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From Historic Lijiang to Legendary Lhasa
On this journey, you'll discover landscapes of contrasting beauty, from the architecturally rich ancient Chinese town of Lijiang to the lush lake-dotted hills of China's Yunnan Province with its small Tibetan and hilltribe communities, to the arid rugged Tibetan Plateau and the splendor of Lhasa. As Tibetans continue to press for cultural autonomy from China, Tibet has slowly undergone a renaissance of sorts, with the restoration of monasteries, palaces and artwork. Enjoy the hospitality of warm and gracious Tibetan and Chinese hosts who are proud to share their native culture, traditions and homeland.

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Days 1-2 lijiang

Days 3-5 gyalthang

Days 6-9 lhasa

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Guest Trip Reviews

For years I've wanted to travel through Tibet, although I never quite understood where my desire was coming from... The guides were able to guide me through an amazingly foreign land while removing all doubt and hesitation I may have had about immersing myself into Tibetan culture... In fact, as I witnessed the passion with which the guides led us through the cities, hills, and villages, I began to envy their globe trotting lifestyle and picture myself in their shoes one day. This trip proved to be all that it promised and more... The most memorable thing that I'll take from this trip is the friendship that I found with our Tibetan Nomad local tour guides, with whom I hope to visit again soon in the future.

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Tibetan Style & Authentic Charm: Casual Inns

Jian Nan Cun

Lijiang (2 nights)
This traditionally styled simple hotel offers comfortable accommodations and a superb location in the heart of Old Town.

Gyalthang Dzong Hotel

Gyalthang (3 nights)
In an idyllic setting, this impressive hotel was built in the Tibetan dzong (fortress) style and features guest rooms with authentic Tibetan décor.

Thangka Hotel

Lhasa (3 nights)
Located next to the Jokhang Temple's Barkhor Square in the heart of old Lhasa, the Thangka Hotel offers comfortable and charming rooms in traditional Tibetan décor.

Route Rating: Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain