Tiger Leaping Rock

March 22nd 2013
Tiger Leaping Gorge (Yunnan trekker's de facto "rite of passage" hike) For anyone coming to Yunnan to hike, this route is No.1. The Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest river gorges in the world. It's 16 km long and walled on either side by neighboring Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (18,360'😉 to the south and Haba Snow Mountain (17,700'😉 to the north. The area gets it& ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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Marcus Dufort

MDufort

As a human of this Earth, I love to explore. I am an environmentalist who lives for adventures off the beaten path. My joy comes from meeting new people, trying new foods, exposure to new cultures, and visiting the regions very few Americans will ever see. I've visited countries like Ireland, France, Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong. My latest journey has taken me on a jaunt through the Southwestern provinces of China; Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Yunnan, and Sichuan. I hope you will enjoy reading what I've shared. Perhaps you too will be inspired to 'never stop exploring'. ... full info

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