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Day 01: Arrival in Lijiang
Arrive in Lijiang and get prepared. Stay overnight at a local hotel.


Day 02: Lijiang - Baoshan
Drive to Baoshan Stone Town, a small town with one hundred families on the top of a gigantic rock. Below this stone town and towards the eastern side, lies the Jinshajiang River. The other three sides are steep cliffs. In this town, you may be amazed at the sight of many household equipments made of stone. Stay overnight in Mu’s Guest house.


Day 03: Baoshan Stone Town - Liucheng
Trek to Liucheng Village for about 7 hours. The first part of the hiking is hard as you will ascent from 1788m to 2499m (Taizhiguan Pass). After descending the peak, the beautiful Crown Gorge looks much thinner and quieter. Instead of climbing over two stiff rock mountains, the tunnels were manually dug long years ago. Walk into the tunnels and move one step that brings you more close to the light. You could find the blue sky much lovely after coming out from the tunnels, and then pass the tranquil forest to Liucheng. Stay overnight at Ho's house.


Day 04: Liucheng - Labo Village
Trek for approximately 7.5 hours to Labo, an ethnical Moso and Nakhi Village. Cross wooden irrigation canals and terraced fields. There cross the Yangtze River by boat again, and continue to walk toward Labo village, a nice Moso Village. Stay overnight at Local Guesthouse.


Day 05: Labo Village - Zhuangzi Village
Trek for approximately seven hours to Zhuangzi via Fengke(1850m) and Gewa(2650m), passing the beautiful Moso Village. Get to the Moso Village - Zhuangzi. Stay overnight at Xiong’s house.


Day 06: Zhuangzi Village - Lugu Lake
Continue to trek for approximately five to six hours to Yongning. First hike up over Zhangzi Pass (3,500m) and down the mountain and walk through the tranquil scenery and memorable views to Yongning. Drive for about one hour to Lugu Lake. Stay overnight at the local hotel.


Day 07: Lugu Lake - Lijiang
Drive back to Lijiang. Make some stop on the way. First stop at Ninglang County (about 2 hours drive from Lugu Lake) for a visit to local bazaar. From Ninglang to Lijiang, there are some small villages, so stop from time to time to have a short visit to some of the villages. Upon arrival in Lijiang, visit the Old Town. Stay in a Guest house in Lijiang Old Town.


Day 08: Departure from Lijiang
Leave Lijiang according your schedule.