1-Day Lijiang Dongba and Naxi Culture Private Tour
Overview
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1 day
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Take in the breathtaking vistas of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from various scenic viewpoints while immersing yourself in the rich Naxi culture, an essential part of life in Lijiang. This is an experience you won’t want to miss! Spend a day delving into the fascinating world of Dongba culture and the daily life of a traditional Naxi family. Learn the art of writing ancient Dongba hieroglyphs from an authentic Dongba disciple, discover the significance of traditional Naxi dances, and even try your hand at making delicious local dumplings. At the end of your cultural journey, enjoy the fruits of your labor by sharing a home-cooked Naxi dinner with the family. A perfect day of culture, tradition, and unforgettable memories!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Full payment will be collected in advance, including all admission fees, fuel, and equipment rental.
What To Expect
Black Dragon Pond Park
Get picked up at your hotel in Lijiang Old Town， Head to the Black Dragon Pond Park， one of the most iconic views in China of the impressive Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background of a beautiful traditional Chinese garden. Stop by the Dongba Museum right next door， a little gem where you can learn about the Naxi minority and the Shamanic Dongba culture and the unique matriarchic Naxi sub branch of the Mosuo Minority living around Lugu Lake.
Dongba Cultural Museum
Later， we stop by Dongba Cultural Museum， exploring the unique culture of the Naxi people， focusing on their Dongba traditions. It features ancient Dongba scriptures， ritual items， folk art， and traditional clothing， offering a glimpse into the history and spiritual practices of this ethnic group.
Options
1 Day Lijiang Culture Tour
Naxi and Dongba Culture Pickup included
What‘s Included
Supplement for the meals for the tour guide and driver
Entrance tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary
Experienced and licensed local English-speaking tour guide
2 half-liter bottles of drinking water per person per day
gas， tolls and parking fees and including all pick-ups and drop-offs
24/7 English-speaking customer services
Government taxes
Meals as listed in the itinerary: 1 dinner per person
Tourism-licensed and safety-checked private vehicle with skilled driver
Chinese visa
International and domestic flights and/or train
Accommodation
Personal travel insurance
Meals not listed in the program (breakfast and lunch)
Attractions not in the itinerary
Additional days caused by unexpected nature disasters. e.g. landslides etc.
Personal expenses
Tips for drivers and guides (highly appreciated but not requested)
Anything not listed in inclusions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yunnan Tour
C3155ATdannyh,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yunnan Tour I engaged Wonders Of Yunnan Travel ( WOY ) tour company around December 2025 for our 2 weeks tour package for 4 persons in Yunnan, itinerary starting from Kunming, Dali, Shangri La, Lijiang and back to Kunming, during the spring season March 2026. The tour consultant Ms Nami came on board to plan and arrange our tour request and requirements. Ms Nami patiently and diligently designed senior friendly itinerary and comfortable road and high speed train rides for us seniors. The four English speaking tour guides assigned to us were very helpful and caring, making our sightseeing experience enjoyable and pleasant. Also grateful to our assigned driver, giving us safe and pleasant rides, from Dali to Shangri La and Lijiang, keeping us company for 9 days, very helpful and taking good care of us during the whole journey. Like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Ms Nami and the entire team of WOY for such wonderful and memorable tours. For those planning a Yunnan tour, highly recommend you contact Ms Nami of WOY for your holidays. Nami, once again, BIG thank you for your excellent customer service and performance, keep it up ! Best Regards, Danny Ho
Private Tour
Sheilainkl,Apr 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It has been almost a month since we came back from our trip to Yunnan. I was dealing with the travel consultant, Vasil Khakimov, who has been very attentive to each of our request. I provided all my wishlists including tour to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to be completed in 1 day. He made it possible! I must say we are fully satisfied with the service rendered by the agency & our tour guide, Ms Ally (plus the driver of course) have made our tour a smooth one, up to the last check point where we were dropped at the train station. We would like to thank you for the wonderful experience in Lijiang. People have been asking me for the tour service that I used.. And without any hesitation we fully recommend WOY!
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