Shangri-La Exploration: A Private Day Tour from Lijiang by Car

Embark on a private day tour from Lijiang to Shangri-La, exploring its impressive attractions like Sumtseling Monastery, Dukezong Ancient Town, and Napahai Reserve. Enjoy a Tibetan lunch and convenient hotel pickup.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sumtsaling Monastery - At 8:00am, you will be picked up in the hotel lobby of your Lijiang hotel. Then you will take 2.5-hour car ride for 170km Shangri-la. You will view the fantastic Tibetan Symtsaling Monastery. The history of the monastery can be tracked back to 1681AD. There are impressive statues, carvings, Thangka paintings, and old houses…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Shangri-La is situated 170km from Lijiang, and about 2.5 hours by car. This private day tour will let you visit the impressive place from Lijiang by private vehicle. The attractions include Sumtseling Monastery, Dukezong Ancient Town, and Napahai Reserve. Tibetan lunch is included, and pickup from your Lijiang hotel is at 8am.
Note: This is a very long day tour. It is suggested to choose 2-day tour if you have more time.

Location
Sumtsaling Monastery
Zhongdian,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rickinnyc
Oct 16, 2025
Great one day trip to Shangri-La - This is a great tour for anyone short on time, but wanting to cover highlights in Shangri-La on a one day visit. Prior to being picked up at our hotel, SilkRoad Trips communicated with us confirming date and pick up time. We were in a comfortable mini-van for our ride. Our tour guide, Tenzin, spoke very good English, and gave us some interesting insights into the history of the town, and its people. We toured Songzanlin Monastery, and spent a good amount of time there. Tenzin took us to the best photographic spots, which we appreciated. Thereafter, we had a delicious lunch, before proceeding to walk around Dukezong Old Town. The tour concluded with a drive to Napa Hai lake. Well worth the long day. Great experience for us, great tour guide and company! Would definitely use again
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From $149
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).