7-Day Tour of Lijiang-Liangshan-Diqing Travel Guide

Dear friends! Here is a 7-day travel guide for Lijiang-Liangshan-Diqing~ Challenge the Yulong Snow Mountain 4680m Glacier Cableway, take a pig trough boat on Lugu Lake, enjoy fresh stone pot fish, stroll through Pudacuo National Park to admire the seasonal scenery, explore the Little Potala Palace Songzanlin Monastery, experience the grandeur of Tiger Leaping Gorge, and savor the special Tusi banquet waiting for you!
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🛤️ Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Lijiang 🛬 — Private transfer from airport/station to hotel — Free time
Upon arrival in Lijiang, check into the hotel and freely explore to feel the charm of the ancient town.
Day 2-3: In-depth tour of Lugu Lake 🚣 — Lugu Lake Scenic Viewing Platform — Liwubi Island — Pig trough boat lake tour (Daluoshu Water Pier) — Delicious stone pot fish at Lugu Lake
Spend two days immersed in Lugu Lake, take a pig trough boat tour, enjoy the lake and mountain views, and taste the special stone pot fish.
Day 4: Pudacuo National Park 🌳 — Shudu Lake — Stroll through Pudacuo National Forest Park (seasonal flowers, check in for four-season scenery) — Dukezong Ancient Town
Walk through Pudacuo, admire the seasonal scenery, visit Shudu Lake, and enjoy a night tour of Dukezong Ancient Town.
Day 5: Little Potala Palace Songzanlin Monastery 🏯 — Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (experience the magnificent grandeur) — Special Tusi banquet
Visit Songzanlin Monastery to feel Tibetan Buddhist culture, experience the grandeur of Tiger Leaping Gorge, and enjoy the Tusi banquet.
Day 6: Yulong Snow Mountain 🏔️ — Yulong Snow Mountain Cableway (challenge the 4680m glacier cableway to the summit)
Challenge the 4680m Yulong Snow Mountain, take the cableway to the summit, and overlook the magnificent snowy mountain scenery.
Day 7: Return from Lijiang 🛫 — Free time — Private transfer to airport/station — Return home warmly
After free time, private transfer to airport/station, concluding a pleasant Lijiang trip.
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Travel tips: 📝
1️⃣ November climate: Large temperature difference between morning and evening in Lijiang, bring a light down jacket; Liangshan and Diqing high-altitude areas are colder, bring scarves and gloves! ❄️
2️⃣ Airport transport: Taxi from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to the ancient town costs about 30 RMB; Diqing Shangri-La Airport is small, pre-booking a transfer is more reliable 🚗
3️⃣ Customs and traditions: Don’t step on the threshold of the Mosuo walking marriage bridge; ask permission before photographing Naxi Dongba script 🙏
4️⃣ Food highlights: Must-eat fresh stone pot fish at Lugu Lake, with fresh soup and tender meat! Lijiang Tusi banquet’s Tibetan-style roasted lamb chops are so fragrant you’ll stomp your feet 🐑🔥
5️⃣ Plateau precautions: Diqing altitude exceeds 3000 meters, avoid strenuous exercise, carry chocolate to prevent altitude sickness 🍫
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