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Day 1: (L,D) |
Bus
from Lijiang or Shangri-La, 2.5
hours driving get to Qiaotou,
then start trekking in tiger leaping
gorge. After 2 hours hiking, stop
for lunch in the Naxi family Guesthouse.
After lunch we walk up hill 2
hours along the trail to get on
the top, and then walk down 1.5
hours to the Tea-horse Guesthouse.
Overnight in Tea-horse Guesthouse.
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Day 2: (B,L,D) |
After
breakfast we walk along the trail
about 1.5 hour get to the Bendiwan
village, another half hour you
will see the waterfall. Go down1.5
hours get to the road. Stop for
lunch in the Tina's Guesthouse.
After lunch we drive 9 kilometres
get to the village, and then walk
another 2 hours get to the ferry.
After crossing the Yangtze River,
walk another half hour get to
Daju. Overnight in Daju Inn (public
shower and toilet). |
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On
the way to Tiger Leaping Gorge
you will see many Naxi minority
villages, beautiful mountain with
terraced fields full of mustard
flowers and other plants. The
trail is naturally divided into
three sections. The first section,
which is the narrowest and uppermost
section, is the mouth of the fast
flowing Yangtze River. In the
midst of the river's mouth is
a large rock that is positioned
at the gorge's narrowest section
- only 30 meters wide. An ancient
legend says that 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
middle section, it drops another
100 meters and its flow rate increases
to an amazing speed. Here the
thunderous rushing water slam
into sharp, large rocks and crash
down into the river forming swirling
whirlpools. Can it be more exciting? |
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Day 3: (B,L,D,) |
After
breakfast we driver 100 kilometres,
pass Jade dragon Snow mountain,
and then get to Guolu Naxi village,
3.5 hours later we stop for lunch
in the village local restaurant.
After lunch drive a little bit
further to the top, then 3 hours
walking down to the stone city
in Baoshan. Overnight in Mu family
Guesthouse (Public shower and
toilet). |
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Day 4: Baoshan – Lioqing
(B,L,D) |
2
hours hiking along the trail,
pass some Naxi villages, and get
to the foot hill Prince mountain.
Today we twice crawl through hewed
tunnels in the rock. The first
one is about 60 meters while the
second one is 90. Climb up to
Prince mountain (3 hours to get
to the top), picnic lunch on the
way then another half hour get
to the village Liouqing. Overnight
in the Naxi family home stay (public
toilet, no shower). |
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Day 5: Liouqing - Fenglian (B,L,D)
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In
today’s 6-7 hours hiking
we’ll pass through many
Naxi villages along the Yangtze
River. Picnic lunch in the village.
Overnight in the Guesthouse (public
shower and toilet). |
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Day 6: Fenglian - Gouwao (B,L,D)
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After
breakfast 1.5 hours walking down
to get to the ferry, take boat
cross Yangtze River. Walking the
other side 1 hour to the Mosuo
village called Labo, stop lunch
in the village. After lunch we
walk up 3 hours to Gouwao village.
Overnight in home stay Mosuo family.
Not possible for shower. |
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Day 7: Gouwao - Zhuangzi (B,L,D)
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4-5
hours hiking. Pass some Mosuo
and Pumi village, picnic lunch
in the village. Afternoon get
to Zhuangzi village. Stay Pumi
family guesthouse (public shower
and toilet). |
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Day 8: Zhuangzi – Yongning
– Lugu lake (B,L,D) |
After
breakfast we walk along the stream
and beautiful forest, you will
see many plants and azaleas trees,
rhododendron in spring. 3 hours
get to the pass, continue walk
down get to the Yi people village.
Picnic lunch on the way. After
lunch, walk about 3 hours get
to Yongning town. Finish walk,
take a local taxi drive to Lugu
Lake. Overnight in Mosuo family
hotel. |
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Day 9: Lugu Lake - Lijiang (B,L,D)
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Early
morning cruise on Lugu lake and
visits Mosuo village. Lunch in
Ninglang Yi people town. After
lunch 4 hours drive back to Lijiang.
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Important
information: |
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During the 6 days when we explore
in the village of the local hill
tribes, accommodation is in basic
conditions’ guest houses
but the hospitality is warm and
welcoming. You will trek through
some mountains and valleys that
the sceneries are unbelievable.
It is a rare opportunity to see
first hand the farmers’
way of lives. |
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During you 8 days trek, you only
need to carry a day pack with
the things you require during
the day. For the 6 days from Goulu
to Yongning, your trek is full
porters and horses support you.
For 2 days trek on the tiger leaping
gorge your bags will be transported
by vehicle. |
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This trip is not rushed. You will
be able to take your time, stop
for photographs and to explore
local villages.
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Best time for hiking: March to
May, September to November.
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| Other
trekking ideas in Yunnan: |
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Yunnan
Trekking Tours |
Dali
Trekking Tours |
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Shangri
La Trekking Tours |
Xishuangbanna
Trekking Tours |
