Trekking from Lijiang to Lugu
Lake (9 days) |
Lijiang,
Tiger Leaping Gorge, Baoshan
to Yongning, Lugu Lake, Lijiang |
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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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