5 Days Yubeng Village Trekking Tour: Meili Snow Mountain Adventure from Lijiang

    This 5 Days Yubeng Village Trekking Tour departs from Lijiang and travels through Shangri-La, Napa Lake, and the Jinsha River Moon Bay before arriving at Feilai Temple for the legendary "Golden Sunrise over Meili Snow Mountain". You then trek into Yubeng Village — a hidden Tibetan settlement at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain — completing two classic hiking routes: Ice Lake and the Sacred Waterfall. The journey concludes with a dramatic descent through Ninong Canyon. With approximately 60 km of hiking across high-altitude terrain, this is an unforgettable Yunnan trekking adventure.

    ⭐ Tour Highlights

    • Golden Sunrise over Meili Snow Mountain: Witness the first rays of dawn illuminate the sacred Kawagebo Peak from the Feilai Temple viewing platform. 
    • Yubeng Village: A roadless Tibetan village hidden beneath Meili Snow Mountain, known as a "miniature Shangri-La".
    • Ice Lake Trek: Hike through pristine fir forests and past the Sino-Japanese mountaineering team ruins to a glacial lake at approximately 3,800 m
    • Sacred Waterfall Trek: Follow stone-paved paths to the Sacred Waterfall (Shenpu), a Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage site. Walk clockwise around the falls three times for blessings.
    • Ninong Canyon: Descend along cliffside plank roads beside the Lancang River, one of the most spectacular canyon exits in Yunnan.
    • Jinsha River Moon Bay: Marvel at the dramatic Ω-shaped bend where the Jinsha River makes a 180° turn among towering mountains.

    🌈 General Information

    • Code of Tour: CTT0000091
    • Length of Tour: 5 Days
    • Arrival City: Lijiang
    • Departure City: Lijiang
    • Price of Tour: please make an inquiry
    Código del Tour: CTT0000091

    Detalles del Tour

    • Day 1: Lijiang - Shangri-La - Napa Lake Viewing Platform - Jinsha River Moon Bay - Baima Snow Mountain - Feilai Temple
    • Day 2: Feilai Temple - Ninong Village - Ninong Canyon - Upper Yubeng Village
    • Day 3: Upper Yubeng Village - Ice Lake - Upper Yubeng Village
    • Day 4: Upper Yubeng Village - Sacred Waterfall - Upper Yubeng Village
    • Day 5: Upper Yubeng Village - Ninong Canyon - Ninong Village - Shangri-La - Lijiang

    Day 1: Lijiang - Shangri-La - Napa Lake Viewing Platform - Jinsha River Moon Bay - Baima Snow Mountain - Feilai Temple

    Drive: 360 km, approximately 7–8 hours

    Accommodation: Feilai Temple Snow Mountain View Hotel

    Meals: none

    Depart around 8:00 from Lijiang in the morning and drive toward Shangri-La, passing the Napa Lake wetlands and Yila Grassland-. After lunch, continue along the Yunnan-Tibet Highway to the Jinsha River Moon Bay viewpoint, where the river makes a dramatic “Ω”-shaped 180° turn. Arrive at Feilai Temple in the late afternoon and check into a mountain-view hotel overlooking the thirteen peaks of Meili Snow Mountain.

    Day 2: Feilai Temple - Ninong Village - Ninong Canyon - Upper Yubeng Village

    Trekking: 15 km, approximately 5–6 hours

    Accommodation: Guesthouse in Upper Yubeng Village

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (trail lunch), Dinner

    Highest Altitude: 3200m

    At around 7:30 AM, head to Feilai Temple, one of the best viewpoints to witness the Meili Snow Mountain Golden Sunrise. Weather permitting, watch the first sunlight illuminate the sacred peaks. With a low sightline, almost no obstruction, and a close distance to the snow range, the view is truly breathtaking — the 13 peaks of Meili Snow Mountain stand like thousands of arrows poised to launch, majestic, towering, and awe-inspiring.

    Afterwards, drive for about one hour along the Jinsha River valley to Ninong Village, the starting point of today’s trek. Here, beneath the snow mountains, pristine forests and a deep canyon unfold. Streams from the Sacred Waterfall in Yubeng flow all the way down through the entire Ninong Canyon. The scenery along the trail is picturesque and mesmerizing. Trek for about 5 hours to reach Lower Yubeng, then continue to Upper Yubeng. Check in at your guesthouse and bring your day’s adventure to a close.

    Day 3: Upper Yubeng Village - Ice Lake - Upper Yubeng Village

    Trekking: 14 km round trip, approximately 7–8 hours

    Accommodation: Guesthouse in Upper Yubeng Village

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (trail lunch), Dinner

    Highest Altitude: 3900m

    At 8:30 AM, we depart from Upper Yubeng and hike all the way to Ice Lake. The trail first passes through the sea buckthorn grove at the village entrance before entering a primeval forest. We then continue onward. Along the way, we reach Xiaonong Base Camp, which was originally the campsite of the Sino-Japanese Joint Mountaineering Team during their expedition to Kawagebo Peak. After lunch and a chance to recharge, we continue hiking to Ice Lake. Afterwards, we retrace the same route back to Upper Yubeng.

    Day 4: Upper Yubeng Village - Sacred Waterfall - Upper Yubeng Village

    Trekking: 13 km round trip, approximately 6–7 hours

    Accommodation: Guesthouse in Lower Yubeng Village

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (trail lunch), Dinner

    Highest Altitude: 3700m

    After breakfast, we depart from Upper Yubeng Village, cross the Yubeng River, and trek through untouched primeval forests and alpine meadows. Continuing onward, we reach Shenpu Waterfall (Yubeng Waterfall), formed by meltwater cascading down from Meili Snow Mountain. Here, you can enjoy panoramic views of Mianzimu Peak and Wuguan Peak, and take in the dramatic natural scenery of snow mountains, forests, and waterfalls. Shenpu Waterfall is one of the most iconic natural landmarks around Yubeng Village, offering visitors a close-up experience of the refreshing mist and spectacular mountain gorge views. We will return to Upper Yubeng Village at around 16:00.

    Day 5: Upper Yubeng Village - Ninong Canyon - Ninong Village - Shangri-La - Lijiang

    Trekking: 14 km, approximately 6–7 hours

    Drive: Ninong to Lijiang, approximately 420 km

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Highest Altitude: 2400m

    After breakfast, depart from Yubeng Village and trek through Ninong Grand Canyon to Ninong Village (approx. 5 hours). The trail follows cliffside paths along the Lancang River, mostly downhill, with rushing water, primeval forests, and deep canyon views along the way. After exiting Ninong Grand Canyon, bid farewell to Yubeng Village in the incredibly fresh, pristine air. Then take our private vehicle back to Lijiang via Shangri-La, arriving at around 8:30 PM. The tour ends near Lijiang Old Town.

    Note: we recommend booking your return flight for the following day.

    Service Included

    • Accommodation: 4 nights (1 night in Feilai Temple snow mountain view hotel, 3 nights in Yubeng light luxury snow mountain view hotel)
    • Transportation: vehicle service as per the itinerary, one seat per person. The type of vehicle will depend on the number of people (5, 7, 11 seats). Guarantees one seat per person; includes transportation, toll fees, and driver accommodation during the 5-day trip.
    • Yubeng Off-Road Vehicle: Round trip from Ninong Village to Yubeng Village and from Lower Yubeng to Upper Yubeng via pickup truck.
    • Tickets:  attractions in the tour.
    • Guide: English-speaking guide provided throughout the journey (for groups of fewer than 8, the driver also acts as the guide).
    • Insurance: Includes a comprehensive travel accident insurance policy with a coverage of 500,000 (In case of accidents caused by traffic incidents, compensation will be handled per the "Road Traffic Accident Handling Measures", and we accept no additional compensation responsibilities).

    Service Excluded

    • Transportation: Round trip airfare or train tickets to Lijiang from all locations.
    • Meals: Meal costs are self catered; the travel manager will recommend local delicacies (Approx. 50 yuan/person per meal).
    • Others: Personal expenses outside the itinerary.

    Complimentary Items

    • Awards: One commemorative certificate, and one commemorative medal.
    • Mountaineering equipment: 1 trekking pole, 1 bottled water, 1 disposable raincoat, 1 magic scarf.

    *Note: Complimentary items are nonrefundable if unused.*

    Cancellation Notice

    • 0% fee for cancellation 10 days before the usage date.
    • 30% fee for cancellation 7 days before the usage date.
    • 60% fee for cancellation 3 days before the usage date.
    • 80% fee for cancellation within 3 days before the usage date.
    • If you need to leave the group early due to personal reasons after the journey begins, you must sign a departure agreement and no fees will be refunded, please understand.

    Important Notes

    Q: Will I experience altitude sickness during the hike in Yubeng? Do I need to bring an oxygen tank?

    A: Altitude sickness varies from person to person; it greatly depends on your body condition, attitude also plays an important role. Maintain a calm mind, avoid strenuous exercise, adjust your breathing, and rest more; generally, you won't face major issues. If you are worried, you may take Rhodiola capsules 7 days prior to entering Yubeng or use local products like blue nourishing tablets or butter tea to help alleviate symptoms. I personally feel it's unnecessary to bring an oxygen tank, but those with relatively poor health may choose to bring one.  

    Q: What essential gear should I bring for hiking in Yubeng?

    A:

    • Clothing: Out door jacket, fleece, quick dry clothing, disposable underwear, high quality nonslip hiking shoes, and rain gear. Since most paths are uphill or downhill, knee pads are recommended.  
    • Supplementary Items: Small flashlight, common medications, sunscreen or sun protective headscarves, trekking poles, and a fully charged power bank.  
    • Food: Hiking consumes a lot of energy, so it's advisable to bring some snacks like chocolate or beef jerky for energy and convenience. However, there are also small shops selling instant noodles, Red Bull, etc., along the way. Prices will generally be higher due to the difficulty of transporting goods up the mountain.  
    • Mindset: Be sure to bring a relaxed and cheerful attitude along with a safety mindset for the journey.

    Q: How to handle bathroom needs along the way?

    A: There are usually toilets at rest stops, but you need to bring your own tissue. On the trail, since we are walking on mountain paths, find a discreet corner for personal needs.

    Q: Are the local Tibetans friendly, and what should I pay attention to?

    A: The local Tibetans are friendly, their food is delicious and generously portioned, and they are generally hospitable; as long as you greet them with a smile, they will respond positively.

    • Show respect to guests, using titles instead of names, like adding "La" after their names. When welcoming or seeing off guests, bow slightly and maintain a smiling demeanor. When sitting indoors, sit crosslegged; do not stretch legs or point feet towards others.
    • Killing is a cultural taboo for Tibetans, especially for those who are Buddhist practitioners. They eat beef and lamb but do not slaughter them themselves. Eating donkey, horse, or dog meat is absolutely forbidden, and some areas may also avoid eating fish.
    • When eating, avoid stuffing your mouth full, or chewing loudly, or making sounds while drinking.
    • When drinking butter tea served by the host, take it only when it is respectfully offered with both hands.
    • Avoid spitting or clapping behind someone’s back.
    • When walking past religious sites like temples or mani piles, always go from left to right, whereas those practicing Bon religion should do the opposite.
    • Do not reverse the prayer wheels.
    • Avoid letting others touch your head.
    • When entering a temple, do not smoke, touch statues, flip through religious books, or bang bells and drums. Not to mention the religious artifacts like charms or prayer beads carried by lamas; don’t touch those either. Remain quiet inside the temple, sit properly, and never sit in the place of a living Buddha; refrain from making loud noises, hunting, or random killing near temples.

    Notice: To make your trip more comfortable, our staff has the right to adjust the sequence of tour stops according to actual circumstances without reducing the number of attractions. Thank you for understanding.

    Aspectos destacados de China

    Un lapso de vida único y memorable

    Disfrute de un maravilloso viaje a China eligiendo su favorito o personalizándolo usted mismo y conviértalo en una experiencia única e inolvidable en su vida.

    También te puede interesar