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| Lijiang
old town |
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The buildings,
the Naxi people and their Dongba religion all make it a fascinating
and exciting place. Explore the old town's back alleys, museums, artist
and textile workshops, and cafes, attending a performance of local hero
Xuan Ke's Naxi Orchestra, playing largely Tang Dynasty music. The late
evening hours are best spent drinking 'Puer Tea' or beer at the brook-side. |
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| Lugu
Lake |
| "Where the world
meets the sky." The highest natural lake in China, Lugu is home
to the Mosuo - the last truly matriarchal minority in China and a refreshing
contrast to society at large. Local transport is largely by horse, foot
or canoe. And it is perfect for a day's relaxed exploration of the wooden
lakeside villages and its several islands and temples. |
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| Yading |
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In this trip, we will trekking
across Yading, to feel the beautiful remote wilderness and isolated
villages. And we can view 3 Sacred Peaks:
(1) Xiannairi (6032m) to the north,
(2) Yangmaiyong (5958) to the south,
(3) Xiaruoduoji (5958m) to the east.
The remoteness of this area
makes for an abundance of wildlife - reindeer, wolves and bears. |
| Brief
Itinerary |
| DAY
1 |
Start
from Lijiang. |
| DAY
2 |
Drive
to Lugu Lake. |
| DAY
3 |
Sightseeing in Lugu Lake,
exploration of the wooden lakeside villages and its several islands
and temples. |
| DAY
4-10 |
Trekking
across Yading: at an altitude of 4-5000m, the trail wends its way round
the three sacred peaks - passing though virgin forests, along valley floors
and over spectacular passes. |
| DAY
11 |
Drive
to Daocheng. After dinner, off to stay in a nearby Tibetan village built
on and around hot springs. Great water, friendly locals. Soak in private
bathhouse. |
| DAY
12 |
Drive to Litang. |
| DAY
13 |
Drive
to Kangding. |
| DAY
14 |
Drive
to Chengdu. |
| DAY
15 |
Sightseeing
in Chengdu, and then Depart Chengdu. |
| Notes |
When
trekking: Pack horses to carry all equipment. Fully guided - all meals
and equipment provided (not incl. sleeping bags). |
| Season |
Any
season |
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