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Lijiang

The gateway town to two of Yunnan’s most iconic views - Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
The gateway town to two of Yunnan’s most iconic views - Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
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Tiger Leaping Gorge, but not touristy
#1
Tiger Leaping Gorge, but not touristy
This hike lets you skip the crowds and the views look like Patagonia!
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Taste Yunnan specialty coffee
#2
Taste Yunnan specialty coffee
Yunnan's coffee is actually amazing. Meet a local artisan roasting family!
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Old Town hidden stories and alleys
#3
Old Town hidden stories and alleys
Lijiang Old Town is touristy, but an amazing guide will bring it to life!
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Hike Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
#4
Hike Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Don't take the cable car up - hike instead! There's no one and it's gorgeous.
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Immerse in Naxi culture
#5
Immerse in Naxi culture
Learn about Lijiang's fascinating Naxi culture by staying with a local family
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Backpackers hiking along a dirt trail with wide valley views in Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lijiang, on the 2D1N high trail
Hikers on a rocky ridge above snow-dusted peaks as pine branches frame Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lijiang on a 2D1N trek with The Bivou
Travellers seated at a mountain viewpoint over steep peaks on the 2D1N Lesser-Known High Trail of Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lijiang
Trekking on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trail in Lijiang with colourful prayer flags overhead as hikers climb a rocky path
Hiker with trekking poles walking the cliffside switchback path in Tiger Leaping Gorge near Lijiang at dawn on the 2D1N high trail
A hiker pauses on a tree-lined, stone trail on the Tiger Leaping Gorge high trail in Lijiang, framed by rocky cliffs
Two hikers with backpacks pause by a barrier overlooking a waterfall in Tiger Leaping Gorge near Lijiang on the 2D1N high trail
Twilight mountain ridges over Tiger Leaping Gorge near Lijiang, with clouded sky glowing beyond the trail during the 2D1N high hike
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2D1N
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2D1N Lesser-Known High Trail of Tiger Leaping Gorge
“proper hike that rewards you with stunning views”
Private trip
Outdoor coffee tasting with Seeker Yunnan Coffee Estate host and guest in Lijiang, surrounded by wildflowers and mountains
Lijiang coffee workshop with a wooden counter and long windows, two people sipping and tasting brewed coffee
Seeker Yunnan Coffee Estate host in Lijiang: smiling host holds a woven tray of coffee beans for sorting
Open wooden doorway framing a grassy garden and mountains at Seeker Yunnan Coffee Estate in Lijiang, with a dog in the foreground
Hands holding small coffee beans from different lots at a Lijiang specialty coffee workshop with a farming family
Selection of bite-size pastries and cookies beside multiple cups of brewed coffee on a wooden serving tray at Seeker Yunnan Coffee Estate
Black pour-over coffee setup with small glass tasting cups on a tray at Seeker Yunnan Coffee Estate workshop in Lijiang
Rustic wooden tea room interior with large pinned calligraphy panel, stone wall and windows, with cups and kettle on a table in Lijiang
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2 hrs
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Taste & Roast Yunnan Coffee at a Family Roastery
“must do if you're in Lijiang and love coffee!”
Local guide in a straw hat pointing through a wooden gate in Lijiang’s Old Town, Shuhe Ancient Town with The Bivou Lijiang
Red arched bridge and traditional pavilion on a calm lake, with snow-capped mountains behind it in Lijiang
Arched stone bridge over a calm canal with visitors and traditional wooden buildings in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang
Lantern-covered alley in Lijiang Old Town, warm red light beneath hanging parasols as visitors stroll through the narrow lane
Pink flowering vines spilling over a Naxi-style wooden building in Lijiang Old Town, a traveller pausing in the garden
Lantern-lit walkway through Lijiang’s Shuhe Ancient Town, with Naxi-style buildings and people strolling along the lane
Lijiang Old Town street scene with red lanterns, bronze statue figures and bustling travellers browsing shops during a local-guided walk
Lantern-lit lane in Lijiang’s old town with colourful paper umbrellas overhead as travellers stroll at dusk
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5.0 (7)
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5 hrs
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Private Lijiang Old Town Walk with Naxi Guide
“much more meaningful than simply wandering around”
Private trip
Hotpot tabletop in Lijiang with a bubbling central pot, sliced meats, shredded cabbage, and small bowls of chilli seasoning
Stuffed golden flatbread sprinkled with red chilli spices held over wrapping at a lively Lijiang night market snack stall
Evening street market in Lijiang with lantern-lit shopfronts, shoppers bundled up, and a snow-capped mountain towering behind
Local cook presses dough on a griddle for a Lijiang food hunt with local stories, in a Yunnan back-kitchen
Rows of black soup pots at a Lijiang food stall with bubbling broth, fish pieces, and orange shredded vegetable topping
Lijiang street food stall with trays of grilled and spiced dishes and paper cups, as part of a local stories food hunt
Sizzling wok of fried tofu and batter in a smoky Lijiang stall, capturing the flavours behind a local food hunt
Hands roll and cook round flatbreads on a hot griddle with bowls of dipping sauces, part of a Lijiang food hunt
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3 hrs
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Lijiang Food Hunt with Local Stories
“Great tour with local guide - we really enjoyed it”
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain hike from Lijiang: hiker posing on a rocky summit ridge beside a 4,250m marker, host-led by The Bivou Lijiang
Hiker stands on a high ridge above the valley near Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang, guided hike with The Bivou Lijiang
Small group hiking with backpacks on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain near Lijiang, overlooking a green valley and peak
Hiker with a backpack walks through a misty forest on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain route near Lijiang
Solo hiker crossing a barren alpine slope toward a jagged peak on a guided hike of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang
Red-capped mushroom growing on the forest floor along the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain hike near Lijiang
Wooden mountain camp hut overlooking distant peaks during a guided hike to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from Lijiang
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ridgeline near Lijiang under a blue sky, with rocky slopes and scattered evergreen trees
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8 hrs
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1-Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Hike | Skip the Crowds
“so beautiful! We were the only ones on the trail”
Private trip
2D1N Naxi Family Homestay in Lijiang | Forest Hikes & Village Life
Three guests seated indoors around a shared meal with red cups at a Lijiang guesthouse during a Yi & Naxi village trek
Two travellers walking a stone courtyard in Lijiang, passing flowering trees beside a traditional wooden door during the trek
Naxi-style meal spread on a guesthouse table in Lijiang, with bowls of rice, vegetables, and stir-fry for the 2D1N trek
Traditional Naxi-style guesthouse entrance in Lijiang, Yunnan, with red door panels, ornate carvings and tiled roof eaves
Hiker walking across a green hillside with grazing cows below during a Yi and Naxi village trek in Lijiang, Yunnan
Hikers pausing on a rural trail with mountains in the distance near Lijiang during a Yi & Naxi village trek
Outdoor meal preparation at a Lijiang village guesthouse during the Yi & Naxi trek, with travellers cooking beside baskets and tea
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2D1N
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2D1N Naxi Family Homestay in Lijiang | Forest Hikes & Village Life
“She took us right into her home & the neighbors too”
Private trip
Fancy serving Yunnan dishes at a dining table in Lijiang during a market-to-table cooking experience, with bowls of greens
Fancy’s Yunnan cuisine host in Naxi dress browsing boxed herbs and mushrooms at a morning market stall in Lijiang
Courtyard dining setup in Lijiang with a stone table, bright red stools, vase of pink flowers and a large banyan tree
Fresh Yunnan produce and dishes laid out on a table in a Lijiang courtyard for a market-to-table cooking session
Steaming Yunnan-style noodle broth with greens and red chillies in a terracotta pot, plus a lemony side salad in Lijiang
Travellers gathered around a decorated outdoor table of dishes at the end of a Lijiang Yunnan cooking experience in a courtyard
Bowl of steaming Yunnan-style noodle soup with greens, chilli and herbs on a table in Lijiang
A Yunnan cooking host guides travellers through a morning market in Lijiang, pointing out fresh greens and herbs at stalls
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3.5 hrs
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Cook Yunnan Family Recipes in Lijiang
Grazing yaks in a green valley in Lijiang, with snowy mountain ridges and blue sky beyond in the distance
Lijiang village kitchen where a local woman cooks by a stove, with another person seated nearby on a day meal
Pink wildflowers over a Lijiang mountainside valley during a 1-day Hidden Villages & Wenhai Wetlands trek
Aerial view of The Bivou Lijiang, a courtyard boutique stay near Lijiang with snow-capped mountains in the distance
Communal lunch at a round table with bowls and chopsticks indoors during a countryside trek with The Bivou Lijiang in Lijiang
Lush green landscape around steep peaks near Lijiang, viewed from above with scattered clouds drifting over the mountains
Rugged village hut overlooking pine valley and snowcapped peaks on the way to Wenhai Wetlands from Lijiang
Sheep grazing on a grassy mountainside above Lijiang villages during a 1-day Hidden Villages & Wenhai Wetlands trek with The Bivou Lijiang
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8 hrs
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1-Day Hidden Villages & Wenhai Wetlands Trek | from Lijiang
Private trip
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He left his village. Now, he's coming back to build a guesthouse.
He left his village. Now, he's coming back to build a guesthouse.
She gave up big tech to run her family's coffee business
She gave up big tech to run her family's coffee business
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