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Yunnan trek 2016 - river trek


ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
12 days of rugged mountains, mist-covered rice terraces, exotic peoples and amazing food.


An amazing The team for this trip was made up of six riders - five in handcycles and Joshua's father on a bicycle - and completed the journey ahead of schedule. Along the way we experienced some of the best Yunnan has to offer. We also met up with people with disabilities, inspiring them to challenge themselves and realize their full potential. 

Scroll down for photos and stories from the trip. 
About the Trip
Accommodation: 
camping/rugged
Duration:
12 days riding, 2 days activities
Start/End:
Dali to Jinghong, Yunnan, China
Dates:
2016 Mar 31-Apr 14

Day 3 (April 2) – Miaojiezhen > Nanjian (50km)
  • Depart from Miaojiezhen 8am
  • Lunch in Weishan
  • Camping near Nanjian
Another easy day of riding, only 50km and generally downhill. This ride will be through a gorge along West River and ending in a village of the Yi ethnic group. 
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Day 4 (April 3) – Nanjian > Wuliangshan (44km)
  • Depart Nanjian 8am
  • 20km climb from 1370m to 2109m
  • Lunch at top of climb
  • Hotel in Wuliangshan
Today starts out with a 20+km climb of nearly 600m in elevation, but later in the day becomes steadily downhill with some great views. This will also be our first hotel night for a well-deserved rest.
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Day 5 (April 4) – Wuliangshan > Jingdong (63km)
  • Depart Wuliangshan 8am
  • Generally downhill with some climbs
  • Lunch along road, swimming in the Chuan River
  • Camping near Jingdong
Mostly downhill, we’ll be seeing a lot of ups and downs along the Chuan River (literally meaning ‘river river’), ending the day in another Yi village. 
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Day 6 (April 5) – Jingdong > Zhenyuan (73km)
  • Depart Jingdong 8am
  • Generally flat with some small hills
  • Lunch along road, swimming in the Chuan River
  • Camping near Zhenyuan
Continuing along the Chuan River, this will be one of our long days, but we’ll be passing through a broad valley with lots of nice views. The weather will also start to get a bit warmer from now on. 
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Day 7 (April 6) – Zhenyuan > Anban (61km)
  • Depart Zhenyuan 8am
  • 36km climb from 1080m to 1940m
  • Lunch at rice terraces of Menglai
  • Hotel in Anban
Probably the most challenging day, this route involves a lot of switchbacks and a good climb right off in the morning. We will be rewarded, however, with views of some impressive terracing in the mountains.
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Day 8 (April 7) – Anban > Weiyuan (62km)
  • Depart Anban 8am
  • Generally downhill with some climbs
  • Lunch along road, swimming in Weiyuan River
  • Camping near Weiyuan
While generally downhill, today will see a lot of ups and downs, but we’ll have another chance to take a cooling dip in the Weiyuan River along the way.
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Day 9 (April 8) – Weiyuan > Campsite 1 (63km)
  • Depart Weiyuan 8am
  • 20km climb from 927m to 1521m
  • Lunch along road
  • Camping at Campsite 1
Today we’ll have another challenging climb followed by an equally fun downhill into some of the more remote stretches of the trek.
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Day 10 (April 9) – Campsite 1 > Pu’er (63km)
  • Depart Campsite 1 8am
  • 10km climb from 1046m to 1442m
  • 17km climb from 1187m to 1715m
  • Lunch along road
  • Hotel in Pu’er
Today will see two moderately challenging climbs and a descent into Pu’er, the source of one of China’s most famous teas. We’ll pass by beautiful tea terraces and more ethnic villages. We’ll also have another nice rest in a hotel.
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Day 11 (April 10) – Pu’er > Puwenzhen (45km)
  • Depart Pu’er 8am
  • Generally downhill and flat
  • Lunch along road
  • Camping near Puwenzhen
This short, downhill day will be a good time to rest and enjoy the ride as well as the beautiful beautiful scenery. 
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Day 12 (April 11) – Puwenzhen > Mengyangzhen (80km)
  • Depart Puwenzhen 8am
  • 33km climb from 870m to 1331m
  • Lunch after climb along road
  • Downhill rest of day
  • Hotel/Camping in Mengyangzhen
The longest day of the trip and a decent climb of 33km, today will be a true test of endurance and strength. Be sure to rest up the night before!
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Day 13 (April 12) – Mengyangzhen > Jinghong/Xishuangbanna (26km)
  • Depart Mengyangzhen 8am
  • Lunch in Jinghong @ Mekong Cafe
  • Celebratory dinner with participants joining us in Jinghong
  • Hotel in Jinghong
Our last day full day of riding will be a simple morning ride with arrival planned for around noon in Jinghong. In the evening we will have a celebratory meal and meet up with participants for interactive events the following day.
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Day 14 (April 13) – Jinghong
  • Gather 9am near Binjiang Park for interactive 20km handcycle/wheelchair relay ride to Menghai and back
  • Lunch in Menghai
  • Return to Jinghong and ring in the Thai New Year with the locals!!
  • Official end of this year’s event. Thank you!! 
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