The highest one goes to the Glacier Park at 4,m high. We recommend booking the 11AM cable car for the best views the morning fog clears up then. Either book through a tour or get a local like hostel staff to book for you via WeChat or AliPay. With people in the cast and the spectacular Jade Snow Mountain as the backdrop, this performance truly encapsulated the beauty of Yunnan!
Cost: RMB incl. Alternatively, take the no. Old Town of Lijiang is known for its organised bridges and orderly system of waterways throughout the town. This design was actually due to the fact that this town was once a confluence for trade along The Tea Horse Caravan Trail.
We had spent many nights in Lijiang, so we became rather familiar with the streets. We even stumbled upon this look-out point that eventually became our hangout spot to watch the sunset. Ask the locals for help locating this lane! The Black Dragon Pool is a refreshing change of pace from the city. Stroll around the compound with a view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at the back, and explore the Buddhist temple on site. I had always fantasised about the Swiss Alps , but its lesser-known sibling hides in the depths of Yunnan.
Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest gorges in the world, it measures 16km long and is m deep from the Jinsha River to the Haba Mountain.
Conquering the infamous 28 bends over its hiking path is no easy task, but is definitely very do-able. For someone who is of average fitness, this would serve as a medium intensity hike. But do make sure to prep sufficiently for the hike, with snacks and loads of water. We started our hike a little ahead from Qiaotou. We took another four hours after lunch to complete the 28 bends and the rest of the hike before we reached our accommodation for the night at Tea Horse Guest House.
The second-day hike was way easier because it was not crowded at all, and we spent the entire time hiking at the edge of the cliff. Entrance Fee: 45RMB Your trail will start slightly beyond that point ask the locals for directions. But it was actually very crispy and tasty. It tastes more like a stuffed potato chip.
The chickpea noodles are served cold with chilli oil, parsley, peanuts, and beansprout in the bowl which all mix together perfectly. Getting from Lijiang to Shangri-la: Take a 3. The streets of Shangri-la enchanted us with an antiquated mystique, from unique Tibetan-styled streets to grand monasteries. Accommodation in Shangri-la: Shangajoy Seasons Inn is located a walking distance away from the Dukezong. They had helpful staff that booked us tours and showed us around! We explored a magnificent Buddhist temple, a glass walkway perched on the mountains, had a delicious Tibetan lunch and a scenic 2.
The glass walkway stop was my favourite part of the day trip! The biggest draw here is Ancient Town, Shaxi's historic commercial center, which dates back to the founding of the city in ACE during the Tang Dynasty. The drive up to Shaxi is a scenic one, and along the way you'll stop at Shibao Mountain. This forested mountain is well known for its breathtaking landscapes as well as its temples and cave grottoes.
You'll then continue on to Shaxi and head straight to your hotel in Ancient Town. After checking in, you can head out and tour the highlight sights of Ancient Town like the old market square theater , Xinjiao Temple , which dates to the Ming Dynasty , and cap the day with a visit to nearby villages.
In the morning you'll leave from Shaxi on a two-hour drive north to Lijiang, a city located near the border with Tibet. The populace of Lijiang is mostly comprised of ethnic minority cultures of the Himalayan foothills like the Bai, Yi, and Naxi people. This has been the case throughout the city's history, which is a long one. During the s, in fact, Lijiang was one of China's major commercial centers.
Upon arrival, you'll transfer to your hotel for check-in. Afterward, you'll head out on a tour of Lijiang's Ancient Town. Even today this neighborhood is filled with Naxi homes built the traditional way out of timber and mud bricks. This acre hectare public space is located just north of Ancient Town at the foot of Elephant Hill. Beyond the park's namesake glassy pond, there are many historic landmarks here like Deyue Pavilion , which was built in and mixes Tibetan, Bai, and Han architectural styles.
Then there's the arched Suocui Bridge and Longshen Temple, which was built in and was the site of sacrifice rituals to the gods. As seen from Lijiang's old town, these peaks, often appearing above the mist, resemble a dragon resting in the clouds. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is also a biological reserve. Top Things to Do in Yunnan. Yunnan Weather: Best Times to Visit.
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