Yunnan province offer one of the most significant diversities in China, not only for the numerous minorities living there, but also for its wide types of landscape. 

On this trip, considered one of the most popular treks in Yunnan Province due to the spectacular views in Jinsha River Valley (upper Yangtze River) and Lugu lake area, we will pass by scattered villages and typical Chinese riverside  terraces  and experience the various different ways minorities live. You will be able to see and spend time with minority cultures such as the Naxi, Pumi and Yi. 

 

Our trek ends on the only Chinese Matriarchal Society, the Mosuo, in  Lugu Lake  area. After our isolated trekking adventures, we will go ,  the old traditional Naxi town, where you can just relax and get ready for your trip back!

 

This route is not too strenuous and is suited to most hikers. 

 

Arrival in Lijiang

Day 1

  

Arrive in Lijiang. Free time to visit the old town.

Overnight at Lijiang Sanhe Hotel (3*)

 

Drive to Yangzinaoke and trek to Baoshan

Day 2

  

In the morning we drive for 2 hours to Yangzinaoke, and trek 2 hours to a Yi minority village. After  lunch we  trek 2.5 hours  and arrive at Baoshan. 

Overnight in traditional farmhouse (public shower)

  

 

Trek to Liucheng

Day 3

We ascend from 1935m to 2300m for a 5 hours trek to Liucheng, a small Nakhi village. The beautiful Crown Gorge containing the Yangtze River now looks much thinner and quieter. At points of the trek we pass through tunnels that were manually built years before, which is an exciting experience as we travel step by step through darkness, back into the light. We find the blue sky much more lovely after coming out from the tunnels, and then we will pass through tranquil forest into Liucheng and towards to the village location. 

Overnight at Ho's house 

 

Trek to Labo

Day 4

 

Today we trek for approximately 6 hours to Labo. We cross wooden irrigations canals and terraced fields towards the last Nakhi village in our trek. There we cross the Yangtze River by boat again, and continue to walk toward Labo, an ethnical Moso village. The Yangtze River lies at the foot of mountains. 

Overnight at local family. 

 

Trek to Bajiahe

Day 5

 

Today we trek alongside a beautiful valley (Diluo rive valley), where you will see some Mosuo minority villages. Then we will trek 5 hours to Bajiahe village. 

Overnight in farm house.

 

Trek to Zhuangzi

Day 6

 

Today we trek for approximately  4  hours, passing through  some beautiful Mosuo villages; sometimes however we might find ourselves at a halt whilst local farmers drive off cattle! In the forest full of pine and oak trees, sometimes we hear the sounds of horse bells and horsemen before they come into sight. We will finally reach the Mosuo village - Zhuangzi. 

Overnight guesthouse

Trek to Lugu Lake

Day 7

 

Leaving Zhuangzi behind us, we will continue to trek for approximately 6 hours to Lugu Lake. Through the tranquil scenery and memorable views, we will trek to Yoning and rejoin our bus, driving one hour to the Lugu Lake. 

Overnight at Lugu Hu Hotel (1*)

 

 

Visit Lugu Lake/ Drive to LiJiang, end of trip

Day 8



Visit Lugu Lake. By boat we will visit a small island in the middle of the lake, then drive 6.5 hours to Lijiang. Cross the Yangtze River, finally arriving in Lijang, where the town seems rather large after the isolation of the mountains and villages on our extraordinary trek. 

 

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