Lijiang Shangrila Guangzhou 7-Day Tour

Arrive in Lijiang
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Free activities

Baisha Village-Jade Dragon Snow Mountain-Blue Moon Valley
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Morning: Baisha Village 
Begin in Baisha, the 800-year-old Naxi cultural heartland. Wander quiet lanes where elderly artisans practice Dongba script embroidery, and visit the Ming-era Baisha Murals. Stop by Pure Snow café for Yunnan coffee with snow-mountain views.  
Midday: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain  
Drive 40 mins to Yunshanping Meadow. Hike through spruce forests to yak-dotted meadows framing the 5,596m peak. Tip: Rent an oxygen canister if needed.  
Afternoon: Blue Moon Valley  
Descend to Blue Moon Valley . Stroll along milky-turquoise pools fed by glacial meltwater, with the mountain’s reflection creating unreal blue hues. Capture the best photos near White Water Terrace.  
Evening: Return to Lijiang Old Town 
Head back by 6pm. For dinner, try Naxi grilled fish at Arro Khampa near Mufu Palace, then climb Lion Hill for lantern-lit town views.  

Transfer to Shangrila Station
First Bend of Yangtze River-Tiger Leaping Gorge
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Morning: First Bend of Yangtze River 
Depart early from Shangri-La for the 1.5-hour drive to this iconic geographic wonder. Witness where the Jinsha River (Yangtze's upper reaches) makes a dramatic 120° turn, creating a stunning horseshoe-shaped vista. Climb the observation deck for panoramic views of terraced fields and snow-capped mountains. Stop at a local café for yak butter tea and tsampa to fuel up.  
Lunch
Afternoon: Tiger Leaping Gorge 
Continue 1-hour to the gorge’s Upper Section. Walk the paved paths along China’s deepest canyon, where the roaring Yangtze squeezes through 30m-wide cliffs. See the legendary "Tiger Leaping Stone"—where, as myth says, a tiger once leapt across the raging river. Caution: Hold railings—mist from the 200m-drop waterfalls can make paths slippery!  

Ganden Sumtseling Monastery - Pudacuo National Park
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Morning: Visit Ganden Sumtseling Monastery – Yunnan’s largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery, hailed as the "Little Potala Palace." It masterfully blends Tibetan and Han architectural styles. From the 5th day of the 5th Tibetan lunar month, the three-day Horse Racing Festival (or "Heavenly Horse Festival") transforms Shangri-La. Beyond thrilling races, the event features traditional song-dance performances and local cuisine. Horse traders clad in finest furs or silks gather here, while families camp in tents on the festival meadow.
Afternoon: Explore Pudacuo National Park – China’s first national park on the mainland. Its Tibetan name means "the ferry that delivers all beings from suffering to the shore of liberation." The park preserves an intact composite ecosystem: alpine lakes, primeval forests, plateau wetlands, and Tibetan cultural heritage.

Transfer to Guangzhou Airport

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Breakfast

Free activities

Canton Tower - Nan Yue Wang Museum - Shamian Island - Pearl River Night Cruise
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After breakfast, our journey takes us to the Canton Tower. This second tallest TV tower in the world is not only the landmark of Guangzhou, but also the best place to see the night view of Yangcheng. Taking the high-speed elevator straight to the top sightseeing floor of the tower, you can have a 360-degree view of the whole Guangzhou city without any dead angle. When the sunshine sprinkles the earth, the cityscape of Guangzhou becomes more charming, with the Pearl River New City and the architectural complex around the Canton Tower as far as the eye can see.
Afterwards, we head to the Nan Yue Wang Museum. This museum not only displays the history, culture and archaeological discoveries of the Nan Yue Kingdom, but also makes history “come alive” through high-tech means, allowing you to more intuitively understand the historical changes of Guangzhou and even the Lingnan region.
In the afternoon, we will go to Shamian Island, which is a unique place in Guangzhou. The island is covered with green trees and European-style buildings, as if you were in a foreign country. Here, you can leisurely stroll along the island's paths and admire the buildings that have survived the weather, or take a break at one of the island's cafes or restaurants to enjoy a quiet and cozy time. If this itinerary doesn't meet your expectations, contact intotravelchina for more customized travel experiences.
In the evening, we will take the Pearl River Night Cruise to see illuminated landmarks like Liede Bridge and Star Concert Hall.

Baiyun Mountain-Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Beijing Road Pedestrian Street-Grand Buddha Temple-Airport Transfer

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Morning: Baiyun Mountain  
Start early with a cable car ride up to "Cloud Diving" scenic area for panoramic city views.  
Hike through tea plantations to Moxing Summit, then descend via the glass-bottomed Sky Walk if darin

Local tip: Try herbal tea at mountain-top stalls.  

Late Morning: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall  
Explore this 19th-century Cantonese architectural masterpiece. Marvel at:  Exquisite lime-sculpture murals, Ivory-carved** courtyard partitions, Guangdong folk art exhibits. 

Afternoon: Beijing Road Pedestrian Street   
Stroll this 2,000-year-old shopping street. Ancient Song Dynasty pavement under glass walkways.
Lunch 

Late Afternoon: Grand Buddha Temple
Discover this Ming Dynasty temple hidden among skyscrapers. Admire the 17m-tall bronze Buddha, Light incense at the underground meditation grotto. Secret spot: Rooftop vegetarian restaurant with city views  

Evening: Airport Transfer