{"id":10706,"date":"2025-08-16T23:42:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T15:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/?p=10706"},"modified":"2025-08-16T23:42:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T15:42:13","slug":"lijiang-yunnan-china-day-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/16\/lijiang-yunnan-china-day-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Lijiang- Yunnan China Day 5"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Yunnan China<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Again, got to wake up early for our transport to our day trip at Tiger Leaping Gorge.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tiger Leaping Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Arrived at our destination after about a 2-hour ride.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tiger Leaping Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Site map of the place.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tiger Leaping Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

2 things to note when visiting this place. First, do pay for the Escalator ride. Or else there would be one hell of a climb.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tiger Leaping Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

2nd, wear thick clothing there to keep warm. The Gorge is very windy, and you will feel very cold.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tiger Leaping Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Tiger Leaping Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Tiger Leaping Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Tiger Leaping Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A souvenir shop at one of the sections.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tiger Leaping Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The famous Leaping Tiger statue.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hapa Snow Mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The next destination for the day was Hapa Snow Mountain Lookout.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hapa Snow Mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

No snow during our visit. But the view was still majestic.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shangri-La China<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We continued our journey and arrived at Shangri-La.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shangri-La Inner Harmony Stupa of Pagoda<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The first place we visited here was the Shangri-La Inner Harmony Stupa of Pagoda.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shangri-La Inner Harmony Stupa of Pagoda<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Turn the Bells in a clockwise direction to bring you good fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shangri-La China<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Lunch was at a Traditional Tibetan Family Restaurant. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Shangri-La China<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We ate it the traditional way. To my surprise, it was quite delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Napa Lake Grasslands<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

After lunch, we were brought to the Napa Lake Grasslands.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Napa Lake Grasslands<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We took part in the horse riding in the Glassland.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Napa Lake Grasslands<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Those not riding were free to roam around the glassland. But beware of the horse shit that was lying everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Napa Lake Grasslands<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The horses here are the shorter and smaller versions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Moonlight Square<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The next destination was the Moonlight Square.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Giant Prayer Wheel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

And the famous Giant Prayer Wheel. Standing at an impressive 21 meters high<\/strong> and weighing 60 tons<\/strong>, this golden bronze marvel is one of the largest prayer wheels in Asia<\/strong> and a must-see spiritual landmark<\/p>\n\n\n

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Lijiang China<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A hotpot dinner to end our day and trip in Lijiang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Again, got to wake up early for our transport to our day trip at Tiger Leaping Gorge. Arrived at our destination after about a 2-hour ride. Site map of the place. 2 things to note when visiting this place. First, do pay for the Escalator ride. 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