Jade Dragon's Hidden Trails: Authentic & Off-The-Beaten-Path
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
This Lijiang ecotour offers a truly unique and authentic experience, taking you far beyond the typical tourist crowds to uncover hidden treasures. You'll discover secluded spiritual sanctuaries, pristine natural wonders, and untouched beauty on a special conservation patrol hike. Intimate cultural immersion is at the heart of this journey, with a home-cooked lunch in a local village and an exploration of rich heritage, all far from the hustle and bustle of mass tourism, providing solitude with nature and authentic cultural experiences.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Snacks for the Hike
- Local forest ranger guide.
- Traditional, home-made Yi Minority Lunch
- Local Naxi Minority Dinner
- Locally produced Coffee & Tea
- Experienced English-speaking guide.
What's not
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses.
Itinerary
On 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.
We 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 .
We 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.
On 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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Cloud Mountain Ecotours
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Lijiang
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 107 experiences we list in Lijiang.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 107.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lijiang
Lijiang is a Naxi town in north-west Yunnan, known for its canal-threaded old town and the snow peaks of Jade Dragon Mountain behind it.
The old town of Lijiang, a World Heritage Site, is a maze of cobbled lanes, stone bridges and clear canals, lined with tile-roofed wooden houses built by the Naxi people. Sifang Street is its busy square, the Mu family mansion recalls the Naxi chieftains who once ruled here, and the Black Dragon Pool park frames Jade Dragon Mountain in its still water. The Naxi Dongba script, a pictographic writing used by priests, appears on signs and souvenirs.
Top-ranked sights in Lijiang: Old Town of Lijiang, Shaxi Ancient Town (Shaxizhen).
