Jade Dragon's Hidden Trails: Authentic & Off-The-Beaten-Path

My wife and I had the pleasure of being guided by Lynne and Lukas in the best of authentic Lijiang. Local, genuine culture meeting local villagers, walk in natural hills, guided walk through Lijiang's amazing streets and markets with everything covered and no hidden (negative) surprises or cost. All this while having meaningful and informed discussions. Thoroughly recommend this for anybody who want to experience the real Lijiang while making a positive impact as eco tourist. It's well worth the little extra cost.

Wow what an incredible experience that Lukas and his team provided! The hike took us to non congested tourist areas and I was able to learn so much about the culture and region. Views were epic!! Hike was manageable and not intense at all. The lunch and dinner was so delicious and the hospitality that the village chief and his wife provided was world class. Thank you Lukas for the great moments and hiking experience.

I had the pleasure of participating on a trip with Lukas as part of a student group. We had an unforgettable experience getting up close to the endangered Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, hiking through pristine forests, and eating home-cooked meals with local families. Lukas and Lynne are wonderful guides with extensive knowledge about the region’s culture, history and wildlife, often offering fun tidbits about flowers, insects, birds and wildlife that we would encounter. I highly recommend Cloud Mountain, especially if you like traveling at your own pace, going off the beaten path, and getting an authentic, personalized experience.

It's an experience on a completely different level than anything that you'd be able to put together on your own, and so worth it! The views are simply breathtaking, the trail is totally manageable and the best part is the company. Lukas has so much knowledge about Yunnan, it's people and nature, he feels at home there and makes you feel the same too. If you have a chance to make this trip, do it. We've been all around Yunnan and this trip is on top of our list!