- During our 10 days’ trail to Gaoligong Mountain, we will not only hike the “life corridor”, but explore the hidden minority villages that stay hidden in the deep mountains for generations, keeping much of their original traditions. We trace the footstep of the geologist Xuxiake, who first mapped the Valley in the 17th century.
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Destination
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Trip duration
8 days, 7 nights
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Min/Max travelers
Min.8; Max.16
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Transport
Van
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Accommodation
Boutique Hotels
The Gaoligong Mountains are around 500-kilometers long, and run north to south near the Yunnan-Myanmar border, forming the western wall of the Salween River Valley( Nu jiang in Chinese). It is the north-south biological corridor of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Indosinian Peninsula: a wild animal and plant germplasm gene bank in sub-tropical, temperate and cold-temperate zones, and as such a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Explore the forgotten city Zhi Zi Luo, which used to be the center for Nu River, and evacuated into an empty city since 1974 ;
- Discover the mysterious Bingzhongluo, regarded as where man and God live together;
- Deep into the Minority Nu, Lisu, and Dulong, find the Tattoo-Faced Tribe;
YUNNAN, CHINA
Day 1
ARRIVAL BAOSHAN
Arrive in Baoshan and we will pick up the group together and go to hotel. For earier comers can have a walk around this city. At night, we will have a briefing meeting led by the Tour Leader on the whole program. And for detailed time and place, we will let you know throught the WeChat group.
Food
-/L/D
Accommodation
Local 4 Star hotel
Day 2
BAO SHAN - NU RIVER
This morning, meet Nu River for its first appearance. Pass through the Bathing Ceremony Venue for Lisu minority People, and Tiger Leap for Nu River. If interested, you can also test the Cable Sliding over the Nu River.
In the afternoon, visit a forgotten city. It is used to be the center for Nu River, but in 1974, due to the forecast on a big land slide, all the people from the Zhi Zi Luo village has been evacuated and now today you can only see the empty streets as well as the previous and untouched buildings. Wandering in the empty town, it is as if you have walked into a Chinese Pompey during the time of cultural revolution.
Afterwards, reach Nujiang valley. Nu River Valley is regarded as the 10 most beautiful vallies of China. With Bi Luo Snow mountain on the east side and Gao Li Gong Mountain on the western side, Nu river roar through the middle in the bottom of the valley. The ancient tribes can only get across by Cable Slide. It is a mysitic place for you to explore, far away from the normal sight seeings as well as crowds of people.
Food
B/L/D
Accommodation
Local homestay
Day 3
NU RIVER
This morning, head for another village along the Nu River. This village has a lot of must-sees: the place where Nu River First Turn-around is located, the 8th Tibetan entrance road, the legendary cross-country jeep line in China: Bing Cha Cha, and a cluster of secret villages. It has a very special nick name in China: place where man and God live together.
In the afternoon, enjoy a hiking on a Peninsula. The small peninsular is full of peach flowers and every year the local people will celebrate the Peach Flower Festival. Along the way, we will we will pay a home visit to an old chief of the village.
Nu River is the residential area of Lisu people. The word Lisu come from “Nu alli gua su?”and it means: where are you from. So Lisu is naturally a drifter. Now Lisu People account for over 50% of the total population of Nu River Valley.
Food
B/L/D
Accommodation
Local homestay
Day 4
NU RIVER
Nu River is a heaven for hiker and walker. Today, we will continue our walk in the village along the ancient tea and horse road. We start our day from a Tibetan temple. It was first built about 500 years ago and is the only Tibetan temple in this area. Afterwards, we will pass another village which more than 8 minority tribe and more than 4 religions coexisting here.
Nu Tribe is one of the most ancient people of this region. Some old man can recite 64 generations of family tree. You can easily date back 1600 years for this group of people.
Nu Valley has become a Natural Reserve since 90s. Hunter, an ancient career disappeared from China since then. There used to be so many species living in this mystic valley. Dozens of years before, every man in the minority is a Hunter. This time, we walked into the home of an ancient Hunter and listen to his story of the past.
Food
B/L/D
Accommodation
Local homestay
Day 5
NU RIVER
In the morning, we will have a hiking around 8 kilometers. Along the way, we will visit Dulong Minority people and encounter the Tattoo-Faced Lady (The Dulong Grandma).
Drive to the capital city of Nu county. it is located in the mid-stream of Nu River. We can see the panoramic view from the center villa.
Food
B/L/D
Accommodation
Local 4 Star hotel
Day 6
NU RIVER - GAOLIGONG MT.
This morning, we will pass a bridge, which was built in 1789 and crossed the Nu River from then on. It was essential road for Tea & Horse Road to pass from Teng Chong to Burma. For hundreds of years, it has performed as a most important passway for those merchantes ,travellers as well as local inhaibitants to get across the Nu River.
Reach and visit the Gaoligong Mountain Museum. There is no other better place that can give you a thorough picture of Gaoligong Moutain within such a short time than this Gaoligong Museum. Dai minority people lived here and they grew a lot of Mango trees as well as Banyan trees. Due to their embedded respect for nature and trees, Dai people never cut off trees since they grow them. So generation after generation, it has developped into such an impressive view of Long Shan Culture, a culture bringing people back to nature and the call of the trees. We will invite the local master who will give you a general brief on the whole mountain.
In the afternoon, trek in the highest rainy forest of the world and get into the hot spring. (depending on the water temperature of the day)
Food
B/L/D
Accommodation
Local homestay
Day 7
GAOLIGONG MOUNTAIN - TENG CHONG
Today is a trekking day for Gaoligong Mountain. Depending on your physical condition and weather, there are 2 options for today:
Option 1：Ancient silk road to cross the whole Gaoligong Mountain
Option 2：Xuxiake’s explorer hiking route.
Food
B/L/D
Accommodation
Local 4 Star hotel
Day 8
DEP TENGCHONG
In the morning, visit Heshun old town. The old town is an important town along the caravan road. It has more than 600 years and keeps well the original architecture of Ming and Qing Dynasty. Stoll on the old town and learn about the story of caravan road.
Food
B/L/-
For experienced outdoor enthusiasts and those lacing-up their boots for the first time: prepare to witness a slice of pristine outdoors.
This is China.
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Hotels & Guesthouses
We selected 4* local properties and internationals chains whenever possible, plus guesthouses along the trek area. Proper arrangements always in place, hot water and private toilets, also in the most remote areas.
For experienced outdoor enthusiasts and those lacing-up their boots for the first time: prepare to witness a slice of pristine outdoors.
This is China.
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- 7 nights’ accommodation in sharing twin/double room with breakfast as indicated in the program;
- Lunch and dinners as described in program, (Meal Symbols: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner);
- Transfers, tours by A/C vehicle and entrance fees as indicated with services of an English-speaking guide;
- Entrance tickets listed in the itinerary;
- A Trails hotline: 400-860-0836 (24hrs 7/7)
Not Included
- Ticket(s) for international and domestic flights / trains;
- Meals not indicated in program;
- Tips for services of local guides and drivers;
- Optional tours;
- Expenditures of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc.
- Other tours & meals than mentioned in the program;
- Porterage at the airports and at hotels (in and out);
- Any personal expenses;
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Gaoligong Mountain and Nu River: following the Xu Xiake’s Diary
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Destination
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Trip duration
8 days, 7 nights
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Min/Max travelers
Min.8; Max.16
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Transport
Van
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Accommodation
Boutique Hotels
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