If you are looking for a good hiking in China, from here, together with a Chinese travel agency located in Yunnan, we organize a spectacular 5 day trip to the area of the Grand Canyon of Shangrila, located in the Balagzong National Park. The Grand Canyon of Shangri-la – Balagzong National Scenic Area is located in southwest China, at the junction of the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet. With a total area of 176 square kilometers, this landscape acts as a natural border between the 3 provinces.
The highest point in Shangiri-la County is located in the scenic area of Balagzong Snow Mountain, 5545 meters above sea level. On the contrary, lowest point is in the south of Shui Zhuang, at 2200 meters above sea level. The difference in height is 3345 meters.
It is a landscape of incomparable natural beauty: snow-capped mountains, glaciers, canyons, forests, meadows, lakes and pure air. The snowy mountains here are majestic; steep and rugged. The meadows are green; full of herds of cows and sheep. Likewise, the colorful Tibetan popular culture and its people blend harmoniously in this magical and sacred land, where peace and tranquility reign.
Landscape: ★★★★★★★★
Risk ★★
Intensity: ★★
Itinerary: We will meet at the Lijiang Jingxi Hotel. After checking in, you can go to either Lijiang or Shuhe Old Town for a walk. In the afternoon, all staff will go to a bar in the old town of Shuhe for the pre-tour explanation meeting.
Food: Today’s meals are not included.
Accommodation: Stay in Lijiang (four-star hotel).
Itinerary: We will get up at 7 o’clock. After breakfast, we will go to Balagzong. We will pass through the Jumping Tiger Gorge – Little Zhongdian – Shangri-la County – Napa Lake – Yila Meadow – Qiaotou Village and enter the Grand Canyon of Shangri-la.
We will visit the Canyon of Palms after lunch in the town of Shuizhuang. In the afternoon we will go to the village of Bala and visit the natural pagoda. Free activities after adaptation (4200 meters above sea level). In the evening, all together we will prepare a delicious dinner.
Food: Lunch and dinner included. (Let’s cook together!).
Accommodation: Night in the Pagoda Ranch (log cabin).
Itinerary: After breakfast, we will pack our things and walk to Guisongwang Ranch through Balagzong natural park. We will pass by the Menduita platform and the Shanghuahai pond. We will have a picnic in the field and arrive at Guisongwang Ranch around 3 p.m.
On the way, we will pass through the primeval forest, the sea of flowers, the snow mountains and the meadows. In the evening, we will all cook a delicious dinner together. Today’s altitude: 3400 meters and the total distance of the walk is 11.5 kilometers, about 7 hours.
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. (Let’s cook together!).
Accommodation: Overnight at Guisongwang Ranch (log cabin).
Itinerary: After finishing breakfast, we will walk to Naidang Ranch. We will pass by Dayongka, a scenic viewpoint. Today’s total walk is 8 km and lasts about 6 hours. Picnic lunch and we will cook dinner together at Naidang Ranch. Today Altitude: 3300 meters.
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. (Let’s cook together!).
Accommodation: Overnight at Naidang Ranch (log cabin).
Itinerary: We will have breakfast and then walk from Naidang Ranch to Dayong Nala Village. The total walk today is 13 kilometers. Along the way you will pass by Gezong Sacred Mountain, virgin forests and streams. We will arrive at Nala village around 3 p.m. and return to Lijiang by bus. We will arrive in Lijiang around 8 p.m. to check in at the hotel and have dinner.
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Accommodation: Stay in Lijiang (four-star hotel).
Itinerary: After breakfast, the trip is over. You can also stay in Lijiang for a few more days. Please check out before 12 o’clock.
Food: breakfast is included in the hotel.
Note: There are risks in any type of exercise. In case of illness, injury or death during exercise, we will help you seek medical treatment and follow-up with insurance immediately. Our company and the third party will not make any compensation.
If this trekking route in China is not the right one for you, you can also take a look at our other trips in Yunnan: organized trip to the highlights of Yunnan with car and guide and trip through the south of Yunnan focused on nature.
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