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Where is Hamugu
Located in the Northwestern Yunnan Province, Hamugu is only about 6 km to the west of Shangri-la town. It is a small village with 40 traditional Tibetan families who have bundled their savings to build a lodge for ecotourists drawn by the Napahai wetlands nearby.

Activities
Horse riding. Hiking
Here is an excellent hiking designed in Hamugu include a good look at the ancient city and the most snow mountains in Shangri-la. After breakfast, depart from the village of Hamugu, passing the Kingan gorge, It may takes 4 or 6 hours to arrived at Diji grassland, which is the first camp site you meet in the Hamugu Country Park. there have a good look at a panoramic view of the Dukezong ancient city. If you go ahead and clime about 4 hours, you can reach the Jisha flowered pastureland at an elevation of about 4100 metres, and have a good look at the Meili Snow Mountain, Haba Snow Mountain, Jade dragon Snow Mountain, and so on.

Home visit
Villagers will invite visitors to taste family-made Yak butter tea and other traditional dishes. Tourists will also explore the caverns and hermit caves in the cliffsides around the village, hike around the pastures, visite the village’s holy mountain, where gold miners supposedly dug for gold, yet found none.

Depature
Sep 20

Group size
2~10 travelers

Price
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at Diqing airport. Meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in Dukezong Ancient City. Take a stroll through narrow treet of ancient City, and try some of the many traditional flavors in the various bars and tavernas. Overnight.
Day 2
After breakfast, you will be picked up for your 3 days tour of the Hamugu Village. You will visit the information center of village, and hiking to the Diji Grassland with the local guid and horsemen. Overnight.
Day 3
After breakfast, you will walk to Chuyun holy lake, enter a world with full of primitive wood and azalea. Have the lunch and take a rest beside the Chuyun holy lake. Walking to the flowered pastureland and view the snow mountains.
Day 4
Morning at leisure. Enjoy a nomad life of Tibetan at the colorful flowered pastureland. After lunch, return to the Dukezong Ancient City.
Day 5
Day at leisure, free shopping or meet our representative and transfer to the Diqing airport or port for your departure.

Notes
For prices please contact our Agency using our Request Form
Price Includes:
1.Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned
2.Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=Dinner
3.Excellent guide; driver + Private vehicle
4.local guide and hores sevice
5.Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary. The price of double occupancy is for one person on twin-share basis.
6.Round transfers between airports and hotels
7.Service charge; Government taxes
8.the Travel insurance

Price Excludes:
1.Personal expenses
2.Visa fees
3.Excess baggage charges
4.Entry or exit Diqing international or domestic airfare or train tickets
5.Any meals that are not specified.
6.Tips to guides or drivers

STRONG
Spatial planning: Strict spatial planning / zoning system , Low impact on sensitive protected areas & villages visited .
Nature protection: Proper protection of flora, fauna and landscape , Protection of valuable natural area around property , Location in sustainable destination/park , Support to nature conservation initiatives .

Mobility: Car free areas , Easy access by public transport , Stimulation of public transport , Minimisation of distances travelled , Luggage pick-up service , Pick-up service offered for visitors .
Environmental aspects: Separated collection of glass, paper, organic waste , Strict control of the bathing water quality , Proper solid waste treatment / recycling , Environmentally friendly building materials used , Non-use of polluting substances during garden maintenance / agricultural activities , Organic food used/offered , Efficient energy use , Use of renewable energy , Efficient water use , Proper waste water treatment , Waste prevention measures .

Cultural aspects: Strict architectural rules , Typical-regional architectural style respected , Celebration / stimulation of local cultural traditions , Regional dishes prepared , Garden with traditional and native species , Breeding of regional animal races , Responsible tourism with Indigenous people .

Social economic aspects: Financial contribution to local development , Use as much as possible of local services , Stimulate buying of local products , Use or offer local food products , Employment of local population , Employment of local guides , Participation of local communities in planning and decision making ?

Education and information: Sign boards at sights with attention for sustainability aspects , Guiding services with attention for sustainability aspects , Visitor centre with attention for sustainability aspects , Information on sustainability aspects within promotion material , Environmental, nature, and local cultural education activities for visitors , Environment, nature and cultural education activities for local population , Education programme for staff on sustainability , Distribution of code of conduct for tourists .

other Notes
1. The area lie at elevation between 3200 and 4419 meters. Those with high blood pressure or heat disease, and the aged or weak should select an appropriate route and proceed with caution.
2. All people entering the indigenous conservation area must have a guide.
3. The eco-tourism area contains trails that are slippery when wet. Hikers and horse packers must exercise great caution on these trails. It is safer not to ride horses when heading down slope.
4. Do not pick wild fruits or fungus. Beware of poisonous plants and fruits.
5. It’s cold in this area, and temperature changes soon, pls bring sufficient warm clothing, rain gear, water and sunscreen etc.
6. No littering! Keep local water clean! Avoid any pollutants such as detergents.)
7. A pre seminar is needed for the tour.
the seminar will hold in Beijing only.

Tags: eco-tour, hamugu, Shangri-la, 哈木谷