This is a hiking route that less than 10% of people know, with few people and beautiful scenery, known as the Wusun Ancient Road in Yunnan, and it is also an advanced version of the Tiger Leaping Gorge High Road.
Starting from Liuqing Village, explore the Taiziguan cliff painting when crossing the 90-meter hole, pass through the Taiziguan along the way, pass through the 60-meter cave, check in and take pictures at the new Internet celebrity point Tiger's Mouth, go up and down the mountain along the way, walk on the cliff, drill the cave, turn over large stones, walk on the gravel road, and walk through the woods until you reach the stone town. Overlooking the Jinsha River and strolling along the dangerous road, every step is a test of physical strength and courage.
The difficulty index is three stars, the difficulty is not low, you need a professional guide to lead, suitable for friends with a certain physical foundation, most of the distance is along the side of the mountain, those who are afraid of heights should be ⚠️ cautious.
History records that Kublai Khan, the commander of the iron cavalry of the Mongol Empire, set out from Muli, Sichuan, and overcame all the obstacles to Ninglang, Lijiang, facing the rolling Jinsha River, his troops used leather bags and sheepskin rafts to skillfully cross this natural barrier, climb the snow-covered steep pass, and finally entered the hinterland of Lijiang Baoshan. This heroic military operation finally overturned the fate of Dali and left the legendary story of "Yuan across the leather bag" for future generations. The local people mistakenly thought that the leader was a prince, so this strategic route was given the name of "Prince Pass".
The mountain road excavated on the cliff of the ancient caravan can be passed by one person at most, the loose gravel road, the fine sand road that is easy to step on and slip, and even the dangerous road through the steel cable, many places use both hands and feet to pass, and you will fall off the cliff if you are not careful.
Stone Town is built on a mushroom-shaped boulder on the side of the Jinsha River, with cliffs on three sides and the Jinsha River at its feet. You can't enter the car in the village, they are all stone steps, and the transportation of materials depends on horses and packs to walk in the village, the villagers are very simple, and time is very slow here.
There is a stone road in Stone Town that leads directly to the bottom of the Jinsha River, you can walk to the riverside and then take a boat on the turquoise Jinsha River!
This off-the-beaten-path hike has become a classic because of its thrilling and stunning beauty. Once a haven for foreign backpackers, domestic travelers are now discovering its unique charm. It is recommended because the route is varied and challenging, and the scenery along the way is magnificent and shocking.
It is recommended to check in at one time: Tiger Leaping Gorge High Road and Tiger Leaping Gorge Advanced Edition - Taiziguan Stone Town:
D1: Lijiang → Tiger Leaping Gorge High Road Hiking → 28 turns→ Tea Horse Inn→ Local Bay
D2: Longdong Waterfall → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Dagu Township
D3: Liu Qing → hike to Taiziguan → Stone Town
D4: Roaming Stone Town→ Boat Cruise on Jinsha River → Lijiang