
CHINA: DISCOVER LIJIANG - JADE DRAGON SNOW MOUNTAIN 5 DAYS
Tour code: CN512.055 days 4 nightsDeparts from HanoiVIETJET AIR
From 19,990,000 VND
17,990,000 VND
- Tour code
- CN512.05
- Duration
- 5 days 4 nights
- Departs from
- Hanoi
- Next departure
- 30 Oct 2026
If there is a place that possesses both ancient beauty and the mystical charm of Tibetan nature and culture, it is Lijiang and Shangri-La. The journey to these two destinations is like a slow dream, taking us out of the noisy rhythm of daily life to a land of peace and magnificence. This journey is among the featured China tours, Lijiang tours, and Asia tours. Discover more exciting journeys with Gateway.
Highlights
- Complimentary spectacular show “Impression Lijiang” by director Zhang Yimou worth 1,200,000 VND
- 02 nights in Lijiang, 1 night in Dali, 1 night in Shangri-La
- Complimentary 3 special meals: mushroom hotpot, salmon hotpot, crossing-the-bridge noodles
- Smart itinerary, saving travel time
- Direct flight with VietJet Air in just 2 hours
- Freely explore and take photos at the poetic Lijiang Ancient Town, lose yourself among vibrant flower carpets
- Visit Dali – the magical land of Yunnan Province, the setting of the famous movie: GO WHERE THE WIND BLOWS
- Visit Black Dragon Pool Park
- Experience the cable car – enjoy the scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from Yun Shan Ping at 3200m
- Free time to check in at Blue Moon Valley, White Water River
- Discover Shangri-La – the immortal land - the lost horizon with Songzanlin Monastery, Dukezong Ancient Town (Moonlight Ancient Town), …
- Simple visa procedure: Only passport and photo required
- Experienced, enthusiastic tour guide throughout the tour.
Sights: HANOI – DALI - LIJIANG – SHANGRILA
Itinerary

The group has lunch on the plane.
13:05: You land in Lijiang.
You visit Dali – known as the “magical land” of Yunnan Province, where visitors can admire spectacular mountain and lake scenery, the ancient history of the Nanzhao Kingdom, and the interesting and unique Bai culture.
Fengyangyi Village is 7km from Dali Ancient Town, a village at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, a village on the ancient Tea Horse Road, where the houses are preserved in an ancient style just like in the movie “Go Where the Wind Blows”, here you can feel the relaxed life like the characters in that movie.
Xizhou Ancient Town - You can visit the traditional architecture of the Bai people, and enjoy Xizhou cake ...
The group has dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Dali.

China's 4A-level tourist area, Dali Ancient Town – to the south of Dali Ancient Town is the turquoise water of Erhai Lake, to the west is the year-round greenery of the Cangshan Mountain range, this is the place visitors often mention with the scenery of Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon, experiencing the elegant feeling of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom, you can completely let go and enjoy the warmth of the sunlight shining on the ancient town in the gentle breeze.
Erhai Lake – S-Curve Road - located in Panxi Village (Pan Khê Village), Dali City, Yunnan Province, China. This is a famous S-shaped lakeside curve belonging to the Erhai Lake ecological corridor, attracting visitors to take photos, stroll, rent bicycles or stop at small roadside cafes.
After lunch, the group goes to Shangri-La - “the immortal land” in the novel Lost Horizon by English writer James Hilton. In the Tibetan language, Shangri-La means the place of destiny and luck, the center of the three great rivers: Yangtze, Lancang - the upper reaches of the Mekong River, and Nujiang.
Upon arrival, the group visits:
Dukezong Ancient Town (Moonlight Ancient Town) - The best-preserved ancient Tibetan settlement in China with a history of over 1,300 years. Here, visitors will admire hundreds of ancient Tibetan-style houses carefully preserved, and be introduced by hospitable Tibetan people to their unique cultural features, daily life, and enthusiastically helped.
Dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Shangri-La.

Visit Songzanlin Monastery is the most important and largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, China. Songzanlin is set in a magnificent landscape at an altitude of over 3,300m, 5km from Shangri-La. This monastery was built by the 5th Dalai Lama in 1679 based on a miniature replica of Potala Palace (Tibet) and was completed after 2 years of construction. At its peak, it housed up to a thousand monks.
You have lunch at a restaurant, then depart for Lijiang. You are free to explore this beautiful ancient town to mark your interesting journey.
Black Dragon Pool Park – where water from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain flows down to nourish the land of Lijiang. From Black Dragon Pool Park, you can admire the majesty of the thousand-year snow mountain, in the peaceful setting of the still lake water.
Lijiang Ancient Town - The ancient town was built at the end of the Song Dynasty over 800 years ago, located on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, at an altitude of 2,400m above sea level. The houses here have unique architecture blending Han, Bai, and Tibetan styles with the traditional style of the indigenous Naxi people. Moreover, Lijiang was also a bustling commercial center on the legendary Tea Horse Road, where traders exchanged Tibetan horses for Chinese tea. This ancient town was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1997. A world cultural heritage site with beautiful scenery, known as the "Venice of the East". Here, every house has a stream flowing through, with banks full of chrysanthemums. Small, pretty bridges cross over, decorated with fresh flower boxes. Along the eaves, willows drape curtains over the doorsteps creating a surreal beauty.
Sifang Street in the center of the ancient town - this is a bustling, vibrant old street with countless restaurants and street food stalls even at night.
After dinner, you can watch the show “Lijiang Eternal Love” – One of the 4 famous shows of beautiful Yunnan. The show lasts over 1 hour, recreating the history of formation and development along with the legends of Lijiang, the tearful love story of the Naxi people....(at own expense)
Overnight in Lijiang.

You take the small cable car up to visit Yunshanping – at an altitude of 3200 m, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - the majestic 5596 m peak. The permanent ice glows with a jade-like green color. It is also called the maiden mountain because to this day, no one has ever conquered it.
After visiting Yunshanping, the group descends the mountain to continue visiting: Blue Moon Valley, White Water River formed by melting ice from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (electric car not included)
You have lunch at a restaurant in the scenic area. After lunch, continue visiting:
You enjoy the "Impression Lijiang" show directed by the famous director Zhang Yimou. An outdoor musical performed at an altitude of over 3,000m, with the sky and the Jade Dragon mountain range as the stage backdrop…, it is truly hard to imagine without "seeing it with your own eyes" – ticket included.
On the way back, the group stops to visit:
Baisha Ancient Town is one of the oldest ancient villages and the cultural origin of the Naxi people in the Lijiang area, Yunnan province, China. With over 1,000 years of history, this place still retains its rustic beauty, original architecture, and slow pace of life, completely separate from the hustle and bustle of Dayan Ancient Town (also known as Lijiang Old Town)
The group has dinner at a restaurant. After dinner, you are free to admire the colors of Lijiang at night. Freely enjoy the music and folk dances. Lijiang Old Town can also be called the street of ethnic music and folk dance where you don't need to spend a penny on tickets and can even become a performer if you like..
Overnight in Lijiang.

Zhongqi Sea Park: the most beautiful season is from October to December. The park has stunning scenery in all four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas in summer, and fragrant osmanthus in autumn. Autumn and winter are particularly impressive, with the lakeside coniferous forest turning deep red and golden yellow, adorned by vast fields of pure white reeds, creating incredibly vibrant layers of color.
After lunch, the group transfers to the airport to return to Hanoi on the scheduled flight: VJ7077 14:00 - 15:00
15:00: The group lands at Noi Bai Airport. The vehicle and tour guide take the group back to the original pick-up point, the guide bids farewell and hopes to see you again.
End of the 5-day 4-night Dali - Lijiang - Shangri-La tour, hope to see you again!
The sightseeing program may change the order of the itinerary to suit traffic and weather conditions, but all sightseeing points are guaranteed.
Departures and prices
| Departs | Returns | Adult | Child 5–11 | Single room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 | 17,990,000 VND | 16,191,000 VND | +2,500,000 VND | |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 | 17,990,000 VND | 16,191,000 VND | +2,500,000 VND | |
| 11 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | 17,990,000 VND | 16,191,000 VND | +2,500,000 VND | |
| 19 Nov 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | 17,990,000 VND | 16,191,000 VND | +2,500,000 VND | |
| 27 Nov 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | 17,990,000 VND | 16,191,000 VND | +2,500,000 VND | |
| 5 Dec 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | 17,990,000 VND | 16,191,000 VND | +2,500,000 VND | |
| 9 Dec 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | 17,990,000 VND | 16,191,000 VND | +2,500,000 VND | |
| 17 Dec 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | 17,990,000 VND | 16,191,000 VND | +2,500,000 VND | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | 29 Dec 2026 | 17,990,000 VND | 16,191,000 VND | +2,500,000 VND |
Price includes
Drinking water on the bus: 1 bottle/guest/sightseeing day.
Price excludes
Single room supplement fee.
Excess baggage, transportation outside the program.
Other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions section.
Visa fee for re-entry to Vietnam if you hold a foreign passport with a single-entry Vietnam visa.
Premium insurance on request and insurance specifically for guests over 70 years old
Surcharge for foreign nationals as regulated. Guests please clearly inform your nationality when booking the tour for detailed pricing consultation.
Visa fee for separate requests (different from group standard)
Tips for tour guide and driver:
Children (from 2 to 11 years old): 100% of adult fee
Infants (under 2 years old): free
CHILDREN'S PRICES
Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 90% of adult tour price (no separate bed)
Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 100% of adult tour price (with separate bed)
Children 11 years old and above: 100% of adult tour price
OTHER NOTES
- For guests who have had facial cosmetic surgery, it is mandatory to renew their passport. If the guest does not renew their passport, the company will not be responsible for the guest's immigration issues. All costs for service cancellation penalties will be borne by the customer.
- For safety reasons, guests who are 5 months pregnant or more are not accepted on international tours (Guests are responsible for informing company staff when registering for the tour if a family member is pregnant. The company will not be responsible if the customer fails to notify).
- In case you are unable to exit or enter a country due to personal reasons (such as blurred, unclear photos or document information in the original, expired passport, not meeting regulations, etc.), the company will not be responsible and will not refund the tour fee. The company's tour guide will assist and find the best solution for you; all incurred costs are to be paid by the customer.
- The company will not be responsible for guaranteeing sightseeing points or compensating for incurred costs in the following cases: Natural disasters: storms, floods, droughts, earthquakes, terrorism, protests, etc. Aviation incidents: technical problems, security issues, rescheduling, cancellation, delay or change of flight times, etc. Losses due to delays caused by group members.
- If you are an overseas Vietnamese or foreign national who needs a visa to re-enter Vietnam, please bring 2 photos sized 4x6 cm. If you entered Vietnam on a loose-leaf visa, please bring the visa and the entry-exit declaration form when traveling on the tour.
- For foreign nationality guests holding a single-entry Vietnamese visa, please pay an additional fee for a Vietnam re-entry visa of 1,100,000 VND/guest and bring the loose-leaf visa + 2 photos 4x6 with a white background for customs procedures upon returning to the country.
- Guests holding only a green card (temporary residence card abroad) without a valid Vietnamese passport cannot register to travel to a third country.
- The price is calculated for children sharing a bed with parents. If you require a separate bed for a child, please pay 100% of the tour price.
- The price applies to customers from 11 years old to 69 years old. Those 70 years old and above will pay an additional surcharge for the premium insurance fee. Those 75 years old and above are required to have a certificate of full health for international travel issued by a competent medical authority and must be accompanied by a healthy relative under 60 years old.
- Due to the nature of a group joining tour, the company is responsible for recruiting enough guests for the group (from 15 adult guests or more) for the group to depart on schedule. If the group size is below 15 guests, the company will notify the guest and agree on a new departure date, or refund the entire amount previously paid by the guest if the new departure date is not suitable for your schedule.
- In the case of only 1 guest (adult) traveling with 1 child under 11 years old (without a separate bed policy), please pay the adult price so the child has a separate bed policy.
- Throughout the journey, you are not allowed to leave the group on your own. If you have relatives in the destination country who want to join the program, please contact the travel company before departure. In the case of children under 18 years old not traveling with their parents, please prepare a Letter of Authorization from the parents for 1 accompanying adult representative to take the child on the trip.
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