Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike Tour
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- Guide
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- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Luggage Transfers
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Experience on of the great gorges of the world on this 25klm hike over two full days. Walk a good about 5 hours per day to finish the hike over steep terrain and finish in the valley at lower part of Tiger leaping Gorge. The spectacular Yulong Snow Mountain scenery is the backdrop.
Daparture Date:
You Choose!
Duration:
5 Days
$ 620 per person
Day 1
Place & Transport: Arrive in Lijiang (Watch the Video 
), Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Lijiang), Lijiang Ancient Town, Wangu Tower
Meals: Chinese Lunch at No.8 Lv Xue Zhai Restaurant
- Lijiang Ancient Town (2 hours): It is situated in the middle area of the county, which is more than 2400 meters high above sea level. It enjoys beautiful scenes, an indeed famous city with long history and splendid culture, it is very rare in China that such well-preserved minority ancient city still exists. The old town is quite busy in the afternoon and evening with an active atmosphere of the lights and crowd. An early morning visit will be less crowded.
- Wangu Tower (1 hour): The landmark building of Lijiang ancient town--the Wangu building is located on the top of Lion Hill. This is the best pure wood building in the world, which is 33 meters high.
- No.8 Lv Xue Zhai Restaurant: The restaurant is decorated in courtyard style of Naxi region and mainly provides Naxi cuisine as well some Chinese dishes.
Accommodations: Sanhe Hotel Lijiang (Economy)
Day 2
Place & Transport: Lijiang (Watch the Video )
Today's Activities: Baisha Village(include the mural), The Jade Dragon Mountain (with Large Cable Car from Ganhaizi)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Baisha Village(include the mural) (30 minutes): Baisha village is one of the Naxi Minority villages in Lijiang and is more special because of the collection of murals in the village. Painted over a thousand years ago, they combine the cultures of Han, Tibetan and Naxi people displaying the life stories of the Tibet Buddhism, Confucian and Taoism. The unique artistic style and precious historical content of the murals attract visitors from home and abroad.
- The Jade Dragon Mountain (with Large Cable Car from Ganhaizi) (3.5 hours): It's a snow capped mountain with an altitude of 5596 meters above sea level. The mountain has 13 peaks of which the highest is 18000 feet above sea level. Its high mountain and meadow views setting off the snow and rivers, construct amazing picture.
You could take the Large Cable Car on the top of Jade Dragon Mountain (from Ganhaizi) and enjoy yourself.The cable car will take you up to a height of 4506 meters. Walk slowly until you get used to the altitude. A warm coat is advisable and eating snacks often help the body to adjust more quickly.
- Baisha Shiguang Restaurant: The restaurant is located in Baisha Village and provides mainly Naxi cuisine along with some Chinese dishes.
Accommodations: Sanhe Hotel Lijiang (Economy)
Day 3
Place & Transport: Lijiang (Watch the Video )
Today's Activities: Hiking from Qiaotou to Halfway Hostel, Tiger Leaping Gorge
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Hiking from Qiaotou to Halfway Hostel (5 hours): You will hike about 17 KM and approximately 7 hours from Qiaotou to Halfway Guest house. First hike two hours to Naxi Family Guest house, have lunch. Then continue hiking another 2 hours up the steep 28-bends before the next break. The views are unforgettable. Another 2 hours and we will arrive at the half-way guest house which has a great view of Yulong Snow Mountain and overlooks the Jinsha River Valley.
- Tiger Leaping Gorge (1.5 hours): As one of the deepest and most marvelous gorges, Tiger Leaping Gorges are located in Hutiaoxia Town, 105 kilometers away from Zhongdian/Shangri-La County. Spring is the best time to visit, as melting snow flowing down from mountains makes the river turbulence at its peak.
Accommodations: Halfway Inn
Day 4
Place & Transport: Lijiang (Watch the Video )
Today's Activities: Hiking from Halfway Hostel to Tina's, Hiking from Tina's to middle part of Tiger Leaping Gorge, Xincun village Pier to lower Tiger leaping Gorge(Daju Pier)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Hiking from Halfway Hostel to Tina's (4 hours): Hike down to Tina's Guest house (about 2 Hours) pass through some pretty waterfalls and canyons on the way.
- Hiking from Tina's to middle part of Tiger Leaping Gorge: 1 hour walking down the steep cliff to the bank of Jinsha River, worship the dangerous shoal of "Starriness", it is the narrowest part of the gorge, where a tiger can easily jump over the Jinsha River.
- Xincun village Pier to lower Tiger leaping Gorge(Daju Pier): Go down to xincun village pier, the lower section of the Gorge where you will take ferry across the River to Daju pier. It usually takes about 1.5 -2 hours from Xincun pier to Daju pier.
Accommodations: Sanhe Hotel Lijiang (Economy)
Custom Tailoring: Design your own tour with our help to meet your unique interests. You don't have to compromise. Do exactly what you want to do! Let us assist you to tailor-make your own China experience. Tell us what you need now! | Nov.1 - Mar. 31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
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| 1 Person | - | - | $1,016 | - |
| 2-5 Persons | - | - | $620 | - / - / $131 / |
| 6-9 Persons | - | - | $434 | - / - / $131 / |
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Price Inclusions and Exclusions
Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary. - Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations. - Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Lijiang by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours. - Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available. - Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured. - Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:
- Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary. - Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement.
