[2025 Shangri-La Attraction] Travel Guide for Laoyao Mountain (Updated May)

Laoyaoshan Day Tour departs every day|||Laoyaoshan, the back garden of Shangri-La, departs every day. Depart from Shangri-La and return, about 2.5 hours one way. The starting point of the hike is about 3,200 meters above sea level, and the highest altitude is about 3,800 meters. Haba Snow Mountain is on the left and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is on the right. There is grassland. Primitive forest and niche attractions with few people, a paradise on earth, depart at 8:30 every morning. Arrive at around 10:30 and return at around 3:00 pm. Return to Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-La at around 5:30. Both the elderly and children can go. As long as it is not high imitation. As long as you have legs. The mountain road is winding. Wish you a pleasant journey and have fun. Tashi Delek! Laoyaoshan

🚗 Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. Use a navigation app for directions. 🏨 Accommodation: 1. You can stay in nearby towns or villages, where there are some simple homestays and inns. 2. Bringing your own tent for camping is also a good choice, but be sure to choose a safe and suitable location. 🌟 Attractions: 1. Rich vegetation: Laoyaoshan has a variety of plant resources, making it a paradise for plant lovers. 2. Mountains and canyons: Enjoy the magnificent natural scenery and marvel at the wonders of nature. 💡 Things to do: 1. Hiking: Walk along the mountain road, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the scenery along the way. 2. Observe flora and fauna: Bring binoculars and a camera to capture precious moments. 🍱 Food recommendations: 1. Local farmhouse dishes: Taste fresh vegetables and authentic farmhouse flavors. 2. Specialty mountain products: Such as wild mushrooms, but make sure you can identify them correctly. 💡 Reminders: 1. The terrain of Laoyaoshan is complex, so plan your route in advance to avoid getting lost. 2. The temperature on the mountain varies greatly, so bring enough warm clothing. 3. Respect nature, do not damage the environment, and do not pick protected plants.

This route is not very high in altitude, with an average altitude of over 3,000 and a maximum altitude of 3,700. It is safer and very friendly to novices. The overall difficulty is not high, but you can see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Haba Snow Mountain, Laoyao Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jinsha River Grand Canyon. The scenery is amazing! Now you can see the golden mountain in the sun every day! 📍Starting point of the hike: Manxing Island Snow Sea Forest 【Hiking route】 There are two hiking routes, C1 and C2, which are divided into 2 days and you can stay in the camp for one night. 👉 Route C1: Start from the campsite ➡️End at Yanzi Cliff 🉑️A close look at the 13 peaks of Yulong Snow Mountain and the vertical drop of the Jinsha River in Tiger Leaping Gorge —————————— Hiking distance: 6-8 km (including taking photos along the way) Duration: 5-6 hours Climbing: 300 meters 👉 Route C2: Start from the campsite ➡️End at Habaxi Slope and Baicao Slope 🉑️See Laoyao Mountain, Haba Snow Mountain, and travel through the primeval forest —————————— Hiking distance: 13-15 km (including taking photos along the way) Duration: 7-8 hours Climb: 400m ⚠️It is recommended to hike C2 on the first day and C1 on the second day C2 is a long route. After hiking on the first day, you can stay in the camp and rest. On the second day, you can hike C1. The route is short and you can come back early, which is convenient for going home. 【Itinerary】 Depart from Lijiang and navigate directly to Manxing Island Snow Sea Forest ⚠️New drivers should not drive by themselves, as the mountain roads are narrow and steep, and it is difficult to miss other cars. They also provide a round trip through bus, departing from Lijiang Ancient Town, round trip 100/person. 【Camp environment】 The camp is on the top of the mountain, where you can see the Thirteen Peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the Jinsha River Grand Canyon, and the Haba Snow Mountain. Now you can see the sunset over Jinshan Mountain at around 6pm every night, it’s very beautiful! 【Dressing Guide】 For daytime hiking, bring a quick-drying wool base layer, a soft shell jacket, and long pants. Bring a light down jacket in your backpack to keep warm in case you get down the mountain too late. Also bring trekking poles and knee pads. 🌟The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are strong, so take good sun protection! Sunscreen, hat, gloves, sunglasses. The accommodation is the Starry Sky Bubble House, a 360-degree viewing room. But it's still a bit sunburned if you stay in the bubbles all day long.

☘️☘️Laoyao Mountain is located on the east slope of Hutiaoxia Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain. It is not only a place of magnificent snow mountains, but also a place of rich ecology with meadows, forests, and pastures. It is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts and an ideal place for photography and nature exploration. You can come here to breathe fresh air and feel the tranquility of nature✨. It is like a fairy tale place🥰!

Who would have thought that world-class beauty is just a two-hour drive from Lijiang? This is Laoyao Mountain in Shangri-La, a fairy-tale secret place comparable to the Dolomites. The grass is green in summer and the flowers are everywhere in spring. This is also one of the rare places where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of both Yulong and Haba snow-capped mountains at the same time. A 3-4 hour leisurely hike through breathtaking alpine meadows, with towering snow-capped mountains in the distance and alpine rhododendrons, cattle, sheep and horses dotting the landscape. Yunnan, how many surprises do you have that I don’t know about? 🏞️Laoyao Mountain is a small secret place located in Tiger Leaping Gorge Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It has beautiful scenery with alpine meadows, forests, snow-capped mountains and other landscapes. It is known as the "Altai of Shangri-La". 🏔️3700m above sea level, 600m climb, You can enjoy the whole view of Jinsha River. The scenery here is beautiful all year round, with alpine pastures, virgin forests, herds of cattle and sheep, and flowers and plants all over the mountains. It is a paradise for outdoor adventure and hiking enthusiasts. 📍Lijiang Ancient Town——Laoyao Mountain, It takes about 2.5 hours to reach the foot of the mountain; passing through Tiger Leaping Gorge on the way It also takes about 2.5 hours from Shangri-La; It takes about 1 hour to get there from Tiger Leaping Gorge Town. 🏃🏽‍➡️Hiking distance: 6.5km in total, This is a very suitable route for beginners. 🚗Transportation Charter 900💰, carpool 200💰 Depart from Lijiang Old Town Hotel - Go to Laoyao Mountain (Play) - Pass by Songzanlin Temple Observation Deck - Finally, send to Shangri-La Old Town Hotel 🍜Meals are not included, you need to take care of yourself in the morning🍢 Bring your own lunch or buy instant noodles on the hillside of Laoyao Mountain 8💰 It is recommended to bring some light fast food. It will be a bit tiring to carry a lot of things and hike up the hill on the plateau. 📷About Laoyaoshan's film output rate🎞️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Known as the Little Switzerland of Laoyao Mountain, the mountain is shrouded in mist Facing the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and backed by the Haba Snow Mountain Green grasslands and primeval forests, a pure time in the mountains There is no other consumption on Laoyao Mountain, and riding a horse or motorcycle requires an additional ➕ ☁️Weather June and July are the rainy seasons. Check the weather forecast before traveling and bring a raincoat. - 🏡Accommodation The accommodation is a homestay in Shangri-La. It is a 10-minute walk from the ancient city attractions. It is not expensive and very convenient for travel. Food and daily necessities are available - ⚠️🚮 The wind is strong and the weather is changeable on the mountain, and it rains from time to time. It is recommended to wear a jacket and a raincoat when playing, and prepare meals and water in advance. There is only a difference between being moved by Yunnan 0 times and 10,000 times. The brave ones enjoy the world first!

One-day tour of Laoyao Mountain Today, I recommend a very rare hiking spot in Shangri-La: Laoyao Mountain, known as the Little Switzerland of Shangri-La, starts at 7:20 to pick up people from Lijiang or Shangri-La, and departs at 7:40 to reach Tiger Leaping Gorge Town in about 2 hours. Then it takes 50 minutes to go up the winding mountain road, about 16 kilometers, and you can reach Laoyao Mountain around 11 o'clock to start hiking... It is a continuous uphill from Tiger Leaping Gorge Town to Laoyao Mountain. If you drive by yourself, it is recommended to hire a car or find a designated driver. The road here is narrow and winding, and many of them are dangerous. The highest altitude of Laoyao Mountain is about 3,700 meters. Hiking from 3,300 meters to 3,700 meters is not difficult as long as you don't have altitude sickness. , Hiking time: The hike takes about two hours. You need to prepare a meal on the way. Since it is a small place with few people, there is no restaurant on it, only one hotel. You can basically return to Lijiang at 14:00 in the afternoon, or you can stay at Naxi Yage and start the two-day tour of Tiger Leaping Gorge, or stay at the Tea Horse Inn and start hiking the next day. The temperature is about 17 degrees. Keep warm and prepare clothes. Priority is given to chartering, and 4 people can carpool! Regarding the car model, there are two options: 5-seat SUV and 7-seat business car. The hike is not difficult, with alpine grass mats. As long as you don't have altitude sickness and have good legs, you'll be fine!

|I just went to Laoyao Mountain and shared my hiking tips. 📍Location: Shangri-La Laoyaoshan 🚕 Driving distance: 97 kilometers from Lijiang, 80 kilometers on the highway, 17 kilometers on the winding mountain road (requires driving skills), navigate to "Yunji Wild Luxury Hotel" directly to the starting point of the hike, there is a parking lot at the door 🚶🏻‍♂️Hiking: 3 kilometers round trip about 3 hours, starting point - Laoyaoshan Ranch - Internet celebrity tree (return the original route or go around to the ranch), the overall difficulty is not too high and suitable for beginners, Lijiang Shangri-La can be round-trip in one day ⛰️ Altitude: 3300-3700 🐛 Horse yellow: It is easy to appear on rainy days and near water sources. Be sure to wear long pants or bring snow covers to cover your ankles and shoes. The solution is to sprinkle salt on the place where it comes into contact with the skin, or burn the tail of the 🐛 with fire, and it will usually fall off naturally. 🐴 Horse riding: You can ride horses at the entrance, round trip 150, one way 75 🎫 Tickets: 20/person 💡Nearby hiking routes: carpooling is available🚗Go to Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lanhuaping Black Lake 👟 Equipment recommendations: raincoat, long sun-proof clothes and pants, quick-drying underwear, trekking poles, hiking shoes, salt/🔥 dispenser, water, meals on the way