4 Days Yubeng Trekking Tour

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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Shangrila-Deqin-Yubeng

Stop At: Dongzhulin Temple, on the east slope of Nanyongganjing, Shusong County, Benzilan County, Deqin County 674500 China
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yubeng Village, Yunling Country, Deqin County 674502 China
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Yubeng guesthouse

Day 2: Yubeng Village- Holy waterfall- Yubeng Village

Stop At: Yubeng Waterfall, South of Kawagebo Peak, Deqin County China
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.
Duration: 7 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Yubeng guesthouse

Day 3: Yubeng village- Ice lake-Yubeng village

Stop At: Yubeng Village, Yunling Country, Deqin County 674502 China
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.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Yubeng guesthouse

Day 4: Yubeng-Ninong-Shangrila

Stop At: Yubeng Village, Yunling Country, Deqin County 674502 China
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.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Your passport will be needed to purchase travel insurance for this tour"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered

Cancellations and refunds: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Included

• Accommodation with local guesthouse
• Experienced English-speaking tour guide and skilled driver
• All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary
• 2x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 3 nights
• Entry/Admission - Yubeng Village
• Entry/Admission - Yubeng Waterfall
• Entry/Admission - Dongzhulin Temple

Not Included

• Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets
• Lunches and dinners doesn’t mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff

Facilities