Day 18 – April 28

We depart Dali for the four hour drive to Lijiang over mountains and through river valleys before arriving into Lijiang by lunchtime. Lijiang is an enchanting spot, set at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, an ancient village and a World Heritage Cultural site. On arrival we will take a walk through the old town visiting the Mu Chieftans house, a lavish series of buildings, hidden by a large gate and encompassing courtyards, gardens, reception halls and living quarters. The last Chief made it to 1949 before the Maoist revolution swept through. It is more like a palace than a house and a winding stone path leads to the top of a hill where a Taoist temple sits. The view is commanding, the roof tops of the old town spreading out below, mountains in the distance.

Accommodation:

The Grand Lijiang Hotel

Xinyi St, Dayan Town

Lijiang

Ph: 88 888 5128888