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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.
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.
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.
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, you will be transferred 2.5 hours by car back to your Lijiang hotel where the day tour concludes.
Entrance fees
Lunch
Local guide
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Comfort walking shoes are recommended
Tour duration: approx. 11-12 hours
Difficulty level: Easy
Pick up: 8am from your centrally located Lijiang hotel
