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Cycling in Shangri-laDestinations: Lijiang-Tiger Leaping Gorges-Shangri-la-Qizong-Shigui Explore the beauty of Yunnan and Tibet by bike. Start your adventure in the World Heritage City of Lijiang and experience the culture of the Naxi minority. Cycle to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and visit the beautiful villages of Xuesong and BaiSha. Drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge one of the deepest Canyons in the world and marvel at the stone terraces of Baishuitai. Cycle through mystic Shangri-la and visit the small Tibetan town Qizong. End your journey with a visit in Shigu, where the Yangtze River has its first famous bend. |
Brief itinerary Day 1 Lijiang arrive Day 2 Ride to Jade Dragon Snow Mountains, return to Lijiang (40 km) Day 3 Transfer to Tiger Leaping, ride to Baishuitai (105 km) Day 4 Ride to Shangri-la (105 km) Day 6 Ride to Qizong (120 km) Day 7 Ride to Shigu (90 km), drive back to Lijiang (65 km) Day 8 Lijiang departure Highlights Lijiang: Xuesong village Jade Dragon Snow Mountains, Tiger Leaping, Shangri-la: Songzanlin Monastery, Qizong villag, ShiGu village Duration: 8 daysTour valid: 01/07/2011-30/06/2012Private departure: dailyActivities level: Difficult Accommodation: Three-star hotels approved by China National Tourism Administration, guest house Transport: Private air-condition vehicle Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinnersSize of group: min. 2 persons |