Explore Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
High Mountain Treks, Small Groups & Private Travel.
Curated high trails, zero-shopping small groups, and seamless corridor travel across Northwest Yunnan.
Four Ways We Explore Northwest Yunnan
Match your travel style—from rugged high-trail treks to private chartered cars.
High Mountain Treks
Cliffside gorge paths & sacred glacial valleys facing 5,000m peaks.
Traverse the legendary Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail and hidden Yubeng Valley, supported by seamless door-to-door luggage transit.
Small Group Tours
Fixed departure dates, max 8 travelers, zero-shopping.
Immersive cultural loops connecting Dali, Shaxi ancient market town, Lijiang, and Shangri-La.
Tailor-Made Private Tours
Your dates, your rhythm, dedicated vehicle & local driver.
Bespoke routes for couples, families, and photographers. Travel at your own pace without rush.
Transfers & Drivers
Airport pickups & door-to-door corridor transfers.
Dali ➔ Shaxi ➔ Lijiang ➔ Tiger Leaping Gorge ➔ Shangri-La in comfort.
Featured Journeys
Our most representative routes connecting the snow peaks, tea horse villages, and dramatic gorges.
Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail Trek
Trek the legendary cliffside high trail facing the snow-capped Jade Dragon massif
- Ascend the famous 28 Bends with sweeping panoramas of the roaring Jinsha River
- Overnight at Halfway Guesthouse on the cliffside terrace facing the 13 peaks of Jade Dragon
- Traverse past Guanyin Waterfall along paths carved directly into high mountain rock walls
5-Day Northwest Yunnan Classic
Dali Lakefront · Shaxi Ancient Caravan · Lijiang Old Town · Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Erhai Lake cycling & traditional Bai village architecture in Dali
- Half-day stroll through Sideng Square, Shaxi without tour groups
- Lijiang Old Town base & Jade Dragon Snow Mountain viewpoint
Yubeng Sacred Valley 4-Day Glacial Trek
Shangri-La · Meili Snow Mountain · Ice Lake & Sacred Waterfall
- Spectacular sunrise over Kawagarbo (Meili Snow Mountain Peak)
- Hike into roadless Upper & Lower Yubeng Tibetan villages
- Glacial cirque of Ice Lake and prayer-flag draped Sacred Waterfall
Ah Bao & The Local Concierge Team. Direct, Paced & Honest Travel.
Ah Bao & Lijiang Local Team
Lijiang Born & Raised · Bilingual Route Planning
Based in Lijiang Old Town · Real-Time Mountain Updates
“I was born and raised here in Lijiang, and my family has driven these mountain routes for decades. Together with our bilingual coordination partner, we help independent travelers experience the real Northwest Yunnan. No aggressive sales, no rushed group schedules—just honest local logistics, well-paced walking days, and reliable vehicles.”
Direct Local Connection: You plan directly with people who live here, know seasonal mountain passes, and understand trail elevations.
Tailored Fitness Pacing: Hikes and drives calibrated to your physical comfort, family needs, and photography stops—never a rushed template.
Transparent Upfront Pricing: Vehicles, permits, lodge rooms, and luggage transfers itemized clearly with zero hidden shopping detours.
Not Sure Which Travel Option Fits Your Dates?
Message us your approximate dates and wish-list spots. We’ll help you figure out the most logical, unhurried mountain route.
Lijiang Based · Response within 2 hours during mountain hours (08:00–22:00 UTC+8)