Deqin Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

I thought Jade Dragon Snow Mountain was beautiful, until I went to Yubeng

After visiting Lijiang and witnessing the majesty of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain After going to Shaxi and witnessing the traces of the ancient Tea Horse Road I once again embarked on a journey to Yubeng Outside the car window is the snow-covered Napahai A fleeting glimpse of the Songzanlin Monastery Further ahead is the surging Lancang River winding through the canyons Entering the Baima Snow Mountain, it becomes a vast expanse of endless white - To the east of Meili, at the foot of the sacred mountain Lies the destination of this trip, Yubeng Village In the winter, the village houses are neatly arranged With the morning smoke curling up and the sound of cowbells From the morning's sunlight on the Golden Mountain to the arrival of the blues The golden roof of the temple appears tranquil and mysterious - Staying at the Wildtalk has been the long-awaited expectation of this trip Outside is the icy world, with the snow mountain appearing and disappearing in the clouds Inside the room, the warmth remains, and the comfortable temperature relaxes one The thoughtful service is a sincere gesture to the guests No need to get up too early in the morning, waking up at 8 am allows for Enjoying breakfast in the lobby while admiring the sunlight on the Golden Mountain - 📠 Yubeng Travel Tips ① You can fly directly to Diqing Shangri-La/Lijiang ② Lijiang has opened a direct high-speed train to Shangri-La taking 1.5h ③ You can stay one night in Shangri-La, as you might miss The car to Yubeng, just stay in the city for one night, and set off early the next day ④ Take a business car from Shangri-La to Xidang Village parking lot for 4-5h Usually a 7-seater business car, 600-700 yuan/car, can be chartered or shared ⑤ Yubeng scenic area ticket is 55 yuan/person, you can take an off-road vehicle or hike in (hiking one way is about 8h) ⑥ The ticket to Lower Yubeng Village is 260 yuan/person, and the return trip is 200 yuan/person (In case of snow and extreme weather, the off-road vehicles will stop operating, and you can only hike in) ⑦ Yubeng scenic area stops selling tickets at 17:00 every day ⑧ Wildtalk breakfast starts at 8:00, and you can enjoy breakfast while watching the sunlight on the Golden Mountain (the sunlight on the Golden Mountain is also around 8:00)

Yunnan Travel Guide | Yunnan Travel Instant Understanding Map | Yunnan Practical Guide Inventory

👭Go to Yunnan once, to appreciate the beautiful scenery of nature, to experience different ethnic customs🎉, to the sacred Tibetan area of Shangri-La, to see cattle and sheep running🐑, vast grasslands; to the ancient stone streets of Lijiang ancient city, to listen to the sound of small bridges and flowing water, ㊙️ to explore the stories hidden in the corners; 🌊 to the Cangshan Erhai in Dali, to see the wind, flowers, snow and moon, as if in a paradise. . 🌈Essential attractions ✅Yubeng: Paradise on the left, Yubeng on the right, suitable for novice hikers ✅Dianchi: Yunnan's largest freshwater lake, a good place to watch seagulls ✅Stone Forest: A spectacular karst landscape, very spectacular ✅Kunming Old Street: The most historical block in Kunming city ✅Guandu Ancient Town: One of the famous historical and cultural ancient towns ✅Dukezong Ancient City: Experience the horse gang culture of walking through the streets and alleys ✅Meili Snow Mountain: You can see the beautiful scenery of sunrise on the golden mountain ✅Songzanlin Temple: A sacred place, known as the 'Little Potala Palace' ✅Tiger Leaping Gorge: One of the deepest gorges in China ✅Pudacuo National Park: A truly unpolluted fairy tale world ✅Starlight Night Market: Asia's largest night market, a good place for Dai ethnic group photos ✅Manting Park: The royal garden of the ancient Dai royal family ✅Dai Ethnic Garden: Dai culture display, water splashing activities ✅Wild Elephant Valley: The only place in China with wild elephants ✅Lijiang Ancient City: World Cultural Heritage ancient capital, 'City of Romance' ✅Shuhe Ancient Town: A leisurely and quiet ancient town, suitable for relaxation ✅Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: A magical gift from nature, the cradle of Naxi love ✅Blue Moon Valley: The water is green, a beautiful scene with a built-in filter ✅Lugu Lake: A beautiful scene of water and sky, known as the 'Oriental Women's Kingdom' ✅Erhai: Sunshine, blue sky, Erhai, charming scenery ✅Dali Ancient City: Experience the slow life of literature and art, quiet and romantic ✅Shuanglang Ancient Town: The essence of Dali's scenery is in Erhai, and the essence of Erhai's scenery is here ✅Cangshan: One of Dali's famous 'Wind, Flower, Snow and Moon' four scenes . 💯Yunnan 5-day route 🔥Yubeng hiking 5 days: D1️⃣: All over the country--Lijiang D2️⃣: Lijiang Ancient City-Xiaozhongdian Grassland-Moon Bay-Feilai Temple D3️⃣: Feilai Temple-Sunrise on the Golden Mountain-Xidang-Nanzheng Pass-Yubeng Village D4️⃣: Yubeng Village-Seabuckthorn Forest-Xiaonong Base Camp-Ice Lake-Return the same way D5️⃣: Yubeng Village-Primitive Forest-Pilgrimage Camp-God Waterfall-Return the same way D6️⃣: Yubeng Village-Ninong Gorge-Lijiang . 🔥Lijiang Shangri-La Lugu Lake 5 days D1️⃣: Lijiang—Eighteen Bay—Nise—Rige Peninsula—Lover's Beach—Lugu Lake D2️⃣: Lugu Lake—Pig Trough Boat—Grass Sea—Baisha Ancient Town—Shuhe Ancient Town-Lijiang D3️⃣: Lijiang—Blue Moon Valley——Jade Dragon Snow Mountain——Lijiang Ancient City——Lijiang D4️⃣: Lijiang——Napa Sea Wetland Grassland——Tusi Banquet——Dukezong Ancient City D5️⃣: Shangri-La——Songzanlin Temple——Tiger Leaping Gorge——Lijiang .

The legendary paradise, Rain Cascade Village

If you truly love or hate someone, you must bring "them" here for a hike. A hidden paradise that attracts adventure seekers and nature lovers from around the world. Nestled amidst towering mountains and pristine landscapes, it offers a unique and unforgettable experience for those willing to embark on its challenging yet rewarding hiking routes. To reach Yubeng village, one must first travel to the town of Feilaisi. From there, the journey continues on foot or by horseback, as no roads lead directly to the village. The trek to Yubeng village is divided into two main routes: the Upper Yubeng route and the Lower Yubeng route. The Upper Yubeng route offers stunning alpine scenery with the Sacred Waterfall and Ice Lake as highlights. The Lower Yubeng route passes through rhododendron forests and alongside the Mekong River, leading to the Holy Waterfall and Hidden Glacier. Both routes converge at Yubeng village, where visitors can experience Tibetan culture and embark on breathtaking hikes in the surrounding area.#mountainview #mytripvlog #wecreate #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #2023travelwish #couplestrip

Glacier Lake

Getting There-  first getting to the glacier lake requires you to first arrive in the upper you want village once you arrive there you follow the very clear, mapped out trails into a steep incline up into the snow mountain. How long is the hike to glacier lake? Wow that depends summer it’s around six hours back-and-forth winter I would say 7 to 8 hours. but this lake is well worth it in the summer time you can see the Clearwater you can see the mini waterfalls coming off of the mountain and the winter time you get to see the frozen lake you hike through the snow and you are standing at the base of the snow mountain. #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #nationalpark #snowmountain #yubengvillage #vickwalks #backpacking #hiking #hikingtrails

This is known as the most beautiful snow mountain in the world||Meili Snow Mountain

||Meili Snow Mountain. Meili Snow Mountain is located at the junction of Tibet's Zayu and Yunnan's Deqin, also known as Prince Snow Mountain, it is one of the most dangerous snow mountains in the world, with extremely steep terrain, and is one of the 'Top Ten Majestic Mountains in China'. ~ Features: Meili Snow Mountain, is one of the eight sacred mountains in Tibet, also known as Prince Snow Mountain, the famous scenic spot 'Sunshine Golden Mountain' belongs to here! Although many people yearn for it, the main peak has not been conquered yet, the environment here is treacherous, it is the only peak that is prohibited from climbing due to cultural protection! If you want to see the scenery of Meili Snow Mountain, it is best to come here from October to May of the following year, because at this time it is very likely to see the main peak of Meili Snow Mountain and some other peaks.😜

Shangri-La attractions are free, and the railway is open

On November 26, the Lijiang to Shangri-La railway (Lixiang Railway) was completed and opened to traffic. It takes as little as 1 hour and 18 minutes to get from Lijiang to Shangri-La, and as little as 4 hours and 30 minutes to get from Kunming to Shangri-La, which will effectively reduce the cost of travel for tourists. ✨ Recommended attractions 1⃣Pudacuo: In Tibetan, it means 'the holy land of the soul, the paradise in the dream'. 2⃣Tiger Leaping Gorge: Named after the legend of a fierce tiger leaping over the Jinsha River with the help of a huge rock in the middle of the river. 3⃣Dukezong Ancient City: In Tibetan, it means 'castle built on a rock', also known as the City of Moonlight. 4⃣Meili Snow Mountain: Known as one of the ten most beautiful mountain ranges in China. 5⃣Songzanlin Temple: A Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan, not only the center of the Yellow Sect in Sichuan and Yunnan, but also holds a significant position in the entire Tibetan area. ✨Discount policy: (for some attractions) 1️⃣Shanghai residents can enjoy free admission before December 31 this year. 2️⃣Yunnan residents can enjoy free admission in December. 3️⃣Tourists with valid student IDs can enjoy free admission in January 2024. 4️⃣Tourists with the Chinese zodiac sign 'Dragon' on their ID cards can enjoy free admission in February 2024, etc. 💡Travel Tips: Due to the long distances between various attractions in Shangri-La, before going to the attractions, be sure to ask the local station about the traffic situation, including whether there are buses and whether the roads are good. If you charter a car, be sure to negotiate the price in advance.

Deqin, Diqing | The soul of the Three Parallel Rivers Natural Heritage

Within its borders, there are towering snow mountains, turbulent canyons, glacier lakes, deep mountain medicinal materials, rare birds and animals, and the simple and unique ethnic customs. The scenic spots centered on Meili Snow Mountain are unique. 'The peaks overlap and undulate, and the canyons rush horizontally and vertically' constitute the complex terrain of the whole Deqin County with high mountains, steep slopes, long canyons, and deep valleys. From Benzilan Town to the top of Baima Snow Mountain, you can enjoy the natural landscapes of different climate zones and the geographical, geological, and geomorphological wonders of the plate suture line, which can be described as 'half mountain snow, half mountain flowers, top wearing a leather jacket and waist wearing a veil, valley bottom bare-chested sweat full cheeks, a mountain four seasons meet the world'.

Sacred Lake, Meili Snow Mountain

Getting There - From Shangri-la it is a 4 hour bus ride to Feilaisi, you'll transfer to a small van in Deqin for a 10 km ride to Feilaisi. It's recommended to stay the night and watch the sunrise before taking an early private or shared taxi to Xidang. In Xidang you can take another taxi to Yubeng, 200 RMB per person to Yubeng Village, about 1 hour. Alternatively, you can hike from Xidang to Yubeng Village, between 3 to 6 hours. Much of the trail is unmarked, difficult to navigate, road, steep, and often muddy. Have a downloaded map or be confident in navigation techniques using the cairns, rock stackings, and red tape on the trees for guidance. I used a map from the app, AllTrails. It saved me a few times. You may stay in Upper Yubeng or Lower Yubeng. Lower Yubeng is closer to the trailhead to Sacred Lake. The hike will be roughly 12 km round trip on the one-way trail. Attractions - The hike is relatively flat for large portions of the trail and is completely paved. You can go off trail in a few locations to cut the distance, but it will be steeper than taking the designated switch backs. The trail is past Lower Yubeng Village into the valley and enters the first. It follows a river on the left. It's scenic and peaceful, stop to admire the hundreds of rock cairns or make your own. After a kilometer or two the trail begins a gradual decent, at this point you can cross the steep hillside to shorten the trek, but may be more difficult. The trail returns to a more flat surface with gradual elevation gains before the final, and real climb begins. The final 2 kilometers are a steep ascent fully comprised of concrete stairs and without shade from the trees, it can be hot here. There is an option to ride a horse during this segment. Continue climbing for about 30 minutes to one hour, depending on your speed. You will see many prayer flags as you get closer to the top with glimpses of the falls. After a difficult climb you will be rewarded with reaching the summit and clear views of the falls. You will get wet from the mist of the falls blowing on to you. For a more intense, refreshing, albeit cool dousing, make your way to a smaller waterfall to the right, over the hill and wade through a small pool before going under the falls for a dip and sip of the fresh mountain water. After drying off recover with a snack and enjoying the views one final time before heading back to Yubeng. The hike down is pleasant, but take it slow so you don't slip or hurt your knees. Many people walk the trail, and with horses passing by, it can be crowded. In total the hike may take anywhere from 5 to 8 hours from Upper Yubeng, slightly less from Lower Yubeng. Hotels - There are many guesthouses in Lower Yubeng and in Upper Yubeng. If staying in Upper Yubeng, Deqin Rain Water Guesthouse is an excellent option due to its cleanliness, amenities, hosts, and food. In addition, it's close to the Glacier Lake trailhead.

Dali-Shangri-La 5-day tour

✨ Hey, buddies! I recently went to Dali and Shangri-La, it's really beautiful! 🏞️ This guide will take you to experience my itinerary in Dali and Shangri-La, hoping to provide you with some travel inspiration. 📍 First stop: Dali On the first day, we arrived in Dali and first went to Napa Lake. Napa Lake is a beautiful plateau lake, the grassland and blue sky by the lake are really beautiful! Then we went to Shika Highway and Black Bean Coffee Shop, experiencing a leisurely time. ☕️ Then we went to Shangri-La Alpine Botanical Garden, where there are many rare plants, which is eye-opening. 📍 Second stop: White Horse Snow Mountain On the second day, we arrived at the White Horse Snow Mountain, the autumn scenery here is simply beautiful! The golden pine forest, the white snow mountain, and the flying prayer flags make people feel like they are in a fairyland. 📍 Third stop: Shuo Da Village & Shangri-La On the third day, we arrived at Shuo Da Village, a secluded little village where you can admire the sunrise and reflection of Meili Snow Mountain up close, it's really beautiful! 🌄 Then we returned to Shangri-La and visited the Dukezong Ancient City, experiencing the rich Tibetan culture. 📍 Fourth stop: Bottomless Lake & Songzanlin Monastery On the fourth day, we went to the Bottomless Lake, the plateau lake here is pure blue, and it's great for viewing the autumn scenery. Then we went to Songzanlin Monastery, the architecture here is magnificent, making people feel the pure faith. We also went to the Little Zhongdian Reservoir and took a distant photo with Haba Snow Mountain. 📍 Fifth stop: Back to Dali On the last day, we returned to Dali and ended this wonderful journey. ✨ Travel tips: The weather is colder in autumn and winter, it is recommended to bring a thick coat and sunscreen. 🌅 Self-driving is the best way to travel, but be aware that the road surface at the pass is prone to icing. 🚜 Booking accommodation and dining in advance can better control the travel budget. 🏨 Don't forget to try local specialties, such as yak meat hot pot and butter tea. 🍲🍵 Make new friends during the trip and share the joy of travel together! 👫 ✨ This trip to Dali-Shangri-La has brought me a lot of gains, not only admiring the beautiful natural scenery, but also experiencing the rich Tibetan culture. If you also want to experience a different trip, try this route, I believe you will have an unforgettable journey! ✨

Annual inventory of the most recommended attractions for everyone | Baima Snow Mountain

| Baima Snow Mountain.🏡City: Yunnan Province 📍Location: Deqin County, Diqing, Baima Snow Mountain ✨Features: The continuous mountains have a lot of hiking routes, and the scenery is beautiful! 🐾Hiking strategy: This time we crossed the Yunling Middle Line, originally planned to hike for 10 days, from the No. 3 tunnel of the 214 National Road Baima Snow Mountain to Badi Township, but for some reasons, we came out of the mountain on the seventh day, fortunately, the village where we came out was the birthplace of the 11th Panchen Lama - Shazhong. · 1️⃣Day1: Viewing Platform-Top Pasture | We parked at the viewing platform above the No. 3 tunnel of Baima Snow Mountain, cut directly from the viewing platform to the starting point of the tunnel, there is no road here, 3 kilometers in the forest for 3 hours. 2️⃣Day2: Top Pasture-Canyon Pasture | The second day basically has no climbing, the scenery at the top pasture is particularly beautiful, going down the mountain along the canyon, will cross several rivers. 3️⃣Day3: Canyon Pasture-Tongni Pasture | Today only need to cross a pass, very easy. 4️⃣Day4: Tongni Pasture-Guolazhula Pasture | Cross two 4,600 passes. 5️⃣Day5: Guolazhula Pasture-Haizi Camp | Cross two passes, the water source is abundant on the way, there are two sections I did not follow the track, directly cut across, saving a lot of climbing sections. 6️⃣Day6: Haizi Camp-Pasture Camp | Cross two passes. 7️⃣Day7: Pasture Camp-Shazhong Village | Go down the mountain along the canyon river, you can reach the village in 4 hours, take a car from the village to Deqin, contact the villagers to call a car, after negotiation, $200 to send us to Deqin County, it is very civilian, the little brother also bought us water on the way. · Stay in Deqin for one night, take a car to Baima Snow Mountain to pick up the car the next day, the fare is $23. Walked 63 kilometers in seven days, it is a relatively easy route, and the scenery is also very good, passing through mountains, canyons, lakes, pastures, every day there are different challenges and scenery. · Note⚠️: The entire route camps are basically above 4,000 meters above sea level, if there are friends with high anti-crossing need to grasp their own risks, the temperature difference between day and night is particularly large, bring good quick-drying and warm clothes.

An average of 600, a three-day and two-night deep tour of Shangri-La~

Although it is a popular tourist spot, it is easy to step on thunder if you don't make a good strategy‼️ I will share my three-day and two-night travel route, we three girls The cost of eating, living, and playing is roughly between six hundred and eight hundred, and we have all gone to famous spots I feel it's still worth it, sisters who want to come to Shangri-La can take it for reference I think it's quite detailed⬇️ - DAY1 🕍Dukezong Ancient City The ancient city has a history of more than 1300 years, and it is a very classic Tibetan architectural style! On the slate road, you can still see the well-preserved deep horseshoe prints, which are tokens left to us by history through thousands of years. This is also the best and largest Tibetan residential group in China. There are quite a lot of people here, praying and turning under the largest prayer wheel~ If you have enough time, you can drink butter tea in the ancient city, which is very comfortable And this is a good place to take street shots and humanities. There are fewer people in the morning, and it's very out of the picture - ✨Gadan Songzanlin Temple✨ It is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan Province. I recommend 🚶Lake plank road line: About 1 hour, walk clockwise, the 9 scenic spots involved are: Songzanlin Temple gate building-floating bridge-distant shooting point-Muqu Sheng-Divine Tree-Small Street-Lamuyangcuo Square-Divine Spring-Songzanlin Temple viewing platform I think it's a must to come to Shangri-La here, it's very good to shoot. Time allows you to rent an explanation. But it is recommended to bring your ID card to buy tickets offline! Buying online will cost an additional 20 for the explanation fee, which feels unnecessary, you can buy it or not. 🚌After the tour, take the No. 3 bus directly back to Dukezong Ancient City, half price for students and the elderly! DAY2 🏔️Meiling Snow Mountain, White Horse Snow Mountain We suddenly decided to go to Meiling Snow Mountain in the middle of the night. We have come here, and it doesn't matter if we are tired a bit more. When I came here, I knew how beautiful it was, and all languages became scarce when describing it! Excited to tears in my eyes! But unfortunately, I didn't see the sunset golden mountain this time, and I will come again next time. ✅The beauty of White Horse Snow Mountain greatly exceeded my expectations. It's really worth coming here. It's covered with snow all year round. On the way here, you can feel the changes of subtropical, warm temperate, and cold temperate climates in a few hours. White Horse Snow Mountain does not have a viewing platform, a full 360° experience of the beauty of the snow mountain!! There is no need to specifically find a photo spot, you can stop wherever you see a beautiful place DAY3 🌊Ring Napahai This actually ran out in two or three hours, everything is so beautiful when the weather is good! Blue sky, white clouds, green lawns, you can see herds of cattle and sheep eating grass on the grassland🐑It's particularly healing. ✅Finally about eating, living, and traveling I think there is no need to find popular restaurants for meals. We found small restaurants that have been open for many years and only locals will go. There is no service, but the taste is great: refer to the common people's home cooking, Xin Qiao snacks, mom's butter tea, etc. 👍🏻Accommodation: Shangri-La Shika Road No. 1 (next to Shika Snow Mountain, Napahai Scenic Area), we are three girls so we directly booked a very large room, with hot springs where you can see the sunrise, after all, the temperature difference is large in the morning and evening, soaking in the hot springs can also relieve the fatigue of the day. The room is very large and super quiet. Travel: You can compare multiple parties, save as much as you can.

Embracing the snow mountain|On the way to Meili Snow Mountain, there are hidden secrets

Embracing the snow mountain|On the way to Meili Snow Mountain, there are hidden secrets! How can I describe to you the admiration when I first saw Baima Snow Mountain? The golden trees climb the ridge, the white snow is dotted among them, if you go to see the sunrise of Meili Snow Mountain from Shangri-La, don't miss this snow mountain secret with few people and beautiful scenery! How to get to Baima Snow Mountain? Depart from Shangri-La, navigate to 'Baima Snow Mountain Pass' after G214 Benzilan, pay attention to the road signs: Deqin-Baima Snow Mountain, choose the direction of Baima Snow Mountain, do not pass through the tunnel, and feel the wonderful scenery of Baima Snow Mountain along the way! About the road conditions: Here you can only choose to drive or charter a car, there is no public transportation, after following the road sign instructions, the road conditions are slightly poor, there are some small pits along the way, pay attention to slow down and pass carefully! In winter, the pass may be closed due to snow! Baima Snow Mountain shooting strategy: Around October each year is the best viewing time, at this time the forest is dyed golden, the snow top becomes pure white, and the scenery is all the way! Two-day and one-night route suggestion: Shangri-La-Benzilan-Baima Snow Mountain Pass-Feilai Temple ②Watch the sunrise of Meili Snow Mountain at Feilai Temple-Yubeng (or return) Travel tips: (1) The winter climate drops, self-driving needs to pay attention to road conditions, whether there is black ice, etc., the vehicle can bring anti-skid chains; (2) Pay attention to safety when getting off the car to shoot, pay attention to windproof and warm, bring good hats, gloves and other items!

Yubeng Village Treasure Viewing Homestay, push the window to see the sunrise on the Golden Mountain

Yubeng is divided into Upper Yubeng and Lower Yubeng. The hiking route of Upper Yubeng includes Ninong and Ice Lake, while Lower Yubeng can lead to the Divine Waterfall and Divine Lake. This time we chose to hike in Upper Yubeng, so all the hotels are booked in Upper Yubeng. Among the three hotels, the most satisfactory one is this YOLO Snow Mountain Viewing Homestay. - 🌟Highlights Accommodation ceiling in Upper Yubeng A boutique homestay with only 10 rooms Every room has a snow mountain view Close to the starting point of hiking and Upper Yubeng CBD, it is very convenient for hiking and eating - The YOLO is considered the top-level accommodation in Upper Yubeng Village. The off-road vehicle arrives at the viewing platform at the entrance of the village, and the hotel will send a car to pick up people and luggage for free. The floor-to-ceiling windows of the room face the snow mountain, and the public area on the roof is an excellent place to shoot the sunrise on the Golden Mountain. The minimalist interior design and the homely service are all satisfying. - 🏠Check-in experience After a bumpy journey, as soon as we arrived at the hotel, the front desk lady immediately served us welcome tea and snacks. While sitting on the sofa and eating and drinking, the check-in procedures were completed. After returning to the room to rest and take pictures, we went to the public area on the roof to have afternoon tea. It was really thoughtful. The level of tea and coffee is comparable to that of the Wutong District in Shanghai. They also recommended several good restaurants in Upper Yubeng. In the evening, we strolled over and it was really delicious~ - 🍜Meals Breakfast is Chinese and Western set meals. Order the day before and agree on the approximate time to go downstairs to eat the next day. The Western style is toast, fried eggs, sausages, etc., and the Chinese style is a bowl of warm rice noodles, all delicious! There are also bedtime desserts delivered to the room at night, super warm. The most intimate thing is that when you go out, you will be given a hiking sandwich. When you are exhausted, sit down and open it to eat, and the feeling of happiness arises spontaneously. It's simply the best sandwich I've ever eaten! - 🙈Hiking experience The hotel staff are happy to share their hiking experiences with guests, as well as the different feelings of each route. It is very helpful for hiking novices. You can go back to the hotel to soak your feet at night, which is really comfortable. Moreover, YOLO is very close to the starting point of the White Pagoda in the upper village, which saves a lot of energy. - 🛌Guest room The room is very warm, comfortable and clean. You can take the drinks in the small refrigerator at will. There is a Dyson hair dryer, and you can also borrow a fascia gun and foot bath. The separate wet and dry bathroom is also good, and the toilet and shower room are separate. The sound insulation of the room is also okay. It seems that there are only 10 rooms in the entire hotel, so the ratio of service staff to guests is also ok. If you need anything, just shout in the WeChat group and you will get service immediately.

The Journey to Upper Yubeng

Getting There - The trail starts at the lower altitude of Xidang Hot Spring and from there you are climbing up to 3300meters. the views along the way of the snow mountain are quite incredible. You have 2 options, hike the 20km or pay for a keep to drive you to the village. I recommend you hike! Attractions - Along the way there are reststops, animals like Yaks and Cows, and of course the amazing views. Hotels - Once you arrive in Yubeng you can choose wether to travel down to lower village or up to upper village which is close to all the hikes. Food & Restaurants - The food in Yubeng is expensive because of course it is in the middle of no where. It is expensive but it is also delicious. Shopping - There is no shopping here we backpackers come here to hike! #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #mytripvlog #awesomepic #nationalpark #bucketlistreboot #2023travelwish #hiking #hikingtrails #vickwalks #backpacking #backpacking #yubeng

Hiking paradise

Another well frequented sport by China expats, this is a gorgeous and peaceful village in the Yunnan mountains. There are two villages (Upper and Lower) with most people staying at the upper village. Its quite a challenging hike to get here but absolutely worth it The primary reason for these villages is to act as a camp of sorts for the various hiking trails that are nearby, including Glacier Lake ans Sacred Waterfall. The trails are well signposted and easy to follow. But are extremely difficult. The village has some charm and character as well as having a couple of restaurants and cafes. It's all basic accommodation but it does the job nicely. A wonderful, beautiful place that I was privileged to visit. The weather is very changeable here so be prepared #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #tripblazers #china #hiking #outdoors

Getting There - hired a driver from Shangrila. then took a jeep over the mountain to the upper village. Attractions - Views, hiking and local cuisine. Hotels - Yolo inn/ amazing owner and delicious food/ also coffee! Food & Restaurants - cute bistro in the back of the village that’s sells delicious yak burgers and baked goods. Shopping -

sunrise on the Meli snow mountain

was a cloudy day but still possible to see some of the sun reflected on the peak of the mountain.

Look at the Meili Snow Mountain in the Feilai Temple Observation Deck. Jinshan Why do you want to climb? Because the mountain is there. However, the peak of the Meili Snow Mountain, Kavabog, although more than 2,000 meters lower than Mount Everest, is still a snow-capped mountain that has not yet reached the summit. A large number of Tibetan Buddhism believers come to Meili Snow Mountain to go to the mountain in the mountains. In their hearts, they need to turn to Meili Snow Mountain three times, once for the father, once for the mother, once for the sake of themselves. Every turn of the mountain means that you are one step closer to dreaming of heaven. want to take a panoramic view of the 13th peak of Meili Snow Mountain. In addition to the foggy ceiling of Baima Snow Mountain, the Feilai Temple Observation Deck is actually more convenient. It doesn't have to get up too early to occupy the place. Thirteen Peaks, want to see Rizhao Jinshan? It takes only 5 minutes to walk from the hotel to the viewing platform. long guns and short guns have long occupied the best position. I feel that looking for a telescope and coin-operating to get closer to the snow-capped mountains feels better. You can clearly see the goshawk circling and the top of the mountain is thick. Snow can not help but sigh the wonders of nature. I feel that I will not be bored when I stay here for a day, because whether it is sunshine Jinshan, Xizhao Yinshan, and the clouds are surrounded by half-covering, various angles and various forms, how to see how to shoot is not a taste. From here, the Meili Snow Mountain can be photographed with the help of the White Tower, and the prospects are rich.

Paradise is on the left, Yubeng is on the right | Yubeng trekking team formation in March-April | 7-day Yubeng trekking guide

✈️ Trekking in Yubeng, embark on a romantic journey of trekking‼️ . 👣 Stepping into Yubeng is like entering another world. The continuous mountain ranges, the lush and mysterious forests🌳, the tall and pristine snow mountains, the lucky Sunbeam Peak🌅, and the fairytale-like snowscapes, every moment is filled with mystery and poetry🌟 . 🌈 7-day itinerary: D1⃣: Gather in Lijiang from all over the country for a free day D2⃣: Lijiang Ancient Town - Xiazhongdian Grassland - Moon Bay - Feilai Temple D3⃣: Feilai Temple - Sunbeam Peak - Xidang - Nanzheng Pass - Yubeng D4⃣: Yubeng Village - Seabuckthorn Forest - Xiaonong Base Camp - Ice Lake D5⃣: Yubeng Village - Primitive Forest - Pilgrimage Campsite - Sacred Waterfall D6⃣: Yubeng Village - Ninong Valley - Shangri-La D7⃣: Half-day free activities in Shangri-La - Lijiang Ancient Town . 💯 Yubeng's beautiful scenery ✔️ Ice Lake: A deep green lake formed by the melting water of the Meili Snow Mountain glaciers ✔️ Sacred Waterfall: A waterfall cascading down from the Meili Snow Mountain, a place for pilgrims to receive blessings ✔️ Ninong Valley: The essential route out of Yubeng, relatively warmer temperatures ✔️ Nanzheng Pass: The necessary route into Yubeng, many prayer flags here, view of the Goddess Peak ✔️ Xiaonong Base Camp: Open terrain with a rich landscape of snow mountains, meadows, pastures, and lakes ✔️ Sunbeam Peak: High probability of seeing Sunbeam Peak in Yubeng during winter, and the entire Yubeng is covered with snow . 📍 Several trekking routes in Yubeng 📍 👣 Fatigue level: Sacred Waterfall < Ninong < Nise < Ice Lake < Divine Lake 🍀 Scenic value: Ice Lake > Sacred Waterfall > Nise > Ninong > Divine Lake 🔹 Sacred Waterfall (Difficulty ⭐): Entire route is paved, many squirrels, supplies available 🔹 Ninong (Difficulty ⭐): Entire route is downhill paved, supply stations available 🔹 Ice Lake (Difficulty ⭐⭐): Entire route is uphill, muddy on rainy days, one supply point along the way 🔹 Nise (Difficulty ⭐): Similar to Ice Lake, continue for two more kilometers at the end to reach the glacier 🔹 Divine Lake (Difficulty ⭐⭐⭐): Entire route is uphill, quite steep, not recommended on rainy days, no supplies throughout . ㊙ Professional trekking knowledge ✅ Wear comfortable clothes, fit but not too loose or tight, and easy to put on or take off according to temperature changes. If you have long hair, tie it up to avoid obstructing your vision. ✅ Wear a pair of suitable sports shoes; tie the shoelaces tightly, just enough so they don't hurt your feet, this will prevent toe pain after walking for a long time. ✅ Protect your knees to avoid patella injuries and meniscus wear. Here's a tip: no matter how sore your legs are, keep your knees relaxed and slightly bent when walking downhill, don't keep them straight. ✅ When going uphill, take big steps but move slowly, avoid putting your weight on a single knee to protect it, and don't put your weight on the front leg when stepping forward, but use your hips to power through. ✅ Maintain steady breathing and heart rate, don't rush to run fast, keep a stable condition.

Travel together to Yubeng and give your soul a good rest, letting your body completely relax!

If you don't go to heaven, go to Yubeng. This was the conclusion of hiking enthusiasts more than a decade ago about Yubeng Village in Diqing, Yunnan. Trekking in the highland forests is both a challenge and a pleasure. It's really enjoyable to go trekking in Yubeng with a few good friends. What are the things to pay attention to and the budget considerations? 1. Itinerary: Yubeng Village is quite large, with three mature trekking routes: the Ice Lake route, the Sacred Waterfall route, and the Nylam route. The most challenging is undoubtedly the Ice Lake route. It is recommended to stay overnight in lower Yubeng, rest, and then start trekking after watching the sunrise the next morning. The easiest route might be the Sacred Waterfall route, which has already been well developed. 2. Ticket budget: The current ticket price for Yubeng Village is 70 yuan, with ticket offices at the entrance of the village. Currently, tickets cannot be purchased online and must be bought on-site, but non-cash payments are supported. There are off-road vehicles from the entrance to upper Yubeng for 200 yuan per person, and from upper to lower Yubeng for 260 yuan per person. It is recommended to go just to upper Yubeng, as the stations for upper and lower Yubeng are very close to each other, and there's no need to waste an extra 60 yuan. The budget for tickets is 70 + 200×2 = 470 yuan. 3. Accommodation budget: Both upper and lower Yubeng Village have a considerable number of guesthouses. Although recent commercial development has taken away some of the original ecological charm, the accommodation conditions have improved a lot. The average cost for a standard guesthouse is around 300 yuan, while high-end homestays average about 800 yuan. The guesthouse where I stayed, which had a view, was an economical type costing 350 yuan per night. However, ordinary guesthouses in Yubeng do not provide toiletries and toothbrushes, which must be purchased separately. The cost for staying 2 nights in a guesthouse is 700 yuan. 4. Food budget: There are many more places to eat in Yubeng Village than there were ten years ago, and prices have decreased with the market mechanism. In addition to the simple restaurants opened by local Tibetans, there are also Hunan and Sichuan restaurants opened by people from other places. The average cost per person is generally over 100 yuan. The cost of dining for 3 days with friends was 2000 yuan, with an average cost of 1000 yuan per person. 5. Transportation budget: From Shangri-La city center, take a bus directly to Deqin bus station, then transfer to a rural bus to Feilaisi. Usually, you take the rural bus to Xidang Village entrance in the morning, buy a ticket, and enter Yubeng Village. There are 5 buses a day from Shangri-La to Deqin bus station, departing at 9:20, 10:30, 12:30, 14:10, and 15:40, with a ticket price of 62 yuan. It is recommended to buy tickets online in advance, as they can be quite tight. The bus fare from Deqin bus station to Feilaisi is 5 yuan, and from Feilaisi to Xidang Village (Yubeng Village ticket office) is 20 yuan, making the round-trip fare 174 yuan. In total, the cost for a 3-day, 2-night trip to Yubeng Village is 470 yuan + 700 yuan + 1000 yuan + 174 yuan = 2344 yuan.