4-Day Yubeng Hiking Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge
Overview
Quick Answer
The 4-Day Yubeng Hiking Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge is a 4-day private active tour on a round trip from Lijiang via Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La, Feilaisi, Ninong. Its main experiences are Tiger Leaping Gorge, Feilaisi and the Ninong trailhead with the visit and local transfer kept, and Upper Yubeng and the Ice Lake hike during the highland stage.
This is a round trip from Lijiang, with the route continuing through Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La, Feilaisi, Ninong before returning.
Built around Tiger Leaping Gorge, with Feilaisi and the Ninong trailhead with the visit and local transfer kept as another main focus, this itinerary is best suited to active travelers with suitable fitness for the stated trail, altitude and daily walking time. Private support lets the pace around Tiger Leaping Gorge on the road from Lijiang reflect the group’s fitness, weather and current access.
Tour Highlights
- See Tiger Leaping Gorge on the road from Lijiang with time for the main waterside views and the local transfer needed to reach them.
- Discover Feilaisi and the Ninong trailhead with the visit and local transfer kept in the same part of the day.
- See Upper Yubeng and the Ice Lake hike during the highland stage, with weather and altitude allowed for in the timing.
- Explore Trail exit and return to Lijiang during a route stage that leaves enough time to explore properly.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Place | Main plan |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge to Shangri-La to Feilaisi | Lijiang to Feilaisi via Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La |
| Day 2 | Feilaisi to Ninong to Yubeng | Feilaisi to Ninong Trailhead and Upper Yubeng |
| Day 3 | Yubeng | Ice Lake Hike and Return to Upper Yubeng Village |
| Day 4 | Lijiang to Yubeng | Trail Exit and Return Transfer |
Tour at a Glance
| Travel style | private active tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 days |
| Route | Round trip from Lijiang |
| Activity level | Active |
| Best for | active travelers with suitable fitness for the stated trail, altitude and daily walking time |
| When to go | Spring or autumn |
Good to Know Before You Go
Pace and Physical Demands
Active. Across 4 days, expect sustained walking or trekking, uneven ground and weather-dependent sections. Use the daily plan to understand the walking required around Tiger Leaping Gorge and the travel time between overnight stops.
Season and Reservations
Spring and autumn are often preferred for active mountain routes. Check trail access, rain, snow, visibility and overnight support for the chosen dates. For the 4-Day Yubeng Hiking Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge, confirm current access and any timed entry for Feilaisi and the Ninong trailhead with the visit and local transfer kept after choosing the dates.
- Discuss altitude and relevant health concerns with a qualified medical professional before joining the high-elevation sections.
- Confirm trail distance, elevation gain, equipment, luggage support and the bad-weather alternative before departure.
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Customize This China Tour
Share your dates, group size and hotel preference through Plan My Trip. Tell us if Tiger Leaping Gorge is a priority for your group. Trail choice, support, luggage arrangements and rest time can be adjusted, although weather and access may still require route changes. We will verify availability and return with a trip-specific plan and price.
Daily Itinerary
Leave Lijiang for the listed Tiger Leaping Gorge visit, then continue through Shangri-La toward Feilaisi. This is a long mountain-road day, so the gorge section and onward transfer must be paced as one continuous route rather than separate excursions. Overnight at Feilaisi in the Meili Snow Mountain region before traveling to the Yubeng trailhead the next morning.
Begin near Feilaisi and transfer to the confirmed Ninong trailhead before hiking into Yubeng. Confirm the vehicle meeting point, luggage support, weather and current trail access before departure. Continue at a steady pace to Upper Yubeng for the overnight; this connects the Tiger Leaping Gorge approach day with the Ice Lake hike instead of skipping the Feilaisi-to-trailhead section.
After the earlier approach through Tiger Leaping Gorge and Feilaisi, begin the Ice Lake hiking day from Upper Yubeng Village. Follow the usable mountain trail with rest stops matched to altitude, weather and the group's fitness; the guide sets a safe turnaround time when conditions require it. Descend to Upper Yubeng for the final night before the Ninong trail exit and return transfer to Lijiang.
Travel from Yubeng to Lijiang on day 4, allowing realistic time for the road or rail section, luggage and hotel check-in. During the journey, visit Trail Exit and Return Transfer. The next plan is the final arrangements in Lijiang.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Guide, driver and local transfers described for this private active tour
- Accommodation for the 3 overnight stops shown in the itinerary
- Admission or activity arrangements for Tiger Leaping Gorge, plus Feilaisi and the Ninong trailhead with the visit and local, when listed for the departure
- Local transport needed for the round trip from Lijiang
The final booking details state which services for Tiger Leaping Gorge and Feilaisi and the Ninong trailhead with the visit and local are included on the selected date.
Not Included
- International transport before arrival in Lijiang and after departure from Lijiang
- Meals not identified as included in the departure details
- Optional experiences outside the planned program around Tiger Leaping Gorge or Feilaisi and the Ninong trailhead with the visit and local
- Insurance, visas, gratuities and traveler-requested changes
