The journey from Lugu Lake (泸沽湖) to Daocheng Yading (稻城亚丁) is a challenging yet breathtaking hiking route, crossing the Sichuan-Yunnan border and offering stunning views of remote landscapes, snow-capped mountains, and diverse ethnic villages. This hike is ideal for adventurers seeking to experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Tibetan Plateau and Southwest China. Below is a comprehensive guide for this epic trek.
Hello, I am Scott Xu, also known as 胥文灿 (Xu Wencan) in Chinese. I am a seasoned and professional tour guide with Yunnan Exploration, specializing in providing memorable experiences for travelers visiting Yunnan Province.
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Chinese Name:丽江泸沽湖花时间湖景酒店
English Name:Huashijian Lake View Inn in Lugu Lake, Ljjiang
Add: No. 26, Daluoshui, Lugu Lake, Ninglang, 674399, 518 meters from the city center
The hotel is located on the shore of Lugu Lake, Daluoshui, Lugu Lake, with a first-line lake view and convenient transportation. The hotel has various guest rooms. There is a coffee and tea restaurant and bar on the first floor facing the lake, and there are sun glass rooms and mahjong rooms in the courtyard. The hotel provides local specialties and Sichuan-style food, and has complete supporting facilities to ensure your food, clothing, housing and transportation.
the dining room of Huashijiang Lake View Inn in Lugu Lake
Standroom of Huashijian Lake View Inn in Lugu Lake
Standard room of Huashijian Lake View Inn in Lugu Lake
Double room of Huashijian Lake View Inn in Lugu Lake, Lijiang
Double room of Huashijian Lake View Inn in Lugu Lake, Lijiang
the hotel exterior of Huashijian Lake View Inn in Lugu Lake, Lijiang
English Name:Cloud Inn in Baoshan Stone Village, Lijiang
Chinese Name:丽江宝山云上石头城客栈
There are 8 kingsize bed rooms, no twin beds room in Cloud Inn in Baoshan Stone Village.
Wenshan attractions offer you impressive natural landscape and diverse ethnic culture. Traveling to Wenshan must be a amazing experience. There are so many highlights in Wenshan, such as Puzhehei Lotus Lake, with a panoramic view of clear lakes and pond full of lotus, emerald mountains and enchanting karst landscape.
Visitors to Wenshan Yunnan shouldn’t miss the atrractions with featured karst landscape and places full of ethnic culture, such as Puzhehei Scenic Area and Bamei Village. Bamei Village is regarded as a land of idyllic beauty. Other top highlights are Laojun Mountain Nature Reserve, Liujing Karst Caves and Babao Scenic Area, etc. The following sites are selected ones for your best choice.
Unique karst land feature creates the impressive and colorful karst caves in Wenshan. Huoba Cave in Puzhehei, Tangna Cave in Bamei Village of Babao Scenic Area and Fengyandong Cave in Guangnan County are the best places to appreciate the splendid karst cave scenery.
Religion cuture gains healthy and sound development in Wenshan. Visitors can discovery the Buddhist culture in Shoufo Temple and Daxing Temple in Wenshan City and the Chinese Han culture in Guangnan Confucius Temple.
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The Islam was introduced to Wenshan in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. The first Hui people in Wenshan were the ones moved from Kunming, Dali and Jianshui, with a current population of 23,310. Hui nationality villages in Wenshan are mainly distributed in Wenshan, Yanshan, Qiubei and Guangnan counties. Many of the Zhuang people also believe in Islam, and there are many mosques in Wenshan, with the Wenshan Mosque being the most popular ones. You can join in our Muslim Tours to explore the Zhuang Hui culture in Wenshan.
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As for mountain tours in Wenshan, hiking tours to Laojunshan Mountain and Laoshan Mountain would be the commonly chosen ones. Qinglong Mountain in Puzhehei is also a good choice for trekking lovers.
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Cliff paintings are painted according to the natural stone walls. Malipo Dawangyan Cliff Painting is a representative work of the Honghe river basin in the cliff painting system in southern China. It has been praised by the international cliff painting circle as representing a huge original creativity. Cliff paintings are works from neolithic to late Bronze Age.
The listed cultural, historical and monumental sites are also places should be visited if you want to have an indepth culture tour in Dehong. You will know more about the hisory of Wenshan, development of the ethnic groups and famous people in Wenshan.
Dulong, an old town on the border of Wenshan, is also a good site for your minority discovery tour in Wenshan. Every Sunday is a big day for Dulong Border and Local Market, besides the local Miao, Zhuang, Dai, Buyi, Han and other ethnic minorities, there are also Zhuang, Miao and other border residents from Vietnam, as well as businessmen and tourists from all over western China gather at te market. The number of people attending the fair can reach nearly 10,000. The colorful ethnic costumes contribute to a charming scenery.
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The traditional ethnic villages usually have the well-preserved ethnic traditions, so they can be best choice for your Culture Tours in Wenshan. Traveling to the traditional ethnic villages, you can explore the most authentic ethnic traditions which can’t be seen anywhere else. Bamei Village, Heiyudong Village, Nahong Zhuang Ethnic Village and Jiucheng Muslim Village are the best recommendations.
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Xishuan Park in Wenshan City is the best place to have a bird’s eye view of the city, while the other following listed parks and gardens will feast your eayes with the impressive landscape and scenery of Wenshan.
Rivers in Wenshan also provide you pleasant views during your cruise tour, such as the Tuoniangjiang River, Tinghu Lake and Nanpanjiang River, etc.
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Lakes in Wenshan are recommened to have the enjoyable lake views. Tinghu Lake, Swan Lake,Tianhu Lake Scenic Area and Luoshuidong Lake Scenic Area are the mostly visited ones.
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Yunnan Exploration offers travelers the best-quality Wenshan tours for you to plan a better Wenshan travel. Traveling to Wenshan must be a amazing experience. There are so many highlights in Wenshan, such as Puzhehei Scenic Area,Laojun Mountain Nature Reserve , Liujing Karst Cave,Bozhu Moutain and Bamei Village, etc. In Wenshan, travelers can appreciate the panoramic view of clear lakes, emerald mountains, booming flowers and enchanting karst landscape. Select your preferred holiday or contact us to customize it to your needs and budget.
Wenshan theme tours offer you tour packages themed on Wenshan Birding Tours, Wenshan Cycling Tours, Wenshan Hiking Tours, Wenshan Muslim Tours, Wenshan Tea Culture Tours, Wenshan Flower Tours, Wenshan Photograph Tours and Wenshan Minority Discovery Tours, etc.
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Nujiang Tours are favored by tourists, particularly visitors who are inclined to adventure trip. Bingzhongluo Scenic Area is regarded as the other “Shangri-La” in Yunnan province. Nujiang enjoys the unique and magnificent natural landscape, which is the integration of mountain, canyon and river. Otherwise, there are indigenous ethnic groups in Nujiang. In order to discovery Nujiang completely and deeply, Yunnan Exploration offers diverse Nujiang tours for travelers, such as 6 Days Nujiang Grand Canyon Adventure with Bingzhongluo Hiking Tour, 5 Days Amazing Nujiang Valley and Biluo Mountain Trekking, 20 Days Yunnan Three Parallel Rivers Adventure Trekking Tour and 46 Days Yunnan Panorama Photography Tour with 25 Ethnic Minorities Discovery and Three Parallel Rivers Hiking Adventure etc. However, Nujiang tour and tour packages can be planned based on your specific needs.
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Nujiang Attractions offer you much to see or to do in Nujiang. Travelers, especially visitors who are inclined to adventure trip always regard Three Parallel Rivers as the top option. Minorities in Nujiang is the most diverse in China and the population of the minorities is the largest one in China. You definitely shouldn’t miss the festivals of minorities in Nujiang, it’s a good chance for travelers to explore ethnic culture. Yunnan Exploration shows you the top attractions, such as Three Parallel Rivers, Nujiang River, Lancang River and Dimaluo Village in Bingzhongluo etc. For more attractions, please check the followings.
Nujiang attractions feature in the grand and magnificent scenery of the Nujiang River and Grand Canyon, mountainous landscape along the river and the ethnic cultures. Travelers to Nujiang can join in a hiking tour along the Nujiang Grand Canyon to have a site-watch of the master works of the nature, such as the Stone Moon and Pihe Flying Stone. Winter cheery blossoming in Bingzhongluo Scenic Area is also a great temptation to tourists, especially to the photographers. Check more by the following links.
The famous Buddhist Temple in Nujiang is Jinji Temple in Lanping County. It got its name because of its precipitous location (in Chinese, jinji means Golden Cock, which means precipitous location). Puhua Temple in BIngzhongluo is a Lama temple in Nujiang.
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There are hundreds of churches in Nujiang, almost every village has its own church, either Christian or Catholic. The most famous one is the Zhongding Catholic Church in Bingzhongluo. Christianity spread along the Nujiang River in 1913 and in Lanping in 1929. The Christian ethnic groups in the territory mainly include Lisu, Dulong, Nu and Jingpo (Chashan people), with Lisu accounting for the highest proportion.
Nujiang boasts plenty of mountains, huge and small. The famous ones are Gongdang Holy Mountain and Laowo Mountain Peak. Moreover, there are two snow mountains in Nujiang: Gawa Gapu Snow Mountain, which is also the main peak of Gaoligong Mountains, and Biluo Snow Mountain, also one of the major mountain ranges in Hengduan Mountain in Yunnan. Mountains in Nujiang are also good choices for hiking tours and birding tours, we have selected tour packages for Nujiang Hiking Tours and Nujiang Birding Tours.
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Along the flowing route of Nuajing River, formed many valleys and canyons which also contribute to Nujiang attractions. Hiking or cycling tours to the valleys and canyons are becoming more and more popular among tourists. Nujiang Grand Canyon, Dulong River Canyon and the First Bend of Nujiang River are the best sites you shouldn’t miss.
Ethnic towns are places where the ethnic groups taking up the majority of the population. The ethnic towns usually have the well-preserved ethnic traditions, so they can be best choice for your Culture Tours in Nujiang.
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If you are fan of ethnic culture in China, the traditional ethnic villages are places you shouldn’t miss. Traveling to the traditional ethnic villages, you can explore the most authentic ethnic traditions which can’t be seen anywhere else. Qiunatong Village, Wuli Village and Zhiziluo Village should be listed on the top of your ethnic culture tour plan.
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For better protection and passing down of the ethnic culture, four ethnic culture protecion areas were founded in Nujiang.
The aboudant water resources in Nujiang also created quiet lake scenery contrary to roaring flow of the Nujiang River. Tingming Lake located on Gaoligong Mountain is a glacial lake well known for its picturesque scenery and unique phenomenon that people must speak softly here, if they shout, showers, winds, and even hail could burst from the sky. The fact lies in the thick fog hovers over the lake, and it could form into rain and hail while jarred by sound waves. Alpine Lakes in Biluo Snow Mountain is also worth visiting for its distinctive alpine lake features.
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River scenery in Nujiang is definitely the main lanscape for Nujiang travel. Dulong River is one of the six major river systems in Yunnan. Dulong River is considered as ‘the Natural Museum of Wild Plants’ and is the part of the most intact sustainable landscape. Because of the unique geographic position of Dulong River, few travelers come while the beautiful scenery and special humanistic culture bring much charm.
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The two major waterfalls in Nujiang are Dishuiyan Waterfall and Moon Waterfall. Dishuiyan waterfall is a natural wonder full of magic colors. The local Dulong people called it “Habayicheng(哈巴依称),” meaning water that falls from the moon. The wonder of Dishuiyan waterfall is that it never changes its appearance no matter in spring, summer, autumn or winter. All the year round, the water is soaring, the mountain is thundering, and the river valley is echoing. The Moon waterfall is on China’s side of the China-Myanmar border in the lower reaches of the Dulong river, about 3 kilometers away from the border. Also known as Hapang waterfall(哈旁瀑布).
Suspension and Rope Bridges are typical and primitive transportation facilities in the Nujiang area which is still in common use today. In the past, it is a major transportation tool for the ethnic minorities living in Nujiang Grand Canyon which shows their courage and tenacity. Today there are more and more bridges across the Nu river, but the Liusuo is still there and some have become tools for local people to exercise and play.
Stone Gate Pass or Shimen pass is the only passageway between the northern Nujiang river and the ancient tea horse road in Tibet, Biluo snow mountain on the left and Gaoligong mountain on the right. Nujiang gushes out of the Shimen pass and flows down, magnificent and spectacular.
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Yuxi Tours offer you wide range of choice when you traveling Yuxi. There are 6 Days Porsche Driving Experience Tour in South Yunnan and 8 Days South Yunnan Ethnic Minority Discovery and Tropical Forest Photograph Tour, tourists will be guided to the Fuxianhu Lake, the hometown of hot spring, Huaning, primary forests in Xinping, Yuanjiang River, the hometown of wild edible mushroom, Yimen and drifting in Jinsanxia Scenic Area. Yuxi is a wonderful place to have a Tobacco Tour in Hongta, Fossil Site Tour and Guansuo Opera tour in Chengjiang, and Bronze Ware Tour in Jiangchuan, Tea Tour in Xinping and Eshan, Manor tour in Xinping, Muslim Tour in Tonghai, and Terraces and Cliff Painting Tour in Yuanjiang. If you prefer, contact our consultant and we can adjust the itinerary of our prearranged routes or we can just tailor-make your own kind of Yuxi Tours.
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There are some attractions in Yuxi City for people to visit, including Fuxian Lake, Longma Karst Cave in Xiaoshiqiao Yi Nationality Township or Gaoxiang Organic Tea Plantations, the hometown of hot spring, Huaning, primary forests in Xinping, Yuanjiang River, the hometown of wild edible mushroom, Yimen and Jinsanxia Scenic Area.
Yuxi, located in central Yunnan province, offers a variety of attractions and activities that highlight its cultural heritage, natural beauty, and unique local experiences. Here are some of the top things to do and attractions in Yuxi:
Yuxi offers a blend of natural landscapes, historical sites, cultural attractions, and opportunities to experience local traditions, making it a rewarding destination for travelers exploring Yunnan province.
Visitors to Yuxi Yunnan shouldn’t miss the famous atrractions in Yuxi, such as Fuxian Lake, Ailaoshan Mountain, Longxi Li Clan Manor and the Former Residence of Nie Er, ect.
The Hui people in Yuxi are the major followers of the Islam. Tonghai County of Yuxi City is also famous for its Muslim culture. Muslim culture in Yuxi gains sound development. There are many mosques in Yuxi, with Yuxi Mosque and Tonghai Mosque being the most popular ones. Our Yuxi Muslim Tours will guide you to visit the famous mosques in Yuxi and taste Halal food in Muslim restuarants, for a better understanding of Yuxi Muslim culture.
The Dai people in Yuxi are the major followers of Buddhism. There are many temples in Yuxi for you to explore the Buddhism culture, with the Yuquan Temple being the most popular one.
Manors in Yuxi are also favourable sites to visit. Longxi Li Clan Manor is recommended one to explore the famous famaly in Yuxi, while Chu Orange Manor is good site to taste the delicious oranges if you come at right time.
Mountains in Yuxi are highlights of Yuxi travel. Hiking tours to Ailaoshan Mountain and Modou Mountain along with the minority discovery in nearby ethnic villages are popular among tourists.
Fuxian Lake is the most famous must-see sites in Yuxi. People often reminds of it when talking about Yuxi. Fuxian lake is a holiday paradise! Authority personage evaluated Fuxian lake like this, she is big outdoor bathing place, a big oxygen bar! There are 42 tourism enterprises with a set of tourism, scientific research, entertainment, meeting and holiday reception.
Among the following sites, the Former Residence of Nie Er in Yuxi is the one you shouldn’t miss. Former residence of Nie Er was built in the late Qing dynasty by Nie Liandeng聂连登, Nie Er’s great-grandfather, and left to Nie Er’s father Nie Hongyi聂鸿仪. In September 1984, the former residence of Nie Er was published by the people’s government of Yuxi as a municipal key cultural relic protection unit.
Luchong Scenic Spot is the most beautiful scenic spots on the west bank of Fuxian lake. The most eye-catching view of Luchong is the dense banyan trees along the lake. The scenic area provides the scenery of the scenic Fuxian Lake, Bijia Mountain, Yusun Hill, ancient banyan trees and revolving water wheels, of all the scenery make up a picturesque painting.
Although the rice terraces in Yuxi are not as grand as the ones in Yuanyang, they still has their unique features. Moreover, Yuxi Rice Terrace Tour is usually arranged with Yuanyang Rice Terraces.
The traditional ethnic villages usually have the well-preserved ethnic traditions, so they can be best choice for your Culture Tours in Yuxi. Traveling to the traditional ethnic villages, you can explore the most authentic ethnic traditions which can’t be seen anywhere else. Dabinglangyuan Village , Xingmeng Mongolian Village, Erzhang Village and Damuyu Huayao Dai Ethnic Culture Village are the best recommendations.
Hongta Hill is a famous landmark in Yuxi City, it also represents a cigaret brand in Yuxi – Hongtashan. It locates in the urban area, therefore visiting the Hongta Hill is very convenient.
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Location and Transportation Huatuo Gorge Yachajiao Manor Guesthouse (虎跳峡丫叉角庄园民宿) is located in Group 1, Yachajiao, Yongsheng Village, Huatuo Gorge Town (虎跳峡镇永胜村丫叉角一组), Shangri-La, within the Huatuo Gorge Scenic Area (虎跳峡景区)....
The journey from Lugu Lake (泸沽湖) to Daocheng Yading (稻城亚丁) is a challenging yet breathtaking hiking route, crossing the Sichuan-Yunnan border and offering stunning views of remote landscapes, snow-capped...
Hello, I am Scott Xu, also known as 胥文灿 (Xu Wencan) in Chinese. I am a seasoned and professional tour guide with Yunnan Exploration, specializing in providing memorable experiences...
Chinese Name:丽江泸沽湖花时间湖景酒店 English Name:Huashijian Lake View Inn in Lugu Lake, Ljjiang Add: No. 26, Daluoshui, Lugu Lake, Ninglang, 674399, 518 meters from the city center The hotel is located...
Location and Surroundings Location Jinsha Hotel is located in the tranquil town of Labo (拉市), Gucheng District (古城区), Lijiang City. It is approximately 20 kilometers from Lijiang Ancient Town...
English Name:Cloud Inn in Baoshan Stone Village, Lijiang Chinese Name:丽江宝山云上石头城客栈 There are 8 kingsize bed rooms, no twin beds room in Cloud Inn in Baoshan Stone Village....
Wenshan attractions offer you impressive natural landscape and diverse ethnic culture. Traveling to Wenshan must be a amazing experience. There are so many highlights in Wenshan, such as Puzhehei...
Yunnan Exploration offers travelers the best-quality Wenshan tours for you to plan a better Wenshan travel. Traveling to Wenshan must be a amazing experience. There are so many highlights in Wenshan, such...
Nujiang Tours are favored by tourists, particularly visitors who are inclined to adventure trip. Bingzhongluo Scenic Area is regarded as the other “Shangri-La” in Yunnan province. Nujiang enjoys the...
Nujiang Attractions offer you much to see or to do in Nujiang. Travelers, especially visitors who are inclined to adventure trip always regard Three Parallel Rivers as the top option. Minorities...
Yuxi Tours offer you wide range of choice when you traveling Yuxi. There are 6 Days Porsche Driving Experience Tour in South Yunnan and 8 Days South Yunnan Ethnic Minority...
There are some attractions in Yuxi City for people to visit, including Fuxian Lake, Longma Karst Cave in Xiaoshiqiao Yi Nationality Township or Gaoxiang Organic Tea Plantations, the hometown of hot spring, Huaning,...
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