Rock climbing and culture week trek in Yunnan

Get ready for an amazing adventure in China on this exciting rock climbing and culture week trek in Yunnan led by certified guide Ana!

7 Days

Feb - Apr, Oct - Dec

High

Beginner

Highlights

Explore some of China's most beautiful and wild areas.
Discover the amazing Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Climb the world famous Li Ming sandstone rock walls.

Description

Breathtaking landscapes, exotic flora and fauna and world class rock climbing await you in Yunnan, China. Follow me on this rock climbing and culture week and discover this top rock climbing destination!

Located in the far southwest of China and with an incredible variety of amazing terrains, ethnic cultures and wildlife, Yunnan is one of the most diverse provinces in the country. During this fun and exciting adventure, you will be thrilled by the Chinese culture and landscapes.

My proposal is to climb the Li Ming sandstone rock walls, which attract adventurous rock climbers from all around the world. Thanks to its extremely varied climbing conditions, both beginners and advanced climbers are welcome. Additionally, we’ll trek in the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge which is one of the deepest in the world, and consequently, also a renowned hiking trail. Finally, we’ll also go for some sport climbing in the beautiful limestone area of Shigu.

In order to join this program, all participants should be comfortable hiking with a backpack. Also, please remember that climbing experience is recommended but not required. I will organize this trip based on your capabilities and interests.

So, are you ready for this rock climbing and culture week trek in Yunnan? Then send a request to book this trip and let’s go for it. I guarantee this will be a unique experience!

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Permit and entrance fees

Price details

Prices do not include flight to Lijiang, China.

Itinerary

Day 1: Lijiang - LiMing

We’ll meet in Lijiang and transfer to LiMing.

Afternoon hike to Thousand Turtle Mountain.

Day 2: Traditional routes

Climb the classic and traditional routes (instruction as needed).

Day 3: Climbing

Possible multi pitch climb, depending on client’s experience and wishes.

Classic 7 pitch route, mostly 5.10 with a 5.11+ crux pitch

Day 4: Tiger Leaping Gorge

Transfer to Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Afternoon hike to village guest house.

Day 5: Tiger Leaping Gorge hike

Hike plus photo opportunities of the gorge from viewing platform.

Evening transfer to Shigu.

Day 6: Sport climbing in Shigu

Sport climbing in Shigu (instruction as needed).

Day 7: Transfer to Lijiang for departure

Details

More info

I can provide assistance with Chinese Visa. Also, please feel free to ask about renting climbing gear.

Meeting point

Lijiang

About the guide

Ana

Single Pitch Instructor

I started guiding in 2012 while living in Yangshuo and quickly developed a passion for sharing climbing, cycling, and exploration with people from around the world. Infatuated with Chinese culture and the many amazing places to climb, I coauthored a guidebook for travel and climbing in the country: Climb China in 2014. Following the release, I spent three seasons working as a cycle guide in Taiwan, returning to China during the off season to explore unclimbed cliffs in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Xinjiang. I currently base in LiMing, Yunnan and work with several other AMGA instructors to teach traditional rock climbing in China's sandstone paradise, plus lead multi-activity trips around the country.

Languages

English

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