Hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge and Meili Snow Mountain, Yunnan Province

DAY 1

Arrival in Lijiang

Take a flight to Lijiang and get picked up and checked into a cosy hotel.

DAY 2

Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge

DAY 4

Shangrila to Yubeng Village

Get driven 4 hours to Feilaisi, with stops along the way:

- The Big Bend of Meckong River

-Dongzhulin Lamasery

-The Thirteen-Pogodas and

-The view point at Feilasi

Then drive 1 hour further to Xidan Village, where we start hiking 4-5 hours to Yubeng Village. Overnight stay in Yubeng, for 3 nights.

Visit the Big Bend of the Lancang River (Upper reach of Meckong)

DAY 5

Primitive forest and Ice Lake

Hike through a primitive forest to the Ice Lake, and back to Yubeng for an overnight stay. The hike lasts about 6-8 hours (depending on your pace), through pristine native woodland and stunning mountains and rivers. The hike can be quite challenging in places, with some tricky ascents and descents, so be prepared and physically able.

DAY 6

To the Holy Waterfall

Hike down to Lower Yubeng Village and check into a cosy guesthouse for an overnight stay. Then, trek to Holy Waterfall, a sacred site where Tibetan people pray for purification. Many Tibetans travel long distances to visit this site, camping and praying for several days or weeks. This straightforward hike takes about 4-6 hours, depending on your pace.

DAY 7

Ninong Valley to Shangrila

Hike through the Ninong Valley for around 4-6 hours, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Ninong River. Meet our driver at the end of the hike, and then drive 4 hours back to Shangrila.

Tiger Leaping George Hiking map

Drive two hours to Tiger Leaping Gorge, start hiking from Naxi Family Guest House, cross over the 28 Bends, and arrive at Tea Horse Guest House for a late lunch. Continue hiking along a flat mountain path to the muddy stream, passing the Indian-face cliff, and arrive at Halfway Guest House, where you will stay overnight.

DAY 3

Middle Gorge to Shangrila

Hike further to Tina's Guest House and descend to explore the breath-taking Middle Gorge and walnut grove. Then drive 2 hrs to Shangrila. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Shangrila

Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge is very challenging, but the view is breathtaking

Shangrila old town offers a charming atmosphere, accompanied by a cosy hotel and delicious food options for you to sample.

End of Tour

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Dongzhulin Lamasery

Meili Snow Mountain is regarded as the Holy Protector of the region, considered the earthly gathering place of gods and goddesses, located along the southern Himalayas. Many people make pilgrimages here each year. Watching the majestic peaks of this sacred mountain helps cleanse the heart and mind.