Yunnan

Northwest Yunnan is one of the most bio diverse regions in China and one of the most biologically diverse temperate regions on earth. With 25 different ethnic minorities, Yunnan is also the most culturally diverse provinces in china. The Region has a unique array of fascinating outdoor activity resource, including year-round snow-capped mountains and glaciers, lakes and hot springs, highland landscape, primitive forests, and tropical rain forests. Between the rich heritage and natural elements, Yunnan provides endless opportunities to explore.

Tiger Leaping Gorge: Just 60km north of Lijiang city, The Tiger Leaping Gorge is a canyon disected by the Yangtse river, and is recognised as a World Heritage Site. The Gorge stretches 15km in length, and the river forms the border between Yulong Naxi Autonomous Couny of Lijiang and Shangri La County of Diqinq. Our school programs offer students the chance to engage in leadership, teamwork and communication excercises while on a multi day trek, in stunning scenery. Our aim is to provide students with the neccesary knowledge and skills, and progress towards a completely student lead, self managed final few days. The students will carrying their own equipment, cook their own food, set up and take down their camp and navigating the route, all under the eye of our experienced Outdoor Instructors.  

Lijiang: situated in north west Yunnan, Lijiang borders Sichuan province. The Old Town is recognised as a UNESCO World Herigae Site, and has a histroy going back more than 800yrs when the town was an important trading point along the old tea horse road. The architecture of the old town reflects the unique hostory and culture of its residents, the Nakhi people. Our School programs provide students with an up close insight into the history of the town and the culture of its inhabitants.

Dali: The ancient capital of the Bai kingdom Nanzhao, which rose to prominence in the 8th and 9th centuries, and the Kingdom of Dali, which lasted from 937-1253. Dali has a fascinating history and culture, in 1856-1863 it was the center of the Panthay rebellion against the reigning imperial Qing Dynasty, it is famous for the production of marble and hosts a historic Old Town, built between 1368–1398 during the reign of Emperor Honqwu in the Ming Dynasty.
 

Types of Yunnan School programs

Adventure Programs: From multi day hiking and camping in 'The Tiger Leaping Gorge' to visiting the hot springs. we can design a trek to suit the requirments of your school.

Educational Programs: The biological diversity and huge number of minority groups makes Yunnan ideal for geogrphical and cultural fieldwork. Visit Lijiang and spend time learning about the Naxi ethnic minority while exploring the UNESCO protected Old Town, visit the famous Buddha Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La, trek to a Tibetan village and experience a Tibetan family homestay and school visit.  

The Mix:  A program can be arranged to include navigation, Naxi culture exploration, Buddha Monastery visit, trekking and camping, Tibetan family and school visit, teambuilding and leadership training with a relaxing Hot springs experience. 

Activities In Yunnan

Multi day trekking and camping
Cultural immersion
Home stay experience
Hot springs
Monastery visit