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Hiking high cliff trails in Tiger Leaping Gorge
HIGH TRAILS & SACRED PEAKS

Hike Yunnan Light. We Handle the Heavy Gear.

From the dramatic precipices of Tiger Leaping Gorge to the glacial cirques of Yubeng beneath Kawagarbo. Carry only a light daypack—your large suitcases meet you at your destination hotel.

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Luggage Forwarding

Bags sent directly from Lijiang to your Shangri-La hotel room.

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High-Altitude Safety

Emergency oxygen, verified trail conditions, and local mountain guides.

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Small Group or Private

Join a small group (max 6 hikers) or book a flexible private departure.

Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail Trek
2 Days / 1 NightDifficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 1,800m ~ 2,670m (28 Bends summit)Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (or Private Daily)

Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail Trek

Trek the legendary cliffside high trail facing the snow-capped Jade Dragon massif

A classic 2-day alpine traverse along the dramatic precipices between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain. Experience the raw energy of the Jinsha River gorge while enjoying unhurried pacing on well-established mountain trails, with reliable door-to-door luggage transit between trailheads.

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Luggage Solution:

Main heavy suitcases forwarded directly from your Lijiang hotel to your Shangri-La hotel room.

Trail Highlights
  • ✓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
Included in the Trek
  • •1 night accommodation at Halfway Guesthouse (mountain-view room with private ensuite bathroom)
  • •1 breakfast included at Halfway Guesthouse on Day 2 morning
  • •Private door-to-door vehicle transfer from Lijiang hotel to Qiaotou trailhead
  • •Private door-to-door vehicle transfer from Tina’s Guesthouse to Shangri-La Dukezong Old Town (or return to Lijiang upon request)
  • •Door-to-door heavy luggage delivery from Lijiang directly to your Shangri-La hotel room
  • •Tiger Leaping Gorge scenic area admission & environmental conservation tickets
  • •24/7 bilingual remote mountain concierge monitoring & emergency assistance
Starting from
¥1,280 / personIncludes 1 night at Halfway Guesthouse (ensuite room), breakfast, private trailhead transfers, luggage forwarding & gorge permits.
Yubeng Sacred Valley 4-Day Glacial Trek
4 Days / 3 NightsDifficulty: Demanding
Elevation: 3,100m ~ 3,900m (Ice Lake)Daily Departures Available

Yubeng Sacred Valley 4-Day Glacial Trek

Shangri-La · Meili Snow Mountain · Ice Lake & Sacred Waterfall

Hidden in a mountain cirque beneath the sacred Kawagarbo peak, Yubeng is considered Yunnan’s paradise valley. Experience pristine alpine meadows, hanging glaciers, and Tibetan hospitality.

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Luggage Solution:

Main bags stored securely at Feilaisi base guesthouse; hike in with daypack.

Trail Highlights
  • ✓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
Included in the Trek
  • •4WD mountain transfer from Shangri-La to Feilaisi and Yubeng entrance
  • •3 nights accommodation in Upper/Lower Yubeng with mountain views
  • •National park entry tickets & environmental shuttle passes
  • •Local mountain guide with altitude first-aid safety kit
Starting from
¥2,950 / personIncludes 3 nights accommodation (Feilaisi + Yubeng), 4WD transfers, Tibetan guide & park permits.
HIGH TRAILS & SACRED PEAKS

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