Lost Horizon
China
13 days (Bike: 9 days)
895 km (~99km per day)
Avid
On-road
Guided
Supported
This ultimate section of The Road to Shangri-La starts in the Chinese city of Kunming.
The route heads west through rolling hills to Dali, once a prized destination for many generations of backpackers. A rest day here will allow the cyclists to enjoy the town’s beautiful location, perched at the foot of the mountains on the shores of Erhai Lake. The riders, climbing ever so steadily, now head north through the tiny village of Shaxi, once a major stop on the ancient Tea Horse Road, and on to Lijiang, where they can explore the city’s fabled Old Town.
The next few days of cycling take the riders through the legendary Tiger Leaping Gorge, which at 16 km long and 3900 m deep, is one of the deepest in the world. The route continues through stunning scenery before stopping in the village of Bai Shui Tai, famous for its limestone terraces and as the birthplace of the Dongba religion of the local Naxi people. The last day’s ride is something special, taking the cyclists up 2400 m, out of the valley and into the Tibetan atmosphere of Shangri-La, marking the end of this spectacular section.
Highlights
- Tea Horse Oasis Town of Shaxi
- Old Town of Lijiang
- Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Shangri-La
Tour Information
From
Kunming
To
Shangri-La
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
March 5 - 15, 2027
Inclusions
- 12 Nights in hotels
- Most dinners
- Most breakfasts
- All roadside lunches
- Vehicle to carry your bags
- Experienced tour leader
- Sweep rider
- Bike mechanic
- Local support
- Tour jersey
- Commemorative tour medal
- Celebratory final dinner
- Pre-tour information bulletins
- Pre-tour rider discussion forum
Exclusions
- A registration fee of US$250 must first be paid to hold your place on the tour and is in addition to the entry fee listed above.
Additional
- Ride the full Road to Shangri-La or one or more stages.
- We recommend a touring bike with 35-40c tires.
- This is an e-bike friendly tour
- Those coming for multiple sections get 10% off for 2 or more sections on the same tour (multiple section discount does not apply to full tour price).
- TDA alumni get special alumni discounts
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