Embark on a 7-day backcountry hiking adventure in Shangri-la, exploring the untouched beauty of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Suitable for all hikers, this tour offers solitude, challenging terrain, and stunning alpine meadows.
Embark on a 7-day backcountry hiking adventure in Shangri-la, exploring the untouched beauty of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Suitable for all hikers, this tour offers solitude, challenging terrain, and stunning alpine meadows.
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Xiaozhongdian Town - Your hike takes place well away from the crowds in this remote glacially-carved valley just outside of Lijiang.
Following an 8:30 departure from your hotel, we’ll drive for about 45 minutes to the trailhead just outside the scenic spot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at 2,980 meters elevation.
The first kilometer of the hike is…
- Xiaozhongdian Town - Your hike takes place well away from the crowds in this remote glacially-carved valley just outside of Lijiang.
Following an 8:30 departure from your hotel, we’ll drive for about 45 minutes to the trailhead just outside the scenic spot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at 2,980 meters elevation.
The first kilometer of the hike is moderately steep, climbing up and in to the glacial trough - a broad, flat-bottomed valley carved by what was once the southernmost valley glacier in the northern hemisphere.
Our route continues up the valley to the edge of the glacial moraine - a mass of boulders left behind by the now-extinct glacier.
Here, flanked by towering walls guarding the main summit of the mountain, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch and discuss our options for either extending the hike into the boulder field of the moraine, climbing above the valley to make a loop, or returning the way we came with plenty of leisure time on the return.
Your guide will do their best at every stage to ensure your safety and accommodate your fitness level and interests.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide with wilderness first aide training
- Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide with wilderness first aide training
- Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Embark on an exclusive hiking excursion near the summit of 5,596-meter Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulongxueshan), venturing on a rarely trodden path. This full-day trek is a stone’s throw away from the lively tourist hub of Lijiang. As you hike in relative isolation, you will be retracing the steps along the ancient southernmost valley glacier in the…
Embark on an exclusive hiking excursion near the summit of 5,596-meter Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulongxueshan), venturing on a rarely trodden path. This full-day trek is a stone’s throw away from the lively tourist hub of Lijiang. As you hike in relative isolation, you will be retracing the steps along the ancient southernmost valley glacier in the northern hemisphere. Break for a midday outdoor meal, then choose to either tackle more strenuous trails or leisurely make your way back, with ample opportunities for photography or relaxation in the surrounding mountainous grasslands.
This hike is appropriate for hikers ranging from novice to experienced. It includes transportation from your lodging and the expertise of a professionally trained guide with wilderness first aid credentials.
- Children and youths must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
