Trekking in Lijiang area - from Wenhai to Lashihai (lakes)
Day 1:
From Lijiang, we will take a car for 20 minutes to one of the small Naxi villages at the base of the mountains.
Then we will hike 4~5 hours to Wenhai Lake.
During this hike we climb through a pass of ‘Yulung Shan’, which offers spectacular views of the Upper Lijiang Plain, including the local villages, crops, unique floral diversity, and the surrounding mountains. We will trek between 2500 m and 3100m above sea level. After we reach the summit of the pass we will descend to Wenhai Lake where we will stay for the night at the Ecolodge.
We can either have a full lunch when we arrive in Wenhai, or a simple lunch on the trail. After arriving in Wenhai we will have free time to explore the village and take in the magnificent views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Bird Watching at the Lashihai lake
At an elevation of 2500 meters, Lashihai (Lashi Lake) is the largest highland lake in Lijiang County, and an important habitat for over 70 species of migratory birds, the highest water bird species diversity of any lake in Northwest Yunnan.
This water birds inhabit the lake (10,5%), wetlands (22,8), and farmlands (66,7%) of Lashihai. Several of these birds have protected status, including the 20 listed bellows.
Laojun Mountain (Ninety-Nine Dragon Pool)
Day 1 Lijiang - Lashihai Lake area - Jiuhe villages - Laojun Mountain
From Lijiang, drive about 4 hours to Laojun Mountain. On the way, visit Lashi Lake and Naxi/Bai villages
Night in a guesthouse in Laojun mountain
Day 2 One day hiking tour around in Laojun mountains area - Lijiang
Amazing trek in Laojun Mountain
Best time to Laojun mountain is from Mid-April to June, and from September to October
Short Trek to Laojun Mountain
Best time to Laojun mountain is from Mid-April to June, and from September to October
Day 1: Lijiang - Lashihai - Lijv
In the morning visit the Lashihai lake to visit Naxi villages and Yi village, from the Yi village you can get very nice views of mountains, lakes and the First Bend of Yangt-Ze River. having lunch in Naxi family. After lunch, leave for Lijv, on the way visit the Shigu Town and the First Bend of Yangt-Ze River.
Night in homestay
Day 2: Lijv - Observation Station for Yunnan Golden Monkey
After breakfast, hiking about 6 hours from a nice trail by the beautiful river with the sound of its clear water. Through the bamboo, Fir forests, you also have the chance to see the Chinese Yew.
Night in lodge with sleeping bag, by the river
For any specific tours, contact us: we will arrange it for you!
