【Luzhou-Yading Loop】Lijiang｜Shangri-La｜Wudihu｜Daocheng Yading｜Lugu Lake

Activity Description

Group Type: Mini Boutique Group (2-8 people).

Schedule: [Group Tour] Every Saturday, year-round departure from Lijiang; [Private Tour] Daily departures.

Meeting Point: Designated hotel in Lijiang (includes Luzhou-Ya'an Small Loop Tour + other tour details) (Name required for check-in).

Suitable for: Healthy travel enthusiasts aged 8-70.

Tour Leader: Travel concierge/driver (text message sent two days prior to departure).

Registration Notes: Please check with customer service in advance to confirm availability.

▷【Child Price Information】

1. Children under 1.2 meters tall do not occupy a bed (sharing a bed with an adult) and receive free admission, free breakfast, a seat on the vehicle, insurance, complimentary items, and activities.

2. Children exceeding the height limit but under 12 years old do not occupy a bed and must pay for admission and breakfast.

3. If a bed is required, a bed fee (including breakfast) will apply.

Special Note: Children do not occupy a bed (sharing a bed with an adult). However, if you are traveling with one adult and one child, to avoid disturbing you and other guests in the same room, the child must occupy a bed and pay the bed fee (including breakfast).

Trip Gear Checklist 1. Documents: ID card, discount cards (student ID, military ID, etc.) .

2. Luggage: 20-22 inch suitcase, 18-liter backpack, small personal bag.

3. Clothing: (Summer) Softshell jacket, quick-drying clothes, short-sleeved shirts, skirts, windbreaker, casual sneakers, sun hat.

4. (Winter) Waterproof jacket and pants, fleece jacket, softshell jacket, down jacket, casual sneakers, sun hat.

5. Sun Protection: Sunscreen SPF50+, sunglasses, sun hat, face mask.

6. Altitude Sickness: Altitude sickness medication, glucose solution, portable oxygen (1 bottle included).

7. Electronic Equipment: Mobile phone, power bank, charger, camera (including charger, spare battery, memory card), etc.

8. Medications: Motion sickness medication, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, and other personal medications.

9. Food: Chocolate, beef jerky, nuts, energy bars (for hiking/long-distance driving).

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lijiang from various locations nationwide → Airport/Train Station pick-up in Lijiang → Hotel check-in → Free time

▷Accommodation: 4-star luxury hotel in Lijiang (based on online reviews)

▷Meals: On your own

▷Driving distance: 25km ▷Distance: 0.5h

Today, guests will arrive in Lijiang by plane or train. Our team will pick you up and transfer you to the designated hotel in the city center. Upon arrival, please check in at the front desk. Free time after check-in. Our staff will contact you later. Please be mindful of your personal safety and belongings when out and about.

Important Notes:

1. Hotel check-in time is after 2:00 PM. If you arrive earlier and there are available rooms, you can check in directly. You can also leave your luggage at the front desk and enjoy free time.

2. We offer a free 24-hour airport/train station pick-up service. There will be a waiting time of approximately 30 minutes. Please inform customer service of your flight at least 2 days in advance; otherwise, it will be considered a waiver of the service.

3. The distance from Lijiang Airport to the meeting hotel is approximately 25km, a 40-minute drive. The distance from Lijiang Railway Station to the meeting hotel is approximately 10km, a 20-minute drive.

Lijiang Travel Guide:

1. Lijiang Old Town: Lijiang Old Town is actually composed of three ancient towns. The first is [Dayan Ancient Town], with its small bridges and flowing water, built against Lion Mountain and facing Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is hailed as a "World Heritage Site." Famous attractions within the town include Sifang Street, Mu's Residence, Yuhe Square, and Wangu Tower. It's about a 3-5km walk from the hotel.

2. The second is [Shuhe Ancient Town], a well-preserved important market town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road with over 1300 years of history. It's famous for its rustic architecture, clear springs, and profound cultural heritage. Core scenic spots include Sifang Street, Qinglong Bridge, Feihua Chushui (Flying Flowers Touching Water), and Jiuding Longtan (Nine Dragon Pool). It's about a 7km taxi ride from the hotel.

3. The third is [Baisha Ancient Town], a newly popular tourist destination in Lijiang. It was the earliest political and cultural center of the Naxi people and the closest ancient town to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It's about a 10km taxi ride from the hotel. The air in the ancient town is filled with the aroma of coffee.

Day 2 Lijiang → Shangri-La Ancient Town → Yila Grassland → Bottomless Lake → Daocheng Yading

▷Accommodation: Daocheng Yading 4-star luxury hotel

▷Meals: On your own

▷Distance: 340km

▷Driving time: Approx. 6 hours

After breakfast, depart from Lijiang for Shangri-La, passing through Xiaozhongdian Pasture, enjoying the pastoral scenery of the Tibetan plateau. Arrive at Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-La after approximately 2 hours, experiencing the ancient Tea Horse Road, learning about the Red Army Museum of the Long March, visiting Sifang Street, and climbing Guishan Park to spin the Guinness World Record-holding prayer wheel.

After passing through Yila Grassland and Napa Lake, we entered the Xiangdao Highway and passed through Geza Township. About two hours later, we arrived at the newly popular, less-visited scenic spot, Wudihu (Bottomless Lake). Surrounded by dark green mountains, Wudihu resembles turquoise scattered by a goddess, or perhaps a mirror box accidentally dropped by a celestial being, its fragments forming the lake. The lake reflects Shangri-La's most distant blue sky and its purest moments. Visitors can take photos to their heart's content by the lake, or simply order a coffee and relax by the lake, enjoying a moment of tranquility.

Afterwards, continue along the Xiangdao Highway to Daocheng Yading, enjoying beautiful scenery along the way, including snow-capped mountains, canyons, rivers, forests, and pastures. Arrive in Shangri-La Town, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province in the evening and check into your hotel. In the evening, you can sample local delicacies near Tianjie (Heavenly Street). Shangri-La Town is at an altitude of approximately 2900 meters, so get some rest early to ensure a good night's sleep for tomorrow's journey.

Day 3: Full-day in-depth tour of Daocheng Yading Scenic Area

▷Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Daocheng Yading (based on online reviews)

▷Meals: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at your own expense (AA system)

▷Driving distance: 70km

▷Distance: 2 hours

After breakfast, enter the Yading Scenic Area and take the scenic area's eco-friendly bus (included in the price). After about 1 hour, arrive at the secluded Yading Village. Then, at Longlongba, transfer to the scenic area's electric sightseeing bus (50 RMB one way, 80 RMB round trip, optional, at your own expense). Take the electric sightseeing bus to Luorong Pasture, the most beautiful alpine pasture in Yading. This is also the best location to view the three sacred mountains: 【Xianaori】, 【Yangmaiyong】, and 【Xiannairi】. The three sacred mountains are arranged in a triangular shape, offering a panoramic view of blue skies, grasslands, seas of flowers, snow-capped mountains, and antelopes, making you feel as if you are in a dreamlike fairyland.

The hike from Luorong Pasture takes about 3 hours to reach the sacred lake, Milk Lake, a round trip of about 10 kilometers. The azure Milk Lake, resembling a teardrop of the blue earth, is nestled among the snow-capped peaks. From the right side of Milk Lake, a further ascent of about 100 meters leads to the highest point of the hike, Five-Color Lake. Under the refraction of sunlight, Five-Color Lake presents a fantastical spectacle of vibrant colors. It is said that those with sincere hearts can see their future here.

Afterwards, return to Luorong Pasture via the same route and take a sightseeing electric vehicle to Longlongba. Hike to Chonggu Temple, visit Pearl Lake, and admire the reflection of Xiannairi Sun Peak. After touring the Yading Scenic Area, take the park's eco-friendly bus back to Shangri-La Town and check into your hotel. Enjoy a hot shower in the evening to relieve the day's fatigue.

Friendly Reminder:

The Yading Scenic Area offers long and short routes. The long route includes Milk Lake and Five-Color Lake, while the short route is Pearl Lake. For high-altitude hiking, please choose your route according to your physical condition. Please prepare your own lunch in advance. High-altitude hiking is physically demanding; please assess your own physical capabilities and avoid overexertion to prevent unnecessary trouble.

Day 4: Daocheng Yading → Echu Mountain → Crossing the Luzhou-Yading Route → Lugu Lake → Mosuo Bonfire Party

▷Accommodation: Comfortable hotel/guesthouse in Lugu Lake

▷Meals: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at your own expense (AA system)

▷Distance: 260km ▷Driving Time: 6.5 hours

After breakfast, bid farewell to the sacred land of Yading and head to the mysterious Eastern Kingdom of Women, Lugu Lake. En route, pass Echu Mountain for a distant view of the Three Holy Mountains of Yading. After lunch in Wafang, pass through Lupuluo Pass to admire the rhododendron forest. Continue along the Luzhou-Yading Route, passing through Mengzi Township, Guzeng Miao Township, and Wujiao Mongolian Township, traversing narrow mountain paths through forests, enjoying the breathtaking autumn colors along the way. High mountains, canyons, forests—the scenery is endless.

We arrived at Lugu Lake in the afternoon, and the panoramic view of the lake immediately came into view, which was truly breathtaking! The Lugu Lake Scenic Area boasts distinctive natural and cultural landscapes, characterized by its typical highland lake scenery and unique Mosuo matriarchal culture. Immersed in the scenery, the water and sky blend seamlessly, the lake surface is like a mirror, and the pig-trough boats gliding gently on the azure waves and the Mosuo folk songs floating softly between the water and sky add to its rustic charm and tranquility. It is a pristine lake, far from the hustle and bustle of the city and unspoiled by pollution, earning it the reputation of a "Pearl of the Plateau."

After checking into our hotel by Lugu Lake, we will have free time for dinner. On a clear day, you can enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the lake. In the evening, we will have a complimentary Mosuo bonfire party. Join the young Mosuo men and women in their traditional costumes, light a bonfire, dance hand-in-hand, and sing the celestial songs of Lugu Lake.

Friendly Reminder:

As the Lugu Lake-Ya'an route is not yet overdeveloped for tourism, it is relatively sparsely populated, with limited restaurants and supplies. The environment and prices may not be ideal. Please consider bringing your own packed lunches. Thank you for your understanding.

Day 5: Lugu Lake Sunrise → Pig-trough Boat Cruise → Lugu Lake Tour → Lijiang (Disband)

▷Accommodation: None

▷Meals: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at your own expense (AA system)

▷Distance: 200km ▷Driving Time: 3.5H

Wake up to witness the breathtaking sunrise over Lugu Lake. The rising sun, the lake, and the morning mist create a mesmerizing scene. After enjoying the sunrise, you are free to take photos by the lake. Lugu Lake is beautiful in the morning; you'll never tire of taking pictures. Of course, you can also relax and sleep in. Afterwards, head to the pier for a unique pig-trough boat tour on Lugu Lake, a traditional Mosuo custom. Enjoy the blue sky, white clouds, and the tranquil water – a truly dreamlike experience. Then, take a tour around Lugu Lake, passing Lover's Beach and Lige Peninsula. Leave the scenic area along the lakeside road, passing through Ninglang County for lunch before returning to Lijiang, concluding your enjoyable Greater Shangri-La loop tour.

For those not in a rush to leave that day, let's have a get-together for dinner (AA system) that evening. Since everyone will be going their separate ways after the trip, let's go to a bar together, drink until we drop, and enjoy the beautiful night in Lijiang. Let's party and create wonderful memories forever.

Friendly Reminder:

1. If you're returning from Lijiang Railway Station, we recommend booking a high-speed train or regular train departing after 6:00 PM that day;

2. If you're returning from Lijiang Airport, we recommend booking a flight departing after 8:00 PM that day.

Booking Notice

1.As the organizer of this activity, our company reserves the right to use all photos, videos, and other materials taken during the trip.

2.Due to the involvement of outdoor hiking, long-distance travel, and thrill rides, participants must ensure they are in good health and fit for travel. Those with high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, mental illness, severe anemia, those recovering from major or medium-sized surgeries, those with mobility impairments, and pregnant women are not permitted to participate. Those registering on behalf of others must accurately verify the health status of the person being registered for to ensure they meet the requirements of this tour.

3.According to relevant provisions of the Tourism Law, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian who is responsible for their care throughout the tour.

4.This activity does not accept unregistered participants (including unregistered infants). For the health of others and the experience of the activity, pets are not allowed.

5.Please provide accurate and complete information as required by the system when registering to avoid booking errors that may affect your trip. You will be solely responsible for any losses incurred due to incorrect information provided.

6.Room assignments will be based on accommodation availability, with room sharing primarily between same-sex group members. If you require a room with family/friends, please inform staff after registration. If you are registering alone and require a single room, please contact staff to confirm availability. If possible, a single room supplement will be charged.

7.The scenery and attractions described in the itinerary may vary due to weather, seasonal changes, etc., and cannot be guaranteed to match the actual tour leader shown in the activity description. Registration indicates that you acknowledge and understand this.

8.The tour guide/leader shown on the activity description page may not be the final tour leader/leader. Our company reserves the right to make adjustments based on actual circumstances, including the activity schedule. Registration indicates that you acknowledge and understand this.

9.During the actual trip, with the consent of the guests, the tour leader may make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary (such as adjusting the order of attractions or changing the meeting time) based on weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth running of the trip.

10.In the event of force majeure, such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft or train malfunctions, flight cancellations or schedule changes, airport closures, or scenic area closures, or events that the travel agency or its service providers could not avoid despite exercising reasonable care, our company will make every effort to assist with itinerary changes. Any resulting price difference will be refunded or charged accordingly.

11.If the activity is cancelled before departure or midway due to force majeure, according to the Travel Contract, the activity fee will be refunded after deducting any non-refundable payments already made to the service providers, with the remaining amount returned to the original payment account.

12.If a tourist withdraws from the activity midway for personal reasons, a departure agreement must be signed. All safety responsibilities and expenses incurred after leaving the group will be borne by the tourist. During the period of separation, any unused and refundable expenses included in the tour fee may be refunded to the tourist, with the actual refund amount calculated based on the travel agency's discounted price. Expenses already paid to the service providers that are non-refundable will not be refunded to the tourist.

13.During the activity itinerary, there may be shopping venues not arranged by our company in scenic spots, restaurants, rest areas, etc. We remind you to consume rationally and obtain receipts. Any disputes arising from purchases will be resolved between you and the merchants selling the goods.

14.A travel accident insurance policy is provided free of charge upon registration, effective during the activity period. Insurance claim hotline: See policy.

15.Lijiang Municipal Government Service Hotline: 0888-12345.

Service Agreement

After registering for the activity and making payment, if a participant requests a refund or change due to personal reasons (due to force majeure "including but not limited to natural and social causes, such as natural disasters, war, terrorist activities, riots, strikes, public emergencies, traffic delays, strikes, coups, road blockages, vehicle breakdowns, car malfunctions, attraction closures, flight cancellations, local government actions, etc."), the following refund and change policy will apply (Note: Group airfare is non-refundable, only taxes will be refunded; accommodation fees, meal fees, and entrance fees, etc., are non-refundable if tickets have been issued before departure).

1.Full refund for cancellations made 7 days or more before departure;

2.Cancellation requests made 5 to 3 days before departure (inclusive) will incur a 20% deduction from the activity fee, followed by a full refund;

3.Cancellation requests made 3 to 2 days before departure (inclusive) will incur a 40% deduction from the activity fee, followed by a full refund;

4.Cancellation requests made 2 to 1 days before departure (inclusive) will incur a 60% deduction from the activity fee, followed by a full refund;

5.Cancellation requests made on the departure day will incur an 80% deduction from the activity fee, followed by a full refund;

6.Cancellation during the trip will only result in a refund for unused entrance fees and accommodations.