Jade Dragon's Hidden Trails: Authentic & Off-The-Beaten-Path
Overview
This Lijiang ecotour provides a unique and authentic experience, showcasing secluded spiritual sanctuaries and pristine natural wonders. A special conservation patrol hike allows for intimate cultural immersion and exploration of rich heritage.
- 🌿 Home-cooked lunch in a local village enhances your cultural experience.
- 🏞️ Engage with untouched beauty away from the typical tourist crowds.
- 🧘♂️ Enjoy solitude with nature during the special conservation patrol hike.
- 🚫 Mass tourism is intentionally avoided for a more authentic journey.
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- Experienced English-speaking guide.
- Locally produced Coffee & Tea
- Local Naxi Minority Dinner
- Traditional, home-made Yi Minority Lunch
- Local forest ranger guide.
- Snacks for the Hike
- Private transportation
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities
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Fuguo TempleOn our drive to Wenhai Village, we will stop at this secluded Tibetan Buddhist Temple to experience the serene lives of local tibetan monks and learn about the cultural diversity of this unique region.
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Lijiang - WenhaiWe will have a short stop at the Wenhai Alpine Wetland Nature Reserve to witness it's stunning landscapes, observe rich endemic biodiversity and share insights into our ongoing work with the local community to preserve the environment and to develop more sustainably .
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Yulong (Jade Dragon) MountainWe will visit Yi Minority village and have lunch at the home of village chief Mr. Lu. After Lunch we will go for a 3-5km forest patrol hike across Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Nature Reserve with Mr. Lu, who is also the local forest ranger. Get ready for some of the most breathtaking views of the mountains and rich biodiversity along the way.
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Baisha Ancient TownOn our way back to Lijiang we will stop by at the Baisha Village (part of the UNESCO World Heritage) to admire its ancient evening scenery and try some of the traditional local delicacies.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.