Category: moderate Duration: 5 days
On trek: 3 days
Wonderful views of the stunning Tiger Leaping Gorge. Experience the diversity of nature and minority culture. This is the most famous trek in whole China.
Photo Gallery. Look in the Yangtze Explorer album since most of these photos are from Tiger Leaping Gorge and surroundings.
Day 1 Arrive Lijiang and meet the shepherd guide who takes you to Zen Garden Hotel. Later you can have a walk around Lijiang Old Town followed by our welcome dinner in Mishi restaurant.
Day 2 Drive from Lijiang 3 hrs to Qiaotou from where we start the trek to the simple but cosy Naxi Family Guest House situated at the half top of the Tiger Leaping Gorge on 2.400 m. Here we spend the night. (Hot shower available).
Day 3 Continue through the Tiger Leaping Gorge! About 4 hrs relatively easy walk with spectacular views of the Gorge and the roaring Yangtze river below till Half Way Guesthouse. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in Half Way Guesthouse. (Hot shower available).
Day 4 From Half Way Guest House we walk 2,5 hrs down through some of the most amazing landscape to Tina’s Guest House. Here we enjoy a nice lunch and the final views of the Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain before we head back to Lijiang. It is really not possible to describe this spectacular scenery of the Tiger Leaping Gorge. It is so beautiful that you want to scream. Afternoon arrive Lijiang. Check in to Zen Garden Hotel. Evening is free.
Day 5 After breakfast transfer to the airport for check in to your flight.
Included in the trek: Shepherd Treks guide, horses with horseman and, all land transportation, all meals, meal drinks, tea and accommodation. A basic Chinese travel agency Liability Insurance.
Flights to and from Lijiang / Zhongdian are NOT included.
Not included: Snacks, sleeping bag, mat and general trekking/walking equipment. Optional
tips for guide.
Price Per Person by 3-6 participants RMB 4450,-
Price Per Person by 7-14 participants RMB 3900,-
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