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April 23, 2025
[Spring Afternoon Tea] The mellow fragrance of Pu'er and the sweetness of flowers (enjoyed at the front desk): The boss's tea inventory staff, drink a cup of good tea before landing🍵
Welcome fruit: Wogan boss provides enough
Service: Boss Duan’s on-call butler service
Hygiene: Clean
Environment: Beautiful environment
Facilities: The facilities are smart toilets and bathrooms are very warm
Classic itinerary suggestions
- 3-day itinerary:
- Day 1: Lijiang Ancient Town - Mu Mansion - Lion Rock - Night Tour of Bar Street.
- Day 2: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Glacier Park + Blue Moon Valley) - Impression of Lijiang.
- Day 3: Shuhe Ancient Town – Baisha Ancient Town.
- More than 5 days: You can add Dali, Lugu Lake (2 days) or Shangri-La (2 days).
There are abundant hiking resources around Lijiang, suitable for travelers of different physical abilities and interests. Here are some classic hiking routes, ranging from easy short hikes to challenging long hikes:
1. Short-distance light hiking (half day to 1 day)
1. Wenhai Hiking
- Route: Lijiang Ancient Town/Shuhe Ancient Town—Wenhai Village (about 12 kilometers one way)
- Highlights: Alpine meadows, seasonal flowers (in summer), Wenhai Lake, few people and beautiful scenery.
- Strength: ★☆☆☆☆ (Easy)
- Transportation: You can charter a car to Wenhai Village and then hike around the lake, or hike directly up the mountain from Shuhe (the altitude rises by about 500 meters). You can also follow a hiking guide.
2. Qingxi Reservoir-Zhongjihai
- Route: Qingxi Reservoir - Zhongjihai Park (loop about 5 kilometers)
- Highlights: A leisure route for locals, with reflections of snow-capped mountains and wetland scenery.
- Intensity: ★☆☆☆☆ (light urban hiking)
2. Moderate-intensity hiking (1-2 days)
3. Yulong Snow Mountain Dry River Dam Hiking
- Route: Yuhu Village – Ganheba – Milk Lake (round trip about 10 kilometers)
- Highlights: The secret place at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, the white calcified beach, and the blue-green milk lake (a lake in the rainy season and a meadow in the dry season).
- Intensity: ★★☆☆☆ (need to adapt to altitude of 3000 meters+)
- Tips: You need a guide or a companion as there is no signal on some sections of the road.
4. Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking (Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge – Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge)
- Route: Qiaotou Town - Naxi Yage - 28 Turns - Tea Horse Inn - Halfway (Midway Inn) - Zhonghutiao (1-2 days)
- Highlights: World-class canyon landscape, roaring Jinsha River, and stunning cliff trails.
- Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (some sections are steep)
- Tips:
- Classic one-day route: only go to Zhonghutiao (Mr. Zhang’s trail/up and down the ladder).
- Accommodation recommendation: Halfway Inn, “You’ll be blown away by its balcony.”
3. Multi-day long hike (3 days+)
5. Tiger Leaping Gorge High Road Hike (Full Journey)
- Route: Qiaotou - Halfway - Daju Township (about 2-3 days)
- Highlights: Overlooking the Jinsha River, passing waterfalls and primitive villages along the way.
- Strength: ★★★☆☆ (basic physical fitness required)
6. Anaguo Hike
- Route: Lijiang - Shitou Township - Anaguo Camp (2 days and 1 night)
- Highlights: "Little Shangri-La in Lijiang", alpine pastures, azalea sea (May-June), and starry sky camp.
- Strength: ★★☆☆☆ (suitable for beginners to hike lightly)
- Tips: A local guide is required, and the camp provides food and accommodation.
7. Hiking in Laojun Mountain
- Route: Liming Danxia Landform - Qiangui Mountain - Jiujiulongtan (3-4 days)
- Highlights: "Mountain of Gods" in northwest Yunnan, Danxia wonders, alpine lakes, and Lisu culture.
- Strength: ★★★★☆ (Professional level, requires a guide)
4. Professional level challenge route
8. Meili Snow Mountain Yubeng Hiking** (need to take a bus from Lijiang to Deqin)
- Route: Xidang Village – Yubeng Village – Ice Lake/Shen Waterfall (4-5 days)
- Highlights: Hidden villages, glaciers and primeval forests at the foot of the sacred mountains in Tibet.
- Intensity: ★★★★★ (Long distance at high altitude)
9. Locke Line (Muli-Yading)
- Route: Lijiang - Lugu Lake - Muli - Yading (7-10 days)
- : Highlights: The classic route taken by explorer Locke and the ultimate scenery of the Hengduan Mountains.
- Level: ★★★★★ (only for experienced hikers)
5. Practical Tips for Hiking
1. Best season:
- The climate is suitable in spring and autumn (April-May, September-November), avoiding the risk of mudslides in the rainy season (July-August).
- Winter snow mountain hiking requires protection from cold and slippery weather.
2. Equipment recommendations:
- Basics: non-slip hiking shoes, jacket, sun hat, trekking pole, thermos.
- Long trip: sleeping bag (some camps have average hygiene), headlamp, high-calorie dry food.
3. Safety Tips:
- Be careful of falling rocks on canyon routes such as Tiger Leaping Gorge, and stay away from the edge of the cliff.
- Prepare oxygen cylinders for high-altitude hiking to prevent altitude sickness.
- Download offline maps in advance as there is no signal in some areas.
4. Guide and group registration:
- Local guides are required for Anaguo and Laojun Mountain (you can contact Lijiang Outdoor Club).
- Tiger Leaping Gorge is self-guided and has clear signs along the way.
6. Recommended Combination Play
- Leisure version: Wenhai + Ganheba (2 days)
- Classic version: Tiger Leaping Gorge High Road (2 days) + Lijiang Rest
- In-depth version: Anaguo (2 days) + Laojun Mountain (3 days)
The hiking routes around Lijiang can satisfy both novices and veterans alike. Remember to plan your hike based on your physical fitness and weather conditions!
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