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Yubeng Village is a beautiful and miraculous place. When trekking in Yubeng Village, tourists will have a sense of walking at Shangri-La. Located at the back of the Meli Snow Mountain, it is surrounded by mountains. Because of its unique location, there are only 20 households living here and connects outside world only with one small road.
During 4 Days Meili Snow Mountain and Yubeng Village Hiking Tour from Shangri-La, you will visit Baima Snow Mountain and Great Bend of Yangtze River on the way, and then transfer to view Meili Snow Mountain and have an trekking experience at Yubeng village including Ice Lake, Shenpu Sacred Waterfalls, Ninong Valley and Mekong Grand Canyon.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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In the morning, drive about 4 hours to Deqin County (3400m altitude) which is 187km away from Shangri-La. The view along the way is fantastic with different kinds of trees, streams down the valley, prayer flags and stupas, and Tibetan villages. Drive uphill to the Dongzhulin Monastery which is located in Shusong Village, Benzilan District, Deqin County, and 105km from the seat of Zhongdian County. The Yunnan-Tibet Road passes behind the temple and cars can get straight to the temple. The Dongzhulin Monastery was built in 1667, the sixth year of the Kang Xi Period in Qing Dynasty.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Arrive in Xidang in the afternoon, then take the jeep to Yubeng village. Yubeng village is located in Yunling township of Deqin county, in the east foot of Meili Snow Mountain in Yunnan province. Surrounded by mountains, Yubeng village enjoys a unique geographical environment with an altitude of 3,000 meters. Since there is no highway currently, there are two roads entering Yubeng from Xidang(西当) and Ninong(尼农). Yubeng village, a tiny Tibetan village at the foot of the Meili Snow Mountain, is the paradise for hikers.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3
Enjoy the sunrise of the Mt. Kawagebo Glacier from the guesthouse. This day hike leads you into a valley which is a dead end, so the same path has to be taken back again. From Yubeng, follow the signs and enter the valley to the Sacred Waterfall, which can be reached after about 4.5 hours of uphill trekking (up to an elevation of 3650 m). The hike back down to Yubeng takes about 2.5 hours.
7 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
Enjoy the sunrise of the Mt. Kawagebo Glacier from the guesthouse, then walk up to Binghu Ice Lake of the Meili Snow Mountain.Walk through the original forest from Yubeng Village, you will see some horses and yaks, as well as some wild animals if you are lucky enough. A beautiful river originate from the Glacier Park, walk along the river with some wooden bridges and spruce trees, you will have a wonderful view of Mt. Kawagebo Glacier. At last, arrive at the Ice Lake which is located at the foot of the glacier. Trek down back to Yubeng village in the late afternoon and enjoy the sunset of Kawagebo Peak . The return trek takes 3 to 4 hours.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
Set off very early for the long, but amazing walk along the least traveled path of Yubeng, from Lower Yubeng Village back to Xidang, via Ninong Canyon. Drive back to Shangri-La in the afternoon.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Shangrila-Deqin-Yubeng
Yubeng Village- Holy waterfall- Yubeng Village
Yubeng village- Ice lake-Yubeng village
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Your passport will be needed to purchase travel insurance for this tour
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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