NorthErN Yunnan Walks
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
In our first episode of a new series on hiking in Northern Yunnan, we visit Yak Meadow just below the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain outside Lijiang in Yunnan province, China. It’s day one of nine days of hiking, so we take it as a chance to acclimatize with a 5-km walk at around 3,500 meters and just 200 meters of elevation during the hike. It’s easy on the legs but heavy on the eye, with stunning panoramas, a blue moon lake, and a chance to learn a little of the mountain culture in this area.
Baoshan Stone Village Pt. 1
In our second hiking episode from northern Yunnan we are following a little known section of the Jinsha (Yangse) in the first of two parts. We find the ancient trail from Shangyangliu to Baoshan to be perilous in parts as the dusty path hugs steep cliffs, but the views it offers are amongt the best we have ever seen. The path is being worked on so check back with a local guide as until word gets out this could be one of the best kept secrets in Yunnan.
Baoshan Stone Village Pt. 2
Haba Snow Mountain
In our fourth hiking episode for northern Yunnan, we start in a Yi Minority village homestay at the foot of Haba Snow Mountain and set off on a grueling but rewarding hike up to a viewpoint over a lake surrounded by rugged snow-capped mountains. Climbing to 4,200 meters is no walk in the park, but the alpine views and beautiful forests make the effort all worthwhile.
Tiger Leaping Mountain
In our fifth hiking episode for northern Yunnan we start at Tina’s Guest House, climb 300 meters onto the high trail and make our way slowly south. The 11 km hike takes in some of the best views of Tiger Leaping Gorge as well as iconic landmarks like the toilets at the Halfway House. To finish the day we drop down to the river where we get to see the rock fabled to have been the place the tiger made its famous leap.
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