Lijiang – Imperial Tours https://www.imperialtours.net Travelling China... in style | Individually hand crafted private tour itineraries tailored to you Sun, 16 Jun 2019 07:16:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.5 https://www.imperialtours.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-screenshot-32x32.jpg Lijiang – Imperial Tours https://www.imperialtours.net 32 32 Lijiang Weather https://www.imperialtours.net/weather/lijiang-weather/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:55:04 +0000 http://www.imperialtours.net/?post_type=weather&p=3126  » Read more »]]>  » Read more »]]> Lijiang Quick Facts https://www.imperialtours.net/quick_facts/lijiang-quick-facts/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:50:57 +0000 http://www.imperialtours.net/?post_type=quick_facts&p=3125  » Read more »]]>  » Read more »]]> Lijiang Fine Dining https://www.imperialtours.net/fine_dining/lijiang-fine-dining/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:49:45 +0000 http://www.imperialtours.net/?post_type=fine_dining&p=3121 Lijiang “baba” or flat wheat breads, salty or sweet, are a delicious Naxi snack often savored for breakfast. “Crossing the bridge” rice noodles will remind you of a Vietnamese pho. A focus on fresh, local ingredients result in a series of salads, such as lotus leaf or chick pea salad. You will also be able to try lots of mixed mushroom dishes.

]]> Banyan Tree Lijiang https://www.imperialtours.net/luxury_accomodations/banyan-tree-lijiang/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:42:28 +0000 http://www.imperialtours.net/?post_type=laxury_accomodations&p=3114 When Banyan Tree opened in Lijiang in 2006, it was the first five star resort to do so in China; it earned itself a reputation that defines and enhances the brand to this day. Naxi architecture is incorporated within a range of villa and town houses with views onto Jade Dragon mountain.

]]> Amandayan https://www.imperialtours.net/luxury_accomodations/amandayan/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:41:07 +0000 http://www.imperialtours.net/?post_type=laxury_accomodations&p=3112 Perched on a hill overlooking Lijiang’s old town, Amandayan’s 35 suites are arranged within the traditional timber courtyard homes of the Naxi people.

]]> Lijiang Custom Itineraries https://www.imperialtours.net/custom_itineraries/lijiang-custom-itineraries/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:38:14 +0000 http://www.imperialtours.net/?post_type=custom_itineraries&p=3111 Lijiang’s position on the Tea and Horse caravan trail to Tibet has been the chief reason for its historic prosperity. Home to the largest Naxi population in China, Lijiang is a relaxing spot to interact with some of China’s ethnic minorities.

We customize each of our itineraries based on your interests and traveling style. The itinerary below forms a base to start the conversation.

 » Read more »]]> Lijiang’s position on the Tea and Horse caravan trail to Tibet has been the chief reason for its historic prosperity. Home to the largest Naxi population in China, Lijiang is a relaxing spot to interact with some of China’s ethnic minorities.

We customize each of our itineraries based on your interests and traveling style. The itinerary below forms a base to start the conversation.

]]> F.A., USA https://www.imperialtours.net/destination_comments/f-a-usa/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:36:50 +0000 http://www.imperialtours.net/?post_type=destination_comments&p=3110 Lijiang proved to be one of the highlights. While lacking the sophistication of large cities, the beauty of the area, excellent hotel, interactions with Naxi culture, clean air & no high rises make this city a must.

 » Read more »]]> Lijiang proved to be one of the highlights. While lacking the sophistication of large cities, the beauty of the area, excellent hotel, interactions with Naxi culture, clean air & no high rises make this city a must.

]]> Jade Dragon Snow Mountain https://www.imperialtours.net/destination/jade-dragon-snow-mountain/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:33:14 +0000 http://www.imperialtours.net/?post_type=destination&p=3107 The melting glacier overlooking Lijiang is the source of its freshwater and also a symbol of the challenging terrain of the Tea and Horse trade route on which Lijiang traditionally relied for its income.

]]> Dongba (Shaman) https://www.imperialtours.net/destination/dongba-shaman/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:32:28 +0000 http://www.imperialtours.net/?post_type=destination&p=3105 Dongba, translated into English as shaman, come in many forms. Though some claim to access the spirit world, this young boy is at a seminary studying how to perform the official functions (e.g. births, deaths & marriages) of a religious functionary.

]]> Naxi People https://www.imperialtours.net/destination/naxi-people/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:31:43 +0000 http://www.imperialtours.net/?post_type=destination&p=3103 The Naxi are the predominant ethnic group in this border region of China. Apart from a unique writing system, language and religion, the Naxi have a distinctive dress, cuisine and musical instruments.

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