TRAVEL MAMA · CHINA PRIVATE TOUR

Lijiang, Shaxi & Dali 5-Day Private Tour

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Erhai cycling

Start in Lijiang, stay one night in Shaxi, then visit Erhai and try Bai tie-dye in Dali before returning to Lijiang for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. This five-day route suits travellers wanting a Shaxi stay and old-town exploration, with the mountain visit on the final day.

Shaxi Old Town by night
5 days / 4 nightsSample itinerary
From HK$4,080Per adult · 4 travellers · twin sharing
Enquire for other party sizesPrivate small-group tour
Meet in LijiangFinish in Lijiang

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Meeting & finish points

Meeting point | Lijiang

Transfers are arranged for your own party according to your arrival flight or train. Please provide your arrival time and luggage details when enquiring.

Finish | Lijiang

Airport or station drop-off follows the final day's itinerary and must allow for the day's driving time. Flights and return trains to the destination are not included.

Airport/station transfers and the itinerary vehicle are private to your own party, without sharing with unrelated travellers. Public scenic-area shuttle buses, cable cars and trains may be shared with other visitors according to local operations.

SCENES ALONG THE WAY

Scenery along the way

LijiangShaxiDaliErhaiJade Dragon Snow Mountain
Shaxi Librairie Avant-Garde
Shaxi Librairie Avant-Garde
Cycling beside Erhai
Cycling beside Erhai
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Park
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Park

Journey highlights

One night at a Shaxi inn

Erhai cycling photography and Bai tie-dye

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain main cable car and Impression Lijiang

DAY BY DAY

5 days / 4 nights · sample itinerary

The sightseeing order, attraction access and driving times may be adjusted for weather, traffic and reservations.

DAY 01

Home city → Lijiang

Transfer to your hotel on arrival in Lijiang and explore the old town independently. Confirm private transfer arrangements before the quotation is finalised.

Meals:No meals included
Accommodation:Twin room at a Lijiang hotel

DAY 02

Lijiang → Yundi'an → Sunrise on the peaks → Baisha Old Town → Shaxi → Librairie Avant-Garde → Afternoon tea → Sideng Street → Yujin Bridge → Shaxi by night

Head to Yundi'an early for sunrise on the peaks, with a complimentary coffee, then visit Baisha Old Town before travelling to Shaxi. Enjoy afternoon tea at Librairie Avant-Garde, Sideng Street and Yujin Bridge, then stay in Shaxi.

Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room at a Shaxi inn or guesthouse

DAY 03

Shaxi → Shuanglang → Little Putuo → Ideal Land → Haidong lakeside road → Cang'er Avenue → Dali Old Town

Travel from Shaxi to Shuanglang, following the Haidong lakeside road through Wase, Little Putuo, Ideal Land and Cang'er Avenue. Stay in Dali and explore the old town independently in the evening.

Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room at a Dali hotel

DAY 04

Dali → Fengyangyi → Longkan Pier → Erhai S-Bend → Cycling and photography → Xizhou → Bai tie-dye → Lijiang

Visit Fengyangyi, Longkan Pier and Erhai's S-Bend for approximately two kilometres of cycling and fixed-location photography, then explore Xizhou and try tie-dye in Zhoucheng before returning to Lijiang for the night.

Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Twin room at a Lijiang hotel

DAY 05

Lijiang → Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Glacier Park main cable car → Blue Moon Valley → Impression Lijiang → Airport/station drop-off

Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the Glacier Park main cable car, Impression Lijiang and Blue Moon Valley.

Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Tour ends; no overnight accommodation

PRICE REFERENCE

Compare prices by party size

Reference prices are in HKD per adult, based on two adults sharing a room. Campsite accommodation on motorhome routes is specified in the daily itinerary. Departure date, hotel room type and public holidays affect the quotation.

Applicable departure dates

21 August – 20 September8 October – 25 December

4 travellersPrice basis
HK$4,080Per adult
Reference single-room supplementHK$710
Applicable departure dates

26 June – 20 August

4 travellersPrice basis
HK$4,880Per adult
Reference single-room supplementHK$1,190
Applicable departure dates

21 September – 7 October

4 travellersPrice basis
HK$5,280Per adult
Reference single-room supplementHK$1,420

The headline starting price is based on 4 travellers; other party sizes have their own prices. The scope of the single-room supplement must be confirmed against the actual hotel and campsite arrangements. Children are quoted individually according to age, height, bed use and breakfast/admission differences.

What's included & excluded

Included

  • The itinerary's private vehicle and local driver for your own party.
  • The itinerary's private airport/station transfers.
  • 2 nights in a four-diamond online-platform-rated Lijiang hotel (references: Xianghe No.1 Holiday, Borrman, Najia by the old-town waterwheel or equivalent); 1 night at a Shaxi inn/guesthouse (Lanlinge Garden, Dengfeng Qingjing Lanshan courtyard or equivalent); 1 night in a similarly rated Dali hotel (Vienna Erhai Station/Wanda, Mehood Erhai, Mehood Lestie near the high-speed station, Gucheng Dayuanli, Manbu Cang'er South Gate, Guman, Yizhiju or equivalent).
  • Breakfast throughout; main meals at your own expense. Breakfast is not included for guests not occupying a bed.
  • Jade Dragon Snow Mountain package (mountain entry, old-town maintenance fee, scenic-area transport, main cable car and Impression Lijiang) and tie-dye experience.

Excluded

  • Flights or trains between your home city and the destination, except itinerary transport specifically listed as included.
  • Main meals, drinks, personal spending and extra activities not listed as included.
  • Supplements for single occupancy, children's beds, occupancy above the specified room allowance and room upgrades.
  • Professional guides, ski instructors, equipment hire not listed as included, and other additional services.
  • Optional electric-cart rides in Blue Moon Valley cost extra; charges will be confirmed in the quotation.
  • Travel insurance, visas/travel-document applications and any costs not expressly included.

Complimentary experiences & hotel benefits

  • Cycling and photography at Erhai's S-Bend.
  • Coffee at Yundi'an.
  • Afternoon tea and coffee at Librairie Avant-Garde.
  • Drinking water available throughout.

Complimentary experiences and hotel benefits are subject to season, weather, operations, reservations, age, height and room occupancy limits. Unused or unavailable complimentary items generally have no separate cash refund. The confirmation must specify the actual arrangements and conditions.

Vehicles, accommodation & travel information

A private vehicle for your own party

A five-seat vehicle for 2–3 travellers, seven-seat MPV for 4–5, or nine-seat MPV for 6.

The tour uses a private vehicle for the same party. The driver drives, helps with ticket purchases and offers general sightseeing suggestions, but normally does not accompany you inside attractions or provide professional guided commentary. An accompanying guide requires a separate quotation.

Airport/station transfers and the itinerary vehicle are private to your own party, without sharing with unrelated travellers. Public scenic-area shuttle buses, cable cars and trains may be shared with other visitors according to local operations.

Accommodation & travelling together

Prices are based on two adults sharing a room. Reference hotels and room types are subject to availability. Diamond ratings quoted by the supplier are online-platform ratings, not official star ratings.

Children are quoted individually by age, height, bed use and room occupancy. A child's basic fare does not mean free participation; breakfast, admission, scenic-area transport, rafting, hot springs and resort benefits may require supplements.

Confirm departure dates and seasonal facilities before booking. Snow conditions, flowering, sunrise/sunset, rime, aerial photography and scenic-road access are not guaranteed on every day.

Before booking, provide the actual entry and travel documents each traveller will use so hotel, attraction and regional reception requirements can be checked. Eligibility for Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and other passport holders cannot be inferred from ethnic Chinese identity alone.

Payment, cancellation, amendment and non-refundable confirmed-resource conditions will be stated before booking. Confirmed hotels, tickets and activities may incur actual losses. Travel Mama's quotation and booking confirmation terms apply.

More scenery from the journey

Frequently asked questions

How many people can travel?

Reference prices on this page are based on 4 travellers. Ask Travel Mama for private vehicle and accommodation quotes for other party sizes.

Are flights included?

Flights or trains to and from the destination are excluded, except itinerary transport specifically listed as included. Confirm transfer cities and timings before arranging flights.

Does a guide accompany the whole tour?

The basic arrangement includes a local driver for transport and general sightseeing suggestions, not a professional guide providing commentary inside attractions. Please request an accompanying guide or a particular language when enquiring.

Will we share the vehicle with other travellers?

Airport/station transfers and the itinerary vehicle are private to your own party, without sharing with unrelated travellers. Public scenic-area shuttle buses, cable cars and trains may be shared with other visitors according to local operations.

How are hotel ratings and complimentary activities confirmed?

Diamond ratings for reference hotels are online-platform ratings, not official star ratings. Complimentary activities, ski areas, cable cars and seasonal scenery depend on opening, weather and reservations. The quotation and booking confirmation specify the final arrangements.

TRAVEL MAMA · ENQUIRY

Enquire about Lijiang, Shaxi & Dali 5-Day Private Tour

Please provide your departure date, numbers of adults and children, room requirements and arrival city. The Travel Mama team will quote according to the actual arrangements.


Shaxi Old Town by night
Shaxi Librairie Avant-Garde
Cycling beside Erhai
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Park
Bai tie-dye cultural experience.
Blue Moon Valley at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain