01 Deqin Prefecture Map
This map shows the main places in Shangri-la (Deqin Prefecture) that I've traveled and will hopefully give you a better idea of the area. The sites...
Zhongdian (Gyeltang): where I'm currently staying.
Hamugu: a small town near Zhongdian
Yongdui Grasslands: a valley at the foot of the White Horse Snow Mountain This area is within the Baimaxueshan Nature Reserve (White Horse Mountain Nature Reserve).
Deqin: the small town near Kawo Karpo (Meilixueshan).
Dongzhumen Monastery: The place WWF just did an education project with the local monks.
Yangtze River Villages: also within Baimaxueshan, these villages are along the Yangtze River. We have visited these areas several times.
Leaping Tiger Gorge: One of the deepest gorges in the world, where Kevin and I hiked almost 2 years ago.
06 Yongdui Grasslands: The Alpine Lake
Our third expedition took us to the high pastures and steep ridges of Baimaxueshan Nature Reserve. In this remote area, we met local nomads, who come from Yongdui and other Yangtze River Valley village every summer. We also tracked animals and began formulating ideas for ecotourism.
This lake is pure, forming a clear reflecting pool. Two nomads stand on the other side of the lake. From here we continued up over a 14,500 foot ridge found some wolf and mountain goat scat and proceeded to track a herd of mountain goats across a series of cliffs and rockslides in the pouring cold rain.
07starting the TIger trek
Unfortunately the CD i had of these photos is a bit buggered so I ain't got all the best shots of the trek - which are some of the best shots I've ever had. To come later tho as Sophies got a copy. Tell me it's all good Soph - please!!!
