LiJiang - Cycle to Lashi Lake

Today was our first day’s ride. A "gentle introduction" to warm those leg muscles up as we cycle around the beautiful Lashi Lake. It was supposed to be flat, but that turned out to be a lie. This lake is found at an elevation of 2500m and
is home to tens of thousands of migratory birds such as the black necked crane.

We passed through small Naxi villages and experienced the traditional rural
lifestyle of this intriguing ethnic minority. The cycling provided an escape into
Old China with a step back in time as we ride under the shadow of the Yulong
Mountains, the southern most section of Himalayas.

Today also included a few sections of off road cycling, appreciated by those who enjoy getting off the sealed paths.

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