Featured
Pakistan Karakoram Highway Expedition
Pakistan
The Songtsam Tacheng is a boutique lodge, set in Hada village, a small village in Northwestern Yunnan. Buffeted gently from all sides by fertile, low mountain valleys, Tacheng is home to Tibetan, Naxi and Lisu ethnic minorities. The lodge is part of the collection of lodges that provide a circuitry tour of Yunnan, each offering a unique experience of the region, allowing travellers to really capture the magic of the land.
Small and intimate, Songtsam Tacheng features just nine spacious guestrooms. All are elegantly decorated in modern style and furnished with hand crafted furniture and Tibetan artefacts. Each are light and airy, and come with a shared balcony, perfect for morning tea, when mist often envelops the valley. There is a lovely dining rooms with large picture windows screened by twisting pines, that serves a fusion of Tibetan and Western cuisines prepared with ingredients from their own garden.
Nestled in a mountain valley and surrounded with stunning natural scenery, Songtsam Tacheng lodge, offers a perfect destination for trekking. The region is home to Tibetan, Naxi and Lisu ethnic minority communities, each of which have an extremely hospitable and unique culture. The area is also rich in vegetation and wildlife and home to the Golden Monkeys. Facilities at the lodge include a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar offering a range of beverages.
Nov-Feb
30°C
VTE
GMT+ 7
Lao Kip (LAK)
Location Located in the heart of the mountain valley, Tacheng is perhaps the most fertile terrain around, ensuring an abundance of wildlife and vegetation to absorb your senses.
Getting there Fly into Beijing and take a domestic flight to Shangri-La Airport. The airport is a 3-hour transfer from Songtsam Tacheng. Lijiang Airport is a 4-hour transfer from the lodge.
When to go The best travel period to Ringha is April to October, during the summer months. Winter is cold. here is also a big temperature difference between day and night. If you want to experience the most beautiful scenery, April and May is the best time for you to arrive.
Discover sides of Asia you never knew existed, revealed by people who know every facet.
Featured
Featured
Featured
Featured
Featured
Here’s what our customers have to say about their Asian Geographical experience
“I would like to thank Asian Geographical Expeditions staff for organising a perfect holiday for my family to Dubai, Sri Lanka and the Maldives…”
“We are grateful for the exceptional planning and care taken by Asian Geographical Expeditions to ensure our holiday was perfect.”
“… organised by Asian Geographical Expeditions following a recommendation from a close friend. He wasn’t wrong! Asian Geographical Expeditions immediately showed us their professionalism, care and attention to our wishes.”
“Thank you for suggesting the helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp and breakfast with a view of Mt Everest—a truly spectacular moment.”
“The history and cultural specialists also deserve a mention for the way they illuminated the heritage of the places we visited, as does the Buddhist scholar with his apparently boundless knowledge.”
Your entire holiday is designed around your personal preferences
Travel at your own pace with full itinerary flexibility
Choose from handpicked, luxury hotels & resorts across Asia
Enjoy seamless logistics, private transfers, and 24/7 assistance
Our package holiday team has decades of experience in luxury Asia travel
Receive first-hand advice from specialists who know each destination intimately
Gain access to hidden gems and authentic local experiences
Our aim is to stay committed to responsible travel in Asia
We partner with eco-conscious providers
Itineraries include experiences that preserve Asia’s cultural and natural heritage
Travel with complete confidence under full ATOL protection
Fully bonded and financially protected for your peace of mind
Established in 2014