Northwest Yunnan to Southwest Sichuan
Ever since the overland route from Shangri-la to Chengdu was described as the back door into Sichuan, the route has intrigued many travelers and for good reason. It’s amazing that a week worth of travelling still only covers a small part of the Tibetan regions across western China. Still, it’s an amazing experience where we […]
Tiger Leaping Gorge 2 Day Trek Lijiang to Shangri-la
Tiger Leaping Gorge is the classic walk of the region. For good reason it is #1 on so many people’s list. In spite of the road construction on one end and the scenic area’s platform that has attracted so many tourists in the last few years, it still remains an amazing part of Shangri-la’s geography. […]
4-Day Yubeng Trek
Secret villages only recently revealed, majestic mountain peaks, steep glaciers feeding mountain streams and waterfalls. These are the reasons to trek through Yubeng. Day 1: Drive from Shangri-la to Ninong village (5 hours) and begin the hike into Lower Yubeng village. We’ll hike for 10km starting at 2000m, going up to Lower Yubeng village at 3000m. Then, we’ll […]
Tiger Leaping Gorge & White Water Terraces 3-day Trek Lijiang to Shangri-la
Spend three days on a private tour trekking through one of the best parts of Yunnan: Tiger Leaping Gorge. Enjoy the trek beneath Haba Snow Mountain along the Jinsha river and experience breathtaking views of the gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Along the way, hot food and comfortable accommodations await the weary trekker. Finish the trip with a drive around Haba Snow Mountain and up to the valley with an excursion to the White Water Terraces (Baishuitai).