• Top 8 Shangri-La Tours
  • Meili Snow Mountain Tour
  • Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
  • Yubeng Trekking Tour
  • Photography Tour
3 Days Best Shangri-La Tour with Nature & Culture Experience

Highlights: Songzanlin Monastery, Nixi Pottery Village, Pudacuo National Park, Local Tibetant Family Visiting, Dukezong Old Town

How do you think of “Shangri-La” in colorful Yunnan? Here, all you can imagine can be true!!! This 3-day Real Shangri-La trip takes you to step into the Garden of Eden, just as James Hilton’s novel “Lost Horizon” described! You’ll be surrounded by snow-capped peaks, forested mountain slopes, impressive Tibetan monasteries, mirror-like lakes, rustic farms and green pastures where shaggy yaks and fleecy sheep graze… all are fascinating and exotic!

from $345
Sarah's Family from New Zealand visited Pudacuo National Park, Shangri-La, Yunnan in July 2022
5 Days Lijiang & Shangri-La Best Highlights Tour

Highlights: Lijiang Ancient Town, First Bend of the Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Tibetan Family Visit

In this trip, you will explore two of the most charming places in Yunnan: Lijiang - the Kingdom of Naxi People & Shangri-La - Garden of Eden! In this 5 days Lijiang & Shangri-La best highlights tour, you’ll grasp every second to enjoy yourself on the incredible land - have a panoramic view of Lijiang Old City, explore the authentic Naxi Village to feel the special Dongba Culture, visit Songzanlin Monastery and Pudacuo National Park, and take a light hike to Tiger Leaping Gorge that is the world's deepest gorge. You will just find the tour fabulous every moment!

from $605
The Most Famous Rock of Ashima in Stone Forest
5 Days Kunming Exploration & Paradise Trip to Shangri-La

Highlights: Stone Forest, Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Dukezong Old Town, Pudacuo National Park, Shudu Lake

Shangri-La, called “Little Tibet”, is where you really start to breathe in the Tibetan world, with a population of 82 percent is Tibetan. As what James Hilton wrote in his book Lost Horizon, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, lush green forests and beautiful blue lakes, so harmonious and fairness, it’s a real Shangri-la, a true paradise existed in the world. Traveling from the warm, bustling Kunming and reaching the utopia world with dreaming of peace, you’ll find your Shangri-La and experience the myth for yourselves.

from $858
Meili Snow Mountain in bright day
5 Days Shangri-La & Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage Tour

Highlights: Meili Snow Mountain, Golden Sunrise, Mingyong Glacier, Dongzhulin Monastery, First Bend of Jinsha River, Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Local Tibetan Family Visiting

No words can be fully described this trip! In 5 days, it covers the best of Shangri-La, an earthly paradise with incredible scenery depicted in the famous novel Lost Horizon by James Hilton; and it also includes a holy pilgrimage journey to Meili Snow Mountain, which is about 176 kilometers in the northwest of Shangri-La. Meili Snow Mountain has 13 peaks all over 6,000 meters and among them, the highest peak Kawagebo is at 6740 meters, regarded as the most beautiful mountain in the world and it is the “God of Meili Snow Mountain”. What attracts travelers most is the amazing golden sunrise shining upon the snow-capped holy peaks that you should not miss it during your trip. More experience and highlighting attractions are designed into the itinerary...all are worth your time to explore!

from $796
Hiking to the Sacred Waterfall
7 Days Shangri-La Tour with Meili Snow Mountain & Yubeng Village Hiking

Highlights: Meili Snow Mountain, Yubeng Village Hiking, Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Dukezong Old Town, First Bend of Jinsha River...

There is a saying going among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts - “If you don’t go to paradise, then go to Yubeng.” Yubeng Village, about 38 kilometers away from Meili Snow Mountain, is a secret and mysterious Tibetan Village hidden on the pure land at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain. This 7 days Shangri-La tour belongs to the in-depth exploration about all highlights in the earthly paradise with extension to Meili Snow Mountain for golden sunrise and unbelievable trekking trips to Yubeng Village. It takes about 3 to 4 days trekking into, around, out this holy village. The trekking will be tough with some challenges of your body, BUT, it will reward you breathtaking scenery, making you traveling in heaven. It will surely be the journey from “hell” to “heaven”! Dare to try?

from $1033
Upper Yubeng Village
4 Days Classic Yubeng Trekking Tour

Highlights: Yubeng Village, Sacred Waterfall, Ice Lake, Xiaonong Base Camp, Feilai Monastery

As one of the most popular hiking trails in China, Yubeng Village hiking under the magnificent holy Meili Snow Mountain is dreamed and achieved by a lot of nature and adventure fans. This hiking trip arranges 1 day for your arrival and an advantageous overlook at Meili snow peaks and shows you all the fantastic primitive scenery at the hidden Yubeng with a memorable challenging but worthy trekking above 3000-3700 meters above sea level. Of course the must-see sacred Waterfall, Ice Lake, Yubeng Upper and Lower Villages households, stream, etc. are covered to ignite your 3 full days’ hiking trail!

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Lower Yubeng Village
3 Days Yubeng Tour with Basic Hiking

Highlights: Yubeng Village, Sacred Waterfall, Ninong Grand Canyon, Feilai Monastery, Baima Snow Mountain

If you are seeking for a comparatively more simpler hiking trip to Yubeng, take this package! This tour takes you to enjoy the amazing trekking exploration around the essential part of Yubeng. You will take the tourist SUV to escape the muddy part, and spend 2 days hiking at the most beautiful core of Yubeng and discovering the top must-see Sacred Waterfall, Yubeng Village, Ninong Grand Canyon, etc. to feel the authentic natural beauty and mind-purifying magic of Yubeng in Shangri-La. Besides, before the hiking, our local guide will take you to discover the famous monasteries, snow peaks, etc. to enrich your way. Go to hike and explore!

from Request
Yading Pearl Lake & Mount Chianrezig
8 Days Shangri-La & Daocheng Yading Tour for “Lost Horizon” Seeking

Highlights: Lijiang Ancient Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Local Tibetan Family Visiting, Yading Nature Reserve

Where is the “land of idyllic beauty” described by James Hilton in his significant novel “Lost Horizon”? Shangri-La meaning the “Sun and Moon in Heart” and Daocheng Yading praised as the “Last Pure Land on Our Blue Planet” are the place narrated by James, where to easily appreciate the most idyllic landscape of towering snow mountains, dense ancient forest, shimmering alpine lakes, carpet-like flowery meadows, grazing and playing herds of sheep, cows and horses, temples & monasteries, and so forth. All the beauty, brightness, quietness, peace and harmony there is the simple and best thing for your seek of the real “Shangri-La” dreamed by anyone.

from $1315
Meili Snow Mountain in bright day
5 Days Shangri-La & Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage Tour

Highlights: Meili Snow Mountain, Golden Sunrise, Mingyong Glacier, Dongzhulin Monastery, First Bend of Jinsha River, Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Local Tibetan Family Visiting

No words can be fully described this trip! In 5 days, it covers the best of Shangri-La, an earthly paradise with incredible scenery depicted in the famous novel Lost Horizon by James Hilton; and it also includes a holy pilgrimage journey to Meili Snow Mountain, which is about 176 kilometers in the northwest of Shangri-La. Meili Snow Mountain has 13 peaks all over 6,000 meters and among them, the highest peak Kawagebo is at 6740 meters, regarded as the most beautiful mountain in the world and it is the “God of Meili Snow Mountain”. What attracts travelers most is the amazing golden sunrise shining upon the snow-capped holy peaks that you should not miss it during your trip. More experience and highlighting attractions are designed into the itinerary...all are worth your time to explore!

from $796
Hiking to the Sacred Waterfall
7 Days Shangri-La Tour with Meili Snow Mountain & Yubeng Village Hiking

Highlights: Meili Snow Mountain, Yubeng Village Hiking, Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Dukezong Old Town, First Bend of Jinsha River...

There is a saying going among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts - “If you don’t go to paradise, then go to Yubeng.” Yubeng Village, about 38 kilometers away from Meili Snow Mountain, is a secret and mysterious Tibetan Village hidden on the pure land at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain. This 7 days Shangri-La tour belongs to the in-depth exploration about all highlights in the earthly paradise with extension to Meili Snow Mountain for golden sunrise and unbelievable trekking trips to Yubeng Village. It takes about 3 to 4 days trekking into, around, out this holy village. The trekking will be tough with some challenges of your body, BUT, it will reward you breathtaking scenery, making you traveling in heaven. It will surely be the journey from “hell” to “heaven”! Dare to try?

from $1033
Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Trails
4 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour with Shangri-La Highlights

Highlights: Tiger Leaping Gorge, Ganden Songtsam Monastery, Bita Lake, Shudu Lake

Shangri La, known as the Garden of Eden, is a great place to experience some spectacular and interesting landscape and culture which can't see in other parts of the world. After touring Shangri-La, go to take the lifetime hiking - Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek which takes 2 days to go.

from $574
Hiking to the Sacred Waterfall
7 Days Shangri-La Tour with Meili Snow Mountain & Yubeng Village Hiking

Highlights: Meili Snow Mountain, Yubeng Village Hiking, Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Dukezong Old Town, First Bend of Jinsha River...

There is a saying going among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts - “If you don’t go to paradise, then go to Yubeng.” Yubeng Village, about 38 kilometers away from Meili Snow Mountain, is a secret and mysterious Tibetan Village hidden on the pure land at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain. This 7 days Shangri-La tour belongs to the in-depth exploration about all highlights in the earthly paradise with extension to Meili Snow Mountain for golden sunrise and unbelievable trekking trips to Yubeng Village. It takes about 3 to 4 days trekking into, around, out this holy village. The trekking will be tough with some challenges of your body, BUT, it will reward you breathtaking scenery, making you traveling in heaven. It will surely be the journey from “hell” to “heaven”! Dare to try?

from $1033
Upper Yubeng Village
4 Days Classic Yubeng Trekking Tour

Highlights: Yubeng Village, Sacred Waterfall, Ice Lake, Xiaonong Base Camp, Feilai Monastery

As one of the most popular hiking trails in China, Yubeng Village hiking under the magnificent holy Meili Snow Mountain is dreamed and achieved by a lot of nature and adventure fans. This hiking trip arranges 1 day for your arrival and an advantageous overlook at Meili snow peaks and shows you all the fantastic primitive scenery at the hidden Yubeng with a memorable challenging but worthy trekking above 3000-3700 meters above sea level. Of course the must-see sacred Waterfall, Ice Lake, Yubeng Upper and Lower Villages households, stream, etc. are covered to ignite your 3 full days’ hiking trail!

from Request
Lower Yubeng Village
3 Days Yubeng Tour with Basic Hiking

Highlights: Yubeng Village, Sacred Waterfall, Ninong Grand Canyon, Feilai Monastery, Baima Snow Mountain

If you are seeking for a comparatively more simpler hiking trip to Yubeng, take this package! This tour takes you to enjoy the amazing trekking exploration around the essential part of Yubeng. You will take the tourist SUV to escape the muddy part, and spend 2 days hiking at the most beautiful core of Yubeng and discovering the top must-see Sacred Waterfall, Yubeng Village, Ninong Grand Canyon, etc. to feel the authentic natural beauty and mind-purifying magic of Yubeng in Shangri-La. Besides, before the hiking, our local guide will take you to discover the famous monasteries, snow peaks, etc. to enrich your way. Go to hike and explore!

from Request
Bai-style Architecture in Xizhou Old Town
8 Days Classic Yunnan Photography Tour

Highlights: Lijiang Ancient Town, Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park

Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La are the three ancient cities on the Yungui plateau. They are the dreamland offering you awesome photography sites to capture the diverse Yunnan.

from $968


Sarah's Family from New Zealand visited Pudacuo National Park, Shangri-La, Yunnan in July 2022
5 Days Lijiang & Shangri-La Best Highlights Tour

Highlights: Lijiang Ancient Town, First Bend of the Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Tibetan Family Visit

In this trip, you will explore two of the most charming places in Yunnan: Lijiang - the Kingdom of Naxi People & Shangri-La - Garden of Eden! In this 5 days Lijiang & Shangri-La best highlights tour, you’ll grasp every second to enjoy yourself on the incredible land - have a panoramic view of Lijiang Old City, explore the authentic Naxi Village to feel the special Dongba Culture, visit Songzanlin Monastery and Pudacuo National Park, and take a light hike to Tiger Leaping Gorge that is the world's deepest gorge. You will just find the tour fabulous every moment!

from $605
Lugu Lake Mosuo Bonfire Party
7 Days Yunnan Paradise Tour to Lijiang, Shangri-La & Lugu Lake

Highlights: Lugu Lake, Lijiang Ancient Town, First bend of Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Pudacuo National Park, Songzanlin Monastery

Paradise is still the most commonly used word to describe "Yunnan", especially the northwestern Yunnan. In one week, you can visit several popular destinations on this incredibly pure land, like Lugu Lake, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Tiger Leaping Gorge. There are many activities and awesome experience designed in this tour - hike around Lugu Lake and deep into mysterious matriarchal society, throw yourselves in a piece of pure Tibetan land at an altitude of 3450 meters, and in between check out profound ancient towns in Lijiang. Moreover, boating, walking, local ethnic family visiting, bonfire party are covered in this itinerary...Why not come?!

from $1048
The Most Famous Rock of Ashima in Stone Forest
5 Days Kunming Exploration & Paradise Trip to Shangri-La

Highlights: Stone Forest, Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Dukezong Old Town, Pudacuo National Park, Shudu Lake

Shangri-La, called “Little Tibet”, is where you really start to breathe in the Tibetan world, with a population of 82 percent is Tibetan. As what James Hilton wrote in his book Lost Horizon, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, lush green forests and beautiful blue lakes, so harmonious and fairness, it’s a real Shangri-la, a true paradise existed in the world. Traveling from the warm, bustling Kunming and reaching the utopia world with dreaming of peace, you’ll find your Shangri-La and experience the myth for yourselves.

from $858
Zhoucheng Tie-dye
7 Days Dali Lijiang Shangri-La Inspiring Tour with Ethnic Culture Seeking

Highlights: Dali Old Town, Xizhou Ancient Town, Lijiang Old Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Dukezong Tibetan Old Town

Yunnan is a paradise on earth with more than breathtaking natural scenery, but brilliant ethnic culture, colorful folk customs as well as traditional craftsmanship. This 7 days tour is the unique tour specially designed for travelers who not only want to explore the iconic attractions in classic destinations (Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La), but also do something special with involvement in Bai, Naxi and Tibetan people’s life. You’ll see deeply and experience more! It will be once-in-a-lifetime experience.

from $1033
Yading Pearl Lake & Mount Chianrezig
8 Days Shangri-La & Daocheng Yading Tour for “Lost Horizon” Seeking

Highlights: Lijiang Ancient Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Local Tibetan Family Visiting, Yading Nature Reserve

Where is the “land of idyllic beauty” described by James Hilton in his significant novel “Lost Horizon”? Shangri-La meaning the “Sun and Moon in Heart” and Daocheng Yading praised as the “Last Pure Land on Our Blue Planet” are the place narrated by James, where to easily appreciate the most idyllic landscape of towering snow mountains, dense ancient forest, shimmering alpine lakes, carpet-like flowery meadows, grazing and playing herds of sheep, cows and horses, temples & monasteries, and so forth. All the beauty, brightness, quietness, peace and harmony there is the simple and best thing for your seek of the real “Shangri-La” dreamed by anyone.

from $1315

Recommended Yunnan Tour Packages including Shangri-La

Black Dragon Pool Park-20210316-Carrie from China
6 Days Best of Yunnan Tour (Lijiang, Shangri-La, Kunming)

Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming

Dramatic landscape and breathtaking views have made Yunnan the trendiest tourist destination in China. Besides, Yunnan processes an extraordinary melting pot of ethnic cultures and religions. As a result, Yunnan Province offers an unparalleled variety of diverse architectural styles and decorative arts. This 6 days Best of Yunnan Tour gives you a great overview of the beautiful region with stunning visits to Lijiang, Shangri-La and Kunming!

from $1,035
Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunna - TJ Maa's group from USA
8 Days Classic Yunnan Tour

Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La

This 8 days Classic Yunnan tour is the No.1 Yunnan tour chosen by half travelers who planning their first time trip to Yunnan. It covers four widely known destinations - Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La, with classic attractions and best things to do designed in the golden itinerary. During the trip, you’ll visit Yi, Bai, Naxi ethnic groups’ land and the legendary Shangri-La. The most magnificent scenery and colorful ethnic culture of Yunnan are waiting to be explored, from ancient towns to snow mountains, from the world’s deepest canyon to notable limestone formations...What are you waiting for? Travel with China Discovery now!

from $1,318
Our guest Alexander from Netherland visited Dongchuan Red Land in 2020
10 Days Beautiful Yunnan Tour with Dongchuan Red Land

Kunming / Dongchuan / Kunming / Stone Forest / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La

Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Shangri-La route is called the golden route when traveling in Yunnan. If you have two more days, it is highly recommended to extend to Dongchuan Red Land from Kunming. The red land, called “God’s Magic Palette” is the most typical and featured red land in the world, being the paradise for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. In this 10 days tour, you can not only capture Yi, Bai, Naxi and Tibetan ethnic groups’ most authentic lifestyle and folk culture, but feast your eyes with breathtaking natural scenery.

from $1532
Magnificent sunrise at Yuanyang Terraces-2017-Olivia
11 Days Amazing Yunnan Tour

Kunming / Stone Forest / Yuanyang / Jianshui / Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La

Yunnan is an amazing land with the most magical and diverse attractions, like unique ethnic groups, snow-capped holy peaks, ancient tiny villages and exquisite temples, species of flora and fauna...It’s hard to comprehend all that Yunnan can offer until you get here. This 11 days amazing Yunnan tour covers all the stunning highlights in Yunnan, including Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Stone Forest, Yuanyang Rice Terraces and Jianshui Old Town. From east to west, from south to north, Yunnan is definitely the paradise perfectly Interpreting the harmony between nature and human. Come to Yunnan and travel with us to witness how amazing the vast land is!

from $1859
Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club
8 Days Yunnan Golf Tour with Stunning Landscape Sightseeing in Leisure

Kunming / Lijiang / Shangri-La

In this trip, you will explore two of the most charming places in Yunnan: Lijiang - the Kingdom of Naxi People & Shangri-La - Garden of Eden! In this 5 days Lijiang & Shangri-La best highlights tour, you’ll grasp every second to enjoy yourself on the incredible land - have a panoramic view of Lijiang Old City, explore the authentic Naxi Village to feel the special Dongba Culture, visit Songzanlin Monastery and Pudacuo National Park, and take a light hike to Tiger Leaping Gorge that is the world's deepest gorge. You will just find the tour fabulous every moment!

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