The Start of a Journey

A unique tour curated by The Bivou for die-hard fans of the 40-episode hit drama series "Meet Yourself" 去有风的地方, starring the popular Liu Yifei 刘亦菲 and Li Xian 李现. The protagonist is a young hotel manager who loses her best friend to cancer and takes off for a rural...

A perfect way to spend a day, starting with a guided silent mindful walk along the Ancient Tea Horse Road, meditating under century-old trees as you soak in the powerful energy of a Forest Bath, savour local snacks and Pu'er tea sipped to the sounds of nature, unleash...

An exciting new off-the-beaten track adventure to some of the most unspoiled locations around Yunnan, this unique Bivou-curated circuit tour is bound to wow you and leave you with lasting memories, taking you through Nanjiluo, a yet undeveloped and newly discovered...

Day 1: Lijiang – Tiger Leaping Gorge – Baishuitai – Niru Village Inn Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the narrowest and deepest canyons in the world, and one of the world's most famous trekking adventure canyon routes. Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into three sections:...

Day 1 Lijiang-Xionggu-Tiger Leaping Gorge-Little Zhongdian-Shangri-La (170km) Day 2 Shangri-La-Nixi-Benzilan-Deqin-Feilai Temple (Meili panorama) (180km) Day 3 Feilai Temple-Deqin-Cizhong-Tongle-Tacheng (267km) Day 4 Tacheng-Hada Village-Bazu-Qizong-Shigu (Stone Drum...

One of the most popular trekking adventures in Yunnan is to Yubeng Village, a hidden Tibetan trekking haven nestled at the base of the Sacred Meili Snow Mountain. Find yourself immersed in the breathtaking landscapes surrounded by snow-capped peaks, glaciers, lush...

Due to the forgiving slopes & well-established climbing routes, Haba Snow Mountain (5396 metres) is considered an ideal climb for beginners who wish to experience climbing a real 5000m snow mountain. This trip allows you to experience the typical process of...

Trip 1: Lijiang Old Town & Market Guided Trip 3.5 hours | 9:30 am or 2:30 pm start | A guided exploration of 800-year-old Dayan Old Town, the core of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Major landmarks and key cultural highlights will be visited, with explanations of...

8 hours | 9:30 am start Yulong Snow Mountain, standing at 5596 metres and consisting of 13 peaks, has the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a sanctuary for rare animals and wild plants. The mountain forms a stunning backdrop to renowned director...

5-6 hours | 9:30 am start Lashi Lake National Wetland Park offers a great day out for groups of friends, couples or families. Experience part of the historic Tea Horse Road on horseback and also a slice of Naxi village life, such as farmers at work, huge buffaloes up...

LaoJun Mountain (99 Dragon Pool) 11 hours | 7:30 am start | Renowned for its biologically diverse collection of  precious flora and fauna, the 99 dragon pool area, with its dense forests and crystal clear glacial lakes, is China’s second national park, best known for...

6.5 hours | 9:30 am start Passing ancient villages and pristine farmland, we begin the exciting tour of the off-the-beaten-track side of Lijiang by visiting ancient Puji Temple, one of the five major Tibetan Buddhist temples in Lijiang. Next, we will reach tranquil...

Thousand Tortoise Mountain (Liming) 9 hours | 8:30 am start | Liming offers some of the most remarkable red/purple sandstone formations (‘danxia’) in China, including the fascinating “tortoise shell” surface pattern at Mount Qian Gui in Liming. Along the way, visit...

2-3 hours | 9:30 am or 3.30 pm start Follow our own Bivou Bike Trail and ride towards the mighty Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, passing ancient Naxi villages, quaint farmhouses and lush farmland, as you make your way to 1000 year old Baisha village, where time appears to...

5-6 hours | 10:00 am start | 1 rmb per bus trip （Self Exploration) Following the Bivou Map, take the public bus (No. 6) northwards into the unspoilt villages around the foothills of Yulong Snow Mountain. Enjoy magnificent views of the Lijiang valley. Optional: Take a...

8 hours | 9 am start This unique 1-day ecotourism tour takes you past Fuguo Monastery, one of the five most important Tibetan monasteries in Lijiang, before reaching the remote Yi minority Snowflake (Xuehua) Village, where you can have a chance to visit a traditional...

6 hours | 9:30 am start Nestled in a beautiful valley overlooking the Yangtze River, a visit to Bodolo, ‘the most beautiful place’, dwarfed by sheer silver cliffs with the Yulong Snow Mountain looming in the background, makes for an unforgettable trip. Enjoy a...

The 2 day High Trail trek of the Tiger Leaping Gorge is easily considered one of the best treks in China. Not for the unfit, the hiking trail runs along the base of the Haba Peak providing spectacular views of 7,000 foot cliffs yielding to the jagged pinnacles of Jade...

Trip 1: Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge & Stone Drum Village (First Bend of Yangtze River) 7 hours | 9:30 am start Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest and narrowest gorges in the world. The Upper Gorge is the most accessible section of the gorge, and offers...

This 2-day trip allows you an unforgettable glimpse into Tibetan Yunnan, visiting China’s first National Park, Pudacuo NP; Songzanlin Temple, Napa Lake and have breakfast with a real Tibetan family. Pudacuo (Potatso) National Park, containing Shudu Lake and Bitahai is...

9 hours | 9:30 am start Visit the fascinating Shibaoshan Mountain, known for its well-preserved Buddhist grottoes that are more than 1000 years old.  Here, there are more than 200 mischievous resident monkeys.  Climb to Baoxiang Temple, a Chinese Buddhist temple from...

3 Days | 9 am start Drive through Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, taking in the Glacier park at 4500 metres, Lijiang Impression Show at Ganhaizi, Blue Moon Valley and White Water River.  After 3 hours, reach Baoshan Stone Village, a remote Naxi village of barely 100...

Enjoy playing your favourite game at one of the most stunning and unusual golf clubs in all of China, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club.  Located at the foot of the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (5596 metres), this is the world's longest golf course (8,548...

Held around the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, the annual Shangri-La Horse Racing Festival is one of the most looked forward to festivals celebrating the Tibetan culture in SW China.  The festival includes not just a sporting competition showcasing expert...

An annual spectacle of color and movement at the important Tibetan Buddhist temple of Zhiyun, perched on the shores of Lashi Lake.

This annual festival held on the 5th day of the 3rd lunar month takes place at the Jade Water Village 玉水寨, a showcase of Naxi indigenous Dongba religion and culture at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain where a sacred spring emerges. Expect to see and hear...

2 Days | 8am start A 2.5 hour trip from The Bivou takes you to the ancient town of Dali, the world of the dominant Bai ethnic group, a minority that has called the area home since antiquity. On the first day, you will visit the Three Pagodas, considered a landmark of...

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Yunnan is known for its diversity of flowers and fruits, with different blooms and harvests in different seasons! Flowers: Jan - Plum & Cherry blossoms, Magnolia Feb - Rapeseen (Luoping), Delavay Rhododen (Shiping) March: Pear flower (Dali), Cherry & Peach...