China Eco-tourism Seasonal Recommendations

Sept.~Nov. Destination Route

Kanas Lake, Xinjiang

Kanas Lake
Nestled in the deep forests and snow-capped Altay Range in Xinjiang, the long bean-shaped lake is famous for its changing colors and the shining autumn around. Legend of the "Kanas Monster" also adds another air of mystery to the lake...more about Kanas Lake
Urumqi - Bu'erjin - Kanas Lake - Bu'erjin - Urho Ghost City - Karamay - Urumqi

Daocheng

Daocheng-Yading
Located in the southwest of Sichuan, Yading, the "Shangri-La" discovered by Joseph Rock, is renowned for the 3 holy peaks and rolling landscapes. It is Tibetan's holy land, one of China's most awe-inspiring nature reserves and a paradise for photographers and trekkers...more in Daocheng & Yading

Chengdu - Rilong(Siguniang Shan) -Danba - Xinduqiao - Litang - Daocheng -Yading - Daocheng - Zhongdian -Deqin (Meili Snow Mt.) - Lijiang - Kunming
 

Miancimu & 5-Crown Peaks,Meili,Yunnan

Meili Snow Mt. (Kawa Karpo)
Consisting of 13 snow-clad peaks over 6000m above sea level in Northwest Yunnan, the Meili Snow Range offers splendid view of glaciers, vegetations, alpine lakes as well as great  opportunities to hike and explore both nature and Tibetan culture. It's one of the most sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism....more about Meili Snow Mt.

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China Eco-tourism Destination Guides

Sacred Mountains

Holy Lakes

 

Tibetan Towns

Minority Towns/Villages

Rice Terraces

Stunning Gorges

Nature Reserves

Ancient Towns

By region: Tibet | Sichuan | Yunnan | Xinjiang | Qinghai | Gansu | Guizhou | Guangxi

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Jinkeng Yao Village, Longsheng, Guangxi
Yuanyang Hani Rice Terrace
Songzanlin Monastery,Shangri-La (Zhongdian), Yunnan

Classic China Trekking Routes

 

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China Travel Map Highlights

Tibet Map: Lake Mansarovar Kora Map | Metok Trekking Map | Mt. Kailash Kora Map | Lhasa to Gar (Shiquanhe) Route Map | Lhasa to Zhangmu Route Map | Mt. Everest Map | Qinghai-Tibet Railway Map
Sichuan Map: Chengdu to Kunming Route Map | Yading Trek Map | Minya Konka Trek Map | Sigunian shan Map | Songpan Trek Map | West Sichuan Travel Circuit Map
Yunnan Map: Meili Snow Mt. Trek Map | Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek Map | Yuanyang Rice Terraces Tour Map | Yunnan International Borders Map
Qinghai Map: Overland Qinghai-Tibet Route Map
Xinjiang Map: Kanas Trek Map
Guangxi Map: Longsheng Tour Map | Li River Cruise Map | Yangshuo Tour Map | Sanjiang Tour Map
Guizhou Map: Southeast Guizhou Travel Map | Zhaoxing Tourism Map

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