Six Days Trek in Yunnan from Lugu Lake to Wumu Village
Taking advantage of the holiday, we will venture into the depths of the Three Parallel River Region in Yunnan province for an unforgettable trek adventure which allows you to experience the traditional minority cultures in NW Yunnan province!
The trip starts from Lugu Lake where many minority ethnic groups, such as the Mosuo, Norzu, Yi, Pumi and Tibetan settle down with Mosuo ppl being the main inhabitants. Lugu Lake is known as “Home ofthe Matriarchal Tribe” where you can know the dominant role of the Mosuo womenin their society. You will also learn about the marriage rite and its culture there. When hike from Lugu Lake to Zhuangzi Village you also have chance to meet Yi and Pumi ppl. The next day, we’ll keep hiking to the Stone Town, a village built entirely on a stone that perches above the Jinsha River.
Next, we’ll take the ferry to cross the Jinsha River, and travel to the little village of Wumu, a hidden Naxi hamlet in the Jinsha River Valley. Unlike Lijiang, which is a well-developed tourist town, the towns and villages north of the Jinsha river are scarcely visited by tourists. The village of Wumu has kept much of the old Naxi traditions which is rapidly disappearing in Lijiang and its surrounding towns. Here, we’ll take a glimpse into the Naxi Dongba religion by visiting the village Dongba school.
It's not an easy trek but the beautiful landscape and ppl worth the long hike!
The trip starts from Lugu Lake where many minority ethnic groups, such as the Mosuo, Norzu, Yi, Pumi and Tibetan settle down with Mosuo ppl being the main inhabitants. Lugu Lake is known as “Home ofthe Matriarchal Tribe” where you can know the dominant role of the Mosuo womenin their society. You will also learn about the marriage rite and its culture there. When hike from Lugu Lake to Zhuangzi Village you also have chance to meet Yi and Pumi ppl. The next day, we’ll keep hiking to the Stone Town, a village built entirely on a stone that perches above the Jinsha River.
Next, we’ll take the ferry to cross the Jinsha River, and travel to the little village of Wumu, a hidden Naxi hamlet in the Jinsha River Valley. Unlike Lijiang, which is a well-developed tourist town, the towns and villages north of the Jinsha river are scarcely visited by tourists. The village of Wumu has kept much of the old Naxi traditions which is rapidly disappearing in Lijiang and its surrounding towns. Here, we’ll take a glimpse into the Naxi Dongba religion by visiting the village Dongba school.
It's not an easy trek but the beautiful landscape and ppl worth the long hike!
Trip Specifics
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Dates: 25th - 30th Dec, 2020
Duration: Six days' trip Land Cost: 4700 rmb (double occupancy, pay extra 960rmb for single room supplement) Includes: All land transfer; Meals where indicated on the program; water; guide cost; entry fees to sites mentioned on the program; accommodation |
Level: Moderate- Strenuous
Routing: Shanghai - Lijiang - Lugu Lake - Wumu - Shanghai Participants: 6-12 people Registration Deadline: 13th Dec, 2020 |
Detailed Itinerary
D1 (D)
08:20 - Take flight from Shanghai to Lijiang via flight MU9720 from Hongqiao airport
12:10 - Arrive in Lijiang and meet your guide at airport exit; Later transfer to Lugu Lake (+/- 4 hrs) to check into your hotel.
Overnight at a local guesthouse in Lugu Lake
D2 (BLD)
Check out after breakfast our guide will show you around and get to know the culuture of Mosuo minors.
10:00 - 10:20 Transfer to where you start the hike
10:30 - 18:00 Hike from Yongning to Zhuangzi Village which accommodates Pumi ethnics (about 15K), takeaway lunch en route
Overnight at local guesthouse in Zhuangzi Village
D3 (BLD)
07:00 - Breakfast and check out
08:00 - 09:45 Transfer to where you start the hike
10:00 - 17:00 Hike over Prince Pass till Stone Town (about 12K) where over 100 houses are built on a huge rock, takeaway lunch en route. You will enjoy the beautiful views along Jinsha River
Overnight at local guesthouse in Stone Town
D4 (BLD)
07:30 - Breakfast and check out
08:30 - 09:00 Walk to the dock to take the boat (about one hour) to other side of the river
10:00 - 13:00 Get off the boat and hike to Wumu Village (+/- 2.5hrs)
13:15 - 14:15 Late lunch at your lodge
15:00 Follow our guide and get to know the Naxi Dongba history and culture
Overnight at Huahuase Lodge in Wumu or similar
D5 (BLD)
Free day in Wumu Village, you can ask your guide to show you around more Naxi villages nearby or enjoy your relaxing time there
Overnight at Huahuase Lodge in Wumu or similar
D6 (B)
Check out after breakfast
09:00 - Drive to Lijiang (+/- 4 hrs) and visit Shuhe Ancient Town before drop you off at airport
16:35 - 19:50 Take flight from Lijiang back to Shanghai Pudong via JD5665
Program ends.
Please Note: This cost excludes the flight tix, you can book by yourself or we can help book for you for free. And please let us know in advance if you’d like to extend your stay in Lijiang for one more night.
08:20 - Take flight from Shanghai to Lijiang via flight MU9720 from Hongqiao airport
12:10 - Arrive in Lijiang and meet your guide at airport exit; Later transfer to Lugu Lake (+/- 4 hrs) to check into your hotel.
Overnight at a local guesthouse in Lugu Lake
D2 (BLD)
Check out after breakfast our guide will show you around and get to know the culuture of Mosuo minors.
10:00 - 10:20 Transfer to where you start the hike
10:30 - 18:00 Hike from Yongning to Zhuangzi Village which accommodates Pumi ethnics (about 15K), takeaway lunch en route
Overnight at local guesthouse in Zhuangzi Village
D3 (BLD)
07:00 - Breakfast and check out
08:00 - 09:45 Transfer to where you start the hike
10:00 - 17:00 Hike over Prince Pass till Stone Town (about 12K) where over 100 houses are built on a huge rock, takeaway lunch en route. You will enjoy the beautiful views along Jinsha River
Overnight at local guesthouse in Stone Town
D4 (BLD)
07:30 - Breakfast and check out
08:30 - 09:00 Walk to the dock to take the boat (about one hour) to other side of the river
10:00 - 13:00 Get off the boat and hike to Wumu Village (+/- 2.5hrs)
13:15 - 14:15 Late lunch at your lodge
15:00 Follow our guide and get to know the Naxi Dongba history and culture
Overnight at Huahuase Lodge in Wumu or similar
D5 (BLD)
Free day in Wumu Village, you can ask your guide to show you around more Naxi villages nearby or enjoy your relaxing time there
Overnight at Huahuase Lodge in Wumu or similar
D6 (B)
Check out after breakfast
09:00 - Drive to Lijiang (+/- 4 hrs) and visit Shuhe Ancient Town before drop you off at airport
16:35 - 19:50 Take flight from Lijiang back to Shanghai Pudong via JD5665
Program ends.
Please Note: This cost excludes the flight tix, you can book by yourself or we can help book for you for free. And please let us know in advance if you’d like to extend your stay in Lijiang for one more night.
Important items to bring
Passports; towel; toiletries; hiking footware; Water bottle; Sun protection; Rain gear; Mosquito repellent; Energy snacks; Prescribed medication (if any)
