Cloud Mountain Ecotours

A great introduction to the Lijiang Old Town UNESCO Heritage Site — Museums, Parks, Palaces, Landmarks, Hidden Alleys and Local Markets. For those curious but with limited time.

A half-day hike through a highland forest — rare orchids, peculiar plants, strange fungi, woodland birds, and hilltop views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. For the quiet nature walker.

Wander the Lashi Alpine Wetland — join a citizen-science bird survey, meet the people rescuing injured waterbirds, and walk in pristine nature reserve. For the curious birder.

Learn to write Dongba pictographs & craft Naxi paper with heritage practitioners. Walk Lijiang's hidden alleys. For travelers who'd rather participate than photograph.

Ride 10 km through real Naxi villages – vegetable gardens, fruit tree groves, century-old courtyards and village life. For travelers who'd rather ride an e-bike than a tour bus.

Roasted tea over a charcoal brazier, a story by the last caravaneer, and Zhongyi Bazaar stalls. For travelers who want to taste the Old Town, not photograph it.

Walk pristine wetlands with a local conservationist, visit local families, share a meal with village chief and then trek Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with a patrol ranger. For the traveler who's tired of touristic spots.

One day, four ecosystems and hidden minority villages. Hike lake, wetland, grassland, and ancient forest, then end the day in a Yi village on the Tea-Horse Road. For those interested in nature, culture and sustainability.

Observe endangered Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys in their natural habitat, explore Tibetan highlands and meet friendly locals. This two-day journey weaves wildlife conservation with authentic cultural immersion.

Dive deep into Lijiang's wild heart. Two days of spectacular landscapes, pristine ancient forests, rare wildlife, and authentic encounters with mountain Lisu etnic group await - far from the tourist crowds.

Walk in the footsteps of National Geographic's Paul Salopek on this extraordinary three-day journey. Traverse remote villages, ancient trails, and timeless landscapes - slow travel at its most profound.

Trace Yunnan's ancient Tea Horse Road through four historical kingdoms and their distinct ethnic groups. Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La, four kingdoms in seven days, a classic Yunnan experience.

Climb deeper into Himalayan Plateau. Follow the source waters of mighty Mekong and Yangtze rivers passing Naxi, Yi, Lisu ethnic villages and rare ecosystems to the sacred Tibetan Mount Kawagebo.

A focused birding journey through Yunnan's 3 distinct ecosystems: alpine wetlands, temperate rainforests and subtropical valleys. Currently in development; contact us for itinerary details and pricing.