2 WORLD-CLASS TREKKING DESTINATIONS IN YUNNAN AWAIT YOU, THE ADVENTURER
TIGER LEAPING GORGE
If you want to experience the true power of nature on a trek, then Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) in Yunnan Province, China is one of the best opportunities to do so.
From the white-capped rapids of the river to the towering snow-capped peaks of the surrounding mountains, there are challenges lurking around every corner on this trail.
Though challenging, the Tiger Leaping Gorge hike trail is a great reward with the incredible scenery of this deep gorge, the constant sound of the roaring rapids and whirlpools in the river, or seeing local farmers herd their livestock along the trail.
This is one of those trails that everyone should navigate at least once in their lifetime. It will be an unforgettable experience.
If you want to experience the true power of nature on a trek, then Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) in Yunnan Province, China is one of the best opportunities to do so.
From the white-capped rapids of the river to the towering snow-capped peaks of the surrounding mountains, there are challenges lurking around every corner on this trail.
Though challenging, the Tiger Leaping Gorge hike trail is a great reward with the incredible scenery of this deep gorge, the constant sound of the roaring rapids and whirlpools in the river, or seeing local farmers herd their livestock along the trail.
This is one of those trails that everyone should navigate at least once in their lifetime. It will be an unforgettable experience.
Adventures Unlimited in Tiger Leaping Gorge, 2019
YUBENG
Yubeng Village (雨崩村) is located in Deqin County, Yunnan Province. There are only about 30 families residing in Yubeng village. For hundreds of years, it was never discovered, simply because of its seclusion. Situated at the foot of the Meili snow mountain range, Yubeng village is not very accessible to the outside world. It takes one whole day to trek to the village from the closest paved road. Trekking around this untouched village is pure joy and one feels totally in harmony with nature. A truly amazing Xanadu!
Yubeng Village (雨崩村) is located in Deqin County, Yunnan Province. There are only about 30 families residing in Yubeng village. For hundreds of years, it was never discovered, simply because of its seclusion. Situated at the foot of the Meili snow mountain range, Yubeng village is not very accessible to the outside world. It takes one whole day to trek to the village from the closest paved road. Trekking around this untouched village is pure joy and one feels totally in harmony with nature. A truly amazing Xanadu!
Adventures Unlimited trekking in Yubeng, 2019
HIGHLIGHTS
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LIJIANG
Lijiang is one of the most amazing towns in ancient China; it is like taking a trip back in time when you walk through waterways and bridges that are over 800 years old. You will be treated to all the rich culture of the Chinese people and greeted with the best delicacies that have stood the test of time. What more? Lijiang is home to the incredible Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Lijiang is one of the most amazing towns in ancient China; it is like taking a trip back in time when you walk through waterways and bridges that are over 800 years old. You will be treated to all the rich culture of the Chinese people and greeted with the best delicacies that have stood the test of time. What more? Lijiang is home to the incredible Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
TIGER LEAPING GORGE
This 15 km gorge is located along the Yangtze River between Snow Mountain Dragon Jade of about 6000 meters and Haba Xueshan Mountain of 5.300 meters, in China, where passes rapidly under a series of spectacular cliffs 2000m.
The gorge owes its name to a legend that says that a tiger once jumped the narrowest point of the gorge to escape a hunter (it is still 25 meters). Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the world, is a beautiful and scenic hike for adventurous hikers. To see the Yangtze River squeeze through two mountain ranges is a sight you will never forget; not just does it take your breath away, it leaves a part of its beauty in your mind and life.
The road is well kept and takes hikers on a 14-mile journey with different mountain views featuring an astonishing variety of micro-ecosystems, waterfalls and even guest houses where hikers can stay along the road. Apart from the life-transforming awe of just being outside there and seeing all those intricate details woven together by nature.
SHANGRI-LA 香格里拉
The word “Shangri-La” first appeared in a 1933 novel, “The Lost Horizon” by British writer James Hilton. The story was about Robert Conway, a British diplomat onboard a hijacked airplane. They landed on a remote Tibetan area, Shangri-La, where there is no war or crime and the residents enjoy longevity. Majority of the survivors were swayed away by the beauty and peacefulness of Shangri-La that they chose to reside at Shangri-La permanently.
Despite the beauty of Shangri-La, Robert, together with his brother, George and Maria (one of the Shangri-La’s resident) decided to set off and return to England. After the trio left Shangri-La, Maria start to age rapidly and eventually, pass away. George committed suicide soon after, due to the death of Maria.
The word “Shangri-La” first appeared in a 1933 novel, “The Lost Horizon” by British writer James Hilton. The story was about Robert Conway, a British diplomat onboard a hijacked airplane. They landed on a remote Tibetan area, Shangri-La, where there is no war or crime and the residents enjoy longevity. Majority of the survivors were swayed away by the beauty and peacefulness of Shangri-La that they chose to reside at Shangri-La permanently.
Despite the beauty of Shangri-La, Robert, together with his brother, George and Maria (one of the Shangri-La’s resident) decided to set off and return to England. After the trio left Shangri-La, Maria start to age rapidly and eventually, pass away. George committed suicide soon after, due to the death of Maria.
Yunnan - Yubeng Tiger Leaping Gorge 12D11N
险探壮美虎峡，邂逅世外雨崩
8th Oct 2020 (Thu) – 19th Oct 2020 (Mon)
险探壮美虎峡，邂逅世外雨崩
8th Oct 2020 (Thu) – 19th Oct 2020 (Mon)
D1 – Thu 8 Oct (Dinner)
Accommodation @ Ljiang
D2 – Fri 9 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Ljiang
D3 – Sat, 10 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Ljiang
D4 – Sun, 11 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Tea-horse Guesthouse
D5 – Mon, 12 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Haba Village
D6 – Tues, 13 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Shangrila Town
D7 – Wed, 14 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Village Inn
D8 – Thu, 15 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Village Inn
D9 – Fri, 16 Oct (Breakfast, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Village Inn
D10 – Sat, 17 Oct (Breakfast, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Shangrila Town
D11 – Sun, 18 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Kunming
D12 – Monday, 19 Oct (Breakfast)
** The Organisers reserve the right to cancel, postpone or amend the itinerary due to unforseen circumstances such as extreme weather conditions or terrorism or other activities that may affect the safety of the team members.
D1 – Thu 8 Oct (Dinner)
Accommodation @ Ljiang
- Morning flight departure to Kunming
- Afternoon arrival in Kunming Changshui airport
- Coach pick up at the airport and transfer to Kunming High Speed Train station
- High speed train depart to Lijiang in the evening.
- Est. train ride between 3hrs - 3hr 30mins)
- Lijiang coach pick up at Lijiang station and transfer to Lijiang hotel.
D2 – Fri 9 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Ljiang
- Explore the old town after breakfast:
- Lion Hill Park, the best place for you to enjoy the panoramic view of the Lijiang Ancient Town
- UNESCO World Heritage Site Lijiang Dayan Ancient City
- Shuhe Tea-Horse Ancient Town
- Free and easy after dinner
D3 – Sat, 10 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Ljiang
- Jade Dragon Mountain National Park (altitude range from 3356m - 4680m)
- Glacier park
- Blue Moon Valley
- Impression of Lijiang performance, a cultural show performed by local people and directed by Zhang Yi Mou.
- Yuhu Village, the village that chosen by Joseph Rock as his residence place from 1922 to 1949, who was the famous American botanist credited with introducing northwest Yunnan’s unique ecological and ethnic landscape to the western world
D4 – Sun, 11 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Tea-horse Guesthouse
- Leaving Lijiang in the morning.
- Start Tiger Leaping Gorge trekking to Tea-horse guesthouse.
- Naxi Guesthouse – 28 Bends – Tea Horse guesthouse
D5 – Mon, 12 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Haba Village
- After breakfast, continue our hike to Tiger Leaping Gorge trail via half-way Guesthouse, Tina guesthouse.
- Coach transfer to Haba Village
D6 – Tues, 13 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Shangrila Town
- Places to visit:
- White Water Terrace
- Sumtseling monastry
- Shangrila ancient city , Dukezong
D7 – Wed, 14 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Village Inn
- Road trip cum places to visit:
- Benzilan
- Feilai Temple
D8 – Thu, 15 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Village Inn
- Leaving to Yubeng village after breakfast
- Take sightseeing bus from Xidang to Yubeng Village
- Trek to Yubeng Waterfall
D9 – Fri, 16 Oct (Breakfast, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Village Inn
- Continue our trekking to….
- Xiao Nong base camp
- Glacier Lake
D10 – Sat, 17 Oct (Breakfast, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Shangrila Town
- Continue our trekking to….
- Ni Nong Canyon
- Back to Shangrila town
D11 – Sun, 18 Oct (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation @ Kunming
- Places to visit:
- Potatso National Park
- Napa Sea grassland
- Evening domestic flight depart to Kunming
- Coach transfer to Kunming hotel, rest and relax
D12 – Monday, 19 Oct (Breakfast)
- Breakfast, free and easy
- ETA Noon – Check-out hotel, coach pick-up and transfer to airport
- Afternoon flight depart to Singapore
- Home sweet home
** The Organisers reserve the right to cancel, postpone or amend the itinerary due to unforseen circumstances such as extreme weather conditions or terrorism or other activities that may affect the safety of the team members.
LAND COST:
12 PAX - $2200 SGD
15 PAX - $2100 SGD
20 PAX - 1950 SGD
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - DISCOUNT OF $150 IF YOU PAY DEPOSIT AND CONFIRM YOUR SLOT by 10 FEBRUARY 2020
SGD500 deposit will be collected to confirm your slot.
Maximum Size: 20 (excluding hosts)
Includes:
Excludes:
12 PAX - $2200 SGD
15 PAX - $2100 SGD
20 PAX - 1950 SGD
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - DISCOUNT OF $150 IF YOU PAY DEPOSIT AND CONFIRM YOUR SLOT by 10 FEBRUARY 2020
SGD500 deposit will be collected to confirm your slot.
Maximum Size: 20 (excluding hosts)
Includes:
- Transportation
- 1-way High Speed Train ticket from Kunming to Lijiang (2nd Class)
- 1-way Domestic air fare from Shangrila to Kunming
- Driver
- Professional English speaking guide.
- All entrance for the park, performance entry for Impression Lijiang
- 11 nights accommodation in Kunming, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Haba Village, Yubeng and Shangrila
- Meals from D1 dinner, D2 to D12 as stated in the daily itinerary.
- Local accidental insurance
Excludes:
- Lunch on D1, D9, D10 and D12
- Personal Travel insurance
- International air fare (Singapore to Kunming)
- All other meals that not mentioned above
- All other admission/activity/performance fee that not mentioned above
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Laundry
- Visa entry if required
- Anything else not mentioned in inclusion list.
Registration and Payment Details:
Step 1: Deposit of SGD 500 via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED, DBS CURRENT A/C - 0039351950.
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "2020 10 08 Yunnan"
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip 2 months before the trip.
Step 5: Balance payment to be made latest by AUGUST 2020.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Until 12 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
10 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
8 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Recommended flight
Details will be given to confirmed participants.
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
- By booking this travel and/or making payment to secure your slot, you are indicating to have agreed to Adventures Unlimited’s Terms & Conditions and are also agreeing to the waiver of liability as stated under the following link:
https://www.liveopenly.net/terms-and-conditions
Step 1: Deposit of SGD 500 via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED, DBS CURRENT A/C - 0039351950.
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "2020 10 08 Yunnan"
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip 2 months before the trip.
Step 5: Balance payment to be made latest by AUGUST 2020.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Until 12 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
10 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
8 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Recommended flight
Details will be given to confirmed participants.
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
- By booking this travel and/or making payment to secure your slot, you are indicating to have agreed to Adventures Unlimited’s Terms & Conditions and are also agreeing to the waiver of liability as stated under the following link:
https://www.liveopenly.net/terms-and-conditions
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