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07 DAYS YUNNAN - LIJIANG & THE SHANGRI-LA
Trip code: CN-YLS
 
 
 As one of the deepest gorges in the world, Tiger Leaping Gorge is a not-to-be missed site in Yunnan. The Jinsha River, original part of the Yangtze, surges between two snow-capped mountains, Jade Dragon and Haba, make the gorge 3900 meters deep, which is 1,800 meters more than the drop in the Grand Canyon in Colorado, US.
This trek takes you along the most spectacular section of the gorge - with views of the whole valley. The landscape alternatives between rich forests and pastoral terraces. And you have the opportunity to visit Naxi villages and meet local people.

Day 01 ARRIVE LIJIANG
Arrive Lijiang, met and transfer to Jian-nan-chun Hotel, a hotel converted from one of the traditional houses right in the heart of Old Lijiang.
In the afternoon, visit the Dongpa Research Institute and Black Dragon Pond. Have dinner in the Lijiang Old Town.
(Dinner included)

Day 02 LIJIANG/HALFWAY GUESTHOUSE
Drive to Qiaotou in early morning. It is the start point of the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Today, we trek about 8 hours to Halfway Guesthouse passing a few mountain villages. Have a picnic lunch on the way while having a view of snow-capped mountains, thousand-meter high cliff, and roaring water through the very narrow gorge. The Halfway guesthouse is a beautiful Naxi style house with shower. It is nice to rest on the veranda with a cup of drink, watching sunset over the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Overnight in Halfway Guesthouse, 2600 meters above sea level.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

Day 03 HALFWAY GUESTHOUSE/LIJIANG
Today, trek 2 hours passing a waterfall and all the way down to the Mid Tiger-Leaping Rock, which stands right in the middle of the river. Here the Yangtze River is very narrow. It is said, once a tiger was chased by a hunter jumped onto this rock from the Mt Jade Dragon, then jumped onto the Mt Haba to the other side. That is how the name of the gorge came from.
Drive back Lijiang and check into Jiannanchun Hotel for 1 night.
(Breakfast, Lunch included)

Day 04 LIJIANG
You have the day at leisure to enjoy walks around the old town.
(Breakfast included)

Day 05 DEPART LIJIANG
Transfer to the airport for flight out.
(Breakfast included)


PRICES PER PERSON:

COST INCLUDES

• Accommodation on twin/double share basis;

• Meals as stated;

• All tours & transfers in private air-con vehicle with English speaking guide and all entrance fees.

COST EXCLUDES

• Airport taxes;

• Visa;

• Travel insurance;

• Personal & other expenses not stated.

HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS

Jian-nan-chun Hotel: The Lijinag Jian Nan Chun Hotel opened in 2001 is located in the center of the Old Town, to the left of the Sifang Jie Square and to the right of the Mu Palace.
Add: 8 Guanyi Street,Dayan Town, Lijiang, Yunnan
Tel: 86-888-5102222
Website:http://www.jnchotel.com
Halfway guesthouse: Approx 6 hours walk from Qiaotou on the high trail.