On this day trip, you will see all the beautiful scenery in Lijiang, it is a leisure day tour. You will visit Black Dragon Pool, Dongba Culture Museum, then followed with Lijiang Old Town, continue to visit Mu Palace and Lion Hill which are also located in Lijiang Old Town.
It is a good chance to learn Naxi script and culture.
On this day trip, you will see all the beautiful scenery in Lijiang, it is a leisure day tour. You will visit Black Dragon Pool, Dongba Culture Museum, then followed with Lijiang Old Town, continue to visit Mu Palace and Lion Hill which are also located in Lijiang Old Town.
It is a good chance to learn Naxi script and culture.
- Old Town of Lijiang - China - In the morning, the tour guide will meet the group at the hotel. Visit Lijiang Old Town, officially known as “Dayan Town.” “Dayan” translates to “great ink slab,” aptly describing the town’s location on fertile flatland nourished by a river and encircled by lush mountains. This well-preserved Naxi ancient town was…
- Old Town of Lijiang - China - In the morning, the tour guide will meet the group at the hotel. Visit Lijiang Old Town, officially known as “Dayan Town.” “Dayan” translates to “great ink slab,” aptly describing the town’s location on fertile flatland nourished by a river and encircled by lush mountains. This well-preserved Naxi ancient town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 and is one of China’s four best-preserved ancient cities.
- Mufu Palace - Next, embark on a journey to the Ming-dynasty style Mufu Palace, often referred to as the “Forbidden City” of Lijiang, to learn about Tusi’s governance and admire the Naxi people’s rich culture and exquisite arts.
- Black Dragon Pond Park - Afterwards, visit the Donaba family to learn about the Dongba script, used by the Naxi, which is considered the last surviving pictographic script in the world.
Then, travel to Yuhu Village, situated at the base of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Upon entering this genuine Naxi Village, visitors will encounter distinctive stone houses, Naxi women in traditional attire, children playing, and the serene Yuhu Lake. Leisurely explore the village and visit the Former Residence of Joseph Rock, an Austrian-American botanist who came to Lijiang, resided in Yuhu Village for 27 years, and conducted extensive research on the Naxi minority.
Stroll around Black Dragon Pond Park to experience the local lifestyle and learn about Naxi culture at the Dongba Museum.

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide and skilled driver
- Local taxes
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide and skilled driver
- Local taxes
- Transport by private vehicle
- Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets
- Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff.
- Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets
- Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff.
- Passport information is needed for the travel insurance
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Travel time and Lunch time is included to the total duration
- Passport information is needed for the travel insurance
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Travel time and Lunch time is included to the total duration
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.