Private Day Tour to Shangri-la from Lijiang by Car
Shangri-La is situated 170km from Lijiang, and about 2.5 hours by car. This private day tour will let you visit the impressive place from Lijiang by private vehicle. The attractions include Sumtseling Monastery, Dukezong Ancient Town, and Napahai Reserve. Tibetan lunch is included, and pickup from your Lijiang hotel is at 8am. Note: This is a very long day tour. It is suggested to choose 2-day tour if you have more time.
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What's included in Private Day Tour to Shangri-la from Lijiang by Car
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Songzanlin Monastery
At 8:00am, you will be picked up in the hotel lobby of your Lijiang hotel. Then you will take 2.5-hour car ride for 170km Shangri-la. You will view the fantastic Tibetan Symtsaling Monastery. The history of the monastery can be tracked back to 1681AD. There are impressive statues, carvings, Thangka paintings, and old houses in the traditional buildings.
Dukezong Ancient Town
Then you will head to the old town of Shangri-La, Dukezong Ancient Town. You will have opportunity to taste the Tibetan lunch. Then you will walk in the old lanes to view the temple, shops and bars etc.
Napa Hai Nature Reserve
Napahai Reserve is about 10km away from Shangri-La. You will view the stunning lake and the snow-capped mountains around the lake in the afternoon. Later, transferred 2.5 hours by car back to your Lijiang hotel where the day tour concludes.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional Information
If your hotel is in the old town of Lijiang, you have to walk to the parking place because it is forbidden cars to drive in the old town.
