5 Days Yunnan Yubeng Village Hiking Tour

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Shangri-La
   Feilai Temple

   Welcome to Shangri-La for a Yubeng hiking tour in 5 days! Upon your arrival, an English-speaking local guide will pick you up and transfer you directly to Feilai Temple Scenic Area. The whole journey takes about 4 hours.

   You will be guided to Feilaisi Observation Deck, where your hotel is located nearby. Facing the main peak of Meili Snow Mountain, Kawagarbo, the Observation Deck is the best place to appreciate Meili Snow Mountain, with a wide view and towering white pagodas. After checking, take some time to relax.

   

   Meal: N/A

   Accommodation: near Feilaisi Observation Deck

2. Day 2: Feilaisi to Yubeng Tour
   Capture the Sunrise of Meili Snow Mountain, Hike 6 KM to Yubeng Village

   Wake up early and witness the sunshine shining on the snowy peaks of Meili Snow Mountain. After capturing this amazing sunrise, return to the hotel for breakfast.

   Then drive around 1.5 hours to Xidang Spring, from where your Yunnan hiking tour begins today.

   

   Trek up for 3-5 hours (6 km) to reach Nanzong Pass (3,729m). This journey is a bit more difficult, and you can replenish your strength at the 3 rest stops along the way. Enjoy the undulating hills, verdant valleys, blooming wildflowers, and flying waterfalls... Continue an easy hike from Nanzong Pass down 1-2 hours (3.3 km) to Yubeng Village, which is an ancient Tibetan village hidden at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain, known as the "Heaven for Hikers".

   * Note: If you don't think you have enough physical strength to complete the entire 5-7 hour hike, we can arrange for you to get an off-road vehicle to Yubeng Village (at your own expense).

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: in Upper Yubeng

3. Day 3: Yubeng Hiking Tour
   Trek through Forests and Valleys to Reach the Ice Lake

   After breakfast, your tour guide will take you on a hike to Ice Lake. Today's hike covers two parts. You will first travel from Upper Yubeng to Xiaonong Base Camp. It is about 3.7 kilometers long and takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Enjoy the peaceful natural scenery along the way while passing through forests and valleys.

   

   After arriving at Xiaonong Base Camp, take a good rest. Afterwards, start our second hike. It takes 1.2 hours and a total hike of 2.3 kilometers to finally reach the beautiful Ice Lake (3800 meters). Ice Lake is the "holy lake" of Meili Snow Mountain, formed by the convergence of melted water from the snow mountain. The lake water is exceptionally cold, dark green, like jade. The glacier spreads to the lake, and in winter, it becomes a frozen world.

   After the visit, return to Upper Yubeng. Continue walking for 30 minutes to Lower Yubeng Village. We will stay in a local comfortable hotel and rest well for the night.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: in Lower Yubeng

4. Day 4: Yubeng Hiking Tour
   Hike for 2 Hours to Sacred Waterfall and Pray for Good Luck

   Enjoy your breakfast with the beautiful sunrise of Mt. Kawagebo Glacier if weather permits. After that, we will hike 2-2.5 hours (6 km) to Sacred Waterfall. A large amount of melting snow water in spring and summer can increase the flow of the waterfall, making it amazing and spectacular.

   

   Legend has it that the holy water here can purify people's hearts and help to eliminate disasters. You can circulate the waterfall three times with Tibetan tradition to pray for good luck. Later, trek about 2 hours back to Lower Yubeng Village.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: in Lower Yubeng

5. Day 5: Yubeng to Shangri-La Tour, Departure
   Enjoy a 4-hour Relaxing Hike to Ninong Grand Canyon

   Today, plan a leisure hike down for 4-5 hours (18km) to Ninong Grand Canyon from Lower Yubeng Village. In addition to the splendid views of the Mekong River, you can appreciate a variety of other natural sights as the altitude descends. After arrival at Ninong Bridge, a private driver will transfer you 4 hours back to Shangri-La for your onward flight to your next destination.

   

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: N/A