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Liming Climbing Guides: Incredible Rock Climbing in China
The Liming climbing area is a world-class crack climbing destination tucked away in the remote northwest region of Yunnan province.
Located high on a plateau and filled with ranges of steep mountains and winding valleys, Yunnan is celebrated for its stunning biodiversity and vibrant culture.
Half of China’s bird and mammal species can be found in Yunnan, as well as 26 of China’s 56 recognized ethnic groups. Liming is populated primarily by the Lisu, a minority people who thrive in mountainous regions of China, Myanmar, Thailand, and India.
Experience Chinese Heritage and Culture
On this climbing trip to Liming, you will stay in a traditional courtyard home with modern amenities and interact with local people every day.
You will have the opportunity to learn about the rich history and cultural traditions of the Lisu, as well as other cultures, throughout the trip.
Your Liming climbing guides from Kaf Adventures will bring you far from the metropolises of modern China and deep into one of the most exciting and least developed areas of the country. Come prepared for beautiful scenery, challenging climbs, and remarkable new experiences.
Day 1: Travel Day
Day 2: Cultural Activities
Day 3, 4, & 5: Introduction to Trad Climbing and Crack Climbing Technique
Day 6: Rest Day
Day 7, 8 & 9: Customized Climbing Experience
Day 10: Rest Day
Day 11: Via Ferrata
Days 12 & 13: Group Cragging
Day 14: Travel Day
We will be staying in a traditional courtyard home that has been renovated within the past year and is quite modern. Like most homes in southern China, the hot water is solar-powered. A sunny day will generate plenty of hot water but on cloudier days and at night the amount of hot water can be limited.
Each participant will have their own bed in a room of two, and it is possible to upgrade to a private room with a queen-sized bed.
Liming’s climate is semi-arid, with summer monsoons. From October to May, rain can occur but not often. Fall is an excellent time to be in Liming—the monsoon rains have come to an end but it is not too cold. Even so, temperatures can vary dramatically from day to day.
Liming is in a subtropical region, so it is usually very hot in the sun, but it is also at a high elevation (more than 2,000 meters above sea level) so it can be cold at night. Thunderstorms are atypical in fall but are not out of the question.
You can expect daytime temperatures as high as 80 degrees and nighttime temperatures just above freezing. Be prepared for cold, sun, and rain. The trip will run, rain or shine.
Please be aware that Chinese cuisine is different than that of the United States. Be prepared for different food choices than those you may be used to. Please inform Kaf Adventures if you have any special food requirements. If possible, bring a few bars from home for snacks during the climbing days.
Flights to Lijiang, China are not included. Once in China, all transportation will be handled by Kaf Adventures until you arrive back at the airport.
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