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Things to Do in Lijiang

Hiker posing by a stone sign reading Jade Dragon 1st Peak, 4250m, during a guided summit hike in 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
Red-capped mushroom growing on the forest floor along the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain hike near Lijiang
Hiker with a backpack walks through a misty forest on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain route 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
Hiker with trekking poles standing on a rocky ridge as mist and clouds drift over valleys during the Jade Dragon hike
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5.0 (4)
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8 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
Hike to 1st Peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain | Local Naturalist Guide
“so beautiful! We were the only ones on the trail”
Private trip
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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5.0 (4)
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2D1N
|Up to 26 guests
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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5.0 (2)
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2 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
Yunnan Specialty Coffee Omakase + Roasting | Cosy Garden Space
“must do if you're in Lijiang and love coffee!”
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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5.0 (1)
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3 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
Lijiang Food Hunt with Local Stories
“Great tour with local guide - we really enjoyed it”
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 (4)
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5 hrs
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Hidden Stories of Lijiang's Old Town | With a Local Naxi Guide
“much more meaningful than simply wandering around”
Private trip
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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5.0 (4)
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8 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
1-Day Hidden Villages & Wenhai Wetlands Trek | from Lijiang
Private trip
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
Naxi-style meal spread on a guesthouse table in Lijiang, with bowls of rice, vegetables, and stir-fry for the 2D1N trek
Outdoor meal preparation at a Lijiang village guesthouse during the Yi & Naxi trek, with travellers cooking beside baskets and tea
Rustic Lijiang village house with dried chillies hanging under the tiled eaves, capturing everyday life on the Yi & Naxi trek
Two travellers walking a stone courtyard in Lijiang, passing flowering trees beside a traditional wooden door during the trek
Traditional guesthouse kitchen in Lijiang, with a local cook stirring a pan on the stove during the Yi & Naxi trek stay
Traveller sitting on a grassy lookout above terraced countryside around Lijiang, Yunnan, on a Yi and Naxi village trek
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5.0 (1)
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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
|Up to 8 guests
From Market to Table: Yunnan Cooking Experience in Lijiang

Things to Do in Shangri-La

Jagged mountain and green valley viewed through trees near Shangri-La during a Khampa Caravan homestay and lake trip
Calm Napa Lake in Shangri-La framed by forested hills and mountains under cloudy skies, with mirror-like reflections
Back view of a person in ceremonial red robes and tall hat facing a shrine of brass bowls at a Khampa Caravan homestay in Shangri-La
Tibetan woman in a red hat preparing food at a warmly lit family homestay kitchen in Shangri-La, stirring a pot
Traditional Tibetan monastery with ornate multi-storey pagoda roofs against blue sky in Shangri-La during daytime
Warm Tibetan kitchen cooking over copper pots and an open flame at a home lunch in Shangri-La, host-led experience
Two visitors help tend a green garden with tools at a Shangri-La family homestay, working carefully in the beds
Tibetan artisans’ hands working colourful textiles on a loom during a homestay craft session in Shangri-La
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3D2N
|Up to 6 guests
3D2N Shangri-La Family Homestay | Songzanlin & Napa Lake Visit
Private trip
High-altitude mule caravan in Shangri-La at Ferme Liotard, with trekkers walking across grassy slopes carrying supplies
Traditional Tibetan-style dining room with carved furniture and colourful murals at a Mission Liotard base near Shangri-La
Tibetan lodge building at Ferme Liotard in Shangri-La, set on a hillside above farmland with distant mountain ridges
Outdoor picnic spread with charcuterie and grilled skewers on a wooden table during a Mission Liotard day trek in Shangri-La
Whitewashed Tibetan homestead doorway at Ferme Liotard in Shangri-La, with carved lintel and tall grass under blue sky
A traveller leading a pack horse across a grassy valley during a Mission Liotard Tea Horse caravan trek near Shangri-La
Aerial view of a shallow river in China with animals crossing through a golden autumn forest
Candlelit 3-course dinner plate with sliced grilled chicken and herbs, with wine glasses on a table during Ferme Liotard’s trek
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8 hrs
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Tibetan Valley Day Trek | Picnic Lunch & 3-Course Dinner
“It was my treasure discovery in Shangri-La!”
Hiker in a bright red jacket overlooking a turquoise alpine lake and steep valleys beneath rugged mountains in Shangri-La
Hiker with trekking poles standing in a grassy alpine valley with a small tent as snow-capped mountains loom in Shangri-La
Snow-dusted mountain peaks and rugged ridges rising above forest on the Shangri-La hiking circuit for alpine lakes
Turquoise alpine lake with green pasture and grazing yaks beneath jagged snow-capped peaks in Shangri-La
Scenic Tiger Leaping Gorge valley with a winding river, viewed from steep mountain trails near Shangri-La
Black yaks grazing on a grassy ridge above a turquoise lake and dramatic mountain ranges in Shangri-La
Hidden alpine lake in Shangri-La with turquoise water, mountain paths and glaciers beyond on a trek panorama
Hiker with a backpack overlooking a turquoise alpine lake basin in Shangri-La during the 2D1N trek towards Tiger Leaping Gorge
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2D1N
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2D1N Tiger Leaping Gorge Views & Hidden Alpine Lake Trek in Shangri-La
Private trip
Pottery workshop in Shangri-La with a potter shaping clay on a worktable, surrounded by tools and ceramics
Traditional Tibetan monastery with ornate multi-storey pagoda roofs against blue sky in Shangri-La during daytime
Pottery workshop in Shangri-La with a small group shaping clay at wooden tables, inside a warm community room
Woman in a pink headscarf pouring tea from a small kettle at a traditional Tibetan home visit in Shangri-La
Tibetan brewery tasting in Shangri-La with several glass cups of amber craft beer on a carved wooden board
Khampa Caravan host seated in a rustic wooden room in Shangri-La, meeting Tibetan cultural guide during a home visit
Bottles of craft beer with colourful labels lined up at a brewery counter for tasting in Shangri-La
People seated for tea in a colourful Tibetan room in Shangri-La, with a host preparing drinks as part of a home visit
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7 hrs
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Meet a Lama, Tibetan Home Lunch & Pottery or Brewery Visit
“deeply enriching and genuinely enjoyable”
Private trip
Nomadic caravan walking with pack animals along a mountain trail in Shangri-La’s remote valleys, with snow-capped peaks ahead
Candlelit tent camp in Shangri-La’s remote valleys, with a dining area laid out inside a large nomadic caravan tent
Campfire dinner at a canvas campsite in Shangri-La’s remote valleys, with travellers cooking beside a lantern-lit tent
Outdoor picnic spread with charcuterie and grilled skewers on a wooden table during a Mission Liotard day trek in Shangri-La
Canvas tents pitched in a grassy meadow in Shangri-La’s remote valleys, glowing at sunset with forested hills behind
Group dining and toasting in a canvas dining tent during a nomadic caravan camp in Shangri-La’s remote valleys
Backpackers meeting a mule caravan on a snowy, rocky mountain trail in Shangri-La’s high-altitude valleys
Aerial view of a shallow river in China with animals crossing through a golden autumn forest
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3D2N
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3D2N Nomadic Caravan Across Shangri-La’s Remote Valleys
Private trip
White canvas tent lit by lanterns during a 2D2N Tibetan mountain valley stay with Caravan Treks by Ferme Liotard in Shangri-La
Shangri-La mountain valley camp dinner with set dining table in front of lit white tents at dusk, Mission Liotard stay
Ornately decorated Tibetan-style room inside Ferme Liotard in Shangri-La, with vivid wall hangings, cushioned chairs and lamps
Glamping tent interior at Ferme Liotard in Shangri-La with two covered beds, central rug and a hanging light under canvas
Grilled chicken and tomatoes with chopped herbs cooking on an outdoor fire rack at a mountain valley camp in Shangri-La
Travellers sharing dinner at a valley camp with white tents and glowing lanterns, part of a caravan trek stay near Shangri-La
Aerial view of a shallow river in China with animals crossing through a golden autumn forest
Ornate wooden corridor inside a traditional Tibetan lodge in Shangri-La, with carved panels, benches and a mounted animal skull
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3D2N
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2D2N Tibetan Mountain Valley Stay with Caravan Treks
Private trip
Travellers posing on a mountain viewpoint during the Shangri-La Loop with a Tibetan guide in Shangri-La
Glowing mountain peaks at sunrise near Shangri-La, capturing the dramatic highland landscape on a 6-day trek loop
Two monkeys perched on a mossy tree branch in Shangri-La, where forest life faces the camera at close range
Two travellers pose at a wooden railing by a multi-tier waterfall near Shangri-La during a 6-day trek loop
View of mountain range and terraced fields in Shangri-La seen from a room during a 6-day Tibetan guide trek
Tibetan temple courtyard in Shangri-La with an ornate entrance and colourful prayer flags overhead, on the cultural part of the 6-day loop
Colourful prayer-flag stone cairn overlooking a wide winter plain and lake in Shangri-La, with low mountains under bright sky
Starry night sky over Shangri-La mountains and valley village rooftops with power lines below at night
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6D5N
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6-Day Shangri-La Loop with a Tibetan Guide
Private trip
Snowy Meili Snow Mountain summit lit by early sunrise rays above dark ridgelines on a 2D2N adventure from Shangri-La
Walker on a mountain road near Shangri-La, with Meili Snow Mountain’s snowy peaks across the valley under blue sky
Winding turquoise river curving through rugged valleys in Meili country during a 2D2N sunrise adventure from Shangri-La
Golden prayer wheel in Shangri-La with sweeping views towards Meili Snow Mountain and misty valley slopes
Tibetan prayer flags strung above a monastery courtyard in Shangri-La, with ornate walls under blue sky
Lodge dining room in Shangri-La with large windows to green hills, travellers at a round table preparing snacks
Star-filled night sky over Meili Snow Mountain as dawn light warms the snowy ridges on a 2D2N trek from Shangri-La
Terraced hillside village with multi-building Tibetan monastery complex and prayer halls in Shangri-La’s Meili region
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2D2N Sunrise Adventure at Meili Snow Mountain | from Shangri-La
Private trip
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