5-day Hiking Adventure

Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek

Overview

Have a brief encounter with the City of Eternal Spring, trace the ancient caravan route through Yunnan, challenge yourself on one of China’s top 10 treks and marvel at the beauty of snow-capped mountains on the Tibetan plateau.

  • Ride a horse down the ancient Tea Horse road
  • Get up close and personal with Naxi minority culture
  • Hike one of the deepest gorges in the world
  • Explore a sacred snow-capped mountain

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Day 1: Kunming

Settle into your hotel in Kunming. Take an evening walk around Kunming’s old streets or wander around Cui Lake before going to watch the Dynamic Yunnan show. Choreographed by a famous Chinese dancer, this is your introduction to the 25 ethnic minorities in China who live in Yunnan province, their song, dance and culture.

Day 2: Lijiang - Lashi Lake

Take a morning flight from Kunming to Lijiang, a beautiful UNESCO heritage old town and home to the Naxi ethnic minority.

We start our tour from Black Dragon Pool, Lijiang’s primary water source and are guided on a walk through Dayan old town. Learn more about traditional Naxi architecture and the waterways that flow by every household, sample authentic Pu’Er tea, or just enjoy a stroll through the cobbled streets. We will end up at Lion’s Hill, the best place to get a bird’s eye view of the old town.

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Day 3: Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike

Today, we will drive from Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Some of the most beautiful scenery in Yunnan is found here, where the Jinsha river is flanked by Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on one side and Haba Snow Mountain on the other. Soaring peaks form the backdrop for the roaring river that swells with water as the glaciers melt in summer.

The Gorge consists of three parts – Lower, Middle and Upper Gorge. We will be hiking the upper trail for panoramic views of the gorge. This is a strenuous 6-8h hike through narrow trails at high altitude.

Day 4: Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike

At sun rise, we continue on our trek to Walnut Grove, absorbing the fresh mountain air and stunning gorge views. If you feel up for it, we can hike down to the Middle Gorge to feel the power of the water rushing through the narrowest part of the river canyon.

After our hike, we drive back to Lijiang for a well-deserved rest.

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Day 5: Lijiang - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Finally, after admiring Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from afar, we get up close by visiting the national park. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain has 13 peaks, the tallest Shanzidou stands at 5,596m. Here, we can take a cable car to the glacier park to get a better view, and also visit the Blue Moon Valley and its jewel toned lakes.

Your private transportation will be waiting to take you back to the airport to catch your flight home.

Optional add-ons: For an unforgettable experience

Go off the beaten track on a long 18km nature walk around the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The mountain is a sanctuary for rare animals and wild plants, and a quarter of all plant species in China can be found here. Learn more about the unique flora and fauna of Jade Dragon on our botanist trail, while admiring the mountain and its glaciers from afar.

Experiences - Hike the botanical wonderland of Jade Dragon - Tours

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