Lijiang–Shangri-La Hidden Valley Trek 5D

From Lijiang to Shangri-La, both were once key hubs along the ancient Tea Horse Road. You might feel that Lijiang and Shangri-La are already familiar names—iconic, even—but what you may not know is that behind these “headline” destinations lies a quieter, more off-the-beaten-path way to experience them. Our journey begins in Lijiang, where the mighty Jinsha River surges between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain. We trek the world-famous Tiger Leaping Gorge High Trail, and beyond the well-known Old Town and Shuhe, we step into places that have stayed wonderfully calm over the years—Baisha Village, and Xuesong Village, where the Western explorer Joseph Rock once made his base more than a century ago, now slowly returning to view. There are countless hidden corners around Lijiang. We’ll go deeper—hiking into valleys and mountain landscapes—and explore through a blend of outdoor adventure and cultural discovery. Come with us to seek the beauty of “Shambhala,” the legendary paradise imagined by James Hilton—not as a myth, but as a journey you can walk into, step by step.

D1: Arrive in Lijiang - Yuhu village - Lijiang

Activity Theme: Time Beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

MorningMeet at Lijiang Airport at 10:00 AM, then head to Yuhu Village at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to experience the leisurely pace of the village.

AfternoonHike at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, passing through Halenggu Reservoir to reach the quieter Wenhai Village.

Transport : Sprinter (2-2.5 hours)

Accommodation : Arro Khampa Lijiang (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic)

Trekking Distance : 12 kilometers

Trekking Time : 4-5 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : 800 meters

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D2: Lijiang - Hightway in Tigre Leap Gorge - Small Middle Meadow - Shangri-La

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Transport : Sprinter (2-2.5 hours)

Accommodation : Arro Khampa shangri-la (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Supper (Feature Dinner)

Trekking Distance : 10 kilometers

Trekking Time : 4-5 hours

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D3: Shangri-La - Yubeng village

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Transport : Sprinter (3.5-4 hours)

Accommodation : Deqin Jiangeshiguan Guest House (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast

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D4: Yubeng village - Deqin

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Transport : Sprinter (3.5-4 hours)

Accommodation : High Mountain Resort-Deqin (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast

Trekking Distance : 12 kilometers

Trekking Time : 4-5 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : 600 meters

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Bie Zhuagn is located in Feilai Temple. And it is right in the middle of the nature and provides an immense view for Meili in the front. All our room in the program allow a best view from your room to the nature and Prince 13.
D5: Deqin - Shangri-La; Departure or Extension Program

Transport : Sprinter (2-2.5 hours)

Accommodation : Own arrangement

Meal : Breakfast