10 Days Lijiang and Shangrila Adventure Tour to Meili Snow Mountain and Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve

Morning enjoy the sunrise of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lijiang Ancient Town. Then drive about 30KM to Ganhaizi Meadow(3100M). Take the sightseeig bus for a short visit through the Baishuihe River, and take the chairlift up to visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The cableway will be arranged according to the condition of the mountain. Hike around 1 hour in the original forest in Spruce Meadow(3200M).

After lunch, enjoy the Impression Lijang Ethnic Show demonstrating the traditions and lifestyles of the Naxi, Yi and Bai peoples of the area directed in Ganhaizi Meadow(3100M). Later stroll through an enchanting traditional Yunnan village - Baisha Village and visit Baisha Mural - one part of Lijiang World Cultural Heritage.

Morning drive about 100KM to Tiger Leaping gorge Town(Qiaotou Town) along the Naxi ethnic villages and the upper Yangtze River. Have a panoramic view of the First Bend of Yangtze River on the way.

Then visit the Iron Chain Bridge, the Red Army's Long March Memorial Monument in the Shigu town. Then head to Tiger Leaping Gorge - one of the world's four great gorges, which is honored as one of the deepest and most marvelous gorges with 3900 meters in depth.

In the afternoon, drive to Shangrila. Walk around Dukezong Tibetan Ancient Town in Shangri-la, an important town of the Tea-horse Trade Road.

Morning, visit the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan - Songzanlin Monastery. Afterwards visit Bita Lake & Shudu Lake in Pudacuo National Park, which is located in one of the most biologically-diverse regions of the world.

Then drive back to visit Dabao Monastery and around Napahai Lake. Finally, visit a Tibetan's family to experience their local life. Try some Tibetan home-made yak and cheese.

After breakfast, drive to Feilaisi via Benzilan Town, Along the way, enjoy the stunning scenery of Baima Snow Mountain Nature Reserve. View the first bend of Jinsha River and Dongzhulin Monastery.

Get up early to enjoy the spectacular sunrise of Meili Snow Mountain. Then drive about 1.5 hours to Mingyong village and hike about 4km to visit Mingyong Glaciers of Meili Snow Mountain.

After the visit, hike along Lancang River Grand Canyon and visit Tibetan villages. Then drive back to Derong and continue the tour to Ganre River Valley of Yangtze River and the Grand Bend of Yangtze River.

Drive to Xiangcheng and visit Sanpi Monastery in Xiangcheng County. Then continue driving to Riwa(Shangrila Town). On the way, visit Wuming Snow Mountain, Sangdui Town, blockhouse, Sangdui pasture, vast poplar garden, Rewu Monastery, Bowa Mount, Chitu River Valley, Tibetan villages and Gongga Langjiling Monastery.

Upon arrival, check in the hotel and the rest of the day is free for you.

Today we will head to visit Chonggusi Monastery. Then move on to Luorong Pasture, which is a natural pasture for herds of sheep and cows. Hike about 3 hour to Milk Lake and Five-Color Lake. From here, you can also have closer magnificent views of three holy snow mountains – Chenresig (Xiannairi), Jambeyang (Yangmaiyong) and Chanadorje (Xianuoduoji).

In the afternoon, return to Yading tourist center and transferred back to Riwa for accommodation and dinner.

Today we will hike to visit Pearl Lake to view the holy peak – Mt. Xiannairi. Then be transferred back to Daocheng county for accommodation and dinner.

Free activity before being transferred to Daocheng Yading airport for your next destination. Service ends.