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
Travel back to China of 50 Years Ago
Visit an abandoned village where the time stopped in China's Culture Revolution period. See the "City of Memory" in Zhiziluo town.
Fly acrosee the Running River
Experience the way that the local people went across the Nu river in old time. Feel their courage and optimism
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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What Our Customers Said
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Cultural and scenic beauty second to none!
I would highly recommend this tour to Lugu Lake to everyone and anyone! The tour guide Jack taught me more in two days about minority cultures, Chinese history, and the amazing natural history and geography of Yunnan and the Lijiang area. As well, the drive to Lugu Lake requires an expert - and Mr Wang is an expert! (From someone who has crossed the Rockies at least 20 times) As a single woman travel who still doesn’t have great Chinese it was a flawless experience - from the communications, accommodation and breathtaking scenery and cultural experiences. Please book and go! moreFeb 2023, Connie VH
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We have been travelling around Yunnan…
We have been travelling around Yunnan Province for 8 days and it’s been amazing. The culture, the food, the people’s kindness, all these things made our trip unforgettable. Especially our guide Nancy! The most helpful and friendly guide we could have. We really appreciate her knowledge about the local history and the culture. She’s really amazing and we strongly recommend her services. moreMar 2022, Danielle Toledo
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Awesome Yunnan trip with Nancy
We had a 6-day tour with guide Nancy around Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La in Yunnan. She’s very professional and experienced guide that made our tour far exceed expectations. It was a pleasure to have her as our tour guide. We strongly recommend her. Thank you! moreMar 2022, Rodrigo
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One of the best things I’ve done in China
One of the best things I’ve done in China. Being that I am pretty well traveled in China this Experience was so different from the others. Each city provided a different aspect of the culture, local traditions and beauty that China has to offer. Our Tour guide Nancy was amazing as she made our itinerary very well constructed and organized. She was there to make sure we were comfortable and happy. Her hyper energy and cheerfulness made us feel enthusiastic for the day. We are very satisfied with this trip and Nancy’s services that we will be sure to book again. moreFeb 2022, RoshR
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One of the best things I’ve done in China
One of the best things I’ve done in China. Being that I am pretty well traveled in China this Experience was so different from the others. Each city provided a different aspect of the culture, local traditions and beauty that China has to offer. Our Tour guide Nancy was amazing as she made our itinerary very well constructed and organized. She was there to make sure we were comfortable and happy. Her hyper energy and cheerfulness made us feel enthusiastic for the day. We are very satisfied with this trip and Nancy’s services that we will be sure to book again. moreFeb 2022, RoshR
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Lijiang Trip July 2021
Kudos to Alisa Liu from the agency who I must say was on hand almost 24/7 for requests and queries. Even though our trip was marred with the onset of the Typhoon In Fa with various flight and train cancellations but Alisa was quick to arrange for alternative solutions under the circumstances and made the most effort to make our journey as comfortable as possible whilst we made our way back to Shanghai. As for the itinerary, Alisa understands her clientele’s different needs very well and for the most part my expectations were met. I love private tours with a very relaxed itinerary and comfortable accommodation and some of us prefer more exclusive accommodation vs a packed itinerary trying to go to a hundred location type of tour. moreAug 2021, Ida Suriani
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Summer holiday in Yunnan
After spending 5 nights in Dali visiting sights in our own time, Alice who was very friendly and helpful, accompanied us on our drive from Dali to Lijiang. She shared interesting facts about the local area and the things we had done. In Lijiang, we met our guide Peter. Peter did an amazing job taking care of us and showing us the beautiful sights for our 3 days. He was so kind, providing us with snacks each morning and always ensuring the food met my dietary requirements. He even picked up our last minute NAT results that we did before our departure late at night! His passion and dedication to his job was very impressive, and we would highly recommend him to our friends. moreAug 2021, O6866ZGlaurag
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Amazing experience in Yunnan
Please bear in mind that booking tickets and actually getting to the sightseeing point is very challenging, especially during peak season. But with the help of our guides everything went smooth and silky. Thank you, China Highlights, for making our first trip to Yunnan an unforgettable and carefree adventure. It was a true relaxation without any headache or stress. We had nothing to worry about, except enjoying breathtaking beauty of Yunnan. moreJul 2021, olya84
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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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