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LiMing LaoJun Shan Danxia landforms -Lijiang

Laojun mountain is located in lijiang, JianChuan and orchid county at the junction, it is yuengling main vein, jinsha river left, it is the lancang river around its right, because of its ridge ridge to round into a half ring, like a horseshoe old gentleman named blast furnace, were historians cal...

Laojun mountain is located in lijiang, JianChuan and orchid county at the junction, it is yuengling main vein, jinsha river left, it is the lancang river around its right, because of its ridge ridge to round into a half ring, like a horseshoe old gentleman named blast furnace, were historians called "the father of yunnan province, the mountains".
In laojun mountain ridge line in the north east 3800 meters mountain depression, there are dozens of the lakes and swamps, along the streams into a string of distribution, known as the "ninety-nine longtan".Pool from melting snow in spring and summer rainfall, clear and cold, good water quality.After the water overflow, summed up the stream, form a waterfall, define a river, through the primeval forest, finally ran to the sands River, lancang river.These glacial lakes, a variety of shapes and depth ninety-nine longtan lake, in the backdrop of the sunshine and flowers and trees present a blue, orange, yellow, green colour.One of the biggest Huang Longtan, unfathomable, pool of red coral tree above the water, flush red wave from time to time.
Legend pool of the dragon QianJu, pedestrians to if the loud noise, pool will roll feculence, coral tree will disappear, then storm plus, thunder and lightning, the jitters.This is a myth, but with the scientific point of view to analyze, laojun mountain towering, the Indian Ocean southwest monsoon climate, the Pacific Ocean southeast monsoon and the qinghai-tibet plateau air mass of staggered, so in addition to the winter and spring a few time, the top of the mountain are thick clouds, caused the basic condition of the thunderstorm, the resulting magical phenomenon, can from the relationship of sound, light, electricity and clouds to think.

Yak meadow

Yak meadow in Naxi language is "bangnongguo' means beautiful and mysterious paradise.

Yak meadow locates at the very north side of jade dragon snow mountain scenic area, 45km from lijiang oldtwon.,with a size of 16.6squre km, the highest altitute of yak meadow is 4000m above sea ...

Yak meadow in Naxi language is "bangnongguo' means beautiful and mysterious paradise.

Yak meadow locates at the very north side of jade dragon snow mountain scenic area, 45km from lijiang oldtwon.,with a size of 16.6squre km, the highest altitute of yak meadow is 4000m above sea level. 

The landscape of yak meadow is typical alpine meadow landscape, the snowy scenery, forest and meteorological landscape, and rich ethnic customs. Yi  people and Tibetan live there generation by generation.

The old town of the Stone Drum

On the mountain at the First band of the Yangtzi River stands Stone Drum (Shigu) Town. This ancient town is named after a drum-shaped marble plaque. Built during the Jiaqing era (1548-1561) of the Ming Dynasty, the stone drum is a monument commemorating the victory of Lijiang's Naxi ruler over an in...
On the mountain at the First band of the Yangtzi River stands Stone Drum (Shigu) Town. This ancient town is named after a drum-shaped marble plaque. Built during the Jiaqing era (1548-1561) of the Ming Dynasty, the stone drum is a monument commemorating the victory of Lijiang's Naxi ruler over an invading Tibetan army. It is one point five meters (five feet) in diameter and zero point five meters (two feet) in thickness. The stone drum has an obvious vestige of what appears to be a "rip" in it. It is said that the stone drum would rupture prior to any war and then fold when peace returned. Throughout time, Stone Drum Town was always a significant and vitally strategic military area where many famous historical events have been taken place. It was here that Zhuge Liang, the famous and highly acclaimed military strategist of the Three Kingdoms Period, chose to cross the Yangtze River and gain "battle advantage" over his opponents. The first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, Kublai Khan, used this place for his expeditionary forces to ferry across the river. In April 1936, the Second Route of the Red Army, led by General He Long and Ren bishi, crossed the river here and continued to march north. There are memorials here honoring the people whose histories are entwined with the Stone Drum Town. Public transprotation or Car renting

The First bend of Yantze River

It is remarkable geographic view of the mountain and the Yantze river. nice farmland and villages around too.

China's 5000 years history starting from this bend!!!

Bang Bang Festival - 15th of Chinese New Year

Bang Bang Festival starts on 15th of Chinese New Year in Lijiang. The festival is a market place of Naxi minority to buy wood made pieces, flowers, hand made works with bamboo, food, clothes etc. People dress in their traditional custom. The market las...

Bang Bang Festival starts on 15th of Chinese New Year in Lijiang. The festival is a market place of Naxi minority to buy wood made pieces, flowers, hand made works with bamboo, food, clothes etc. People dress in their traditional custom. The market last for one week. A very interesting place to visit.  

Naxi Antient Music

   A simple plat form, a few old chairs, a few old and young people composes the band. The music is extremely plain, with no electronics, no stereo, probably the most plain concert you've been. Yet it's so pure and soothing, if you just accept it as it is, listen to it as it i...

   A simple plat form, a few old chairs, a few old and young people composes the band. The music is extremely plain, with no electronics, no stereo, probably the most plain concert you've been. Yet it's so pure and soothing, if you just accept it as it is, listen to it as it is. It is like listening to a conversation made in somebody's heart from the antient time, yet it's so closed to you for you  too often dialogue inside like this.  

  The Naxi Antient Orchestra is very interesting for people who really love classic Chinese music, and who admire culture very much. People say there are three 'Olds' about this concert. First, the melody they play is from the middle of the mainland during Tang Dynasty, 700 A.D., whose taste is quite rich and poetic. Second, the instruments they use are from two three hundred years ago, which people don't use much any more. Third, the people who are playing in the orchestra are mostly 60-70 years old or even older. Bcus of the historical reason, people didn't play it for almost half a century, so it's one of the tradition in danger now. The amazing thing about the orchestra is the leader of the band, called Mr. Xuanke, who lives his life from the beginning of the new republic, through all difficult times untill now, as a high scholar. Age at 82, he still comes to conduct the concert for about half an hour every evening. He has amazing stories to share, and surprisingly enough, he speaks stardard English. I do have passion towards things like this. But it can be quite boring if people don't understand it, and it's not for people who are looking for fun.

Walk to the water wheel at the northen entrance of the town, then take the middle way and walk along the left side, you'll find it after 400 meters walk.

Jade dragon snow mountain

Yulong snow mountain the main peak,Shanzigou is at the altitude of 5.596m.the The temperate gliaciers on the Asia-Europe Continent which is near east to the equator shoppes here.

Yulong snow mountain is called "olu" in Naxi longuoge,which means silver rock,it is always covered w...

Yulong snow mountain the main peak,Shanzigou is at the altitude of 5.596m.the The temperate gliaciers on the Asia-Europe Continent which is near east to the equator shoppes here.

Yulong snow mountain is called "olu" in Naxi longuoge,which means silver rock,it is always covered with snow and on expensive chain of 13snow peaks looks  like a flying dragon, so called "jade dragon",and because the mountain lithology is mainly made up of limestone and basalt,it is also called "black white snow mountain,"yulong snow mountain ,the avatar of Naxi guardian god"Sanduo"in legend is a holy mountain of Naxi people.

There are rich Natural resources and human culture in yulong snow mountain,main developed scenic spots at present time are the glaciers park,ganhaizi,the blue moon valley,spruce meadow ,yak meadow,yushui village dongba valley,yuzhuqingtian,dongba gads'garden,dongba kind ow,jade peak temple and baisha mural.

Yulong snow mountain has been ranked as one of the national 5A scenic areas in the first batch appraisal.

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$300 Per Day

guiding a singapore couple for 6 Days Wedding photos

Our plan will be as follows:

14th Jun - Upon landing in Li Jiang, to go to Shangri La right away, check into hotel
15th Jun - Photo Shoot in Shangri La
16th Jun - Photo Shoot in Shangri La (Half Day), then to go back to Li Jiang
17th Jun - Photo Shoot in Li Jiang
18th Jun - Photo Shoot in Li Jiang
19th Jun - Return to Singapore.

 

Could you kindly recommend and let us know places where we can do our photo shoot?

Thank you very much! We will be looking forward to meeting you soon.

$469 Per Day

4 days Individual Lijiang Tour Including Lijiang,Tiger leaping gorge,First bend of yangtze river &Liming

 

Day 1: land in lijiang airport-Lijiang old town-local vegetable maket


Pick up in lijiang interantional airport, and drop you in the hotel of lijiang .in the afternoon, meet you in the hotel, take you to visit a Local naxi vegetable market , visit the squre market, walking around oldtown of lijiang, you can see many old building, beautiful canals, and ancient stone briage  You will understand why lijiang is called “venice in the east” Then you may find a nice cafe near the canal, enjoying the cosy living situation in lijiang. Then climb to the top lion hill enjoyed bird view of old town.

Things to do today
1. visit local vegetable market
2. Have a relaxing walking in lijiang old town
3. Climb lion hill and enjoy birdview of lijiang oldtown

Day 2:Yuhu village-Baisha village-Naxi ochestra

After you had breakfast, meet you in the lobby, drive you to yuhu village,20km north of lijiang, visit the house of Dr. J.F Rock who was a former residence of American Austrian, he stay in lijiang for 27 years from 1922 to 1949, his house was the former headquaters of American national Geographic sociaty’s Yunnan expidition. Then we continue our tour to Baisha villiage, Baisha was the capital of naxi kingdom ,where you will see naxi lady dressing in their traditional costume. You can enjoy a special naxi lunch in the local resturant.  Then visit dongba cultural musem to  learn some naxi hieroglyphic . enjoy famous naxi orchestra directed by Mr xuanke at  night , when you are enjoying the 500 years old music, you will enjoy Mr xuanke’s story and humor too.

Things to do today
1. visit Dr.J.F Rock’s house in Yuhu village
2. visit the former capital of Naxi kingdom-Baisha village
3.Enjoy Naxi ochestra at night

Day 3. Lijiang-first bend of yangtze river-liming tortoise’s mountain

You will check out today from lijiang hotel, meet you in the lobby and drive to shigu,  it is called stone drum in english. visit the first bend of yangtze river, then visit the mounument of red army and the village. Drive to liming, then we will limb to the top of mountain, on the top ,we can see thousands of tortoise’s shap sand rock. You will see the most famous dangxia landform in south china.  If  the weather is good , you can see stunning sunset in the valley.

Things to do today
1. Visit first bend of yantze river&monument of red army
2. have relaxing walk in stone drum village
3. climbing tortoise’s mountain in liming


Day 4. liming valley-tiger leaping gorge—lijiang

After breakfast, we will have relaxing walk in liming valley, enjoy the masterpiece of great nature, You will be amazed at the danxia landform ,the graver of mother nature, Then drive to tigerleaping gorge, on the way to tiger leaping gorge, you can see snow caped peak of jade dragon snow mountain. Tiger leaping gorge is 3900m deep, just between jade dragon snow mountain and haba snow mountain.  it’s one of the deepest gorge in the world . a perfect place for a lesure walk for 1.5 hours. Then we drive back to lijiang

You can see lisu ethnic group go to church on Sunday dressing the traditional clothing in liming. lisu people were converted into christian by french missionary in 19 century,even nowadays, christianity is still a popular religion in the village.

Things to do today
1. visit liming valley
2. A lesure walk along tiger leaping gorge

 

Quotation include:
1. All of transfer service by private Car/Van mentioned above
2. All of tourist attractions entrance tickets mentioned above
3. All of activities and sightseeing mentioned above
4. English speaking tour guide service

Quotation exclude:
1.Arrive and Depart flight tickets
2.All of meals and Accommodation
3.Insurance fee
4.Personal spend
5.Other activities and terms not mentioned above

Note: 

Quotation is calculated  acording to the Number  of  your group,usually  the more people in the group, the less money  you will pay per person. contact me for more details.
 

 

$157 Per Day

Lijiang highlights tour

Day 1  Take direct flight to Lijiang, or transfer from Kunming to Lijiang. Day 2  Tour around the Old Town, including the Sifang Square, Lion Hill and Zhongyi fruit and vegetable market; Black Dragon Pool; Luch in beautiful leisure Shuhe Old Town, then drive 1/2 hrs to Lashi Lake for horse riding around Naxi villages and boating on the peaceful lake. Dinner in a Naxi family. For culture lovers, you may check out the Naxi Antient Music Concert at 8pm..  Mr. Xuanke, the conductor of the band, who stayed 29 years in prison as a high scholar in last century, has amazing stories sharing with you. Day 3  Drive 40 kms to the Jade Dragon Snow Mt., watch the show  Impression Lijiang, which is something you can not miss coming to this area ( 70 munites long). Then take cable car to the Glacier Park ( altitude at 4500 meters), or Yak Meadow ( 3800 meters high), or Spruce Meadow ( 3300 meters high); Blue Moon Valley, where the water is naturally blue and green; Yufeng Lama Temple and Baisha Fresco on the way back. In Lijiang, 10 percent of population is Tibetan. Tibetan Buddhism came to Lijiang and Naxi people in 700 A.D.. Day  4  Drive 2.5 hrs to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Due to your health and energy level, we can either go to the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge, which is the most beautiful part, or just the normal tour spots for 2 hrs walking along the river. Drive back to Lijiang.  Day 5  Take a morning flight to your next destination.