2. Three days trip from Lijiang-Wenhai---Lashihai

      Duration : 3 Days
                    Level : Moderate Difficulty
                                                 

Day 1:From Lijiang, we will take a car for 20 minutes to one of small Naxi villages at the base of the mountains. Then we will hike 4~5 hours to Wenhai Lake.  During this hike we climb through a pass of ‘Yulung Shan’, which offers spectacular views of the Upper Lijiang Plain, including the local villages, crops, unique floral diversity, and the surrounding mountains.  We will trek between 2500 m and 3100m above sea level.  After we reach the summit of the pass we will descend to Wenhai Lake where we will stay for the night at the Ecolodge.
We can either have a full lunch when we arrive in Wenhai, or a simple lunch on the trail.  After arriving in Wenhai we will have free time to explore the village and take in the magnificent views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Around 7 o’ clock we will      have a local dinner prepared    by a Naxi family. All of the food is grown locally and    although the meal is simple,     the ingredients are fresh and thedishes are tasteful.
For example, rice with three or four different kinds of vegetables is a common meal.
The Ecolodge has been built with the support of the Nature Conservancy as a community-based tourism initiative.  The Ecologe has been owned and managed by the inhabitants of Wenhai since its creation.  At present, there are eleven bedrooms, each having between one and four beds.  Because the water at the Ecolodge is heated by a solar panel we are not always ensured a hot shower; however, this lodge offers a rustic experience that allows for intimate interactions with the Naxi people and an introduction to the local culture of the area. 

Day 2: In the morning, we will have a traditional Chinese breakfast with local bread, honey, eggs, potatoes, and tea. 

After that, we will hike up for two hours, before beginning our 3 hour descent into Lashihai.  This trek offers the most beautiful scenery of mountains, forests, villages, and lakes。
In the village, we will be welcomed at a local Naxi homestay. This lovely traditional Naxi house has five rooms and a hot shower. The family will cook special dishes for us from the produce grown in the gardens that are located around their house.

Day 3: After Breakfast in the Homestay, we will drive or bike around Lashihai Lake to visit some smaller villages to experience lifestyle and customs of local people. We will also visit a Tibetan Buddhist temple.  Also, we can arrange boating trips around the lake with local fishermen.  These trips offer a chance to learn about the history of the lake and its importance to the local people.  Then we will come back to Lijiang by private car at the end of the afternoon.