Goddess Peaks and Glaciers 7-Day Meili Eastern Slope Trek

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival & Welcome to Lijiang (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
1 stop
1
Old Town of Lijiang - China
Morning/Afternoon: Your adventure begins with a personalized greeting at Lijiang Airport or the Railway Station. Our dedicated team will assist you with hotel check-in to ensure a seamless start. Afternoon Exploration: Step back in time in Lijiang Old Town, a UNESCO-listed maze of cobblestone alleys and canals. Visit the Mu Family Mansion to decode ancient Naxi Dongba hieroglyphs or sip Yak Butter Tea at a courtyard teahouse. Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Lijiang Hotpot with wild mushrooms and cured ham at a traditional Naxi family-run inn. Accommodation: 4-star boutique hotel or traditional Naxi-style guesthouse. Meals: Dinner included.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Lijiang – First Bend of Yangtze – Benzilan – Moon Bend – Feilai Temple
1 stop
2
Meili Snow Mountain
Morning: Depart Lijiang and head north into the mountains. Stop at the Snow Mountain Viewing Platform for panoramic vistas of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Massif. Midday: Enjoy lunch in Benzilan, a historic stop on the ancient Tea-Horse Road. Marvel at the Moon Bend Grand Canyon, where the Jinsha River carves a perfect 180° "Ω" shape through red cliffs. Afternoon: Ascend through primeval forests along the Yunnan-Xizang Highway to reach White Horse Snow Mountain Pass (4,292m), the highest driving point of the journey. Evening: Arrive at Feilai Temple. From your hotel window, you’ll see the sacred Meili Snow Mountain Range, with its 13 peaks framed against the sunset. Accommodation: Feilai Temple hotel with direct mountain views. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Feilai Temple – Rongzhong Village – Nanzhu Pasture (Glamping Experience)
1 stop
3
Meili Snow Mountain
Pre-Dawn Magic: Witness the legendary "Golden Sunrise" as the first rays of light turn the 6,740m Kawagarbo peak into molten gold. Morning Trek: Drive to Rongzhong Village (2,200m) to begin your trek. Hike through old-growth forests alive with Himalayan flora. Afternoon: Reach Nanzhu Pasture (3,400m), our private glamping site. This secluded pasture offers an intimate view of Meili's glaciers. Evening: Gather around a campfire for a hearty Yak Stew under a canopy of stars. Sleep in luxury dome tents for a true wilderness immersion. Accommodation: Luxury dome tents (Glamping). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Nanzhu Pasture – Mountain Ridgeline – Bengge Ding Pasture (4,360m)
1 stop
4
Meili Snow Mountain
Morning: Wake up to another breathtaking sunrise on Meili. Full-Day Adventure (5-6km): Traverse the Dragon's Back Ridgeline, where the massive Mingyong Glacier tumbles 4,000m beneath your feet. This glacier is known as the "Galloping Glacier" for its record movement speed. Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for Himalayan griffons, sacred vultures with 3-meter wingspans, soaring above the peaks. Evening Reward: Camp at Bengge Ding Pasture, directly facing the sheer ice walls of Kawagarbo Peak. Accommodation: High-altitude tent camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Bengge Ding – Cordyceps Line – Rongzhong – Feilai Temple
1 stop
5
Meili Snow Mountain
Sunrise Finale: Watch the dawn ignite the "Cordyceps Line", the high-altitude terrain where locals forage for rare caterpillar fungus. Challenging Trek (14km): Cross a 4,500m pass with 360° views of Meili's lesser-known peaks, including the elegant Mianzimu (Goddess Peak) and the gravity-defying Jiazi Peak. Evening: Return to Feilai Temple by vehicle. Celebrate the completion of your trek with a glass of local Qingke (Barley) Beer. Accommodation: Feilai Temple hotel with mountain views. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Feilai Temple – Shangri-La – Lijiang
1 stop
6
Songzanlin Monastery
Morning: Bid farewell to the sacred peaks. Drive to Shangri-La to visit Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist complex in Yunnan, often called the "Little Potala Palace". Afternoon: Continue the scenic drive back to Lijiang (approx. 6.5 hours), reflecting on a journey that circumnavigated one of the world's most sacred pilgrimage routes. Evening: Enjoy a final farewell dinner in Lijiang's lantern-lit ancient town. Accommodation: 4-star boutique hotel in Lijiang. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Lijiang Departure
1 stop
7
Lijiang
Morning: Depending on your schedule, explore Lijiang's morning markets or purchase local Pu'er Tea as a lasting souvenir. Transfer: Private vehicle transfer to Lijiang Airport or the Railway Station for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast included.
6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Not recommended for travelers with respiratory conditions or sensitivity to high altitude

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