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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Ethnic Minority Culture Experience
- Ganden Sumtseling Monastery: the Yellow Sect center in the Sichuan-Yunnan region, known as the "Little Potala Palace"
- Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking & Yubeng Trekking
- Wild Golden Monkey Exploration
- Danxia Landform: red sandstone karst mountains landscape
Brief Itinerary
- DAY 01 ARRIVE IN LIJIANG
- DAY 02 DRIVE TO LUGU LAKE
- DAY 03 DRIVE TO YONGNING / TREK TO ZHUANGZI
- DAY 04 DRIVE TO FENGKE / TREK TO LIUQING
- DAY 05 TREK TO BAOSHAN STONE VILLAGE
- DAY 06 EXPLORE BAOSHAN STONE VILLAGE / DRIVE TO DAJU
- DAY 07 TREK TO TIGER LEAPING GORGE / HALFWAY GUESTHOUSE
- DAY 08 TREK TO QIAOTOU / ZHONGDIAN
- DAY 09 ZHONGDIAN SIGHTSEEING
- DAY 10 DRIVE TO FEILAI TEMPLE
- DAY 11 MINGYONG GLACIERS / DRIVE TO XIDANG VILLAGE
- DAY 12 TREK TO UPPER YUBENG
- DAY 13 TREK TO BASE CAMP / ICE LAKE / LOWER YUBENG
- DAY 14 HOLY WATERFALL / LOWER YUBENG
- DAY 15 TREK TO NINONG / DRIVE TO YANMEN
- DAY 16 DRIVE TO WEIXI / TACHENG
- DAY 17 DRIVE TO TACHENG / LIMING
- DAY 18 DRIVE BACK TO LIJIANG
- DAY 19 FLY TO CHENGDU
- DAY 20 CHENGDU / HOME
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
Yunnan, a land of natural beauty and mystery, located in the most southwest of China, has a vast territory, magnificent mountains and rivers, abundant natural resources and diverse cultures. It is known for its colorful and intriguing diversity of ethnic minority groups. We will start with Lijiang City, which enjoys a long history of over 800 years, a gathering place of Nakhi ethic group. And in the towns of Yongning and Fengke, in the villages of Zhuangzi, Liuqing and Baoshan, we’ll fully experience the dazzling diversity, as these places are a heaven for the Naxi, Mousuo, Yi and Pumi ethnic groups. Spend enough time in Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the most attractive area in Southwest China. Then move on to Zhongdian at the Tibetan Plateau with the famous Dragon Snow Mountain. We will partly follow the same trail that pilgrims take on their way to Mt. Kawagebo. The scenery on the way is breathtaking and the hiking will take us to one of most beautiful snow-capped Mountains. On one of the slopes of the majestic Meili Snow Mountain is the Mingyong Glacier. Descending 10 kilometers into the Mingyong Valley, it is probably the lowest glacier in the world. During this trekking route, we will not only visit impressive natural sites but will reach the rarely visited villages which still maintain their traditional lifestyle from thousand years ago. Tucked away at the foot of Mt. Kawagebo is the stunningly beautiful and isolated village of Yubeng. With the exception of the occasional mountain climbing expedition and Buddhists on a pilgrimage to the mountain and sacred waterfall a half-day's walk away, Yubeng is rarely visited by outsiders. The other highlights in this tour are the visit to the Cizhong Christian Church, the Snub-nose Monkey in Tacheng, Danxia Landform in Liming. It is certainly a great tour for family and is guaranteed unforgettable.
Note: All the time and distance shown here are approximate and indicative only, if there is inconsistency, it will depend on the weather, local road condition and other actual situation.
Holiday Itinerary
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ARRIVE IN LIJIANG
Arrive at Lijiang airport, pickup by our experienced tour guide and transfer to hotel. Unlike most of the old towns in China, there is no city wall due to a superstitious belief of the local ruler whose family name is Mu. If the Chinese character 'Mu' is put into a frame which represents the city wall, we have the character 'Kun' which means 'siege' or 'predicament'. Wooden structures, mountains, small rivers and lanes integrate harmoniously in this mountain town. It is also an enclave of ethnic minority cultures. We can walk down the cobblestone streets over 800 years and see the traditional way of life of the rugged mountain people of Nakhi (Naxi) Minority. Then drive about 20 minutes to explore Baisha Mural in the ancient capital of Naxi Kingdom in Baisha village. Next learn more about the Naxi at the Dongba Museum, where we can taste national culture from the layout of its yard and building facilities. Go back to Lijiang, on the way, have a short visit to Black Dragon Pool where is the perfect place to take photo of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with reflection in the Pond.
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Accommodation 4 star Courtyard Guesthouse in Lijiang
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Meals LD
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DRIVE TO LUGU LAKE
Today, we will take a long drive (280km/6-7hrs) to Lugu Lake, the remote Paradise on earth. On the way, enjoy the beautiful view among the huge mountains and rivers and stop some times to capture the beautiful Yulong Snow Mountain from the other side where the normal tourists will never see at all. We also could stop to have a short visit to a small village of Yi Nationalities. Upon arrival, enjoy the exploration around the fairy Lugu Lake and visit a typical Mosuo Family near the Lake and stay for a wonderful night. Mosuo Culture has attracted a lot of interest in recent years. The Mosuo community has been isolated for a very long time and has lived a self reliant and self-managed lifestyle. They don't have a written language, so their entire history is an oral history, passed down from generation to generation. The Mosuo are often referred to as China's "last matrilineal society." One of the best known, and least understood, aspects of Mosuo culture is their practice of what has been termed "walking marriage".
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Accommodation nice Mosuo Guesthouse with private washroom near Lugu Lake
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Meals BLD
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DRIVE TO YONGNING / TREK TO ZHUANGZI
This morning we will drive along the Lugu Lake northwest to Yongning Town, which means a place of eternal peace and stability. Yongning is surrounded by mountains and spring-like all year round, thus many Chinese ethnic groups live here. (Note: From now on, Cook, porters or stablemen and horses will escort you till Baoshan Stone Town.) When arrive, visit Mosuo Market and Zhamei Monastery. Then, start our trekking to Zhuangzi Village with original forest on the way, where we can meet Yi, Pumi and Naxi Villages and feel the spiritual atmosphere there. There are several up-and-down parts today. We will climb over the Zhuangzi Pass (3,400m) for about 4 hours. Standing on the top of mountain, we will have a great view of Yongning basin and Jinsha River Valley. Then down the hill and arrive to the Yi Nationality’s area. Yi is the largest population of the minority groups in Yunnan and is well-known for their Torch Festival, from which is believed to have the power to ward off evils and protect the growth of crops by repelling insects. At the end of hiking, we will stay in a village named Zhuangzi and chat with Pumi Families around the fireplace in the middle of the living room on the upper level.
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Accommodation Pumi Guesthouse with public shower and washroom in Zhuangzi
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Ascent 600m
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Descent 920m
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Distance 15-17km
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Meals BLD
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Time 6-8hrs hiking
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DRIVE TO FENGKE / TREK TO LIUQING
Make a 1-hour drive towards Fenglian Village via the Village of Labo on the east shore en route. Fenglian Village is located in Fengke Town, where many travelers would finish their trek as landscapes of the first stage are the most breathtaking. Today’s hike is long but gentle. We will take about 6 hours from Fenglian Village trek cross the Yangtse River to discover the Naxi’s Country until reaching the Village of Liuqing. Several villages can be found along the path with wooden irrigation canals, wooden houses and terrace field as well. We will come into Naxi nationality’s residential area and meet friendly and smiling villagers on the way. Stay in Naxi village guesthouse at the bank of Yangtze River.
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Accommodation Naxi Family Guesthouse with public washroom in Liuqing
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Ascent 400m
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Descent 150m
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Distance 12km
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Meals BLD
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Time 6-7hrs hiking
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TREK TO BAOSHAN STONE VILLAGE
Today is a strenuous day! With beautiful forests, village, valley view along the way. In the early morning, head south with Jinsha Jiang (Yangzi River) flowing southward on our left. In 2.5 hours, we will encounter a tough ascent to another mountain pass named Taizi (Prince) Pass with an altitude of 2,490m, steeply-incised by Jinsha Jiang. Even horses are not able to climb up here. We will have to cross two tunnels without any illumination, so torches are essential here. The first tunnel is actual the highest point of Prince Pass. The last part of the hike is not easy, we will descend a steep and narrow trail from 2,490m to 1,788m. But we will find it is rewarding with a fantastic view of Baoshan Stone Town setting on a huge stone along the bank of the Yangtse River! It is not a town made of stone as it is named, but a big village built on a huge stone. The mighty nature mother brought along a heavy stone, and the diligent Naxi People turned it into a wonderland under heaven. The Town sits there, appearing uniquely simple and unsophisticated, and exhibiting the charm of local culture at the same time.
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Accommodation Naxi Guesthouse with public shower and washroom in Baoshan
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Ascent 620m
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Descent 400m
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Distance 15km
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Meals BLD
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Time 6-8hrs hiking
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EXPLORE BAOSHAN STONE VILLAGE / DRIVE TO DAJU
Explorer near Baoshan stone town and reach the Yangyze River around 2 hours. Enjoy leisure time in the morning with different species of bushes. (Note: Here you will say good-bye to the porters who escorted us for 5 days. There will be no porters and stablemen for the next 2 days' soft trekking.) After lunch, transfer to Daju for about 3.5 hours (95km) by minibus. Enjoy the wonderful view of Jade Gragon Snow Mountain from a far. Daju is a town where is the end of the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Upon arrival, we will be back again to the Golden Sand River (Jinsha River).
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Accommodation Camp or Stay in a local guesthouse with public shower and washroom in Daju
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Distance 6km
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Meals BLD
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Time 2hrs hiking
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TREK TO TIGER LEAPING GORGE / HALFWAY GUESTHOUSE
Note: Today, your big luggage will be transferred by the van to the end of the hike point next day. You can only take necessity of one-night needs in a small bag with you for the following two-day’s hiking. The rest two-day’s hiking have guesthouse or tea house along the way, we may take rest in or have lunch there.
Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the world’s deepest gorges or river canyon in the world. This is a full day trekking in the countryside north of Lijiang where the scenery is stunning. After breakfast, walk down to Jinsha River, the upper reaches of Yangtze River. Take the boat to the other side of the river to the Daju Old Ferry, and hike along the road to the Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge an hour later. Then a short drive with local transfer would be available to take us to Tina’s Guesthouse and visit the Walnut Grove Garden Village on the way if you like. If weather permits, trek down to the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge (1,700m) to feel the stunning view and roaring of the river running in the deep valley. Then back to Tina’s and further up to Halfway Guesthouse in Bendiwan village with a great view of Yulong Snow Mountain and overlooking the Yangtze River, still in its infancy here, passing through the Gorge with cliffs of almost 4,000m on both sides. Here is simple but comfortable, with private bathroom and hot shower.
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Accommodation Halfway Guesthouse
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Ascent 700m
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Descent 300m
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Distance 12km
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Meals BLD
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Time 6-7hrs hiking
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TREK TO QIAOTOU / ZHONGDIAN
Trek from Halfway Guesthouse to Qiaotou (1,835m), visit the Tea and Horse House, Naxi Family Guesthouse on the way. Pass through the 28-Zig-zag trail (28 bends) and reach the top of 2,670m on the cliff during the trek, cool and interesting. Opposite, the beautiful view of Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain is always in sight. Our driver and bus is greeting us at the end of the day and transfer from Qiaotou to Zhondian (also called Shangri-la), the first Tibetan town in Yunnan with a sprinkling of Bai, Muslim and Naxi cultural influences. Celebrating night with Tibetan dancing!!!
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Accommodation nice boutique hotel in Zhongdian
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Ascent 300m
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Descent 835m
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Distance 14km
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Meals BLD
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Time 6-7hrs hiking
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ZHONGDIAN SIGHTSEEING
Zhongdian is a beautiful land characterized by snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands, idyllic lakes and religious culture. It is a "Utopia" free from stress, pollution and turmoil that plagues most of the cities where we live. Today we will first have a chance to immerse ourselves into Tibetan culture by wandering around the Tibetan Town of Shangri-la with huge prayer wheel everywhere. The Tibetan-style architecture here can be dated back to 1,300 years ago! After lunch at a local restaurant, explore Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhism monastery or "Little Potala" as it is affectionately known, a spiritual hub for people to discover the mystery and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Afterwards, drive to a small hill to visit Napa Lake about 6km away. The Napa Lake Nature Reserve is the country’s largest grassland and most scene area of the plateau. We’ll enjoy the fascinating views and take photographs before getting back to Zhongdian for some souvenir shopping. Upon returning to our hotel in the evening we’ll have a delicious dinner.
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Accommodation nice boutique hotel in Zhongdian
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Meals BLD
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DRIVE TO FEILAI TEMPLE
Early in the morning drive 6 to 7 hours to Feilai Temple, 10 kilometers away from Deqen Town. The view along the way is fantastic with different kinds of trees, streams down the valley, prayer flags and stupas, and Tibetan villages. From Shangri-La, after half an hour driving, we will have a short visit to Naxi Pottery Village. Then drive uphill to the Dongzhulin Lamasery built in 1667, the sixth year of the Kang Xi Period in Qing Dynasty. We can also enjoy the impressive scenery of Baima Snow Mountain if the weather is clear when we pass the top part of today at 4,292m altitude. Arrive in Feilai Temple in the late afternoon, we will have a nice sunset view of Meili Snow Mountain from the Sightseeing Platform, where we can see the 13 white pagodas meaning of the 13 peaks of Meili Snow Mountain over 6,000 meters above sea level, known as the "Prince's 13 peaks".
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Accommodation guesthouse with private washroom in Feilai Temple
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Meals BLD
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MINGYONG GLACIERS / DRIVE TO XIDANG VILLAGE
Try to get up early in the morning, enjoy the magic sunrise of Golden Meili Snow Mountain. Then drive 1.5-hour (12km) to Mingyong village (2,230m), the starting point for the walk to the glacier. Mingyong Glaciers, an extremely long ice under the Kawakarpo Peak, may be the world's lowest glacier. This sea of ice rushes into the valley in an impressive way and expands to about 80 meters wide! The view of the glacier is the most extraordinary. The glacier retreated 200 meters in four years and these events are believed to be associated with global warming. From the village, an easy 2 hours walk leads up to the Tibetan Taizi Monastery (2,900m), from where we will have a first stunning view of the Mingyong Glacier. It’s a lovely walk, through an old forest of huge trees, overgrown with moss. The forest floor is covered in ferns and lush green plants, interspersed by the occasional wildflower. From time to time we pass piles of mani stones, prayer flags and other signs indicating certain holy rocks or trees. Then, for those with energy left can continue further up to the Lianhua Temple (3,100m). It was hard work at times, due to the altitude, but certainly worth it. After that, take only 1.5-2 hours walk down to Mingyong village, drive to Xidang Village, where we will be able to have a hot spring spa. The condition is very basic but worth to try.
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Accommodation guesthouse with private washroom in Xidang
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Ascent 870m
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Descent 870m
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Distance 10km
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Meals BLD
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Time 4-5hrs hiking
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TREK TO UPPER YUBENG
Today’s hike will be strenuous. For the first trekking section we will climb from 2,608m to over 3,720m at the Nazongla Pass, passing through beautiful, pristine alpine forest. The path zigzagging under the canopy of trees is quite damp and muddy. A Tibetan house, located at one-third of the route, sells snacks and drinks. From the summit the descent to the Upper Yubeng Village takes one or two hours. Yubeng Village is a secluded Tibetan village tucked away at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain in Deqen County. The only way to reach the village, which is surrounded by mountains on all sides, is by non-motorized means, such as by foot or on the back of a horse or a mule. The local villagers hold Meili Snow Mountain to be sacred, and no one has successfully scaled Meili Snow Mountain, though several teams have tried. Stay in a guesthouse in Upper Yubeng Village.
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Accommodation guesthouse with private washroom in Upper Yubeng
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Ascent 1000m
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Descent 520m
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Distance 17km
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Meals BLD
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Time 6-7hrs hiking
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TREK TO BASE CAMP / ICE LAKE / LOWER YUBENG
Enjoy the sunrise of the Mt. Kawagebo Glacier from the guesthouse, then walk up for 3 hours (6km) from Upper Yubeng Village to the “Base Camp”. First three hours is a tough and long climb in a primitive forest, we will see some horses and yaks, as well as some wild animals if we are lucky enough. Walk along the river which originate from the Glacier Park, we will have a wonderful view of Mt. Kawagebo Glacier. The effort will be rewarded later by a spectacular landscape when we reach the high meadow plateau at 4,050m. Another one-hour climb, we will climb over a range (alt. 4,300m), and reach Cuoka Pasture. At last, arrive at the Ice Lake (alt. 4,385m) which is located at the foot of the glacier. Trek down back to Yubeng village in the late afternoon and enjoy the sunset of Kawagebo Peak. This one-day excursion is only reserved for strong hikers.
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Accommodation guesthouse with private washroom in Lower Yubeng
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Ascent 850m
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Descent 950m
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Distance 17km
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Meals BLD
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Time 6-8hrs hiking;
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HOLY WATERFALL / LOWER YUBENG
If the weather is good, we’ll wake up to a clear view of the Mt. Kawagebo glacier. After breakfast we will hike to the Holy Waterfall (Sacred Waterfall) (7km/2-3hrs), from which Yubeng’s name originated. It is a 5-hour roundtrip from Lower Yubeng. About 10% of the hike is level ground, 70% is a steep hike and 20% is very steep. Buddhists coming to this area on pilgrimmages circumambulate the waterfall 13 times with the belief that this act will set them free from all sins from this life. In the early afternoon we’ll walk back to Yubeng Lower Village (2 hours) where we’ll rest up for the long hike the next day.
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Accommodation guesthouse with private washroom in Lower Yubeng
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Distance 14km
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Meals BLD
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Time 4-5hrs hiking
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TREK TO NINONG / DRIVE TO YANMEN
Today we don't go back through the same route that we hiked in, we can venture the steep narrow path along Ninong Grand Canyon and descend to Ninong Village if there is no rain. We will spend the whole morning walking down in Yubeng Valley, along the Yubeng River to the Mekong River point. Parts of the trail we will cover are actually a canal dig along the half-way mountain by local villagers. We might be little willies and exciting because some parts of Yubeng river valley are so deep that we have to walk close to the mountain side (actually the path in general is 1 or 1.5 m wide). And the altitude drops also to 2,000m, causing quite different views on the way. Have lunch in Ninong Village (1,900m), then drive for two hours to Yanmen Village, which is situated in the south of Deqen County, visiting Cizhong Catholic Church. It is amazing that we can see a Christian church in Tibetan area. It was first constructed by French missionaries more than 100 years ago. The church locates at the village, where ethnic groups such as Chinese Han, Tibetan and Naxi people live together harmoniously.
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Accommodation local guesthouse with private washroom in Cizhong
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Descent 100m
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Distance 18km
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Meals BLD
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Time 5-6hrs hiking
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DRIVE TO WEIXI / TACHENG
After breakfast, drive to Tacheng Village via Weixi Lisu Minority Town (3-4hrs). Enjoy the exotic scenery of Mekong River on the way, pass by Tongluo Lisu Ethnic Village and Xiaoweixi Church in the Mekong Gorge. Tongluo, located at the national protection zone of traditional culture, is a typical Lisu village. It is named as the ecological cultural village by UNESCO. Based on the distinctive climatic characteristics at different altitudes, Lisu people have developed an effective vertical agriculture system. They cultivate rice and wheat in the Mekong River Basin at an altitude of 1,740m. They have not only properly utilized local natural resources, but also developed a related cultural system to facilitate their agriculture production. We can also go to the fun-filled, authentic Lisu Market if the time permits. After lunch in Weixi Town center, continue driving and check in the hotel in the later of afternoon when we arrive in Tacheng.
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Accommodation Hostel in Tacheng
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Meals BLD
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DRIVE TO TACHENG / LIMING
This morning, we will have a tour of Tacheng Golden Monkey National Park. As a national park integrating primitive ecology, Neolithic sites, religious pilgrimage place, paradise of Black Snub-Nosed Monkey and multi-national style, the scenic area is particularly distinguished with the religious culture and temple scenic spots such as the dense forest, valuable and rare animals and Patriarch Bodhidharma's Cave as well as “Re Ba” of Tibetans and customs of Lisu Nationality. Samage Nature Reserve has hundreds of Black Snub-Nosed Monkeys, a national Grade I protection animal in China. Living in the deep remote forests of southwestern China, this human-like species are becoming one of the most endangered primates on Earth because of the habitat loss and illegal hunting. We will have the unique experience of watching the feeding of the snub-nose monkey and taking photos closely.
After lunch, drive 1.5 hours to Liming Lisu Town. Liming is featured by the Red Sandstone Karst Mountains Landscape (Danxia Landform), where Lisu people inhabit the deep valleys. These beautiful layered peaks are some of the highest of their kind in China and are especially mystical because of an amazing view happening at certain times of a year, it is that the rising and falling of the sun can be seen three times in one day. This is actually caused by the angle of the three peaks which block the sun throughout the day. We will visit a Lisu village en toute and take a 4 hours hike around the beautiful Danxia Landform. We might take off our shoes to feel the red sandstorm during our hiking.
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Accommodation Hostel in Liming
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Distance 9km
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Meals BLD
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Time 4hrs hiking
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DRIVE BACK TO LIJIANG
An optional rock climbing activity could be arranged this morning for family tour. Or after breakfast, we will drive to Lijiang via the Shigu Ancient Town (Stone Drum Town) where we can enjoy the First Bend of Jinsha River or Moon Bend which is a grand bend between the mountains. The name of Shigu comes from the drum that commemorates a 16th century Naxi victory over a Tibetan army. Visit the Irion Chain Bridge. Drive further on to Lijiang.
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Accommodation Courtyard Guesthouse in Lijiang
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Distance 130km
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Meals BLD
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Time 2.5hrs driving
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FLY TO CHENGDU
Free day for us to wonder around the Lijiang Old Town. Take evening flight back to Chengdu.
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Accommodation 4 star Hotel in Chengdu
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Meals BLD
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CHENGDU / HOME
Transfer to the airport. End of an incredibly memorable experience!
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Meals B
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Internal flights
** Day 11/ Flight from Yichang to Shanghai (based on economy class);
8. Trains
** Day 04/ High speed train from Beijing to Xi’an (based on 2nd class);
** Day 06/ High speed train from Xi’an to Chengdu (based on 2nd class)
** Day 06/ High speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing (based on 2nd class)
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure : 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure : 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure : 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
