Ancient Tea Horse Road (Chamagudao Trek)

The Ancient Tea Horse Road (Chamagudao) is a historic network of caravan paths that once connected the tea-growing regions of Yunnan with the high-altitude markets of Tibet. This modern trekking segment focuses on the 'Upper Tea Horse Road' between Lijiang and the Shangri-La plateau, passing through some of the most dramatic canyon landscapes in the world, including the Tiger Leaping Gorge. The route traverses high-altitude passes at 4,000m+, traditional Naxi and Tibetan villages, and deep river gorges. It is an immersive journey through the Silk Road's southwestern equivalent, combining high-altitude endurance with deep historical and cultural significance.

The Thorsborne Trail is a 32km point-to-point trekking route along the eastern coastline of Hinchinbrook Island, within Girringun National Park, Queensland. Running between Ramsay Bay in the north and George Point in the south, the trail traverses a diverse tropical landscape of mangrove systems, granite headlands, and rainforest. Hinchinbrook is an uninhabited wilderness island, accessible only by organized boat transfers from the mainland hubs of Cardwell or Lucinda. The route follows the Hinchinbrook Channel side and the open Coral Sea, passing significant features like Zoe Falls and the granite peaks of Mount Bowen.