Pu'er tea-horse source, ancient salt wells, Hengduan Mountains horse caravan trails, Naxi Tibetan culture

Yunnan-Tibet Line Pu'er-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La-Deqin-Markam

Also known as: Yunnan Northwest Line (Pu'er)

Pu'er tea-horse source, ancient salt wells, Hengduan Mountains horse caravan trails, Naxi Tibetan culture

Highway route 12 days Yunnan, Tibet Apr–Nov

Route Introduction

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Why This Route Exists Chinese text
The historical & geographical answer to why this route came to be
  • 普洱茶马源头
  • 盐井古盐田
  • 横断山马帮古道
  • 纳西藏族文化
  • Pu'er tea-horse source, ancient salt wells, Hengduan Mountains horse caravan trails, Naxi Tibetan culture

At a Glance

Suggested days 12 days
Cities 6
Provinces Yunnan, Tibet
Difficulty 🟠 Challenging
Best months Apr–Nov
Best for Perfect for nature lovers, culture seekers, and photography enthusiasts

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Pu'er 🏙️ Dali 🏙️ Lijiang 🏙️ Shangri-La 🏙️ Deqin 🏙️ Markam
Yunnan-Tibet Line: Pu'er-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La-Deqin-Markam 普洱 → 大理 → 丽江 → 香格里拉 → 德钦 → 芒康
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Pu'er → Dali → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Deqin → Markam

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