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Lijiang and Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
Tour code: CFP007
Duration: 5 days
Route: Guangzhou, Lijiang, Guangzhou
Attractions: Hiking trip starts from Qiaotou Town, walking in the Tiger Leaping Gorge, climbing up the Gorge...
Itinerary:
Day 1 Guangzhou / Lijiang
Transfer via: by air
Arrive at Lijiang airport, pick up by our English speaking tour guide and transfer to hotel. Visit the old town of Lijiang, escorted tour to Square Street. At night, join in the singing competition party at the bank of ancient streams which wind through the town.
The Lijiang ancient town of Dayan: The town was built in the late song dynasty and the early Yuan dynasty and was listed by the UNESCO on the list of the world's major cultural heritages in 1997.
Day 2 Lijiang / Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge (B, L, D)
At 6:00, drive to Qiaotou Town, it takes 2 hours on the trip. Your hiking trip starts from here, the 28 zigzaging turns will be a real text. The total trekking route is 28 km, and it takes about 6-8 hours. You will arrive at Half-Way Guest House to finish today's trekking.
While you are walking in the gorge, our support team will take all of your luggages to meet you at Tina's Inn, so you only need to carry two bottles of water, chocalate and camera on the trip.
The Tiger Leaping Gorge: one of the world's four great gorges - is located in Hutiaoxia Town in Zhongdian County, is honored as one of the deepest and most marvelous gorges on the globe.
Day 3 Tiger Leaping Gorge (B, L, D)
In the early morning, continue hiking to Tina's Inn, after lunch break, 1 hour walking down the steep cliff to the bank of Jinsha River, worship the dangerours shoal of "Starriness", it is the most narrow part of the gorge, where a tiger can easily jump over the Jinsha River. 1 more hour to climb up the gorge.
Day 4 Lijiang (B, L)
In the morning, continue your trekking through trails for 2 km (about 1 hour) to a small ferry, cross the river by boat, climb up the cliff and see the beautiful Daju Town. Enjoy a local lunch in the village, and drive to Lijiang. We will stop at Yak Meadow where a cable car visit to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is available.
Day 5 Lijiang / Guangzhou (B, L)
Transfer via: by air
In the morning, visit Mu Prince Mansion, later of the day, transfer to airport for your flight to Guangzhou. Upon arrival in Guangzhou airport, be met and transferred to hotel.
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Notice: The raining season in Zhongdian, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lujiang and Lijiang is from late May to early September, roads might be block by mountain slide and falling rocks. The best traveling time for our trekking tour is from October to April.
In case of bad weather condition or road difficulties, the original itinerary which has been confirmed by us might has to be changed accordingly by our local tour guide, or even the whole trip could be cancelled eventually. Please trust the judgement of our expienced tour guide, they are the expert and have escored trekking trips for years.