Well after such a great time in Yangshuo, I was a little concerned that I would be disappointed with Lijiang and Tiger Leaping Gorge - not a chance! Lijiang was beautiful. I stayed in the old town and had 2 days wandering around, shopping, eating local delicacies, venturing into Black Dragon Pool Park, watching Naxi (local minority group) dancing and listening to Naxi ancient music at a concert. Tiger Leaping Gorge was a fun experience too. I left the majority of my possessions in Lijiang, took a local bus to Qiaotou, found a cheap hotel and mentally prepared for a long day’s hiking. Luckily, I did not have a good map that night because the next morning I was advised by the local café owner that my trek would take 9 hours! No worries. Well ….
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