Half Day Zhiyun Monastery Tour

Day 01: Lijiang – Zhiyun Monastery

Get picked up by your tour guide at 8:30h at your hotel in Lijiang Old Town from where you are driven to Zhiyun Monastery (about 16 km, 35 mins). This Monastery is located about 16km west of Lijiang Dayan Old Town, was founded in 1727 and it's one of the five biggest ones in Lijiang. On the way, we pass villages of the local Naxi ethnic minority, beautiful farmland and Liyong Snow Peach Base which is famous in Lijiang for this kind of fruits.

We visit the Zhiyun Monastery upon our arrival and have a look around for about 2 hours. During this time, we get to know young Lamas who originally come from Sichuan to study here. Once they have finished classes, we can directly interact with them and get a good insight about local Tibetan culture and education.

Afterwards, we drive to close by Lashi Lake, where we enjoy the beautiful scenery for about half an hour. From here, your driver brings you back to Lijiang Old Town at around 12:00h.

Meals: N/A