Wenbi Mountain lies a short distance southwest of Lijiang City. A Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Wenfang Temple (文峰寺), sits at the trailhead. The hike to the top takes about…

Saddle Mountain sits on the western outskirts of Lijiang City. The double summits, about equal in height, reach nearly 3,000 meters. Two routes are available and may be …

The East Shoulder route on Wenhai Mountain climbs very steeply to the summit meadow. Some …

Several meadows inhabit the upper reaches of Wenhai Mountain. Two different routes traverse the meadows on the way to the top. See details here….

Lingxi Lake (灵犀湖) is an alpine tarn set near timberline, elev. 4,070 meters. It is situated 1½ km southwest of Shika’s summit. There are several ways to reach the lake…

No Name Mountains are located 80 km north of Lijiang and 50 km southeast of Shangri-La City. The massif consists of a circular ring of high peaks ranging in elevation …

Baima Shan (白马山), or White Horse Mountain, is located just west of the Shangri-La to Deqen highway, 15 km south of Deqen City. The region is heavily forested and …

Wenbi Pagoda (文笔塔) sits on top of a hill at the southeast edge of Shizong City. A giant staircase ascends the north side, offering a popular outing for local residents…

Little Rock Hill Reservoir (小石山水库) is situated on the southwest edge of Shizong City. Paved paths and boardwalks circle the reservoir. The walk around takes 1½ hours. A…

Nine Dragons Falls (九龙瀑布群风景区) is a multi-step series of waterfalls linked by footpaths, located 20 km northeast of Luoping City. The tallest is 50 meters high and 110 …

Phoenix Valley Sex Culture Park offers a unique perspective for sure (Chinese name 天体凤凰谷性文化主题公园). Visitors pass by images, sculptures and geological formations that …

Mushroom Mountain (菌子山), an extensive tract of forests, meadows and hilly terrain, offers abundant hiking opportunities. The high point at 2,410 meters sprouts several …

Baila Shan (白腊山) is the highest mountain in Luoping County, located in the eastern part of Qujing Prefecture. It rises above vast fields of canola flowers, reaching an …

A voluminous river of ice once filled Dry River Valley. The glacier originated near the top of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and flowed far down the mountainside. The ice is …

NOTICE: Haba Snow Mountain is closed to hiking and mountaineering starting October 21, 2025. For more information see here. Three trekking routes …

Empty Glad Platform (空欢喜观景台) offers one of the best views of Tiger Leaping Gorge. The odd name just might express that feeling of emptiness beneath your feet. You should …

Several locations accessible by car intersect with the classic Tiger Leaping Gorge trekking path. First, at either end: Qiaotou (桥头镇) and “Tina’s Guest …

The walk through Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the top treks in China, offers a wondrous experience. Deep down inside, the Jinsha River roars and foams, her waters …

The descent to the Jinsha River (金沙江) comes highly recommended. At the bottom, “the true scale of the gorge and the ferocity of the river both become readily apparent,” …

Yi Village (彝家村), the highest hamlet in the Haba Village (哈巴村) valley, sits at an elevation of 3,050 meters. Village residents belong to the Yi (彝族) ethnic …