Farm and Forest Camping Tour, Lijiang, Yunnan, Sep 30 - Oct. 7

This is a more relaxing tour suitable for families, children, the elderly, or those with reduced mobility. The itinerary can be tailored to your interests and family circumstances; please let us know. We offer non-shopping quality tours in the beautiful and vibrant province of Yunnan. We provide tailor-made itineraries based on your interests, requirements, and the duration of your holiday. We were born here and continue to live here.

DAY 1

Fly to Kunming

Fly to Kunming in the morning. Then, take a fast train from Kunming to Dali, which takes about 2 hours. Afterwards, you'll be picked up and driven for approximately 1 hour to a local hot spring hotel in Yongsheng County, Lijiang. The hotel features a swimming pool, as well as small pools, and offers access to natural mineral water from the nearby hot spring.

DAY 2

Dr. Jonathan's Pure Green Farm

DAY 3

Chenghai Lake

Drive approximately one hour to the stunning Chenghai Lake, located at about 1500 meters altitude. This pure water lake is very clean and slightly alkaline, making it ideal for cultivating natural spirulina. Enjoy leisurely walks along the shoreline and pick fresh fruit from nearby farms.

You can participate in some farm work in the morning if you'd like. Afterwards, we can hike around the village, lake, and farm. You also have the option to go boating on the lake or enjoy a BBQ cooked over a wood fire by the lake, among other activities.

Wake up to the humming of birds in the morning.

DAY 5

Laojunshan Mountain

Hike or drive for about 2 hours, then spend 3-4 hours trekking through the forest to reach a small, hidden village named Shitou (Stone) deep within Laojun Mountain. The village is surrounded by primitive forest, offering lovely walks along scenic streams today. Overnight in a Lisu family guesthouse with shared bathroom and toilet. We will stay here for two nights.

DAY 6

Shitou

Drive approximately 3-4 hours to Laojunshan Mountain, where we will hike through pristine forests and visit high-altitude lakes at our preferred pace. The elevation ranges from around 3800 to 4000 meters. If it is autumn, the scenery is incredibly beautiful. Overnight stays are at a forest hotel located at approximately 3,800 meters in altitude.

If altitude is a concern, we can descend to the mountain's base and camp there or stay in dorms at a local guesthouse.

DAY 7

The Mountain Pasture

DAY 8

DAY 4

On the farm

You'll get to experience:

-Natural Hot Spring

-Primitive Forest

-Highland Lakes

-Mountain Streams

-Primitive Villages

-Eco Farms in super natural surroundings

-vegetables/meat/mushrooms of Yunnan

-Outdoor BBQ by woodfire/charcoal

-Authentic country experience

Drive approximately 40 minutes to Dr. Jonathan's Pure Green Farm beside the Yangtze River. We will camp on the farm for one night. You can enjoy relaxing walks both inside and outside the farm, play games, or assist with seasonal farming activities.

Hike for 2-3 hours up to a beautiful mountain pasture, collect firewood, and light a fire for a BBQ ourselves. In the afternoon, choose to hike further or help with harvesting potatoes and herbs, feed the pigs, and perform other farm tasks.

Map Of Lijiang.

Map Of Yunnan Province

There is a spot here where we sometimes go canoeing or kayaking. If you're experienced with these activities, you can rent a paddle board and do it here; however, you are responsible for your own safety and any potential accidents. We do not provide insurance, trainers, or safety guards during this trip. The water doesn't flow naturally due to dams, but it is very deep.

We'll organise an outdoor BBQ for dinner on the farm today and camp under the stars

Next, we'll drive for about 1 to 1.5 hours along a winding mountain road, passing through a pine forest to arrive at the Pulan Permacultural Farm, situated among the woods by a beautiful lake. We will camp here for two nights, enjoying the farm's natural surroundings and recharging in the pristine environment.

The Altitude here is about 2400 meters, so it does get chilly in the morning/evening. The temperature is about 5-20 degrees c.