Day 1  Arrive Lijiang

This tour will start in Lijiang where you’ll be met at the airport. Lijiang is an ancient Naxi town in northwestern Yunnan, with a history dating back over 800 years. We stay at a fine hotel with traditional Naxi courtyards in the old city. Explore the old town, which is a delightful maze of narrow cobbled stone paths and old wooden houses. Walking through its lively market square, you will encounter women dressed in traditional Naxi costume, selling anything from traditional crafts to Chinese herbs. 

Day 2  Lijiang Mt. Wenbi

We ride out of Lijiang and soon start our climb of the day. The climb is about 18KM to Wenfeng Monastery with over 600m of ascend. We will have a picnic with a Panorama view of Lijiang. Return to Lijiang and feel free to relax in the old town.. Cycle 40 km

Day 3  Jade Dragon Mountain

We start with a gentle ascend to Jade Dragon national park. From there we start our 25 km climb towards the Jade Dragon Pass(3200m), it will be a spectacular ride inside the national park. We will be having a picnic set up and relax before we enjoy a spectacular 30 km downhill to Daju (1780m), this is a fantastic stretch with some great views of the valley. We cross the Yangtse river by boat and then will be riding in tiger leaping gorge for the last 14 Kilometer. We will spend a night in Tiger Leaping Gorge. Cycle 97 km

Day 4  Haba Mountain

Cycle out of magnificent Tiger Leaping Gorge. We start our 23 KM climb to Haba Pass(3100m). Beautiful snow mountain view before we reach Haba village. Haba was nicknamed as the Chamonix of China because it is the base camp for climbing Mt.Haba ( 5396m). We then start do a short 5 kilometer climb out of the valley and cycle on a nice undulating road to Baishuitai Village. Cycle 70 km

Day 5  Shangri_la

Cycle out of Baishuitai, we start our final but longest and highest climb on the trip. We will climb first pass at 3700m and second at 3800m before reach Shangri_la. Shangri_la is a nice Tibetan city with a lively old town.  Time to celebrate this fun and worthy challenge. Cycle 101 km

Day 6   Shangri_la

Trip finishes after breakfast. You may extend your stay in Shangri_la to visit it's grand Sontsanlin monastery or ride further towards Tibet border. Feel free to contact Active China's cycle expert.

Oct. 17 (Sunday) - Oct. 22 (Friday), 2021

Apr. 24 (Sunday) - Apr. 29 (Friday), 2022

May 22 (Sunday) - May 27 (Friday), 2022

Oct. 23 (Sunday) - Oct. 28 (Friday), 2022


Tour Prices in US$

$690/person for 6+ persons
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3 - 5 persons add $150/person
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2 - 2 persons add $300/person
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Private dates add US$100/person
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Singleroom Supplement: $180/person
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Road Bike Rental: $200/person

Bicycle details advised below

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:

--All overnights in hotels/guesthouses

--4 picnics 

--Drinking water on the van

--Support van for luggage and cyclists

--Road book with detailed trip notes

--GPS routes

--English Speaking phone call support

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

--All services not mentioned

--All entry fees and sightseeing

--Meals

--Tipping or gratuities

--Mandatory intl. travel insurance

--Bicycles

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A typical road side picnic includes hot tea, coffee, fruits ( fresh and dried), bread, cheese, salami and salad etc.

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"Excellent route and well supported,  perfect for those who want a short training session in an exotic area. Trip starts from 2400 meters and you go higher up to 3800 meters. Exactly what I needed to get myself trained at higher altitude. Great value for lodgings and van support."

Peter Van Loo -- Holland