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On top of the world – Hiking in Yading Nature Reserve | Sichuan, China

On top of the world – Hiking in Yading Nature Reserve | Sichuan, China

At an altitude of 14, 500 ft., Doachen Yading in the GarzĂȘ Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan province is officially the highest civilian airport in the world. At this dizzying height, flying into this region requires special precautions, and the crew is required to wear oxygen masks during take off and landing. Getting to Yading Nature Reserve Landing at the airport was definitely thrilling, but I was more excited about what lay ahead – a few days of hiking in…

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