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


Day 3: Observation Station - Rhododendron forest - Shiren Lake - Station
Hiking for about 8 hours to visit Rhododendron forest and Shire lake with the beautiful reflection of Shiren Mountain. Total is about 14km, the altitute is from 3300 to 4000m.
Night in lodge

Day 4: Station - Lijv - Lijiang
After breakfast, hiking for about 4 hours down to the village, then driving back about 3 hours to Lijiang.