- Meals: No meals included
- Accommodation: Lijiang Da'an Man Sunshine Golden Mountain Snow Mountain Panoramic Smart Hotel or alternatives
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Day 2: Lijiang – Shangri-La (Potatso National Park & Dukezong Ancient Town)
- Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast (included for adults)
- Morning: Visit Potatso National Park (≈50km / ≈60mins), including Shudu Lake, Bita Lake
- Lunch: Not included
- Afternoon: Visit Dukezong Ancient Town, Moonlight Square, Giant Prayer Wheel (≈150km / ≈2hrs)
- Dinner: Not included
- Accommodation: Shangri-La 5th Meteorite Ziwei Hotel or alternatives
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Day 3: Shangri-La – Lijiang (Ganden Sumtseling Monastery & Napa Lake)
- Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast (included for adults)
- Morning: Visit Ganden Sumtseling Monastery (≈20km / ≈30mins) & Giant Golden Banner (≈10km / ≈20mins)
- Lunch: Not included
- Afternoon: Visit Napa Lake (Ila Grassland) (≈20km / ≈30mins)
- Dinner: Not included
- Accommodation: Lijiang Da'an Man Sunshine Golden Mountain Snow Mountain Panoramic Smart Hotel or alternatives
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Day 4: Lijiang (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Impression Lijiang)
- Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast (included for adults)
- Morning: Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, take Glacier Park Grand Cableway, explore Glacier Park, Blue Moon Valley, Baishui River
- Lunch: Not included
- Afternoon: Watch Impression Lijiang Show (≈5km / ≈10mins)
- Dinner: Not included
- Evening: Stroll in Lijiang Old Town (≈40km / ≈50mins)
- Accommodation: Lijiang Da'an Man Sunshine Golden Mountain Snow Mountain Panoramic Smart Hotel or alternatives
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Day 5: Lijiang – Xishuangbanna (Free time & flight to Xishuangbanna)
- Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast (included for adults)
- Morning: Free time, visit Bama Longtan Temple, Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum – Three-Eye Well
- Lunch & Dinner: Not included
- Evening: Transfer to Lijiang Airport, fly to Xishuangbanna, private transfer to hotel
- Accommodation: Xishuangbanna Kyriad Marvelous Hotel or alternatives
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Day 6: Xishuangbanna (Wild Elephant Valley & Primitive Forest Park)
- Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast (included for adults)
- Morning: Visit Wild Elephant Valley (≈40km / ≈50mins), watch elephant show, visit butterfly garden
- Lunch: Not included
- Afternoon: Visit Manzhang Village for Dai pottery, paper-making, palm-leaf manuscript; then Primitive Forest Park for peacock show & water-splashing experience
- Dinner: Not included
- Evening: Visit Mekong Starlight Night Market (≈30km / ≈40mins)
- Accommodation: Xishuangbanna Kyriad Marvelous Hotel or alternatives
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Day 7: Xishuangbanna (Jinuo Mountain Rainforest Hike & Manting Imperial Garden)
- Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast (included for adults)
- Morning: Jinuo Mountain Rainforest Hike (≈50km / ≈60mins), stream trekking, sky swing
- Lunch: Rainforest feast included (adults & children, ¥50/pax standard)
- Afternoon: Visit Manting Imperial Garden & Xishuangbanna Total Buddhist Temple
- Dinner: Not included
- Accommodation: Xishuangbanna Kyriad Marvelous Hotel or alternatives
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Day 8: Xishuangbanna – Departure (Breakfast & private transfer to airport/train station)
- Breakfast: Hotel buffet breakfast (included for adults)
- Lunch: Not included
- Full day: Private transfer to airport/train station according to schedule. Tour ends.
5. Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
- First-entry tickets: Potatso National Park, Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Impression Lijiang, Wild Elephant Valley, Primitive Forest Park, Jinuo Mountain Rainforest Hike, Manting Imperial Garden
- Airport/train station pickup & drop-off
- Selected daily breakfasts
- Glacier Park Grand Cableway fee
- Snow mountain gift: 1 warm coat + 1 oxygen tank per adult
- Day 7 rainforest lunch
- All meals except selected breakfasts & Day 7 lunch
- Internal shuttle buses in scenic areas
- Pottery firing & shipping, handmade paper shipping fees
- Price difference if cableway is changed or canceled due to force majeure
- Personal expenses
6. Important Tips
- Check refund/change policy and free luggage allowance for long-distance transport.
- Bring valid ID for check-in; room type subject to availability, note king/twin bed request in order.
- Temperature difference 5–10°C in Yunnan; bring coat, avoid strenuous exercise, wear flat shoes.
- Strong UV and dry air; protect from sun and keep hydrated.
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain cableway may adjust; children under 1.4m pay on site, over-height pay in advance.
- Impression Lijiang may suspend without refund.
- Rainforest activities adjust per weather; follow guide instructions.
- Dress properly for Buddhist temples.
- Check-out by 12:00; late check-out at own cost.
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