I love getting off the beaten track on the fabulous walks and treks of Yunnan and Deqen; exploring minority villages, monasteries and even glaciers gives you a real taste of the region.
Chris Moore, North & Central Asia Specialist, 01993 838213
The provinces of Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan comprise the beautiful region of Southwest China, distinguished from the rest of the country by its geographic and ethnic diversity, with strong influences from the surrounding countries and cultures.
The landscape ranges from the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Tibetan plateau to the deep tropical rainforests of southern Yunnan; from the high, yak-grazed steppe of western Sichuan to the towering gorges of the Yangtze and the shimmering rice terraces of Longji and Yuanyang. Remote and little-visited, customs and costumes here have remained unchanged for countless generations, with the cobbled lanes of provincial towns bustling with vibrant local markets.
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Selected Highlights
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Explore Lijiang
The World Heritage town of old Lijiang in North West Yunnan province is a great old town for exploring, with its cobbled streets, small bridges...
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Trek along the Tiger Leaping Gorge
At 3900 metres, the Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest in the world. Most visitors to the area opt to see the gorge from one of the viewing...
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Visit Dali and the Bai Minority
Flanked by Erhai Hu - meaning "ear-shaped lake" - on one side and the Jade Green Mountains opposite, Dali still retains some of its historic charm. The Bai...
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