Summary Rough but absolutely worthwhile! As one of the most classical hiking itineraries of China, this one includes the swift Tiger Leaping Gorge and picturesque Sangria La. Meanwhile you'll have the hard-won chance to see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Habra Snow Mountain from different perspective when you are in the gorge. Features Comprehensive and unique hiking program Selected hotels at wide range of choices for your comfort Local specialties and night shows listed at the bottom for your delight Knowledgeable guides, experienced drivers and vans in good-condition
Day 01 Arrival, Kunming (No meals)
Arrive in Kunming, the start of this tour. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for a good rest.
[ Itinerary Description ]
Kunming is the capital city of Yunnan Province. With a history more than 2,400 years, it owes its importance to the fact that it was the gateway to the celebrated Silk Road that facilitated trade with Tibet, Sichuan, Myanmar and India. The city enjoys a pleasant climate and does its best to live up to its title of the City of Eternal Spring. Its alluring highland scenery, bewitching Karsts landform, varied and exotic habitats and customs, places of historical interest can be found at major scenic spots. Besides, Kunming is the focal point of Yunnan minority culture with 26 ethnic groups like Bai, Dai, Miao in the area.
Day 02 Kunming- - Lijiang (B/L)
Be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Lijiang, the ancient town with long history and profound Naxi culture. The rest day at Lijiang is free on your own arrangement.
[ Itinerary Description ]
The fight will touch down at Lijiang in one hour. Lying in a broad and fertile valley dominated by the snow-mantled peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang was founded as Dayan, a large Naxi settlement first built during the Southern Song Dynasty eight centuries ago. Lijiang Ancient Town is a well-preserved one known for Naxi people's brilliant culture. With a history more han 800 years, the town was firstly built at the interval of the Song Dynasty changed to the Yuan Dynasty, and occupies an area of 3.8 square kilometers. It is built alongside the lie of mountains and the flow of rivers with the ancient water-supply system which still in use today, providing a vary precious sample of the research on ancient architecture. As a result of the multi-culture and the progress of Naxi ethnic group, the buildings in town incorporate the best parts of the architectural traits of Han, Bai and Tibetan into the unique Naxi style. The layout of the town is free and flexible, the houses are close and diverse and the lanes are narrow and meandering. Along the both side of the lanes, there are shops selling superb handicrafts.
Tiger Leaping Gorge is located about 100km northwest of Lijiang Ancient Town. It is where the mighty Yangtze cuts its way between Haba Snow Mountain and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain creating one of the deepest gorges in the world.The entire gorge measures about 16km at river level and 3900m or so from the water to the snowcapped mountains. Naturally it is divided into three sections. The first section, the narrowest and uppermost section, is the mouth of the rushing Jingsha River. In the midst of the river's mouth there is a large rock that is positioned at the gorge's narrowest section-only 30-meter wide. It is said that a tiger used this rock as its stepping stone so it could leap across from one side of the gorge to the other, which is how the gorge got its name. As the river enters the second section, it drops another 100m and flows more turbulently. Then comes to the third, the lowest section, which is regarded as the wildest attraction among the three. There are two ways for trekkers to go: the upper track on the northern side of the gorge and the lower drivable road.
Day 03 Lijiang - - Qiaotou, start trekking (B/L/D)
Drive to Qiaotou after breakfast to start the trekking. Stay overnight in the guest house on the mountain.
[ Itinerary Description ]
It will take about two and a half hour to reach Qiaotou. Start with the trekking through the upper track. Climb upwards about two hours. Have the lunch break at the Naxi-style guest house. Set off again for 28 Bends which switches back and forth to its top height of 2760m. Tough but definitely worthwhile. The next two hours is easier,and mountain villages, crops, wildflowers, even the rainbow can be seen during this section. Reach overnight stop for the dinner and rest.
Day 04 Tiger Leaping Gorge(B/L/D)
Continue the trekking, and stay overnight in the guest house.
[ Itinerary Description ]
Today's hiking is began with two hours level track and then few hours the downward ones, during which you can enjoy the gorgeous valley view. Take a short break at Half Way Guest House. Stay overnight in guest house.
Day 05 Walnut Grove- -Shangri La(B/L/D)
Go on hiking to Walnut Grove, the terminal of the route. Drive to Shangri La via Baishui Terrace and catch up with some good rest after check-in.
[ Itinerary Description ]
The town of Shangri La has gain the current name in 2001 by Chinese authorities. With the endless miles waiting to be discovered, this region offers unique hiking and trekking advantages who making journey down to northern Yunnan. At an altitude of 3,200 meters, Shangri La is the start point of the Tibetan world in northern Yunnan. The small town once was the frontier trading post on the doorstep of Tibet.
Day 06 Shangri La(B/L)
Today should be started off earlier from hotel in the morning. First drive to visit Songzanlin Lamasery-the largest lamasert in existence outside of Tibet. Then visit Potatso National Park by hiking along the plank (green vans available in scenic area).
[ Itinerary Description ]
Not far away from the town of Shangri La(5km),Songzanlin Lamasery is the largest Tibetan Buddhist lamasery in Yunnan and one of the 13 large lamaseries in the Kangzang region (the join area of Tibet, Yunnan and Sichuan ). Constructed in 1679, it took about three years to complete. Built against the mountain with a magnificent appearance, Songzanlin is a faithful imitation of the Potala Palace in Lhasa Tibet. The most famous treasures in the lamasery are the eight gold-covered sculptures of Sakyamuni, bronze sculptures, the Ganzur scriptures hand-written in liquid gold, gold lamps, and many exquisite gilded silver incense burners.
Potatso National Park is located 22km away from the town, which will take about half an hour's driving. As China's first national park, consists of two lakes- Shudu hu and Bita hai, the distance between takes about half an hour's driving by green van. Shudu hu is the lake in the shape of boot, and Bita hai is the highest lake in Yunnan. Both two are famous for the limpid water and beautiful scenery. There are virgin forests including century-old pines, cypresses and birches around the lakes, in which the water is crystal clear and blue. In Bita hai there is an islet covered by cedars and azaleas. In spring, when the withered azalea flowers fall into the lake and are eaten by fish, the fish seem to be unconscious and almost drunk. They then float on the surface with their abdomen facing the sky. The whole park is an intact natural reserve of various species of flora and fauna as well as the lifestyle of its residents, so you also can see villages there. The green toilets are scattered in the area and planks were built around the lakes for visitors who desire to have a walk.
Day 07 Shangri La -- Kunming (B)
In the morning be transferred to the airport for the flight to Kunming. The rest day at Kunming is free on your own arrangement.
Day 08 Departure, Kunming (B)
Free at leisure until be transferred to the airport for the return flight or the flight to the next stop.
Service Ends
TCT Optional Local Specialties & Night Shows:
City
Local Specialties
Nights Shows
Kunming
Dian(Yunnan) Cuisine
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Lijiang
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Concert of Naxi Ancient Music
TCT Recommended Hotels :
City
Standard Hotels
First Class Hotels
Deluxe Hotels
Kunming
Jinjiang Hotel
Kunming Hotel
Bank Hotel
Tiger Leaping Gorge
local guest houses
Lijiang
Sanhe Hotel
Lijiang Jiannanchun Hotel
Lijiang Guanfang Hotel
Shangri La
Shiner Hotel
Holy Palace Hotel
Tianjieshenchuan Hotel
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Standard Class Hotels
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High Season
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6-9 pax
2-5 pax
1 pax
First Class Hotels
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High Season
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Twin
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Twin
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6-9 pax
2-5 pax
1 pax
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Rough but absolutely worthwhile! As one of the most classical hiking itineraries of China, this one includes the swift Tiger Leaping Gorge and picturesque Sangria La. Meanwhile you'll have the hard-won chance to see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Habra Snow Mountain from different perspective when you are in the gorge. 
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Lijiang (B/L)-m.jpg)
- Qiaotou, start trekking (B/L/D)-m.jpg)
It will take about two and a half hour to reach Qiaotou. Start with the trekking through the upper track. Climb upwards about two hours. Have the lunch break at the Naxi-style guest house. Set off again for 28 Bends which switches back and forth to its top height of 2760m. Tough but definitely worthwhile. The next two hours is easier,and mountain villages, crops, wildflowers, even the rainbow can be seen during this section. Reach overnight stop for the dinner and rest. -m.jpg)
Today's hiking is began with two hours level track and then few hours the downward ones, during which you can enjoy the gorgeous valley view. Take a short break at Half Way Guest House. Stay overnight in guest house. -m.jpg)
The town of Shangri La has gain the current name in 2001 by Chinese authorities. With the endless miles waiting to be discovered, this region offers unique hiking and trekking advantages who making journey down to northern Yunnan. At an altitude of 3,200 meters, Shangri La is the start point of the Tibetan world in northern Yunnan. The small town once was the frontier trading post on the doorstep of Tibet.-m.jpg)
Not far away from the town of Shangri La(5km),Songzanlin Lamasery is the largest Tibetan Buddhist lamasery in Yunnan and one of the 13 large lamaseries in the Kangzang region (the join area of Tibet, Yunnan and Sichuan ). Constructed in 1679, it took about three years to complete. Built against the mountain with a magnificent appearance, Songzanlin is a faithful imitation of the Potala Palace in Lhasa Tibet. The most famous treasures in the lamasery are the eight gold-covered sculptures of Sakyamuni, bronze sculptures, the Ganzur scriptures hand-written in liquid gold, gold lamps, and many exquisite gilded silver incense burners.