This tour is designed for travellers who want to experience the ethnic life and culture in Lijiang. It will captivate you and leave a deep impression for your tour in Yunnan.Taking Lijiang as the most popular destinations of Yunnan Province, this tour focuses on the ethnic culture experience, you will enjoy Naxis in Lijiang. In this tour, of course, we arrange some popular destinations to make it more mysterious.
Sightseeing and Activities:Yuhu Village, Wenhai Lake
Accommodation: Wenhai
Meals: Lunch
In the morning, your driver and tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and then drive to Yuhu Village to start your hiking tour. Today, you will hike from Yuhu Village to Wenhai Lake, enjoy the beautiful sceneries alongb the way and pay a visit to local ethnic villages, too. Stay overnight in Wenhai.
Sightseeing and Activities:Xuehua Village, Yangyuchang
Accommodation: Yangyuchang
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Today, you will hike from Wenhai Lake to Xuehua Village and arrive at Yangyuchang in the late afternoon. Over night at Yangyuchang.
Sightseeing and Activities:Nanyao Village, Lashihai Lake, Zhiyun Monastery
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Get up in the morning, walk around the Yangyuchang to feel the fresh air, and after the breakfast, you will hike to visit Nanyao Village. Then, hike to visit Lashihai Lakewhich is the largest lake in Lijiang County. There are Naxi and other minority nationalities inhabited around Lashihai Lake, who are rich in cultural and folk customs. Zhiyun Temple situated by Lashihai Lake is regarded as one of the five temples in the city of Lijiang. It is a famous tourism spot of Tibetan Lamaism. Also pay a visit to Zhiyun Temple. Afterwards, back to Lijiang to end the tour.
Being one of world famous grand canyons, Tiger-Leaping Gorge Scenic Spot is the best destination for exploration and self-challenge becuase of its profundity, steepness, beauty and uniqueness. We will choose the most wonderful part of Tiger Leaping Gorge for the hiking adventure. Start the hiking tour from 14KM Point, trek along the road to Bendiwan Village and have lunch in Half-way Guesthouse where you will have a fantastic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. This is 1 day highlight hiking tour of Tiger Leaping Gorge if you do not have two days to explore. If you have enough time, you also can choose 2 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Group Tour.
Sightseeing and Activities:The First Bend of Yangtze River, Shigu Old Town, Stone Drum, Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, Bendiwan Village, Guanyin Waterfall, Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge
Accommodation: None
Meals: Lunch
From Lijiang, you’ll drive about 60KM to the First Bend on the Yangtze River with imposing gorge scenery, and the Iron Chain Bridge in Shigu Old Town. The town of Stone Drum got its name from a large, cylindrical, marble tablet shaped like a drum. The scenery is magnificent as the road running through the Lijiang valley which is filled with wheat fields and drying haystacks.
Continue the driving of 40KM more to visit the Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (Shangri-La side), the deepest gorge in the world. With 34 rapids of the Yangtze River, it is called the Jinsha in this area because you can find gold in the river.
Drive along the road to Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge . We will choose the most wonderful part of Tiger Leaping Gorge for the hiking adventure. Start the hiking tour from 14KM Point, trek along the road to Bendiwan Village and have lunch in Half-way Guesthouse where you will have a fantastic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from the balcony of the guesthouse.
Hiking along the trail from Bendiwan Village to Tina’s Hostel. We will visit the Guanyin Waterfall, Guanyin Temple and steep cliffs. Hike down from the Bamboo Forest, we will have a nice view of Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge, arrive in Tinas Hostel for a break.
Transfer to visit the Walnut Garden Village and drive back to Lijiang in the late afternoon.Service ends.
1 Day Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour (Lijiang Part)
1 Day The Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour (Shangri-La Part)
1 Day Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Group Tour (Finishing in Lijiang or Shangri-La)
1 Day Tiger Leaping Gorge Highlight Hiking Tour from Bendiwan Village to Tina’s Hostel
2 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Group Tour (Back to Lijiang from Hetaoyuan Village)
2 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Tour with Daju Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
3 Days The First Bend of Yangtze River Rafting and Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
3 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour From Qiaotou Town to Haba Village
4 Days Haba Snow Mountain Climbing Adventure with Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
5 Days Lijiang City Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure
6 Days Lijiang Hiking Tour around Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
7 Days Lijiang and Shangri-La Paradise Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure
9 Days Kunming Dali Lijiang and Shangri-La Classic Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure
In all the Dali tours, Cangshan Mountain is a main attraction that can not be missed for those who love the natural sceneries. You will experience a 10-km hike from a small, quiet farming village at the foot of Cangshan Mountain through terraced fields, tea plantations and along the edge of a dramatic river gorge to a beautiful alpine meadow with hidden waterfalls and stunning views of Erhai Lake at an elevation of 2600 metres above sea level.
Sightseeing and Activities:Dali Old Town – Cangshan Mountain – Dali Old Town
Accommodation: None
Meals: Lunch
Pick you up at your hotel. Drive to the foot of Cangshan Mountain called Heyang Cun (literally “Sun Crane Village”). The hike begins at the top of Heyang Village at an elevation of approximately 2000 metres. On the way, you willl pass through wild tea gardens and meet many pine trees. Go on hiking till at 12:30 pm, have a good rest and have your lunch in a pavilion. Hike to Taoxi Valley to see waterfall and rivers in the valley. Hike through meadows and many Azalea flowers to Xiaocenfeng Peak, altitude 4092m.
Then go downhill. Take our car back to Dali Old Town, service ends.
Shangri-La Bala Gezong National Park is located Northwest of Shangri-La county, 55 kilometers from Shangri-La Airport. It is at the border of Yunnan and Tibet, with a total area of 176 square kilometers. Bala GezongSnow Mountain’s highest peak is 5545 meters above sea level; the lowest point is 2200 meters above sea level, the relative elevation is 3345 meters. Here, the snow mountain is precipitously steep, and the meadows is vibrant with cattle and sheep flocks. This is a magnificent natural scenery of snow mountains, glaciers, canyons, forests, meadows, lakes and fresh air. Bala Gezong National Park is a scene of unsurpassed beauty. The canyons, rivers, rocks, snow mountains, grasslands, lakes and colorful Tibetan folk culture are all within.
Day 1 Shangri-La – Qiaotou Village – Fota Pasture
Day 2 Fota Pasture – Guisongwang Pasture
Day 3 Guisongwang Pasture – Naidang Pasture
Day 4 Naidang Pasture – Nala Village – Shangri-La
Sightseeing and Activities:Shangri-La – Qiaotou Village – Fota Pasture
Accommodation: Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast
Leaving from Shangri-La city in the morning,then you will enter the Bala Gezong Gorge from Qiaotou Village.You will have lunch at Shuizhuang Village, then visit the Palm Gorge, Bala Village,and pagoda by car. The altitude at Bala Gezong Gorge is 4200 meters, you are free to explore the surrounding area. Prepackaged food will be provided for dinner.
Sightseeing and Activities:Fota Pasture – Guisongwang Pasture
Accommodation: Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, pack your baggage then hike to the Guisongwang Pasture, on the way you will be seeing Pagoda Platform and the Flower Sea. You will arrive at Guisongwang Pasture in the afternoon around 15:00pm. You can spend lots of time in the primeval forests with azalea flowers and meadows. Altitude of Guisongwang Pasture is 3400 meters, and the total walking distance is 11.5 kilometers, which takes about 7 hours.
Sightseeing and Activities:Guisongwang Pasture – Naidang Pasture
Accommodation: Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast pack your baggage and hike to Naidang Pasture,and you will pass through a viewing platform. Today’s total walking distance is 8 kilometers and takes about 6 hours. Altitude of Naidang Pasture is 3300m.
Sightseeing and Activities:Naidang Pasture – Nala Village – Shangri-La
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast you will walk from Naidang Pasture to Dayong-Nala Village. The hike is 13 km and you will have a charming scenery of mountains, forests, and creeks. Arrive at Nara Village around 15:00 pm and return to Shangri-La by car.
Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
Shangri-La | Shangri-La Hotel | Zhaxidele Hotel | Shenqu Hotel | Local Hostel |
Niru village is one of the well-known pastures in Shangri-La, with vast grasslands and lush water plants. The place has been neglected by people for a long time because there is no road connecting the outside world. Tibetans here live a simple but happy life all year around. Hence, Niru is regarded as the last fairyland in Shangri-La. Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking is the most famous and welcomed route which can not be missed.
Sightseeing and Activities:Arrive in Lijiang
Accommodation: Lijiang
Meals: None
Pick you up at Lijiang airport. Transfer to hotel for checking in. Relax yourself in Lijiang Old Town.
–Lijiang Old Town, a well-preserved old city of ethnic minorities with brilliant culture, is a central town of the Lijiang Autonomous County of the Naxi Ethnic Minority in Yunnan Province. Located on the plateau which is 2,400 meters above the sea level and embraced by the tree-covered Lion Mountain in the west, Elephant and Golden Row Mountains in the north, vast fertile fields in the southeast and crystal clear water running through, the old town looks like a big jade ink slab, therefore got the alias the Town of Big Ink Slab (Dayanzhen).
Sightseeing and Activities:Ganhaizi Meadow, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Spruce Meadow, Blue Moon Valley, Impression Lijiang Show, Baisha Old Town, Baisha Murals
Accommodation: Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Drive about 30KM to Ganhaizi Meadow(3100M), you will take the sightseeig bus for a short visiting through the Baishuihe River, take the chairlift up to visit the Spruce meadowof Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Then take a battery cart to Blue Moon Valley.
After lunch, you will enjoy the Impression Lijiang Ethnic Show directed by Zhang Yimou. It is held in Ganhazi Meadow about 3100M above the sea level.
And then, you can stroll through Baisha Old Town, which is an enchanting traditional Naxi style old town. Visit the Baisha Mural about 600 years old, which is one part of the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997.
Sightseeing and Activities:the First Bend of Yangtze River,Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking
Accommodation: Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning, guide will pick up you from hotel. Then you willtransfer to visit Tiger Leaping Gorge via Qiaotou Town ( 2.5hrs) along the Yunnan- Tibet Road. Take a stop on the way, have a bird view of the First Bend of the Yangtze River, a world-famous geological phenomenon of a V-shape bend and an extraordinary panoramic scene whose vistas you will long remember with great pleasure.
After arrival at the tickets office of Qiaotou Town, you will start the 2 hours trekking up to Naxi Family Guesthouse by the high trail. Take a break to have lunch at the beautiful guesthouse. Afterward,continue to the trekking (3-4hrs) from Naxi Family G.H. to Tea horse Guesthouse via 28 zigzagging turns. The trekking of this section is a challenge for you as the trail is difficult however once you have seen the splendid view view from an altitude about 3000m, you will know that is worthy. Then you will arrive at the sleep place of tonight –Tea horse Guesthouse. Have dinner and accommodation at here.
Trekking time: 5-6hrs
Sightseeing and Activities:Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking, White Water Terraces
Accommodation: Baishuitai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast,continue the trekking to Halfway Guesthouse ( 1.5-2hrs ) by a flat walk. Enjoy the most beautiful view section of the high train. Take a short break at Halfway G.H. Later process another 2 hours trekking to arrive at Tina’s Guesthouse. You will see several waterfall on the trail and view of the middle gorge with switchbacks of the Low Road. There is a small climb leading you to a ridge at 2480m. Then the trail descends gradually to Tina’s Guesthouse. Have lunch at Tina’s G.H.
After lunch, transfer toWhite Water Terraces (2.5hrs ), upon arrival , take a tour of White Water Terrace. After tour, check in your hotel.
Trekking time:3.5-4hrs
Sightseeing and Activities:Niru Village, Baishuitai
Accommodation: Niru Village
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast, you will transfer to Niru Village of Shangri-La ( 5hours ) via Luoji Town. Take a stop at Baishui Terrace (white water terrace) The three – square – kilometre Baishui Terrace lies snugly on a mountain slope 2,380 metres above sea level in Baidi Village, Sanba Township, 101 kilometres southeast of the seat of Zhongdian County. The variegated karst landform of the tableland is an outcome of the continuous piling up of Tosco (calcite sediments), resulting from the disintegration of calcium bicarbonate contained in the water.
Upon arrival, check in your guesthouse. Overnight at local guesthouse of Niru.
Sightseeing and Activities:Nanbo Pasture(4100m), Dingru Lake
Accommodation: Dingru Lake
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today , you will firstly make a Hike for4 hours to Nanbao Yak Meadow (3500m), very close to the border of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. Afterward further your trekkingabout 1.5-2hours to Dingru Lake.
Trekking time : 6-7hrs
Overnight camping near to Dingru Lake.
Sightseeing and Activities:Selie Lake, Niru Village, Xiadiaoge Meadow ( 3200m )
Accommodation: Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is another challenge for you since it is a very long, tough day of Trekking. Morning,firstly you take 1-1.5hrs trekking to Selie Lake, after a nice walk around the lake area, followed another 3.5 hours trekking back to Niru Village . After later lunch at Niru Village, you will continue trekking 3.5hours (about 9km) to arrive at Xiadiaoge Meadow
Trekking time : 7-8 hours
Overnight Camping in the tent at Xiadiaoge Meadow near to Qicai Waterfall.
Sightseeing and Activities:Qicai Waterfall, Xiadiaoge Yak Meadow, Shudu Lake, Bengalaka Mountain Pass, Dijie Yak Meadow
Accommodation: Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Departure at 7:30am in the morning, trekking to visit Qicai Waterfall , after the visiting, you will return back toXiadiaoge Yak Meadow,then followed by another trekking about 6hrs for 25km to Shudu Lake where is now one part of Pudaocuo National Park. During the trekking you will through virgin forests to view of Bengalaka Mountain Pass (3980 m), then continue to passing Dijie Yak Meadow.
After arrival Shudu Lake, you will take the green coach of the park to the main entrance to meet your driver. Then transfer to your hotel in downtown of Shangri-La. Have a good rest before dinner.
Trekking time : 6-7 hours
Overnight at Shangri-La
Sightseeing and Activities:Shangri-La
Accommodation:Songzanlin Monastery, a Tibetan Family, Dukezong Old Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning you will clime up to visit Songzanlin Monastery, or ‘Little Potala’ as it is affectionately known, is a spiritual place that invites you to discover the mystery and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Since the 5th Dalai Lama chose the site through divination in 1679, the monastery has grown into the most important community of its kind in Yunnan.
Then you will make a visiting a local Tibetan Family to charting with the local people to know about their local life and at try to drink a cup of Yak Butter Tea. Enjoy the rest time of the day in Dukezong Old Town where you can see a big pray wheel about 10 meters high and the local house. In the evening, people will gather at here to dance Guochuang Tibetan dancing. During Yifeng, Tiaolu periods of the Tang Dynasty, Tubo government established a stockade village here, named “Dukezhong” meaning City of Moonlight, in addition, another stockaded village called “Likezhong” meaning City of Sunlight was built at the edge of opposite Naizi River.
Sightseeing and Activities:Departure from Shangri-La
Accommodation:None
Meals:Breakfast
Departure from Shangri-La
Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
Lijiang | Lijiang Hilton Garden Inn | Wangfu Hotel | Baisha Holiday Resort | Local Hostel |
Shangrila | Shangrila Hotel | Zhaxidele Hotel | Shenqu Hotel | Local Hostel |
Baishuitai | / | / | Baishuitai Hejia Hotel | / |
Located in the northeast of Shangri-la in Yunnan Province, Niru is a beautiful land boasts a wide variety of different ecosystems, including meadows, forests and lakes.In Niru Village, the Tibetan villagers live a peaceful and carefree life, and they always go to bed with the lamb, and rise with the lark. Located in the mysterious valley, Niru village is regarded as a place where people prefer drinking themselves to death. It is a paradise for tourism, adventure and hiking.
Sightseeing and Activities:Shangri-La – Diji Pasture
Accommodation: Camp
Meals: Lunch
In the morning, drive for one hour to Shudu Lake situated at an altitude of 3,600 meters. This mirror-like alpine lake is known as the Pearl on the Plateau. Starting hiking across the forest beside the lake and it takes about an hour to reach Cuopu Pasture. Cross the Cuopu Mountain in the virgin forest and it takes around 2.5 hours to reach the vast and classic Diji Pasture, located in the Tibetan area with an altitude of 3800 meters. Camp overnight on the pasture.
Sightseeing and Activities:Diji Pasture – Niru Village
Accommodation: Niru Village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Get up early to catch the beautiful sunrise as well as the plants and flowers on the alp. Hike for half an hour from Deji Pasture to the Benggalaka Mountain Pass. Continue for 2 hours to cross the Benggalaka Mountain (3980m), which overlooks the Dalagong Mountain. Enjoy the beauty of the pasture on the mountain. Walk along the clear Niru River in the virgin forest and you will reach Qicai Waterfall (3150 meters). Hike for another 3 hours to reach Niru Village. Along the way, enjoy the beauty of the Xiajiang Pasture and the valley of Niru River. Upon reaching the Niru Village at Xanadu, visit a local Tibetan family and the Niru elementary school. Stay overnight in the village.
Sightseeing and Activities:Niru Village – Hongxing Village
Accommodation: Shangri-la
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy the natural beauty of the village try taking part in the class at the Niru elementary school. Niru Village is 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) away from Hongxing Village and it takes about 4 hours of hiking time. En route, visit the Xianren Cave, the valley of the Niru River, the waterfall of Yin River, the Valley of Guanmen Mountain and the village of Lisu Minority. Upon arrival at Hongxing Village, visit a local family and the elementary school. Stay overnight in the village.
Sightseeing and Activities:Hongxing Village – Shangri-La
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hike 4 to 5 hours from Hongxing Village to Luoji Village (2220 meters). located 16km away. From Luoji Village, take a bus for about 2.5 hours ride back to Shangri-La located 87km away.
After a rest in Shangri-La, it is recommended to take a bus to the Tiansheng Bridge Hot Spring Resort located on the east of Shangri-la 10km away. The Tiansheng Bridge is a natural bridge made of limestone on the upper stream of Shudugang River. The hot springs and bridges are the main characteristic of the resort and there are many of the former within the 2000 square meters of the resort. Temperature of the hot springs ranges from 40℃ to 50℃. Staying overnight at the hotel, where one can view the green mountains and river.
Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
Lijiang | Lijiang Hilton Garden Inn | Wangfu Hotel | Baisha Holiday Resort | Local Hostel |
Shangri-La | Shangri-La Hotel | Zhaxidele Hotel | Shenqu Hotel | Local Hostel |
Located in the northeast of Shangri-La in Yunnan Province, Niru is a beautiful land boasts a wide variety of different ecosystems, including meadows, forests and lakes. In Niru Village, the Tibetan villagers live a peaceful and carefree life, and they always go to bed with the lamb, and rise with the lark. Located in the mysterious valley, Niru village is regarded as a place where people prefer drinking themselves to death. It is a paradise for tourism, adventure and hiking.
Sightseeing and Activities:Shangri-La – Niru Village
Accommodation: Niru Village
Meals: Lunch
Nizu (also spelled Niru) has a lot to offer and it’s hard to take it all in. However, this trip makes the best attempt possible. First, we enjoy the drive from Shangri-la to Nizu that passes by Pudacuo national park, over a 3900 m (12,800 ft) mountain pass, and down the winding road through Tibetan and Yi villages down to Luoji Township. From there, the road continues up a secluded valley and passes by villages of many different minorities and eventually into the Tibetan village of Nizu.
Sightseeing and Activities:Niru Village – Nanbao Pasture
Accommodation: Nanbao Pasture
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Nizu-3 hours to Munan Pasture-half hour to Seven Colored Waterfall-3hours to Nanbao pasture.The first day affords time for a round trip day hike to Qicai “Seven Colored” Waterfalls with round trip hiking time of 6-7 hours. Dinner at Nanbao pasture and Camp at Nanbao pasture.
Sightseeing and Activities:Nanbao Pasture – Pudacuo National Park – Shangri-La
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, trekking 2 hours to Shudu lake of Pudacuo National Park. Drive back to Shangri-La.
Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
Shangri-La | Shangri-La Hotel | Zhaxidele Hotel | Shenqu Hotel | Local Hostel |
Tour Route: Shaxi – Mapingguan – Mijing (沙溪 – 马坪关 – 弥井村)
Transfer along the bumpy road from Shaxi Ancient town to Mapingguan Village, visit Mapingguan and take a short break there, hike from Mapingguan Village to Mijing Village via a mountain pass and some dense forest and valleys.
Arrive in Mijing Village, visit the vilalge and Misha River. Transfer back to Shaxi Ancient Town in the late afternoon.
This trail has experienced higher levels of foot traffic in recent years, due to renewed interest in the Tea and Horse Road and Shaxi’s emergence as an increasingly popular tourist attraction.
South of Shaxi, this trail leads west through scrubby pine forest, and offers fabulous views of the Shaxi valley. Look down and you might see some cobblestones from the old caravan trail, which has fallen into a state of disrepair.
After several hours, you will reach Mapingguan, a tiny village nestled in the forest, where it is possible to stay and eat. From here, the trail continues in the same direction, finishing south of Misha town along the Misha River.
If you’re a lover of tea and have a passion for outdoor travel, to explore the source of Tea&Horse Roads, experience Xishuangbanna Puer tea culture and folk customs there can be good choices. And the ancient six major tea mountains must be the sites you can not miss. Dai ethnic, Hani ethinic, Yi ethnic, Jinuo ethnic and Yao ethnic are scattered in the mountains. Every ethnic has its own tea custom.
Sightseeing and Activities: Arrive in Jinghong
Accommodation: Jinghong
Meals: Lunch
Arrive in Jinghong. The local guide and driver will pick your up from airport and transfer to your hotel in Jinghong.
Sightseeing and Activities: Yiwu Old Town, the traditional workshop of Puer Tea, Confucious’ temple, Luoshui Cave, Mahei Ancient Tea Garden
Accommodation: Yiwu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive about 2.5 hours from Jinghong to Yiwu Town. After lunch at Yiwu, visit Yiwu Old Town and the traditional workshop of Puer Tea.Pay a visit to Confucious’s Temple and the old teaman. Later take the ride to Luoshui Cave and Mahei Ancient Tea Garden. Experience tea picking and learn to make tea at the tea farmera’ home.
Back to Yiwu for dinner and overnight.
Sightseeing and Activities: Yiwu Old Town, Manzhuan Tea Mountain, Yibang Old Town, Hike
Accommodation: Tea farmer’s home
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning, stroll along the Yiwu Old Town and enjoy the wreathed mist and sunrise. After breakfast, drive to Xiangming and visit Manzhuan Tea Mountain on the way. Have lunch at Xiangming and move on to Yibang. Hike around the old town and the nearby tea hill. Have dinner and stay overnight at the tea farmer’s home.
Sightseeing and Activities: Mangzhi and Gedeng Tea Mountain, Kongming Mountain, buffet barbecue
Accommodation: Tea farmer’s home
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart from Yibang to Mangzhi and Gedeng Tea Mountain for a visit. Have lunch at farmer’s home at Xinfazhai. Then drive to Kongming Mountain and visit Kongming grass slope and virgin forest. Enjoy the sunset of Kongming Mountain. Have simple buffet barbecue for dinner and the bonfire party will be held after nightfall. Stay overnight at farmer’s home or in tent.
Sightseeing and Activities: Climb to the main peak of Kongming Mountain, Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden.
Accommodation: Menglun
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Watch the sea of clouds and the first glow of sun in the morning, which is the best time for shooting. After breakfast, climb to the main peak of Kongming Mountain. Have solid food for lunch on the summit and go downhill. Move on to Menglun town via Mansai(Dai’s village) and along the Xiaohei River(小黑江) in the tropical forest. Stay over night at Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden.
Sightseeing and Activities: Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden, Nannuo Mountain, Banpo Laozhai, Ancient Tea Garden, ancient tea mountain, experience the tea-making process
Accommodation:None
Meals: Breakfast
Visit Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden after breakfast. At around 10:00 am, drive to Nannuo Mountain for lunch, which is the area inhabited by Hani people. Take a ride to Banpo Laozhai and hike around the Ancient Tea Garden and the 800-year-old ancient tea mountain. Experience the tea-making process andchat over a cup of tea in the tea factory. Back to JInghong and service ends.
Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
Jinghong | Jinghong InterContinental Hotel | Jinghong Dai Garden Hotel | Jinglan Business Hotel | Local Guesthouse |
Yiwu | / | / | / | Tea farmers’ home |
Menglun | Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort | Xishuangbanna Wanglian Hotel | Hailun Holiday Hotel | Baole Hotel |
Go and give yourself a challenging but beautiful hiking tour in Yunnan, meet “the azaleas King in the world” and find the eight famous flowers in Gaoligongshan. Futhermore, Gaoligongshan is the home of many endangered species of animals and plants. In spring, the azaleas are in full bloom and spreads out the hillside and valleys. In addition, waterfalls, snow mountains, lakes and rivers can be easily found there. Gradually, it becomes the paradise for photographer with its fabulous scenery.
Sightseeing and Activities: Arrive in Baoshan
Accommodation: Baoshan
Meals: Lunch
Fly to Baoshan. The local tour guide will meet you in the airport and drive to hotel for checking in.
Baoshan is located in the southwest of Yunnan, bordering Burma to the northwest and south. Benefited from the long boundary line of 167.78 kilometers, the South Silk Route, Yunnan-Burma Road and Stilwell Road cross this land. Known as the famous hometown of overseas Chinese, there are 289,000 overseas Chinese from Baoshan.
Sightseeing and Activities: The Primeval Forest Hiking(7km)
Accommodation: Baihualing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Drive to Baihualing. Start hiking from a primeval forest, pant the way to the outlet of the forest and went over some valleys. Finally, Reach the Big Waterfall where there is a natural hot spring. Move forward to the Big Waterfall, catching terrific natural sight along the way. Then return to the parking lot.
Stay overnight in Baihualing.
The forest is a tropical rainforest with the maximum elevation and latitude. The species of plant are various. The lofty trees with big roots can be found everywhere. The climbing plants grow wildly and attach to the branches of the trees. The reserve is also abundant with herbaceous plant and the old-growth fern. I felt like I was got back to Jurassic period.
Sightseeing and Activities: Hiking, Yongding Bridge, Huangzhu River
Accommodation: Linjiapuzi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Get up at 6:00 and get things ready and prepare to hike before 7:00. Today is a miserable day as well as a funny day. We will take the spiritual and physical challenge. Wind the way up to Ertai Slope from Jiujie. It’s not a completely ascending route. After climbing up a while, take it easy on the downward slope, go through Dafengbao, Gangfang, Huangzhu River and reached Yongding Bridge. After the bridge, the elevation has an obvious increase and it would snow in Winter above 2800m. Therefore, the route is more challenging. But the picturesque scenery with azure sky, floating cloud, luxuriantly green jungle and dodging animals will ease your pain and tire. After replenishing some food and had a short break, continue your journey. Go over a mountain ridge. Later quickly get out of the pass with strong wind and move westwards along the path in the forest. After 3-hour descending journey, we will get to Linjiapuzi in Tengchong.
Sightseeing and Activities: Heshun Old Town
Accommodation: Tengchong
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Drive to visit Heshun Old Town.
Heshun Old Town is located in 4 kilometers southwest of Tengchong County. ‘Heshun’ meas peaceful and great life of Heshun people. With a population of more than 6000, the overseas Heshun people total more than 12000 hence the frame ‘ The Home of Overseas Chinese’. Enjoying long history and civilization of more than 600 years, there is around 1000 traditional folk residences in Heshun, 100 of which is built in Qing Dynasty, known as the ‘Living Fossil of Chinese Ancient Architecture’. You can not only appreciate the romantic charm of Hui-style architecture but also find out some western elements in Heshun Old Town. The Chinese and Western style mix together and show a unique charm.
Sightseeing and Activities: Depart from Tengchong
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
The guide will pick you up and drive to Tengchong airport for departure. Service ends.
Equipment: A pair of hiking shoes, fleece Jackets, combat trousers, a raincoat, a bag, a walking stick, head lamp, vacuum bottle, some snacks like chocolate and cookies, a bathing suit, a camera.
Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
Baoshan | Guanfang Hotel | Baoshan Landu Hotel | Lihong Hotel | Local Guesthouse |
Baihuanling | / | / | / | Local Guesthouse |
Tengchong | Guanfang Hotel Tengchong | Empark Grand Hotel Tengchong | Dongfang Xuanyi Holiday Hotel | Yinxingge Guesthouse |
Located deep in western Yunnan Province, Bingzhongluo is regarded as “a heaven of peace.” It has the most gorgeous natural sceneries in the Nujiang region. The holy mountain Gewakapu lies to the west of Bingzhongluo. It is 5,128 meters above sea level and the highest peak of Gaoligong Mountain. This hiking tour will start from Bingzhongluo to Gaoli Gongshan Mountain Peak.
Sightseeing and Activities: Arrive in Bingzhongluo
Accommodation: Bingzhongluo
Meals: Lunch
Arrive at Bingzhongluo. Have a good rest or enjoy some leisure time around this village. Then prepare for the hiking.
Sightseeing and Activities: Hiking, Bingzhongluo, Jiagetong pasture, Dongfeng Village, Baihe valley, Niqidang pasture
Accommodation: Bingzhongluo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you’ll hike from Bingzhongluo to Jiagetong pasture via Dongfeng Village, Baihe valley, Niqidang pasture.
Sightseeing and Activities: Hiking, Jiagetong pasture, Qiukuaihu Lake, Nianwaluo Yakou, Daoren Ridge
Accommodation: Bingzhongluo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will hike from Jiagetong pasture to Qiukuaihu Lake via Nianwaluo Yakou and Daoren Ridge.
Sightseeing and Activities: Hiking, Qiukuaihu Lake, Niudacuo Yakou, Gawagapu Mountain, Jiukuaihu Lake
Accommodation: Bingzhongluo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you’ll have a round trip of Qiukuai Lake. Hike from Qiukuai Lake to Niudacuo Yakou and Gawagapu Mountain, then back to Jiukuaihu Lake.
You’ll get up early at around 7:00 am and start the hiking at 08:00 am. The hiking route is about 12 km, which is a challenge for the ascending altitude of 1500m. Gawagapu Mountain is the main peak of Gaoligong mountain.
Sightseeing and Activities: Hiking
Accommodation: Bingzhongluo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you’ll hike from Qiukuaihu Lake to Nianwaluo Pasture via Nianwaluo Lake and Nianwaluo River.
Get up at 07:00 am and start the hiking at 08:00 am. The hiking route is about 20 km. We will walk into the backland of Gaoligong mountain and enjoy the beauty of primeval forest. Hike through the perpetual big ice sheets and along the Nianwaluo River to Nianwaluo pasture.
Sightseeing and Activities:
Accommodation: Bingzhongluo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today hike back to Bingzhongluo via Sijitong.
Sightseeing and Activities: Departure
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
Today drive to Liuku via Gongshan. Service ends.
Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
Bingzhongluo | / | / | / | Local Guesthouse |
Gaoligongshan | / | / | / | Local Guesthouse |
Jiaozi Snow Mountain, as the First Mountain in the middle of Yunnan, is situated on the border of Luquan County and Dongchuan District of Kunming City, the main peak is 4,223 meters above the sea level. Jiaozi Mountain looks green in the spring, blue in the summer, golden in the fall and silver in the winter. In the spring and summer, countless Indian azaleas blossom out just like sea, the color of mountain meadows becomes gorgeous; when the winter comes, the mountain is covered with snow. Jiaozi Mountain is a great tourist attraction for exploration.
Sightseeing and Activities: Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking
Accommodation: Jiaozi Snow Mountain
Meals: Dinner
08:00 Ready for departure
08:30 Set off to Jiaozi Snow Mountain(Hiking Point)
10:30 Arrive at trekking point and start hiking
12:30 Arrive at break point, have your rations
13:30 Continue the hiking and pass the Yakou
15:30 Arrive at Dahaizi Camping spot
16:00 Camping and free for the rest of the day
18:00 Dinner(made by ourselves)
20:00 Enjoy the sunset
21:00 Leisure time
23:00 Good Night
Sightseeing and Activities: Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking
Accommodation:None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05:00 Enjoy the sunrise of the Dahaizi
07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Prepare for the camping
09:00 Set off to the top of Jiaozi Snow Mountain
12:00 Arrive at the top
14:00 Leave for the cableway(RMB 30/per person) or hike for the Bus boarding point
15:30 Arrive at the bus boarding point and take the bus to Sifangjie Service center
16:00 Drive to Zhuanglong for dinner
17:00 Arrive and have dinner
18:00 Drive back to Kunming and arrive at around 20:00. Service ends.
Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
Jiaozi Snow Mountain | / | / | / | Aluobai Hot Spring Resort Hotel |
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