Hitchhiking from Dali to Tiger Leaping Gorge along the Tea-H

STRANDED in Deep China - The Road to Shangri-La

Destination:ChinaProvince:YunnanCity:ShangriLa
STRANDED in Deep China - The Road to Shangri-La
Luke and Alex2026-02-1234 min

It’s the second leg of this journey as we hitchhike from our campsite outside Dali Ancient Town all the way to the foot of Tiger Leaping Gorge. However, we get stranded not once, not twice but three times in one day. Join us on our journey.

--- Luke and Alex
February 12, 2026, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Teahorse Road history
  2. 10:00Hitchhiking attempts
  3. 14:00Li Jang exploration
  4. 18:00Market and planning Hutia Sha Jun
  5. 33:30Start of trek planning

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STRANDED in Deep China - The Road to Shangri-La

Luke and Alex push their limits on the road less traveled through Yunnan, hitchhiking from a campsite just outside Dali Ancient Town toward the rugged foot of Tiger Leaping Gorge. The journey unfolds along the famed Tea Horse Road, weaving through valleys and villages with the kind of unpredictability that makes travel stories worth telling. Things don’t go as planned: they get stranded not once, not twice, but three times in a single day, turning a simple trek into a test of patience, wit, and mutual nerve. The duo keeps spirits high, swapping tips with locals, laughing off the setbacks, and persisting toward the dramatic river canyon that promises the kind of Shangri-La scenery that fuels dreams of remote adventures. The episode blends scenic landscapes, cultural glimpses, and the raw honesty of travel mishaps, inviting viewers to chase their own misadventure along the Southern Silk Road.”,

Hitchhiking from Dali to Tiger Leaping Gorge along the Tea-H

It's the second leg of this journey as we Hitchhike from our campsite outside Dali Ancient town all the way to the foot of Tiger leaping Gorge. However, we get stranded not once, not twice but three times in one day. Join us on our Journey. Tiger leaping Gorge, Shangri-la, Tea horse road, Yunnan,...

Attractions in this video: Tiger Leaping Gorge, Arhai Lake, Dali Ancient Town, Nashi Culture Market