This 10-day Yunnan expedition blends wildlife, culture, and high-altitude adventure into one unforgettable journey. Starting from Lijiang, the route leads you to Tacheng for an intimate encounter with the rare Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkeys before entering the deep river valleys and remote ethnic villages of Weixi. The highlight is a challenging yet rewarding 3-day trek across Nanjiluo and Biluo Snow Mountain, passing crystal-clear alpine lakes, forested slopes, and towering passes above 4,000 meters.
Continue to Cizhong to explore its historic Catholic church and Tibetan-influenced culture, then travel to the foot of Meili Snow Mountain to witness the sacred Mingyong Glacier and the famous sunrise over Kawakarpo. The journey concludes in the legendary land of Shangri-La, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural depth.
Tour Highlights
- ✨This 10-day adventure takes you deep into the heart of northwest Yunnan, combining rare wildlife encounters, high-altitude trekking, and sacred Himalayan scenery. Begin in Lijiang, exploring its ancient charms before heading to Tacheng to meet the endangered Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey. Travel along the dramatic Yangtze and Lancang-Mekong River Valleys, visiting centuries-old Lisu villages and remote mountain towns rarely seen by ordinary tourists.
- ✨Experience a 3-day expedition across Nanjiluo and Biluo Snow Mountain, where you will hike through primeval forests, alpine meadows, glacier-fed lakes, and high mountain passes over 4,200 meters. Enjoy breathtaking lakes such as Wudaohu, Swan Lake, and Tianmenghu, with ever-changing landscapes ideal for photography.
- ✨Continue to Cizhong, known for its historic Catholic church and Tibetan–Yunnan cultural blend. Explore the Mingyong Glacier, Prince Temple, and marvel at the world-famous sunrise of Meili Snow Mountain at Feilaisi. Conclude your journey in Shangri-La, the mythical paradise depicted in Lost Horizon.
- ✨This itinerary offers a rare combination of nature, culture, wildlife, and challenging trekking—perfect for adventurers seeking a truly off-the-beaten-path experience in Yunnan.
Travel Tips
The outdoor activity is accompanied with uncontrollable dangers to a certain extend, please assess the dangerousness ahead and email or message your family the contact way of the club for emergency situations.
3 days Nanjiluo tour is a classic hiking and photograph tour. The accommodations are not good enough as other tours, sometimes we need to camp in the mountain, so prepare for it both physically and psychologically.
The sceneries along the way is so beauiful and unique that you can not experience from other tours. Preference to bring a camera with enough memory cards to record the beauty along the road.