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Ninnong Bridge is the only bridge that hikers must cross when leaving Yubeng and heading to Ninnong. The bridge deck is made of wood and hangs high above the rushing Lancang River. It shakes violently, so you need to pay attention to safety when crossing.
Attractions Location: Yubeng Village, Yunling Township, Deqin County, Yunnan
This one-day itinerary highlights the stunning natural beauty around Yubeng Ninon Bridge, a charming wooden bridge nestled in the remote Yubeng Village area, surrounded by lush forests and Tibetan culture.
Accommodation/Food: This is a day trip, so pack snacks or light meals. Back in Shangri-La, try local Tibetan food such as yak meat, barley porridge, and butter tea at city restaurants.
Souvenirs: Tibetan prayer flags, wooden crafts, yak wool products, and local herbal teas available near the trailheads.
This itinerary allows you to spend the night near Yubeng Ninon Bridge to soak in the tranquil atmosphere and explore surrounding Tibetan villages.
Accommodation/Food: Stay at simple guesthouses in Yubeng Village serving Tibetan-style meals such as tsampa, butter tea, and fresh mountain vegetables.
Souvenirs: Handwoven textiles, Tibetan jewelry, prayer beads, and natural herbal products.
Enjoy a relaxed pace, combining time at Ninon Bridge, Yubeng Village, and nearby natural attractions such as the Ice Lake.
Accommodation/Food: Continue staying in Yubeng or Shangri-La guesthouses; savor local Tibetan dishes with fresh ingredients.
Souvenirs: Local honey, Tibetan-style wooden crafts, prayer flags, and herbal teas.
This itinerary includes a deeper trekking experience around Yubeng Ninon Bridge, plus cultural immersion in the Tibetan villages nearby.
Accommodation/Food: Mix stays between village guesthouses and Shangri-La; try local yak cheese and barley wine.
Souvenirs: Tibetan musical instruments, hand-painted prayer wheels, traditional clothing, and natural remedies.
This itinerary offers extensive exploration of Yubeng area including Nanzheng Pass, Ninon Bridge, and surrounding sacred sites.
Accommodation/Food: Alternate between mountain guesthouses and Shangri-La city hotels; sample Tibetan butter tea and yak stew.
Souvenirs: Tibetan prayer flags, handwoven bags, and carved wooden statues.
This itinerary expands to include key Shangri-La attractions alongside Yubeng Ninon Bridge trekking.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Shangri-La; try local specialties such as Tibetan noodles and roasted yak meat.
Souvenirs: Tibetan jewelry, traditional rugs, local teas, and handcrafted musical instruments.
This comprehensive itinerary blends nature, culture, and relaxation, with a day trip to Pudacuo National Park rounding off your Yunnan experience.
Accommodation/Food: Final night in Shangri-La; enjoy local delicacies and pick up last-minute souvenirs.
Souvenirs: Tibetan prayer flags, yak wool scarves, hand-carved wooden items, local herbal teas, and snacks.
When you come out of Yubeng and see the Ninon Bridge, your hiking trip is over.
Ninon Bridge is a chain bridge, very stable and good for taking photos
I am going on a road trip during the 2018 Spring Festival holiday. Thanks for the information.
Nylon Bridge is the end point of the Yubeng hike. The scenery is average and you can take a bus back after walking here.
Exiting Nirvana Gorge, we encountered the majestic Lancang River winding in the distance. Nirvana Bridge is a bit dilapidated, with several planks missing. The path down to the bridgehead is overgrown with weeds. Observing it from a distance is enough.
When you walk out of Yubeng, you should make an appointment for a car in advance, otherwise you will have to wait for a long time.
Ninon Bridge is the starting point of our Yubeng hike. After crossing the bridge, go up the mountain!
They say you haven't really walked the Ninon Gorge until you've seen the Ninon Bridge. On my way out, I kept making this my goal, but when I got to the bus stop, I still hadn't seen the Ninon Bridge. What's the story?
It felt really adventurous. It was very windy when I passed by, and I always felt that the bridge was unsafe!
A relatively ordinary bridge, nothing special
Tibetan homes are still very comfortable, but they are more realistic and less simple than I thought.
We took the Ninon Line to climb up. Although the road was long, it was not that steep. It was really tiring to climb for a whole day, but seeing the beautiful Milky Way at night made it all worth it.
Ninon Bridge is a chain bridge, very stable and good for taking photos
The last day of the hike was at the Ninon Canyon. We walked to a hopeless road with no end in sight.
I passed by when I left Yubeng, nothing special.
The only way to enter the Ninon Canyon, the farthest place that the car can reach
The Lancang River is under the bridge. The Lancang River is in its flood season from July to August. The river water is roaring and it is particularly scary. Although the bridge is very strong, it is made of ropes and wood, so it is still scary to walk on it.
This is the starting point for the Tibetan circumambulation. Those who wish to circumambulate the mountain can choose to take this route. The route from Ninong to Yubeng is steeper than from Xidang, so be careful of falling rocks. It's also longer than from Xidang. However, one advantage is that the route from Ninong to Yubeng is a gradual climb, unlike Xidang, where you have to climb a pass and then descend. There are also horse teams near Ninong Bridge, so those less physically fit can opt for horseback riding.
On the cliffs, there are thrilling and exciting things, and the surging river is majestic.
A cable bridge connecting the two sides of the Lancang River. The other side is Ni Village. There are buses to Deqin after crossing the bridge.
Ni Nong Bridge is a cable bridge connecting the Lancang River.
The significance of this place should be far greater than the scenery. Perhaps everyone who has walked through Yubeng will have this feeling.
I heard that the scenery here is better, but it is more dangerous. If you want to escape the rain avalanche from here, you must pass through the Ninon Bridge.
Nice bridge. Quite spectacular and worth a visit
Hiking the Ninonda Grand Canyon is an unforgettable memory for a lifetime!
It is actually a bridge built between canyons.
Ni Nong Qiao is the main traffic route for Ni Nong Village. Walking on it is very thrilling and exciting. The Lancang River is right under your feet. The strong wind makes you feel like flying, but you must stand firmly.
After leaving Ninon, I suddenly felt that the world was so beautiful and the scenery was so great.
There is only one bridge and a yellow river below. Take a photo as a souvenir.
August 11, 2012: Crossing the Ninon Bridge means you can go home. This is the end of the Yubeng hike. Thumbs up!
We once took a group photo on the bridge. We were a group of brave warriors who had traveled through mountains and rivers. We were so proud of ourselves ^_^
The last "attraction" after walking out of Yubeng from the Nylon Grand Canyon.
If you start from Xiayubeng and choose to exit from Ninon, after a difficult mountain road and beautiful scenery, you will see a bridge at the exit. This is the Ninon Bridge. Remember to take a photo.
If you go from Ninon to Yubeng, you will pass this bridge. This route is closer than Xidang, and it takes about an hour to reach the entrance of Ninon. I think the road is quite dangerous, and the driver's skills are excellent... In addition, there is not much scenery here. The mountains are bare and desolate, but the most impressive thing is that you will find paradise after climbing over the mountains...
Seeing the Ninon Bridge means seeing hope. Crossing this bridge means the end of the entire hike. The Ninon Bridge is a bit old and a bit broken, and there are even many branches piled at the entrance.
There was a collapse when I went there, it felt quite dangerous
The Ninon Bridge is at the end of the hiking trail leading out of the Yubeng Gorge. Seeing the Ninon Bridge means that the arduous hike is almost over and we have come out safely.
The bridge that must be crossed to get to Yubeng. Looking around from the bridge, it is all yellow, which is very shocking.
Meili Snow Mountain is a place that is hard to experience without experiencing it firsthand. Despite the long journey, travelers continue to make the pilgrimage to the sacred mountain to cleanse their souls.
If you're afraid of heights, don't go as the current is very strong. This is just an alternative route for hikers. It's worth a try for the brave.
On the day we were preparing to return from Yubeng Village, it had rained all night. My guide had a bad leg, so we ultimately weren't able to hike the Ninon Route, which was quite disappointing.
The river under the bridge is swift and the bridge is very narrow. It should be a chain bridge.
The wind on the bridge is very strong, so you can take a stylish photo on it. It's quite interesting. The name is "Man Like the Wind"!
The new bridge will be built soon. I didn’t take the old bridge. The Lancang River Grand Canyon is very beautiful. The new bridge is right next to the old bridge.
There are many such bridges on the river, usually with a load limit of three tons. They are very narrow in the front and are mainly built to facilitate travel for local residents.
I am most afraid of walking across such a bridge. I felt like I had died once when I came out of Ninon, but in the end I still walked across it like a man!
We exited Yubeng from Nylon and were blown away by the surrounding canyon landscape! It was simply amazing!
It feels a bit dangerous, but it's also very exciting to walk on it.
The dust is flying here, and all you can see is the muddy river water. There is sparse vegetation here, and the winding mountain road is steep and dangerous.
When we went there, the road was being repaired. It seemed that we were not walking on the nylon bridge, but on a new bridge. There is construction going on there now. I think it will look very different in a few years.
On the third day, we left Yubeng Village via Ninong. The route wasn't difficult, but the trail was a bit treacherous. You recommend taking Ninong out of Yubeng during the rainy season.
The starting point of the hike to Ninon is the rolling water of the Lancang River. It will be a bit shaky if there are many people walking on it, but it will be fine as long as you are not afraid of heights.
Nylon Bridge, with the Lancang River flowing under it. Once you cross the bridge, you officially start your hike.
Nylon Bridge. After crossing it, you've officially left Yubeng. There's usually a car parked across the river to take you back to Feilai Temple. The way back here takes you through the county town, which is now full of new office buildings. It's just as impressive as ours. It really looks rich and grand.
After a bumpy ride, we arrived at the starting point of our circumambulation: the Ni Nong Bridge. From afar, we could see the magnificent Ni Nong Bridge suspended over the Lancang River.
After crossing the bridge, it was time to take the bus back to Deqin. I was reluctant to leave. Under the bridge was the turbulent river, the Lancang River!
Only when I walked onto the bridge did I feel a little nervous. The bridge was quite long and kept shaking. Especially since I was light in weight and the wind was very strong, I would be doomed if I was caught in a kite.
Following the Lancang River, we saw a suspension bridge. That was where we had to say goodbye to Yubeng. We saw the Ninon Bridge (2,600 meters above sea level).
After descending a large dirt slope, we arrived at the Ninon Bridge. A few dozen meters below the bridge lay the mighty Lancang River, a dangerous sight that could easily crush you to pieces. This bridge is truly the perfect place to cross at this hour. Because the wooden deck of the suspension bridge couldn't accommodate a large number of people at a time, we split into four groups and crossed it every few days. After crossing the bridge, there were more dirt slopes and dirt roads—a truly unpredictable journey. Fortunately, it was pitch dark, and the cliffs nearby were unsuitable for someone with a fear of heights like me.
It took most of the day to finally cross the Ninong Bridge.
The wind was strong on the nylon bridge, and below was a blanket of yellow sand. The wooden planks on the bridge looked sturdy, yet they swayed in the wind as we walked. During this time, a mother and daughter crossed the bridge. The daughter, afraid of heights, refused to cross the bridge, not to mention the wobbly structure. Her mother's efforts to pull her along proved ineffective. The mother, panicking, crossed the bridge herself, then asked a Tibetan to help her. The daughter finally hid behind a Tibetan man and, shakily, completed the difficult task. For this girl, today was perhaps the easiest day yet.
Keep going forward, the end is right in front of you!
Nylon Bridge, just cross it and you're there! Ting said she was a little emotionally unstable on the suspension bridge, while Zhou Xu and Wang Jia were still swaying on it. I recorded a video, but it's not uploading, but it's hilarious every time I watch it.
Actually, the bridge my family used to use to cross the river was only two wooden planks as wide as this one, with no handrails, and you never know when the wood on the bridge will break. This one is considered very safe.
The bridge is crossed, so cool.
2 hours and 50 minutes! We arrived at the Nylon River Bridge! It was so cool!
If you're coming out of Nylon, people with a fear of heights should be especially careful. One misstep could easily lead to eternal regret—a fall could be fatal. However, since it's all downhill, with very few uphill climbs, you can go very fast and it's not strenuous.
It's a bit bumpy when walking, and you can only walk steadily if you follow the bumps of the bridge.
The Ni Nong parking lot is closer to Deqin County. From Ni Nong, you have to go to Deqin first, and then to Feilai Temple. You can only choose to charter a car.
Finally, we saw the Ninon Bridge and our car was waiting for us on the other side.
At six o'clock in the afternoon, they finally arrived at our car.
We took a group photo in front of the Ninon Bridge. It was already 6:30. Next we had to take a bus back to Feilai Temple. In this way, the happy and arduous Yubeng hike ended. My son was very strong. I thank my son and wife for accompanying us all the way.
The wind was very strong and the bridge was shaking a little. I looked back at the desolate mountains, walked over and took a bus back to Feilai Temple. Goodbye, Yubeng!
It's dangerous, but I don't think the bridge is very safe. It's the only way to get to Yubeng.
Ni Nong Bridge is a road leading out of Yubeng Village from Xidang, and we did enter from this side! The scenery is great!
The river under my feet makes me, a loser who has always stayed at home, feel so embarrassed. I can only muster up the courage to move forward.
The last and largest bridge at the exit seems to have been built next to it. There is yellow sand and silt underneath. You can see beautiful scenery from left to right.
After so much walking, dozens of kilometers a day, it was still manageable. But when we walked down the Nylon Rainfall Breach, our feet blistered after only a short descent of less than a hundred meters. It took a lot of courage to get back down. The scenery was beautiful and thrilling. It was a memory I'll never forget.
The bridge is the only way to enter Yubeng and exit Ninon. It is a bit shaky, especially on windy days, and it is a bit thrilling to walk on it.
We crossed this bridge twice. On our way to Yubeng Village, and when entering from Ninon, we crossed it. Since it was still dark when we set out for Yubeng, we couldn't see the scenery above or below the bridge; it just felt wobbly. When we came down from Yubeng Village, we retraced our steps and stepped onto the wobbly cable bridge again. We didn't dare look down; we felt dizzy. But it was thrilling...
The last spectacular sight coming out of Yubeng is a string of iron-locked wooden planks strung together across the river. When you walk on them, they will sway, which is very exciting.
A new bridge was built next to it that can be driven on, and the Ninon Bridge became useless.