Short answer: For a private car from Lijiang → Shangri-La and on to Feilai Temple (飞来寺 / Feilaisi, Meili viewpoint) with English support, book Trip.com’s 2–4 day private scenic drive (product 98437586). Choose English and a 5-seat private vehicle; add Private Vehicle + Tour Guide if you want commentary. Routes 5 (3 days) / 6 (4 days) include Meili + Feilai. Simple China Trip publishes Trip deep links and booking notes only — we do not operate cars or guides.
Trip.com products
1) Best match — Feilai Temple (2–4 days)
Lijiang to Shangri-La Private Scenic Drive Tour for foreign tourists (Customized Itinerary) — product ID 98437586.
- Private vehicle; optional professional guide; English in package options
- Route 5 (3 days) / Route 6 (4 days): Meili Snow Mountain + Feilai Temple
2) Lijiang → Shangri-La private day tour (usually no Feilai)
Shangri-La Private Tour from Lijiang (Customized Itinerary) — product ID 88527578.
- Private tour; pickup available; transport-only or vehicle + guide packages
- Fits one full day Lijiang–Shangri-La; Feilai does not fit comfortably
3) Scenic private drive (Tiger Leaping Gorge / Haba)
Lijiang to Shangri-La Scenic Drive: Tiger Leaping Gorge, Qiya Cafe, Haba Snow Mountain — product ID 97619356.
- Private vehicle; Mandarin / English listed as service languages
- Round-trip or one-way style options — read package text carefully
4) Shared Feilai shuttle (not a private English guide)
Shangri-La ↔ Feilai Temple / Wunongding shared shuttle — product ID 111403822.
- Shared 5–9 seat van; Chinese-speaking driver; budget link after you already have a Shangri-La plan
Before you book
- Altitude: Shangri-La ~3,200 m; Feilai / Meili viewpoints are higher — go slow on day 1, drink water, skip heavy drinking or intense hiking.
- Tickets often extra (Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin, Meili area, etc.) — budget beyond the vehicle package and confirm live text.
- Pickup is usually Lijiang Old Town (Gucheng); outside that zone may cost more.
- Mountain weather changes fast — leave a half-day buffer if your outbound flight is tight.
FAQ
- Is a 1-day private tour enough if I want Feilai Temple?
- Usually no. Lijiang→Shangri-La alone is a full scenic day; Shangri-La→Feilai/Meili is another mountain leg. Use product 98437586 Routes 5 (3 days) or 6 (4 days) when Feilai is a must; product 88527578 fits Lijiang↔Shangri-La only.
- What is the difference between an English driver and an English guide?
- An English-capable driver mainly covers pickup and route communication. A licensed English guide explains temples and viewpoints. Choose vehicle + guide for culture; transport-only if you mainly need a private transfer.
- When is the shared Shangri-La ↔ Feilai shuttle enough?
- Only as a budget add-on after you already have lodging and a plan in Shangri-La. Product 111403822 is a shared Chinese-speaking van — not a private English guide tour from Lijiang.
- Can I cancel if plans change?
- Many Trip private packages show free cancellation about two days before departure, but windows differ by option. Read the live listing’s cancellation rules before you pay.
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