Lijiang Tours

What is a Lijiang Private Tour?

While taking our private tours, you, your friends and your family enjoy the exclusive use of a car or van with a personal local English-speaking tour guide in Lijiang usually from 9:00am to 6:00pm for the tour you have booked.

Our tour guide will meet you at your midtown hotel in Lijiang. The major attractions of Lijiang are included in our prearranged itinerary. If you have any special request, please tell us, we are able to have a tailor-made tour for you.

What is the weather like in Lijiang and when is the best time to travel there?

Situated at low-latitude mountain plateau with a complex and various landform, Lijiang has a climate with distinct vertical and horizontal differentiation. But in Lijiang city, there is no hot summer or cold winter.

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What should I take along with while I do Lijiang tours?

It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes. You will undoubtedly being doing a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes are a must. Sunscreen is recommended, as well as carrying bottled water with you. If you are photography lover, do not forget your camera, film and batteries, or you will never forgive yourself.

What are accommodations like in Lijiang?

There are many star rated hotels in Lijiang. At the same time, there are a lot of guesthouses available. Although they lack many of the amenities found in star rated hotels, the guesthouses are family run and quite clean, and see more hotels in Lijiang.

What cuisine options are there in Lijiang? Are there other options besides only local foods?

The cuisine available in Lijiang is quite diverse. In Lijiang, the local food has an almost endless variety, and is far more delicious than anything you can find in a "Chinese" restaurant in the west. We highly suggest you try the foods. We are fairly certain you will love it. There are also many Western restaurants in Lijiang as well as McDonalds, Pizza Hut, and KFC, and see more Lijiang cuisine options.

What kind of vehicles is available for getting around in Lijiang?

In Lijiang, there are many options for getting around, such as taxis, buses, minibuses, pedicabs and of course by your private car.

What are the currency and the ATM system in Lijiang?

Foreign currencies cannot be used directly in Lijiang, but you can exchange your money at the many Bank of China outlets throughout the province. Most major hotels in Lijiang will accept major credit cards. Your hotels also can change money for you and ATMs are easy to find.

Will there be problems with the language barrier?

Visitors to Lijiang do not need to worry about the language barrier. Each visitor will have an English-speaking tour guide, and most of the staff in the star rated hotels can speak English.

Can I easily find a Muslim restaurant in Lijiang?

Yes, if you inquire this question before you go, we will help you to find a Muslim restaurant or arrange you to go to the Muslim restaurant. Muslims are minorities in Lijiang. There are several Islamic Restaurants in Lijiang. Sometimes, even it is difficult for a Chinese Muslim to find one.