Apr.~May

 Tiger Leaping Gorge

A narrow but stunning gorge between Haba Snow Mt. and the steep backside of Jade Dragon Mountain. The hiking trail runs along the base of Haba Peak providing spectacular views when you make the difficult yet amazing walk in one of the world most beautiful gorge...more about the Gorge and Trekking...

hiking experience, spectacular landscapes of Jinsha River valley

Haba Snow Mountain

Rising above the northwest side of Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan,  the Haba Snow Mountain towers 3,500 metres above the Jinsha river. It boasts forests, glaciers,lakes and waterfalls. Currently it is the only snow mountain in Yunnan permissible to climb. More about >>  Haba Snow Mountain Circumambulation

snow-capped mountains, alpine lakes/meadows, glaciers, virgin forest

Kunming> Lijiang > Haba Snow Mountain

Kawa Karpo & Yubeng

a UNESCO nature reserve located in Deqin County dividing Yunnan from Tibet, a wonderful place to hike and explore both nature and Tibetan culture... more about Kawa Karpo (Meili Snow Mt.)

landscapes of the Hengduan Range, alpine glaciers, virgin forests, azaleas/flowers

Kanas Lake

Nestled in the deep forests and snow-capped Altay Range in Xinjiang, the long bean-shaped lake is famous for its changing colors and the shining autumn around. Legend of the "Kanas Monster" also adds another air of mystery to the lake...more about Kanas Lake

Autumn rythm,  Yardang Land Formations,

Qinghai Lake

The largest salt water lake in China, whose beauty lies in its salty vastness and the remote peace that it instills. Highlights of the lake include the Bird Island, a peninsular in the westernmost part of the lake and the most impressive sight, especially in season ...more about Qinghai Lake

 Bird watching, lakeview, landscape, Kham culture,

Sacred Mountains

• Emei Shan
• Meili Snow Mt.(Kawa Karpo)
• Mt. Everest
• Mt. Kailash
• Mt. Minya Konka
• Mt.Namchak Bawa
• Siguniang Shan
• Yading

Holy Lakes

• Basum-Tso
• Lake Lhamo Nhatso
• Lake Manasarovar
• Lugu Lake
• Nam-tso Lake
• Qinghai Lake
• Ranwu Lake
• Yamdrok Yumtso

Majestic Monasteries

• Drepung Monastery
• Jokhang Temple
• Labrang Monastery
• Sakya Monastery
• Samye Monastery
• Sera Monastery
• Ta'er Si
• Tashilhunpo Monastery

Tibetan Towns

• Danba
• Daocheng
• Derge
• Deqin
• Garze
• Jiulong
• Kangding
• Langmusi
• Maerkang
• Metok
• Shangri-La (Zhongdian)
• Songpan
• Tagong
• Xiahe
• Xinduqiao
• Zoige

Minority Towns/Villages

• Bamei
• Congjiang
• Kaili
• Langde
• Muli
• Rongjiang
• Sanjiang
• Taoping Qiang Village
• Xijiang
• Zengchong
• Zhaoxing

Rice Terraces

• Longsheng
• Yuanyang

Stunning Gorges

• Bingzhongluo / Nujiang Gorge
• Tiger Leaping Gorge
• Yarlong Tsangpo Grand Canyon

Nature Reserves

• Bipenggou
• Hailuogou
• Jiuzhaigou

Ancient Towns

• Lijiang
• Heshun
• Huangyao
• Zhenyuan

For more, pls click Destinations or the map below, blue highlights are accessible.

• Full Circuit of Kawa Karpo
• Minya Konka Trek
• Muli to Yading
• Lugu Lake to Yading Trek
• Lake Manasarovar Kora

• Pilgrimage of Meili Snow Mt.
• Siguniang Shan to Bipenggou
• Tiger Leaping Gorge to Baishuitai
• Trek to Metok
• Trekking to Mt. Everest

More China Tour Routes...

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