ROMANTIC LIJINAG TREK 

Romantic Lijiang trek

Time: April-September。

Wenhai is located on the southern slope of Yulong (Yulong) Snow Mountain, which is part of the Lashihai Provincial Alpine Wetland Natural Reserve. There are also unique wildflowers blooming in all seasons. These include more than 20 species of rhododendrons. Wenhai is also home to a variety of economically viable mushrooms and valuable medicinal herbs. The Naxi people have lived in Wenhai for more than 300 years. There are five clans in Wenhai Village, whose ancestors are of Tibetan and Han origin. Overtime, however, these people were considered Naxi by other villagers. There are two major villagers in Wenhai, whose ancestry is from the Tibetan and Bai ethnic groups, but are also now considered Naxi people. To the north of Wenhai Village is the village of Xuehua, where a group of Yi people live, and they live a very simple and traditional way of life. This is an Australian couple who adopted a Yi girl 9 years ago. They came back 9 years later to take the girl to visit their hometown.

Day 1: We came to the back garden of the Naxi Kingdom to visit the stories of this ancient Naxi culture, Naxi murals, Naxi Dongba sacrificial culture, Naxi ancient music performances, and the herbal medicine family of Naxi Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, along the Jade Water Village we Hike all the way to the former residence of Locke in Yuhu Village. You can also ride horses or hike to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Base Camp, taste Naxi hot pot, and stay at the Zen B&B in Shuhe Ancient Town at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Day 2: We hike from Yushui Village or take a bus from Lijiang to Wenhai. Wenhai is a beautiful plateau lake at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. There are cattle and sheep all around. The scenery of cattle and sheep can be seen in the windblown grass. There are Yi and Naxi villages there. , among which the Yi people also have their sacrifice Bimo. There are salmon manors, high-end B&Bs and eco-hotels, where you can enjoy the delicious food and scenery

Day 3: Hiking from Wenhai to Shanghai Village, then to Longpanhu Leaping Gorge, Ethnic Village to Shanghai Village. We will hike in the dense forest, we will explore a cave, the camp is next to the local families and the village is surrounded by the mist of the mountains. First take a car to the bridge and then start hiking, taking the horses through 28 turns, which is the most challenging section. Here we will officially enter the canyon, where in all its majesty the steep limestone cliffs drop thousands of meters to the roaring rapids of the Jinsha River below. We will continue walking along the path at a comfortable pace and slowly feel the canyon. We will stay at the famous Tea Horse Inn halfway up the mountain, where we can practice yoga while watching the scenery on the terrace.

Day 4: Lower end of Tiger Leaping Gorge. We will hike along paths carved into the cliffs, past waterfalls and past a temple dedicated to the Buddhist Guanyin Bodhisattva. We will continue walking along the road and then down to the very bottom of the canyon. We will stand on a boulder in the narrowest part of the canyon, and the river will rush by. We will marvel at its magnificence. As we drive along the Lancang River, we will pass through Sanba Village of the Naxi people and Tibetan villages. This area is the most beautiful place on the Yangtze River. We will arrive at Haba, the most beautiful village under Haba Snow Mountain, and we will stay at Haba Snow Mountain Inn..

Day5 :we visited the ethnic minority tribes on foot in Haba Village. Hike for 4-5 hours in Haba Village and visit villages of 5 different ethnic groups, including: Yi, Naxi, and Tibetan tribes. After returning, we will have lunch with their families and return to Haba Snow Mountain Inn, Haba Snow Mountain Accommodation provided: Cloud Inn.

Day6: we took a bus to Baishuitai, where Dongba worship is held, and finally left at Shangri-La Airport. Long distance hike: Moderate level: 6 days/5 nights Group size: 2-8 people. Cost: 4800 per person, including round-trip transportation, accommodation and activities, bring your own equipment, hiking intensity: Style: Hiking Difficulty: Moderate Level Period: 7 days and 7 nights Group size:

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