China: Tim Morch | Freelance Writer

China

I am a chronic traveller. You might find me in the cockpit of a sea kayak, hiking a backcountry trail, riding a wave, cycling single-track or riding a motorcycle on another adventure. I dream of becoming a freelance travel writer when I grow up, but for now I'm content living life to its fullest.

Yunnan Province

In the fall of 2006, I set off to explore Yunnan Province with my friend Juergen. We landed in Kunming, "City of Eternal Spring", where we spent a few nights before heading west to Dali, then north to Lijiang, Shangri-La, Deqin and the Meili Snow Mountains. We hitched rides with bemused truckers. We were fortunate to spend time with Naxi, Yi and Bai ethnic cultures, and drink in the spectacular vistas along the way.

My journal filled with stories. Discovering Yunnan, a walk through Tiger Leaping Gorge and a hike to The Sacred Waterfall are a few of the many adventures.