This small mountain range is situated 30 km southeast of Shangri-La City. It is bordered on the northeast by Pudacuo National Park and on the southwest by the Lijiang-…

The Balagezong area, located northwest of Shangri-La City, includes two dozen peaks from 4,500 to 5,000 meters in height. The highest reaches 5,545 m. For general …

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…

Shika Snow Mountain (石卡雪山) is the most accessible 4000-meter peak near the city of Shangri-La (香格里拉市). Located only 10 km from the city, the peak is frequented by …

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 …

Shizong (师宗) is located 80 km south of Qujing, capital of the prefecture. It offers two walks on the city outskirts…

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 …

We first encountered the sublime beauty of the Haba region in the book Dameishanhe: Hutiaoxia (大美山河: 虎跳峡). The title translates as “Gorgeous Mountain River: Tiger …

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 …

TrekYunnan.com is developing content for Kawagarbo / Meili Snow Mountain. In the meantime you may follow these links to offsite information. “Meili North Slope: 5 Day …

The mountain, towering over the city of Lijiang, is actually a small range with a dozen peaks surpassing 5,000 meters. The highest summit, Shanzidou, reaches 5,596 meters…

Three trekking routes lead to Black Lake (黑海), the crown jewel of Haba’s alpine lakes. They are Lanhua Meadow (兰花坪路线), Jianshan (尖山路线) and “…

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 …