Synopsis
Michael Palin continues his Himalayan trek. Palin reaches the easternmost end of the Himalayas, exploring medieval Lijiang.
- Programme: Himalaya with Michael Palin
- Episode: 5: Leaping Tigers, Naked Nagas
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2004
- Geography | Comparing UK with a Non-European Country
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