Yubeng Waterfall

It is said that hiking in this scenic spot is easier than hiking to the ice lake. And we had already explored the route on the day we entered the village, so the first hour could pass quickly. As we walked, we sighed, this is indeed the right way.

When we were almost at the Shenpu scenic area, we saw a few cabins, which could be considered a rest stop. We could eat some instant noodles and fried rice here. We looked at the scenery and took a short break. Here, we also saw some uncivilized places. Some hikers threw away the plastic bottles, plastic bags and other garbage they brought with them. The last short broken road up the mountain was unexpectedly so difficult for us. It was a road full of stones. It was normal to stumble every two steps. The steeper the place, the more prayer flags there were. These were the Tibetans praying for peace.

Most of the people who come here are hikers and Tibetans. The Tibetans took off their coats, put on slippers, and walked around the waterfall several times to get themselves wet by the snow. It is said that the wetter your hair and body are, the luckier you will be in the future. I felt uncomfortable and sat on the stone in a daze. My friends went to the waterfall to get some holy water and drank it along the way, so I could only watch.

Shangyubeng Village～Shen Waterfall

Upper Yubeng (3160m) - Lower Yubeng (3080m) - Shenpu (3657m), then return the same way. The hike takes about 7-9 hours, a round trip of about 15km

The Shenpu route is the easiest of all the routes. I seldom took photos during the whole trip. It took three hours to go back and forth. Shenpu is a place of pilgrimage for Tibetans. On this road, many Tibetans come with煨桑, and they are all families. I met two families who even carried a two-year-old child up. Upon asking, I found out that they came from Chamdo, which is a 500-kilometer road and takes more than 10 hours to drive. From the perspective of us tourists, Shenpu is not good-looking because the water volume is too small. It’s just that the cliff is a bit high, and you can shower close to it. But this waterfall is located in Meili Snow Mountain, which is a sacred mountain, and scriptures have been unearthed here, so it has a very high status. Originally, there was another waterfall worth pilgrimage in the minds of Tibetans, and that was Dongzhang Waterfall, but the problem is that this waterfall is in southern Tibet, so...

The waterfall is a little small, but the scenery along the way is beautiful. Of course, I went there in late autumn when the water was at its lowest, so it's no wonder. The little squirrels were very bold along the way, so it's best to bring some melon seeds to feed them.

However, it started to rain as expected, and Shanshan and I sat under a huge pine tree like two hobbits waiting for the rain to stop.

After it rained for a while, a small piece of sunlight came down from between the clouds and hit a few huge rocks in the forest. The light yellow hue was very beautiful. The two hobbits quickly took off their raincoats and quickly took a few jungle-themed pictures.

【Yubeng Waterfall】



Located on the south side of Kawagebo Peak in Yunling Township, Deqin County, Yunnan Province, there is a waterfall cascading down from a cliff, which is called the "Yubeng Waterfall". Tibetans take a bath under the Yubeng Waterfall as a practice to purify their souls. "Yubeng" means scriptures.



The scenery of Yubeng Waterfall changes with the seasons. In spring and summer, the ice and snow melt, the water flow of the waterfall increases, and falls to the ground with splashes. The waterfall is more spectacular in the rainy season. Usually, it is just a line of water hanging from the mountain like a Hada.



Route: From Yubengxia Village, it takes about 4 hours to hike back and forth. 2.5 hours for the outbound trip + 1.5 hours for the return trip. You can also rent a mule, the price for the outbound trip is about 550 yuan per person. There are many uphill roads on the outbound trip, and there is no transportation on the return trip. You can contact the owner of the inn where you are staying to rent a mule.

Along the way, we also saw some children going to the sacred waterfall, so it was a relatively relaxing trip.

It is said that the Shenpu Waterfall is the holy water brought back from heaven by Kawagebo, the god of snow mountains. Tibetan Buddhist believers regard the Shenpu Waterfall as holy water and rush to bathe in and drink it. Along the way, you can see the wonders of ancient seal script and five trees with the same root.

A sacred and beautiful place, worth recommending to everyone!

The road to the sacred waterfall is much easier and shorter than the road to the ice lake.

Tibetans take bathing in the Yubeng Waterfall as a way to purify their souls.

When believers arrive at the sacred waterfall, most of them take off their outer clothes and wear only underwear, walk around the sacred waterfall and the sacred spring to pray, then stand at the bottom of the sacred waterfall to wait for the baptism of holy water. After walking around, they get a pot of holy water from the sacred spring nearby to drink on the way back. At this time, someone on a high place in front of the sacred waterfall burns cedar incense to invite the gods.

We also took off our hats and walked around three times with reverence and awe. When we passed the sacred waterfall, holy water splashed down and moistened our heads, blurring our vision. At this time, it was magical that rainbows appeared low to the ground. I suddenly had a strange and warm feeling in my heart, as if the sacred mountain was caressing my head with its gentle and loving hands.

In winter, the source of the divine waterfall is frozen, and the water is very small, flowing down along the stone wall. As the sun rises and the temperature rises, the broken ice will slowly melt and then fall down. At this time, it feels like an ice waterfall.

We were standing 15 meters away from the waterfall. If the wind wasn't strong, ice cubes wouldn't hit us. When YJ and Feng arrived at the top of the mountain, there were already two lamas meditating. At that time, a relatively large ice cube mixed with many small ice cubes fell down, and some even fell on the ground next to the lamas' thighs, but the two of them remained motionless, as if their faith could protect them, and they were worried that we would be hit by the ice cubes.

The round trip from Yubeng to Shenpu is about 14KM, and the road is rugged and steep, with many mountains and rivers to travel.

After two-thirds of the journey, you can rest and replenish your energy at the base camp. If you are short of dry food, you can only buy instant noodles and hot water here.

There were many Tibetans climbing the mountain with us along the way. They would also rest at the base camp, but they climbed the mountain much faster than us.

The closer you get to the waterfall, the more difficult and dangerous the mountain road becomes. Many small waterfalls surround the mountain walls and flow down like silver bars. The altitude here is nearly 3700 meters, and the air is thin. You will feel out of breath after walking slowly for a short distance.

The majestic sacred waterfall finally unveiled its veil and appeared perfectly before our eyes.

It was an exciting moment. I mustered up my strength and climbed up to the top of the rock to stand under the waterfall. The water of the magical waterfall splashed in the wind.

Don't ask me how I walked out of the waterfall. I can only say that it was all based on my belief in "immortality"! On a rainy day, I carried my luggage and spent 8 hours walking 14 kilometers of rugged mountain roads, climbing from 3200 meters above sea level to 3700 meters. My mood and physical senses were mixed, and I was hungry, cold, hot, and wet. You will understand the psychological shadow area of ​​my heart. This is a self-torture process of tempering and improvement!

Most of the people who go to the ice lake are tourists, but there are more Tibetans who go to the sacred waterfall than tourists. Before reaching the sacred waterfall, prayer flags have been hung on both sides of the road. The water of the sacred waterfall is particularly cold. I also went through three circles under the baptism of the sacred waterfall, praying that there will be no obstacles on the road.

Along the way, you can see prayer flags hanging on both sides of the dirt road. There are also Mani piles everywhere. The amazing thing is that the waterfall doesn't hurt at all and the snow water doesn't feel cold. After visiting the sacred waterfall, I felt so good that I wanted to take off~

It takes about 4 hours to go back and forth. The whole way is relatively easy except for the last section of gravel and steep land. Many locals go there to worship and pray.

The scenery and difficulty of the Shen Waterfall are not as good as those of the Ice Lake. You can return in five hours. However, there are more Tibetans at the Shen Waterfall. You have to go to the waterfall when you circumambulate the mountain. You have to circle the Shen Waterfall in odd numbers. Several people in my group went three times. It was really chilling. I was afraid of catching a cold, so I gave in...

The road to the Shen Waterfall is easy to walk, just like an ordinary mountain trail, but the altitude here is relatively high and some people may not be able to stand it. The last section of the road is more difficult to walk, and if you are going to get wet in the Shen Waterfall, it is best to prepare a set of clean clothes. We prepared to get wet in the Shen Waterfall, but did not bring any clothes, so when we arrived at the Shen Waterfall, we couldn't help wanting to get wet, so we went barefoot and in short sleeves.

The water of Shen Waterfall is extremely cold. Because it is a waterfall, the drop in height makes the water fall with great force. It hurts when it hits your body. And walking barefoot on sharp stones is really a test of your mental quality. After three laps, I was frozen like an ice stick. I ran down the mountain soaking wet and let my clothes dry naturally.

The road to Shenpu is much easier to walk than the Ice Lake, with very few uphill sections. Most of the way is flat, and the process is like this (downhill-flat-uphill-flat-uphill). Although there are still uphill sections, the slope is at least not as steep as the one to the Ice Lake, except for the last uphill section.

On the way to the sacred waterfall, we saw many Tibetans returning. They actually have the habit of setting out at 6 or 7 in the morning to receive baptism at the sacred waterfall, so when we went there they had already returned. It was a pity that we didn’t see them being baptized.

There are many scenic spots worth visiting on the way. There is a legend about one of the scenic spots in the middle. It is said that an old woman once found a sacred place in a stone, which was filled with butter lamps for praying. Then the old woman tied her hair at the entrance of the cave, and went back to ask people to see it. But when she came back, the entrance of the cave could not be opened, so people followed the old woman's example and tied their hair at the entrance of the cave. Coincidentally, when I was talking to my friend about the hair, a Tibetan girl passing by told us that the hair was the hair of the dead. Suddenly I felt creepy because I almost tied my own hair there.

There are many scenic spots in the sacred waterfall that require a longer detour to see, such as a sacred place for the Vajrayogini and the Baimazhupu Temple.

The most important thing at the sacred waterfall is to be baptized. If you don't accept the baptism, you may regret it when you return, or you may feel that you have climbed such a long and hard way in vain. (It cannot be an even number, it must be an odd number.)

Yubeng Waterfall is the end point of the Tibetans' pilgrimage to Meili Snow Mountain. Along the way, prayer flags flutter and Mani stones are piled up. Pious pilgrims will circle three times under the waterfall, letting the cold holy water wet their hair and clothes, brushing off the dust on their bodies and washing away the distracting thoughts in their hearts. This is the end of a long and difficult ceremony, and a symbol of finding peace and tranquility in the spiritual world.

For us, it is also a practice of body and mind...

Compared with other places in Yubeng, Shenpu is really easy to walk to. There is only one road to the lower village. On the road, you can see many Tibetans and their families going to Shenpu for pilgrimage. Sometimes I think it is a good thing to have faith. Go to Shenpu for three circles to cleanse your soul.

In the morning, I hurried to the sacred waterfall and caught a glimpse of the reflection of the snow-capped mountains.

The white clouds are like hats, and we can never see the sunshine on the golden mountains.

Walking three circles clockwise under the waterfall can bring you blessings. Even standing under the waterfall with the water splashing on your face is a blessing. When I left, I was lucky enough to see a double rainbow, which was the only double rainbow I saw during my entire trip.

Devout Tibetans come to worship the sacred waterfall during every holiday. They will walk three circles under the sacred waterfall to wash away the heat and vanity on their bodies and return peace and tranquility to their hearts!

The road to the sacred waterfall is generally much easier to walk than the ice lake, but the road behind is still a bit difficult to walk.

There are no shops on the way to the sacred waterfall. There are small wooden houses similar to shops, but they are all empty, so you must bring your own water.

There is a legend about Shenpu, that is, if you are a person with good character (a good person), you will get wet if you walk around under Shenpu. If you are not a person with bad character, you will not get wet no matter how much you walk around. When we were at Shenpu, we collected water from the place where the waterfall flowed down the stone wall. That day was just like the "Huaguo Cave". We had to pass through a large "water curtain" on the stone wall to collect the water.

The road is relatively flat and not very far. It took about 5 hours to get back. When I just arrived under the sacred waterfall, I encountered a rainbow and neon, which quickly disappeared. After waiting for a while, they reappeared. I was so happy!

When I approached the sacred waterfall, I was quickly wetted by the water and felt cold. There were rain, water from the waterfall and mist in the air, which felt much colder than the ice lake.

Regarding the risks, the innkeeper said seriously that there would be MINI avalanches coming down from the mountain, so we should be more careful under the sacred waterfall. I asked him about the water of the sacred waterfall, and he said it was sweet and delicious, so why didn't I taste it?

The Shen Waterfall is a must-see when you go to Yubeng, otherwise it will be a waste of time. I think you should go there for any purpose, whether you are circumambulating the mountain, hiking, or traveling. You can skip the Shenhu and Ice Lake, but you really have to go to the Shen Waterfall.

From Yubeng Lower Village to Shen Waterfall (3650 meters above sea level), it is about 10 kilometers round trip. Many good hikers choose to go to Shen Waterfall on the day they enter Yubeng from Ni Nong (if you walk fast, it will take less than 4 hours to go back and forth), and then stay in Yubeng Upper Village, and go to the Ice Lake the next day. On the first day when we arrived at Yubeng Lower Village, we saw a couple who went to Shen Waterfall at around 4pm. They said they would stay in Yubeng Upper Village in the evening. Maybe it was because of the tight schedule. I don’t recommend this way!

In winter, the amount of water in the waterfall is small, and it floats in the air like mist. I stayed there for half an hour and then returned!

Circumambulate the mountains, waters and sacred waterfalls. Of course, you must devoutly accept the baptism of the sacred waterfall, wash away all the past misfortunes and sins, and start over. Go back and build a Mani pile and pray for all the good fortune.

The guide said it would take three to five hours to go back and forth, but we walked for more than seven hours. What's going on? Huh? Are our legs short? ! ! ! ! No! ! ! It's not as difficult as the ice lake, it's still a mountain road, and it takes a lot of effort!

The sacred waterfall has a greater religious significance. Since I am not very interested in religion, I don't think it's a rush to visit the sacred waterfall right after the ice lake. I heard from the locals that they go to the sacred waterfall three times a year, but I can't remember the exact time. Although I don't have any faith in religion, I respect it. So I don't know if I can take pictures of many things, and whether it will violate the taboos of religious people, so I try to take as few pictures as possible. The number of Mani piles and prayer flags along the way also shows the importance that Tibetans attach to this place.

The sacred waterfall is a must-visit place for every Tibetan who enters Yubeng. There are three sacred waterfalls here. The most pious Tibetans will take off their clothes and let the waterfall wash their whole body. Tibetans say this is a magical place. Even if you get wet, you will never catch a cold because of the blessing of divine power. I didn't dare to take the risk, so I just let the waterfall wet my hair a little and took a bottle of water back. I also met a group of Tibetans chanting scriptures in unison. The scriptures that I couldn't understand echoed in the valley. This is the power of faith.

The Shen Waterfall in late autumn is indeed not as spectacular as what you see in other people's travel notes. The melting snow is not a waterfall that falls three thousand feet straight down, nor is it like the Milky Way falling from the sky. How should I put it? It feels like a transparent ribbon, dancing with the wind, hanging on the high mountain peak. So transparent and clear, smart and gentle. With faith, walk around the waterfall three times devoutly and bathe in this penetrating coolness. Or just sit there, blowing the wind, looking at the mountains and waterfalls and the rainbows that appear from time to time. Or you can connect a pot of natural mineral water and taste its sweetness. In any case, you will feel that all the fatigue is worth it, and those tiredness and anxiety, those pressures and confusions from the city cage can be thrown behind your mind in an instant.

It is said that the sacred waterfall is the holy water brought back from heaven by the god Kawagebo. It can predict people's fate and bless all living beings. After being baptized by the sacred waterfall, people can avoid disasters and difficulties. Tibetans come to worship every year, walk around the sacred waterfall three times, and after being baptized by the sacred waterfall, they can avoid disasters and difficulties. The colorful prayer flags near the sacred waterfall further prove the lofty status of the sacred waterfall in the hearts of Tibetans. It is said that if a person is about to be in bad luck, the sacred waterfall will not baptize him; and if a person is about to die, the water of the sacred waterfall will not wet his body.

The sacred waterfall is indeed beautiful. A waterfall pours down, nourishing people's hearts, accompanied by rainbows, and Mani stones are everywhere, symbolizing good wishes. You must get a bottle of holy water, so you get wet, and you also meet a Japanese uncle. From the primeval forest to the snow-capped mountains, you can see different scenery along the way. The greatest pleasure of climbing a mountain is when you see the scenery of the destination, the joy can sweep away the fatigue of climbing the mountain.

On the south side of the Kawagebo Peak of Meili Snow Mountain, there is a waterfall cascading down from a cliff, known as the "Yubeng Waterfall". Tibetans take a bath under the Yubeng Waterfall as a way to purify their souls. Such attractions are integrated with religious beliefs. Those who have the ability to go there are definitely recommended. The key is that the scenery is even more beautiful along the way!

The sacred waterfall in winter is a glacier hanging on the mountain wall, with some small drops of water falling down. On the way there, I watched the snow-capped mountains approaching little by little, which was quite shocking. There were many prayer flags on the road.

Yubeng Hiking is also one of the must-visit places for pilgrims. Because it is a pilgrimage route, the road conditions are very good, and the scenery along the way is great. Along the way, you can see many Mani piles for praying and pilgrimage. On the fourth day of Yubeng Hiking, which was January 3, 2018, it happened to snow heavily that day. It was super beautiful, and the world was white and peaceful. It was just that the snow was too heavy, so I couldn’t finish the hike. I only walked to an altitude of about 3,300 meters. From there, it takes more than an hour to walk to the Shenpu Waterfall, which happens to be the most difficult section. It is said that you can’t go to the Shenpu Waterfall and return halfway. Alas, this is also a great pity. I can only wait until the next time I go.

It is a sacred place where sincerity can bring good luck. The holy water, also known as medicine, can eliminate disasters and detoxify.

The Shenpu Waterfall is a place where local people pray for blessings, and it is said to be very efficacious. When we got here, the road became difficult to walk on, with more stones and streams. We waded through the flowing stream, stepped on the extremely slippery stone road, and climbed up using our hands and feet.

I was chatting with a local and he told me that you don’t need to wear a raincoat when you go to the waterfall, because the wetter you get, the more pious you are.

The waterfall is more beautiful than I imagined. It should be that many tourists who come to the waterfall have limited photography skills. Because of the distortion, they can't take pictures of the waterfall. The most beautiful photo taken in Yubeng is here.

It is said that the 5.6km journey from the base camp is 5.6km, but for people with average physical strength, it may still take 5-6 hours to go back and forth. The first half of the road is easy to walk, with a small slope, and the second half is uphill. There is a base camp with good scenery, and it feels sacred to see the sacred waterfall. There is a noodle shop on the way, and there are no public toilets along the way.

Yubeng Divine Waterfall is the most sacred place in Yubeng Village and retains a strong local flavor.

The hiking route from Yubengxia Village to Shenpu is the easiest route in the entire trip. It only takes 4-5 hours to go back and forth, and there is no particularly steep slope. Almost every rest viewing platform on the way is accompanied by clingy squirrels. As long as you bring nuts with you, you can spend a lot of happy time with the squirrels. The innkeeper said that Shenpu is a very sacred place and has a high status in the minds of Tibetans. Many believers come from afar to kowtow and chant under Shenpu, just to circle and chant under Shenpu and take some water from Shenpu. Therefore, there will be many Tibetans coming to Shenpu in Yubeng Village from July to August every year. The Ice Lake and Shenhu Lake are both scenic spots developed later because of the increase in tourists, which means that their cultural significance is not as great as Shenpu. There is a legend that Shenpu is the nectar sprinkled by heaven. Bad people standing under Shenpu will not get a drop of water, while good people will get soaked, eliminating disasters and difficulties, and prolonging life. Therefore, it is definitely not an excessive thing to stare blankly, wander around, bathe... all day long under Shenpu.

I was very fortunate to see the double rainbow over the sacred waterfall. How many people have seen it?

Going to the Qianwan Waterfall on a snowy day is really a rhythm of seeking death. There is heavy snow and wind. You will freeze to death if you stop to rest for a while. This experience is also a kind of experience!

It was the Year of the Goat in the Tibetan calendar when I went there, so many pilgrims gathered devoutly in front of the sacred waterfall, the smoke from burning incense rose, and a double rainbow appeared in the sun. It was a place where faith and religious factors far outweighed the pure scenery.

The scenery is relatively mediocre, but it is indeed a holy place in the hearts of Tibetans

In the hearts of the locals, it is a god-like existence. They do not feel tired even after trekking all the way with a mood of worship.

The scenery is spectacular, straight out of a movie, and it is a very well preserved site.

Shenpu is the easiest and most relaxing route in Yubeng. Although the scenery along the way is not as stunning as Shenhu and Ice Lake, Shenpu has always been a holy place of pilgrimage for Tibetan Buddhism and the end point of the Meili circumambulation. It can be said to be of extraordinary significance.

The mountain road is gentle at the beginning, and we gradually go up along the prayer flags. There are many holy waters in the mountains, and Tibetans will drink a sip or two. The Shenpu Line, which is mainly flat, is very relaxing to walk. Soon we arrived at Nainong, where there is a viewing platform. If the weather is good, you can see Kawagebo above the inner palace of the holy land.

The last section of the mountain road to the sacred waterfall is quite rugged. After climbing up, you can see two waterfalls cascading down. Tibetans use bathing under the sacred waterfall as a way to purify their souls. The icy cold water of the sacred waterfall pours down on their heads. After circling around, they shiver all over and their faces become stiff. There is a changing room next to the sacred waterfall for people to change clothes. We didn't bring spare clothes, so we shivered all the way down the mountain. When we reached Yubeng, our clothes were dry.

You need to hike for a while from Yubeng and climb a certain altitude to get there. The waterfall is relatively small and has a small amount of ice and snow. . .

It is a very sacred place in the hearts of Tibetans and it is nice to take a walk there.

I will come to this city again, wait for me.

The sacred waterfall is really nice, and many locals come here to worship the waterfall. The water quality is good, with a TDS of 36ppm

The best scenery along the way, every step is worth it

The beautiful pilgrimage route, along the prayer flags all the way up. It is said that Tibetan Buddhist believers who worship Meili Snow Mountain must bathe in the Yubeng Waterfall, a waterfall that flows down from the glacier of the snow mountain a thousand meters high. It is said that it is the holy water brought back from heaven by the god Kawagebog. It can predict people's fate, eliminate disasters and bless all living beings. Only those who are blessed and virtuous will be wet by the waterfall. It is said that someone came here last time and was not wet by the waterfall. It is still a bit mysterious. Since you are prepared to get wet, there is no need to prepare any raincoats. Just take off your hat and walk three circles along the waterfall and pray for safety and smoothness. At this time, a rainbow was unexpectedly encountered, and it was double-colored. I couldn't help but cheer and burn a stick of incense and get a bottle of holy water. The Meili pilgrimage route was basically completed. When going down the mountain, I met many Tibetans who came to pilgrimage. They nodded and smiled all the way. Their pious and firm eyes moved me with the power of faith.

A must-visit place for Tibetans when circumambulating the mountain. This is a place full of faith and magic. To be honest, there are many waterfalls in China that are better than the Shen Waterfall in terms of beauty, but its religious significance is incomparable to others. Before you get close to the bottom of the Shen Waterfall, you can already feel its chill, and the surrounding temperature drops a lot. Go to the bottom of the Shen Waterfall and receive the baptism of its water, which can eliminate the sufferings of a lifetime.

The scenery on the road is always the most beautiful. We went up the mountain with the local Tibetans who were worshipping and listened to their mysterious scriptures, but we did not have the courage to bathe in the snow water at the foot of the snow-capped mountains.

This is a magical place, a place of pilgrimage for Tibetans

The sacred water in the hearts of Tibetans, the Meili Mountain must visit the sacred waterfall. It is worth a visit, the scenery along the way is very beautiful, it is easier to walk than the ice lake line, and the route is shorter.

It is said that walking around the waterfall three times can cleanse the body and mind. Although I caught a cold at that time, it was worth every step to see the unparalleled scenery so close to Meili Snow Mountain.

Shenpu is a must-see place for everyone after Yubeng. Meili Snow Mountain is known as a sacred mountain by the Tibetan people. Shenpu is formed by the meltwater of Meili Snow Mountain, and is naturally full of sacred aura. Shenpu is a small circumambulation route, and many devout Buddhists come here to worship.

You have to go to Shenpu early, because you can see a rainbow if you arrive before noon. We went too late, so we saw a small rainbow when we turned down the Shenpu. Passing by Yubeng River, you will reach a vast grassland after passing Xiayubeng, and then you will enter a primitive forest. After passing the primitive forest, you will start to climb the mountain, climb over the gravel slope, climb over the snow, and climb again and again. This is not the relaxing one-day tour of Shenpu that we expected.

Actually, I didn’t have too many fantasies about the scenery of Yubeng before I came here. I just wanted to experience such a short hike and feel the life in such a semi-isolated village. But the way to Shenpu still brought me some surprises. Walking into the snow-capped mountains, stepping on the snow line, and drinking the melted snow water from Meili Snow Mountain all the way, it felt really wonderful. Prayer flags were flying everywhere, and Mani piles of all sizes could be seen everywhere.

The most important thing to do when you arrive at the Shen Waterfall is to walk around the waterfall. You have to walk down and start walking around three times clockwise when the water is at its highest. After walking around, there is basically no dry place on your body. The water is very cold. After all, it is melted water from the snow mountain. If there is no sun, the wind from the mountain is also super cool. My husband and I also filled two bottles of water under the waterfall. This water is also amazing. We were drenched in the Shen Waterfall water all the way. We not only drank the Shen Waterfall water, but also drank ice water on the roadside. The next day, I didn't catch a cold or have a stomachache, but I was more energetic.

Be careful at the sacred waterfall. When we were on the mountain, a rock fell from the top of the waterfall and exploded in the air. Fortunately, we escaped unharmed. Afterwards, everyone hurried down the mountain, leaving only my husband and I to run down in fear to get two bottles of water.

We walked for seven hours, which was really slow. Maybe the scenery along the way was so beautiful that we couldn't bear to walk too fast.

The scenery is great and the hike is not difficult. The water is close to freezing point.

After walking around the waterfall three times, my feet no longer hurt and I could change my clothes. The water was so cold that I could describe it as refreshing. The water was drinkable.

The sacredness of the sacred waterfall is beyond my imagination. The prayer flags along the way, the devout Tibetans along the way, the sound of Tashi Delek lingering in my ears along the way, everything shocked my heart. Going to the sacred waterfall cleanses my heart and purifies my soul.

The waterfall is falling, the mountains and water are compatible, the rainbow is accompanying, and the scenery is magnificent

At the end of the inner circumambulation, the facilities along the way are much better now, and there are also guides to the cultural landscapes.

Legend has it that this is holy water brought from heaven by the god Kawagebo, which can ward off disasters and bless all living beings. When Tibetans come here, they always bathe in the water of the sacred waterfall and chant loudly. From afar, I saw Tibetans standing on the hillside opposite the sacred waterfall. Without anyone's command, the clear and harmonious Sanskrit sounds echoed through the mountains and pointed to the sky. I almost trembled all over. After a hard journey, this seemed to be the treasure I had been looking for.

The sun shines directly on the waterfall, and there is a rainbow hanging under the waterfall. You won’t be able to see it unless you get closer.

The sacred waterfall gives people a friendly feeling, where you can find your true happiness

My eyes were in heaven but my feet were in hell. The 12-kilometer plateau hike was worth it. The green lichens along the way left a deep impression on me. I couldn't get enough of the air there. Haha

Because it was not the right time in November, the waterfall was almost dry. I walked for more than three hours on the mountain road but didn't see anything. I was a little disappointed. I suggest going there in September or October when there is more water and you can see a triple rainbow if you are lucky.

It is also a magical place with profound cultural heritage.

After arriving at Yubeng Upper Village, you can see clear signposts.

Going upstream, there are no forks in the road and the scenery is lush and green all the way.

But the higher we go, the more boulders there are, and the weather becomes more unpredictable.

Sometimes it's cloudy, sometimes it's raining, sometimes it's windy, sometimes it's sunny,

These changes one after another have made us complain continuously.

The mountain has its own weather and its own temper.



The Shenpu Waterfall is located in a canyon surrounded by mountains on three sides. The white glacier is faintly visible among the clouds and mist.

To be honest, I was a little disappointed when I arrived at the sacred waterfall, because it only has a small section.

But the local Tibetans really believe in its magic.

Tibetans who come to worship have to circle around this sacred waterfall several times to fulfill their wish.

Of course, walking around the waterfall would make them soaked, so most of them would take off their clothes.

Of course, there are tourists who follow suit, but it is freezing cold, and the waterfall is made of melted glaciers.

There is no need to say much about how cold it was. Looking at the shivering face of my friend,

So I just gave up quietly...

The sacred waterfall is a must-visit place for Tibetan pilgrims. It is the source of blessing. They walk around it in odd circles, naked, letting the snow water pour over them, and accepting the blessing of the sacred waterfall. If you have enough time, you must wait until after nine o'clock in the morning to see the most magical rainbow in the world.

To be honest, the hiking experience in Yubeng was very good, except for the price increase of mules and the rude horsemen during the National Day holiday (most of them were good, but we were unlucky and the horsemen we met had no credibility) and the skyrocketing room rates. Among the scenery along the way and our hiking destination, the one I recommend most is the Shen Waterfall (although due to time reasons and insufficient understanding of the local conditions, the guide we contacted before told us that there are actually other more beautiful routes that are not common routes, so we did not have the opportunity to go there, but he also said that the Shen Waterfall is also recommended by him). This route actually has more religious mystery. Since this year is Meili's zodiac year, there are particularly many people circumambulating the mountain this year. On the way to Shen Waterfall, we met countless Tibetan compatriots who were on pilgrimage. Regardless of age, men and women, they walked 3-4 hours from Yubeng Village to Shen Waterfall just to circumambulate three times under the Shen Waterfall and let the holy water wet their clothes (you don’t know how cold it is to get wet clothes in this season and it’s all glacier water). It can be seen that this Shen Waterfall has a status in their minds!!! This route is not easy to walk, especially the last hour (we walked for an hour and the speed was pretty good) was climbing all the time. The altitude kept rising, so it was a great test of physical strength. However, after the painful climb, I saw the huge prayer flags and Mani piles, and I felt sacred! I cheered my companions and myself up, and finally arrived at the foot of the sacred waterfall. I also went around three times. Haha~~~ I was so satisfied. Because the departure time was relatively late that day, it was already 9:30 when we arrived at the inn. However, the most beautiful discovery that day was that I saw the stars in the sky when I was walking at night! ! That's right! ! It's the Milky Way! ! ! It's a pity that I can't take pictures with my mobile phone, so the beautiful night view can only remain in my mind~~

Going to the sacred waterfall may not only be a matter of scenery. The purpose of this trip is to go to the sacred waterfall and walk around it three times to pray for blessings. The significance is greater than the scenery.