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Lace up your hiking boots and prepare for a trek through the remote mountain trails north of Lijiang. Enter a world of forgotten historical intrigue where bucolic villages perch, resplendent, above the adolescent Yangtze.
The mighty peaks and fabled passes of this distant valley once protected an ancient kingdom from Mongol invasion, and today harbor an array of minority cultures diffused across a landscape as beguiling as any on Earth.
Wumu Village Guesthouse
From the outside, the Wumu Village Guesthouse is simple – a traditional Naxi-style building nestled in amongst the buildings of Wumu Village. However, once inside, the view out is unparalleled. The simple guesthouse is by and far the best place to stay in this humble village, with outstanding views over the mighty Yangzte below.
Sunrise and sunset provide an array of art-worked colors over the river and nighttime gives the best star views of the light pollution-free sky straight outside.
Lux* Stone Town
As the hotel puts it, “Stone Town is where you go to embrace a slower, simpler life” and we couldn’t agree more. The hotel has also worked to embody this mantra into the property, keeping things small and local, with only six guest rooms total. Large glass windows give a floating sensation with stunning panoramic views of the village and river below.
Beautiful, clean rooms and a delicious local cuisine restaurant on-site, give travelers a dreamy rest and refuel for all adventures to come.
Liuqing Village Homestay
As many a seasoned traveler knows well, there’s no better way to immerse in a local culture than by staying with the locals, and tonight’s stay is no exception. Tucked away in the remote reaches of Liuqing Village this local family has opened their home to weary trevelers looking for a place to lay their heads. Set your expectations in advance, though, as this is a 100% no-frills stay. Single-occupancy cot-sized mats are set up for sleep, and the bathroom is the same one that the family uses – an outdoor outhouse (your guide will have toilet paper and hand sanitizer for you to use).
Prepare to get down to the basics in this quaint homestay and see how local villagers of these far-flung mountain communities really live.
The Bivou, Lijiang
The Bivou, which derives its name from the old Swiss word for ‘temporary encampment’, offers itself up as both an ideal resting spot, as well as a convenient launching point into the vast wilderness of Southern China. This charming establishment is located at the foot of the Yulong Mountain and everything from the interior bamboo floors to the solar-powered heating system is a testament to the establishment’s sustainability pledge.
Wake up every morning to an array of fresh fruit and homemade granola, complimented nicely with seasonal jams and local honey. Then, once you feel energized from the healthy offerings and crisp mountain air, set out to slake your wanderlust.
Photos courtesy of 兔子
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