Code: SHANGRI-LA05
Yunnan Three Parallel Rivers
Rhododendron forest at high altitude,Shangri-la
9 Days of Shangri-la - Liming County - Daibuqi Village - Hexi Township - Zhongpai Township - Laowo Village - Nianboyibi Sacred Lake - Gandiyibi Lake - Fugong County
On the first day, charter a car to Liming County, which is located 200 kilometers (124 miles) south of Shangri-la and it will take you about 4 hours. Arrange accommodation here and get prepared for the next day's hiking.
Start to walk upstream along the Jinzhuang River on your second day. Through a forest zone, you will enjoy the picturesque Danxia landform on the way. After traveling for 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) and passing by several simple villages of Pumi and Yi ethnic groups, stay overnight at a village named Daibuqi. The whole path today will be a gradual uphill and not require much physical exertion.
On the first day, charter a car to Liming County, which is located 200 kilometers (124 miles) south of Shangri-la and it will take you about 4 hours. Arrange accommodation here and get prepared for the next day's hiking.
Start to walk upstream along the Jinzhuang River on your second day. Through a forest zone, you will enjoy the picturesque Danxia landform on the way. After traveling for 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) and passing by several simple villages of Pumi and Yi ethnic groups, stay overnight at a village named Daibuqi. The whole path today will be a gradual uphill and not require much physical exertion.
On the third day, the hiking journey will first go through a vast primeval forest and stretches of rhododendrons in the valley. Then climb up several alpine pastures at an elevation of more than 3,000 meters (9,842 feet). Cattle and Sheep are grazing leisurely the hillside. Pitch your camp at the southernmost rangeland. Today's journey is a hike of about 14 kilometers (8.7 miles). The highest peak of Laojun Mountain is just located on the west of the rangeland. There are three charming highland lakes on it. If you have more time, you may go through the virgin forest to reach there. One day is enough for you to make a round trip.
Shangri-la hiking tour
On the fourth day, leave for a pass 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) away, which is 3,510 meters (11,515 feet) above sea level. Make your way through the forest and get down the slope to the Sanchahe Valley. Continue to go along a forest highway for 5 kilometers (3 miles) to arrive at Desheng Village. Tramp down an alley to the west and pass Yangshan Village and Dayang Village. You will reach the highway. After walking an additional 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) you will get to today's destination – Hexi Township. You will travel on foot for 26 kilometers (16 miles) today. It will be almost all downward slopes and moderate fatigue.
On your sixth day, walk across the Lantang River by Weida Bridge and start to climb over the Biluo Snow-capped Mountain. Reach the Deqing Village first and step along the zigzag on the mountainside. Reach the very pristine village of Lisu ethnic group, named “Laowo” via Shuangmadeng Village and Jidaluo Village. Today you are supposed to hike for 19 kilometers (11.8 miles).
Alpine pasture and meadow
Continue to climb up on the seventh day and the trail will lead you to the pristine forest beyond the Laowo Village. You will also encounter charming wet grassland. In the night pitch your camp at the bank of Nianboyibi sacred lake. To finish the route today requires you walking for 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) and climbing up the slope almost all the way.
On the last day, descend the mountain along the gulch. At the point of 2,800 meters (9,186 feet) above sea level, change to get down along another ridge. The Nu River in the Grand Canyon in a critical situation looks magnificent and extraordinary. Pass by Lumidi Village and Dayu Village, you will reach the highway near the Nu River. Walk south for 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) and you will reach the end-point, Fugong County. This whole day of hiking will ask for 16 kilometers (10 miles)'s walking. Your route ends.
On the last day, descend the mountain along the gulch. At the point of 2,800 meters (9,186 feet) above sea level, change to get down along another ridge. The Nu River in the Grand Canyon in a critical situation looks magnificent and extraordinary. Pass by Lumidi Village and Dayu Village, you will reach the highway near the Nu River. Walk south for 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) and you will reach the end-point, Fugong County. This whole day of hiking will ask for 16 kilometers (10 miles)'s walking. Your route ends.
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