Discover Less-Traveled Roads in Northwest Yunnan
8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong
In the northwest corner of Yunnan Province, three great rivers flow through the mountains in parallel. If you have listened to the roar of the Jinsha (Yangtze River) at Tiger Leaping Gorge and have seen the torrent of the Lancang (Mekong River) at Meili Snow Mountain, the Nu Jiang (Salween River), known as "the land where God and human beings live together", will be your ultimate destination.
Meet incredible landscapes and friendly ethnic people in an untouched land during this 8-day northwest Yunnan tour. It is a trip of which you will proud for a long time after you do it.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Witness the Great Gorges along "the Last Untamed River in China"
Drive up into the folds of the Tibetan Plateau foothills. Be impressed by high mountains, deep valleys, and the rushing torrents of the Nu Jiang (Salween River), the only great river in China without a hydropower station.
Escape from Modern Civilization to Isolated Villages
Discover the Arcadia of China's ethnic minorities. Feel their respect for nature, their love of their homeland, and their optimism towards life.
Hike on the Original Tea Horse Road
Have a moderate hike in the gorge. Cross the bridge where the horse caravans had to. Take the path where the bells of caravans rang
Relax Your Body and Mind in a Volcanic Hot Spring
Enjoy the best volcanic hot spring in China! Relax yourself when soaking in a pool with a view of the old town or a forest.
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About China Highlights
Since 1998 we've guided everyone ranging from US presidents, Australian Geographic and retired backpackers. Our goal is to create unique trips that take you off-the-beaten path, helping you discover China in a more authentic way. Our motto: "Discovery Your Way!"
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Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Enjoy the private vehicle transfer and the scenery along the way.
Try a special local dish: the delicious, well-prepared ingredients will be served on a wide and shallow woven-bamboo basketand your hand will be your chopsticks.
Drive from Liuku to Laomudeng. Visit Laomudeng Church and travel back to 50 years ago during China's Culture Revolution period in an abandoned village. See the "City of Memory" in Zhiziluo town.
Drive from Fugong to Bingzhongluo. Overlook the Stone Moon on the mountain. Be impressed by "the first bend of the Nu Jiang".
Visit Chongding Catholic Church and Puhua Tibetan Buddhism Temple. Explore Qiunatong village，Zhanatong village, and Wuli village. Enjoy moderate hiking (6 km total) in the villages.
Drive from Bingzhongluo to Liuku. Enjoy the scenery along the gorge. Fly across a running river — local people use a cable and pulleys to cross the river.
Drive from Liuku to Tengchong. In Tengchong Hot Spring Scenic Area, you could boil an egg in the hot spring. You can also enjoy therapeutic hot spring bathing. Enjoy the scenery around the spring, as we finish the day at Heshun Old Town.
Explore a combination of traditional culture and modern art at Handmade Paper Museum at Gaoligong Mountain. The village-style museum is immersed in a rape flower sea. Taking a breath-taking bamboo rafting ride on the Longchuan River, you can see majestic scenery and quiet villages along the river.
Airport transfer
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
Price includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: yn-3
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