Lijiang Travel Forum

Hi all, I have 5 or so days to spend in and around Lijiang in a few weeks and I am quite confused. I was planning to go from Lijiang to Wenhai and then hike 2 days in Tiger Leaping Gorge. My questions:

1. Is it better to go from Lijiang to the Gorge or from Wenhai to the Gorge?
1. is it going to be difficult for me to find a guide to go on the 2 day hike with me? I'd rather no go alone.
2. After my hike, can I go to Zhongdian or is that too far?

Thanks so much, all the articles/guidebooks are saying different things. Also if anyone has a better itinerary to suggest, I am very open!!!

I went to Yunnan this March/April but did not go to Wenhai. Firstly, I went to (from Kunming) Dali, Zongdian, then Deqin. Tiger Leaping Gorge was the next stop before proceeding to Jade Dragon Snow mountain. Lijiang was my last stop before going back to Kunming.

I guessed it is easy for you to get a guide in Tiger Leaping Gorge as the locals also willing to be your guide for a small fee. I engaged a lady from Chateau de Woody to be my guide for half a day. Just went down to the Gorge and back - no serious climbing etc.

As for guide at Wenhai, I got the following link which may be useful.
http://www.northwestyunnan.com/wenhaitreks.htm

I stayed at an wonderful guesthouse in Lijiang and would recommend to you to try. It is called An Le Ju and very near to the Square!

Cheers!