China Tour 2024- Day 8: Shangri-La -> Li Jiang

Day 8 of the trip commence with a visit to the Songzanlin Monastery (and Museum). This is suppose to be the main attraction for Shangri-la, however, we find the other attraction more 'attractive. I don't see or sense presence of pilgrim. On the other hand, there are plenty of tourist here for photo session. 

The final session of the trip is the horse riding session. It is a great experience for the kids.

China Tour 2024- Day 7: Li Jiang -> Shangri-La

 Taking a private car to Shangri-La allowed us to visit 3 places today.

Firstly, we visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Spot. The view is great and it would have been even greater should it be raining season. It is located right between Li Jiang and Shangri-la, therefore its an on-the-way spot that everyone visited. The crowd is much lesser than expected. 

Next we visited the gorgeous Potatso National Park. The view is sensational, just as advertised. We could have easily spent another hour here if we weren't in a rush for the next destination. 

Final event for the day is to join the 'special dinner' from the local people. There are plenty of food, some program during and after the dinner. 

China Tour 2024- Day 6: Li Jiang

 After an action-packed day yesterday, today schedule is much lighter. We visited Bai Sa Old town, which is the oldest town of about 1000 years old, and probably the least commercial old town in Li Jiang. 

China Tour 2024- Day 5: Li Jiang

It may not be the most 'fun' day but today is the most critical day of the trip. The 'hike' to Jade Dragon Mountain and visit to the Blue Moon Lagoon. Its very tiring in deed. We woke up very early and join a local tour to visit the 'Golden mountain view aka Sun rise'. The view is stunning but we are all kind of "shocked" at the weather, which is really cold despite all out clothing accessories. If we are 'that cold' at the bottom of the mountain, will it be much colder on top?

The next program is to visit the Moon Moon Lake. It is absolutely as beautiful as advertised. The problem is (1) its too cold (2) there's quite a bit of crowd (3) we don't have a lot of time to enjoy the view, just barely enough to take photos

Next is the hike to Jade Dragon Mountain. After a long que in the cable car, we managed to get on. 

Altitude of Li Jiang is 2500meter. Altitude of Jade Dragon Mountain Foot is 3000meter. At the end of the cable car, which is near top of the peak is 4506 meter. The peak (available) is 4680meter.

China Tour 2024- Day 4: Da Li -> Li Jiang

 

Today we say Good Bye to Da Li and took a train ride to Li Jiang.

The hotel we stayed in Li Jiang- Zu Yu, is the best hotel for the trip. It is also not surprisingly the most expensive but very much worth it. It is spacious, plenty of facilities, great location and have a sense of good smell in the room. 

We have a short walk to a center of LiJiang old town at night just to have a feel for it.