The third day of our tour, while based in Lijiang, comprised an ascent of Yulong Xueshan, and a visit to Su He Ancient City, not far from Lijiang. While the ascent by cable-car to 4,506 m is simple and quick, the logistics of accessing a berth in the car are a nightmare, given the massive numbers of tourists (mostly in tour groups like us). Having arrived at the base, we were first taken away to see some artificial lakes and rapids in a nearby river, coloured naturally blue by carbonates and sulphates in the water. We then waited an hour back at the main base, before being taken by bus to the cable-car station where waited for another 40 minutes in a queue. The ride was of course provided pleasure and challenge for both of us,
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