We took the 7.15am bus to Qiaotou 桥头 (Bridge Head) 105km away arriving at 9am
Day 19 (17.04.2013) Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge Trail (虎跳峡) / Bai Shui Tai terrace waterfall（白水台）
We took the 7.15am bus to Qiaotou 桥头 (Bridge Head) 105km away arriving at 9am. After breakfast in Qiaotou we split into two groups. The first group – four trekkers namely Bernard Lee, Lee Kam Boon, Lim Cheng Tee and Ching Neng Bin trekked the mountain tea-horse trail along the Tiger Leaping Gorge to Tina’s Guesthouse while the second group took the van to Tina’s Guesthouse and then to visit the Bai Shui Tai terrace waterfall.
Trekking the tea horse trail led by Bernard – We trekked about 27km for almost 10 hours, starting at 9.45am from the entrance ticketing office and arriving at Tina’s Guesthouse at 7.30pm. That night we slept like logs at Tina Guesthouse. It was one of our longest trek in a single day. We were very lucky that the weather was fine except for some light drizzle in the afternoon. Normally, trekkers would break journey and stay a night either at Naxi Family Guesthouse, Tea Horse Guesthouse or Half Way Guesthouse. However, we did not break journey and trekked all the way to Tina’s Guesthouse. It was really a punishing journey to make especially going up the 28 bends.
We took the 7.15am bus to Qiaotou 桥头 (Bridge Head) 105km away arriving at 9am. After breakfast in Qiaotou we split into two groups. The first group – four trekkers namely Bernard Lee, Lee Kam Boon, Lim Cheng Tee and Ching Neng Bin trekked the mountain tea-horse trail along the Tiger Leaping Gorge to Tina’s Guesthouse while the second group took the van to Tina’s Guesthouse and then to visit the Bai Shui Tai terrace waterfall.
Trekking the tea horse trail led by Bernard – We trekked about 27km for almost 10 hours, starting at 9.45am from the entrance ticketing office and arriving at Tina’s Guesthouse at 7.30pm. That night we slept like logs at Tina Guesthouse. It was one of our longest trek in a single day. We were very lucky that the weather was fine except for some light drizzle in the afternoon. Normally, trekkers would break journey and stay a night either at Naxi Family Guesthouse, Tea Horse Guesthouse or Half Way Guesthouse. However, we did not break journey and trekked all the way to Tina’s Guesthouse. It was really a punishing journey to make especially going up the 28 bends.
The highest point along this trek is about 2,500m. We trekked on the side of the Haba Mountain (哈巴雪山) above the Jinsha River (金沙江) of Tiger Leaping Gorge. Opposite is the Yulong Mountain (玉龙雪山) (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain). A word of advice from Lee Kam Boon, “those who are not fit please do not attempt to trek this 27km in one day”. We must say that this formidable and full of danger trek is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for us and glad that we decided to undertake this challenge before we are too frail, to do any mountain trekking.
Sleeping: Tina’s Guesthouse
Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Map
Starting at 9.45am from this entrance ticketing office at Changsheng village of Qiaotou town where the Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking starts - there were 2 trails, the upper trail which ascent to the mountains, and the lower trail which descent into the gorge below.
The upper Jinsha River (金沙江) of Tiger Leaping Gorge trail near Qiaotou town.
The writings on the brick wall at one of the rest area is for the Tiger Leaping Gorge trekkers to note.
Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia) is one of the deepest in the world. It measures 16km long whirling 3,900m from the swirling waters of Jinsha River to the snow capped mountaintops of Haba Xueshan 哈巴雪山 (Haba Snow Mountain) to the west and Yulong Xueshan 玉龙雪山 (Jade Dragon Mountain) to the east.
The highest toilet at the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Panoramic view of Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Trekker must be careful not to walk too near the edge of the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
View of our trek and below the Jinsha River (金沙江) of Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Tea-horse trek along the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Mountain views from the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail were inspiring and astounding.
Panoramic view of Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) and the Jinsha River (金沙江).
Tea-horse trek along the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail along the mountain side.
One can always hire a horse along Tiger Leaping Gorge trek if needed.
Tea-horse trek along the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail along the mountain side.
Rough and rugged Tiger Leaping Gorge terrain climb was exhausting - taking a break with other trekkers.
Valley view of Jinsha River (金沙江) of Tiger Leaping Gorge was breathtaking.
Mountain views from the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail were inspiring and astounding.
Rough and rugged Tiger Leaping Gorge terrain.
Mountain views of upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail and Jinsha River (金沙江) below was breathtaking.
Public toilet for all on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Villages and guesthouses dotted the mountain slopes and the landscape resembled a patchwork of rice fields, wheat fields and corn fields on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Naxi Family Guesthouse on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail is about 2 hours trek from the ticketing office.
Mountain views at Naxi Family Guesthouse of upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail was breathtaking.
A 2 hours hike to Naxi Family Guesthouse and a short rest there with the horsemen and then continued another 2 hours further up the steep 28-bends was remarkable.
Ching Neng Bin with a donkey at Naxi Family Guesthouse rest area.
Looking forward to trek the 28-bends also known as the killer zone on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Gain energy here which is the start of the 2 hours hike up the very steep 28-bends known as the killer zone.
On steep 28-bends known as the killer zone on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
A punishing journey going up the notorious 28-bends on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Panoramic mountain view at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Panoramic mountain view at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Panoramic mountain view at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Mountain views of upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail and Jinsha River (金沙江) below was breathtaking.
Along upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail we met herdsmen with their mountain goats.
Tiger Leaping Gorge hike stretched our perseverance and patience to the limit and most of the time we climbed at full stretch with utmost caution.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain backdrop scenery on Tiger Leaping Gorge trail was spectacular.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain backdrop scenery on Tiger Leaping Gorge trail was spectacular.
Panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Tea Horse Guesthouse which is a 3 hours trek from Naxi Family Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Tibetan villages adorn the rustic countryside on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Yulong Mountain 玉龙雪山 or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain view on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Another 2 hour trek to Half-way Guesthouse from Tea Horse Guesthouse on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Yulong Mountain 玉龙雪山 or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain view on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Certain parts of the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek are narrow and dangerously high or steep and one slip would send us rolling down the cliff to be swallowed by the gushing waters of Jinsha River below.
This part is the narrowest trek and are extremely dangerous on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
This large piece of cracked rock looks like going to fall off any moment on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
This large piece of cracked rock looks like going to fall off any moment on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
The view of Yulong Mountain (玉龙雪山) or (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain) strike by a ray of sunlight.
A great view of Yulong Mountain (玉龙雪山) or (Jade Dragon) at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Panoramic view of Haba Snow Mountain at Half-way Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
After 2 hours on the mountain trek we arrived at the Half-way Guesthouse, with a great view of Haba Snow Mountain and overlooking the Jinsha River Valley.
The gruelling climb took more than 7 hours from the ticketing office before we arrived at Half-way Guesthouse. This guest house used to be a mid-way station for tea traders who carried their tea from China to the West, along the Silk Route. This guest house commanded a majestic view of the Haba Snow Mountain behind me.
Panoramic view of Haba Snow Mountain at Half-way Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Panoramic view of Haba Snow Mountain at Half-way Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Half-way Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
We had the best apple pie and green tea at Half-way Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) trail.
We had the best apple pie with other trekkers at Half-way Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge.
The boss of Half-way Guesthouse is second from left - an old friend of Bernard Lee.
From Halfway house it was another 2 hours hiking down to Tina's Guest house, we passed through Guanyin waterfall and canyons on the way.
Tibetan villages adorn the rustic countryside on Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) trail.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on the right, Haba Xueshan on the left and the Jinsha River (金沙江) below.
Mountain views of upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail and Jinsha River (金沙江) below was breathtaking.
Passed through Guanyin waterfall at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Passed through Guanyin waterfall at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Another narrow trek through this cut-out rock at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Glad that we experienced one of the great gorges on this 27km 10 hours hike at Tiger Leaping Gorge.
All in all, we trekked about 27km for almost 10 hours to finish the hike over steep terrain, starting at 9.45am from the entrance ticketing office and arriving at Tina’s Guesthouse at 7.30pm in the valley at lower part of Tiger leaping Gorge. That night we slept like logs at Tina Guesthouse.
Bai Shui Tai terrace waterfall (白水台)
Chew Leng Soon's report on trip to Bai Shui Tai terrace waterfall - We took a 7-seater van at Qiaotou for a half hour road journey to Tina’s Guesthouse which is 22km away. After checking-in and dropping all the backpacks including those of the trekkers at Tina’s they continued to Bai Shui Tai which is 107km away in 2 hours road journey. Along the way we passed through Kangbiancun as well as Habacun. From here we trekked about 1km to the terrace waterfall.
The landscape along the road journey to Bai Shui Tai from Tina’s Guesthouse.
Along the way to Bai Shui Tai we passed through the first town of Kangbiancun.
Along the way to Bai Shui Tai we passed through the second town of Habacun.
The landscape along the road journey to Bai Shui Tai from Tina’s Guesthouse.
The landscape along the road journey to Bai Shui Tai from Tina’s Guesthouse.
The vast farm land in the valley along the road journey to Bai Shui Tai.
The vast farm land in the valley along the road journey to Bai Shui Tai.
The vast farm land in the valley along the road journey to Bai Shui Tai.
The entrance to Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
The farm workers cutting up a pig for sale on the path to Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
A horse carrying fire wood back to their home on the path to Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
An elderly woman carrying fire wood back to their home on the path to Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
From the entrance gate we trekked 1km to the Baishuitai White Water Terrace through farmland.
The foot hill of Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
The foot hill of Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
The view of Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
Baishuitai White Water Terrace in Naxi means 'growing flower'. Not only a place of beautiful scenery, it is also one of the birthplaces of Dongba Naxi culture, widely known around the world.
Sleeping: Tina’s Guesthouse
Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Map
Starting at 9.45am from this entrance ticketing office at Changsheng village of Qiaotou town where the Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking starts - there were 2 trails, the upper trail which ascent to the mountains, and the lower trail which descent into the gorge below.
The upper Jinsha River (金沙江) of Tiger Leaping Gorge trail near Qiaotou town.
The writings on the brick wall at one of the rest area is for the Tiger Leaping Gorge trekkers to note.
Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia) is one of the deepest in the world. It measures 16km long whirling 3,900m from the swirling waters of Jinsha River to the snow capped mountaintops of Haba Xueshan 哈巴雪山 (Haba Snow Mountain) to the west and Yulong Xueshan 玉龙雪山 (Jade Dragon Mountain) to the east.
The highest toilet at the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Panoramic view of Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Trekker must be careful not to walk too near the edge of the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
View of our trek and below the Jinsha River (金沙江) of Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Tea-horse trek along the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Mountain views from the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail were inspiring and astounding.
Panoramic view of Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) and the Jinsha River (金沙江).
Tea-horse trek along the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail along the mountain side.
One can always hire a horse along Tiger Leaping Gorge trek if needed.
Tea-horse trek along the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail along the mountain side.
Rough and rugged Tiger Leaping Gorge terrain climb was exhausting - taking a break with other trekkers.
Valley view of Jinsha River (金沙江) of Tiger Leaping Gorge was breathtaking.
Mountain views from the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail were inspiring and astounding.
Rough and rugged Tiger Leaping Gorge terrain.
Mountain views of upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail and Jinsha River (金沙江) below was breathtaking.
Public toilet for all on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Villages and guesthouses dotted the mountain slopes and the landscape resembled a patchwork of rice fields, wheat fields and corn fields on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Naxi Family Guesthouse on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail is about 2 hours trek from the ticketing office.
Mountain views at Naxi Family Guesthouse of upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail was breathtaking.
A 2 hours hike to Naxi Family Guesthouse and a short rest there with the horsemen and then continued another 2 hours further up the steep 28-bends was remarkable.
Ching Neng Bin with a donkey at Naxi Family Guesthouse rest area.
Looking forward to trek the 28-bends also known as the killer zone on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Gain energy here which is the start of the 2 hours hike up the very steep 28-bends known as the killer zone.
On steep 28-bends known as the killer zone on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
A punishing journey going up the notorious 28-bends on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Panoramic mountain view at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Panoramic mountain view at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Panoramic mountain view at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Mountain views of upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail and Jinsha River (金沙江) below was breathtaking.
Along upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail we met herdsmen with their mountain goats.
Tiger Leaping Gorge hike stretched our perseverance and patience to the limit and most of the time we climbed at full stretch with utmost caution.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain backdrop scenery on Tiger Leaping Gorge trail was spectacular.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain backdrop scenery on Tiger Leaping Gorge trail was spectacular.
Panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Tea Horse Guesthouse which is a 3 hours trek from Naxi Family Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Tibetan villages adorn the rustic countryside on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Yulong Mountain 玉龙雪山 or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain view on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Another 2 hour trek to Half-way Guesthouse from Tea Horse Guesthouse on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Yulong Mountain 玉龙雪山 or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain view on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Certain parts of the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek are narrow and dangerously high or steep and one slip would send us rolling down the cliff to be swallowed by the gushing waters of Jinsha River below.
This part is the narrowest trek and are extremely dangerous on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
This large piece of cracked rock looks like going to fall off any moment on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
This large piece of cracked rock looks like going to fall off any moment on the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
The view of Yulong Mountain (玉龙雪山) or (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain) strike by a ray of sunlight.
A great view of Yulong Mountain (玉龙雪山) or (Jade Dragon) at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Panoramic view of Haba Snow Mountain at Half-way Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
After 2 hours on the mountain trek we arrived at the Half-way Guesthouse, with a great view of Haba Snow Mountain and overlooking the Jinsha River Valley.
The gruelling climb took more than 7 hours from the ticketing office before we arrived at Half-way Guesthouse. This guest house used to be a mid-way station for tea traders who carried their tea from China to the West, along the Silk Route. This guest house commanded a majestic view of the Haba Snow Mountain behind me.
Panoramic view of Haba Snow Mountain at Half-way Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Panoramic view of Haba Snow Mountain at Half-way Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
Half-way Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡).
We had the best apple pie and green tea at Half-way Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) trail.
We had the best apple pie with other trekkers at Half-way Guesthouse on Tiger Leaping Gorge.
The boss of Half-way Guesthouse is second from left - an old friend of Bernard Lee.
From Halfway house it was another 2 hours hiking down to Tina's Guest house, we passed through Guanyin waterfall and canyons on the way.
Tibetan villages adorn the rustic countryside on Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) trail.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on the right, Haba Xueshan on the left and the Jinsha River (金沙江) below.
Mountain views of upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail and Jinsha River (金沙江) below was breathtaking.
Passed through Guanyin waterfall at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Passed through Guanyin waterfall at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Another narrow trek through this cut-out rock at upper Tiger Leaping Gorge trail.
Glad that we experienced one of the great gorges on this 27km 10 hours hike at Tiger Leaping Gorge.
All in all, we trekked about 27km for almost 10 hours to finish the hike over steep terrain, starting at 9.45am from the entrance ticketing office and arriving at Tina’s Guesthouse at 7.30pm in the valley at lower part of Tiger leaping Gorge. That night we slept like logs at Tina Guesthouse.
Bai Shui Tai terrace waterfall (白水台)
Chew Leng Soon's report on trip to Bai Shui Tai terrace waterfall - We took a 7-seater van at Qiaotou for a half hour road journey to Tina’s Guesthouse which is 22km away. After checking-in and dropping all the backpacks including those of the trekkers at Tina’s they continued to Bai Shui Tai which is 107km away in 2 hours road journey. Along the way we passed through Kangbiancun as well as Habacun. From here we trekked about 1km to the terrace waterfall.
The landscape along the road journey to Bai Shui Tai from Tina’s Guesthouse.
Along the way to Bai Shui Tai we passed through the first town of Kangbiancun.
Along the way to Bai Shui Tai we passed through the second town of Habacun.
The landscape along the road journey to Bai Shui Tai from Tina’s Guesthouse.
The landscape along the road journey to Bai Shui Tai from Tina’s Guesthouse.
The vast farm land in the valley along the road journey to Bai Shui Tai.
The vast farm land in the valley along the road journey to Bai Shui Tai.
The vast farm land in the valley along the road journey to Bai Shui Tai.
The entrance to Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
The farm workers cutting up a pig for sale on the path to Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
A horse carrying fire wood back to their home on the path to Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
An elderly woman carrying fire wood back to their home on the path to Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
From the entrance gate we trekked 1km to the Baishuitai White Water Terrace through farmland.
The foot hill of Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
The foot hill of Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
The view of Baishuitai White Water Terrace.
Baishuitai White Water Terrace in Naxi means 'growing flower'. Not only a place of beautiful scenery, it is also one of the birthplaces of Dongba Naxi culture, widely known around the world.
Baishuitai White Water Terrace occupying an area of about 3sq. km.
Baishuitai Water Terrace located in the foothills of Haba Snow Mountains, 101km southeast of Shangri-La.
Baishuitai Water Terrace covers an area of 3sq. km. (about 741 acres).
Baishuitai Water Terrace landform is due to a continual deposition of calcium carbonate that is contained in the spring water and every year, the surface of the land is covered by the deposition and finally transformed into the terraced structure you see today.
Baishuitai Water Terrace landform is due to a continual deposition of calcium carbonate.
Baishuitai Water Terrace landform is due to a continual deposition of calcium carbonate.
Baishuitai Water Terrace landform is due to a continual deposition of calcium carbonate.
Baishuitai Water Terrace landform is due to a continual deposition of calcium carbonate.
Baishuitai Water Terrace landform is due to a continual deposition of calcium carbonate.
Spring water runs down along the slope of the mountain, leaving an impression of a large white jade carving among the green mountain at Baishuitai Water Terrace.
Baishuitai Water Terrace.
View of Tina's Guesthouse from the other side of the mountain at Tiger Leaping Gorge.
A long bridge beside Tina's Guesthouse at Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Tina's Guesthouse at Tiger Leaping Gorge.
A lorry carrying a big rock near Tina's Guesthouse at Tiger Leaping Gorge.
///Backpacking Adventure to ShangriLa China the Last Frontier 30 March to 23 April 2013 (25 days)
| Total | Grand | Per Pax | |||
| Day | RMB | RMB | RMB |
| 19 | a. | Bus - Shangrila to Qiaotou rmb35 X 10 | 350.00 | 35.00 | |
| b. | B'fast - noodles @ Qiaotou | 100.00 | 10.00 | ||
| c. | Entrance fee - Tiger Leaping Gorge rmb65 X 10 | 650.00 | 65.00 | ||
| d. | Room - Tina GH rmb160 X 4 | 640.00 | 64.00 | ||
| e. | Dinner | 330.00 | 33.00 | ||
| 2,070.00 | 207.00 |
Oh my! It's no easy feat to have trekked 27kms with 28 treacherous bends in 10 hrs! You fellas are so bold to prove your extreme endurance - X-factors, all looking radiant with high spirit and were blessed with fine weather. One thing good, LeeKamBoon maintained his ubiquitous smile all the way despite the torturous journey. Despite the tough gets going, the going gets tough, you fellas smiled heartily for the group pics. I like the picture you 3 guys taken at the scripts written on the brick wall near the 'Pay 1 Yen' for topest toilet. NB has captured skilfully and intensely the wonders of the highland mountains of this part of Yunnan Territory with vivid candour. The Tea Horse trails are very imposing, my legs would wobble for sure if I were to be there. Half-way Guesthouse looks okay for minimum comfort-anyway all of you slept like logs. The apple pie served with green tea in remote hilly zone seemed so unreal, but appetizing! The old lady carried fire woods on her back might not want sympathy nor help, she probably just wanted to go on her life that way. Bai Shui Tai Waterfall is so refreshing as compared to your ordeal in trekking through the narrow multiple bends. FYI, I had been to the peak of the 玉龙雪山 Jade Dragon Mountain few years back. My group took the easy way-cable car hoisted us 4,000meters high up at -14 degree C. Snowy mountain alright. Regards, sorry for writing too much.
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Thanks for sharing. Very useful tips and love the breath taking views!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. It's indeed an adventurous and memorable holiday for you & the gang.
ReplyDeleteHi Mr Ching, I don't know you but I've always been receiving your interesting mail-blogs of travels. Very interesting and I hope one day if you need people to fill up your group, you will let me know. Small groups are more interesting. I only know Chew Leng Soon in your photos! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice one and Many Thanks for sharing the nice photos, Bro Ching.
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