Backroads China
Day 8-Dali & Shapin to Lijiang

Dali & Shapin to Lijiang: We will depart this morning for remote Lijiang, the home of the Naxi matriarchal system. En route we will visit a Taoist temple built on a mountainside overlooking Jianchuan. The lofty temples offer spectacular views where we may share a cup of tea with the monks. Late afternoon arrival in Lijiang. Here, the Naxi female elders oversee the community and inherit all property. Children reside in the mother's home and get her family name. Overnight at the Yu Quan Hotel (3 nights).