6 DAYS, NORTH WEST YUNNAN TREKKING TOUR

Itinerary

ITINERARY IN DETAILS: 

DAY 1 KUNMING - ZHONGDIAN (L,D)
 In the morning take a flight from Kunming to Zhongdian. Visit Ganden Songzanglin Monastery, founded in the 17th century during the reign of the Great Fifth Dalai Lama and nicknamed as Lesser Potala Palace by the locals. This is one of the thirteen Tibetan monasteries in the Kangba Region, where Tibet, Yunnan and Sichuan join. Visit Shudu Lake, known for its clear water, and the peaceful environment of the area around here. As the source of the Shuoduogang River, the lake is 3705m above sea level and covers an area of 15 square kilometers. The lake abounds in unique species of fish, with double lips and a golden color. Bordering the lake is one of the best grazing fields in Zhongdian. Every spring and summer, herds of cattle and flocks of sheep can be seen grazing here. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at Zhongdian local hotel .

DAY 2 ZHONGDIAN - GUNUBAN (B,L,D)
 Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Gunuban. On the way can see beautiful Tibetan villages, forests and white water terraces. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at Gunuban local guesthouse.

DAY 3 GUNUBAN - BLACK SEA (B,L,D)
After breakfast, begin a 6-hours trek around the "Black Sea". Along the way, you can see alpine vegetation and pass through Lanjia Village (a Muslim Village), Xiaojianshan Pasture and Black Sea. Picnic lunch and dinner. Overnight at Black Sea in tent with sleeping bag.

DAY 4 TREK TO SANCHAHE (B,L,D)
 After breakfast, trek to Sanchahe. Along the way, we have a good view of the Haba Snow Mountain. Arrive in Shuicaoban Pasture and watch the sunset over Haba Snow Mountain. Picnic lunch and dinner. Overnight at Pasture guesthouse.

DAY 5 SANCHAHE - LIJIANG(B,L,D)
After breakfast, trek to Heping Bridge, then drive to Lijiang with a stop at Shuicaoban and visit of a local Lisu family home. Lunch and dinner at local Chinese restaurants. Overnight at Lijiang local hotel.

DAY 6 LIJIANG DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for your departure flight