Shangrila - Deqin
by Kornna Gonna Go
Apr 20, 2025
1. Itinerary
1. Day 1: Departure Point - Feilai Temple
[Glister]Transportation: From Lijiang or Shangri-La, take a bus to Feilai Temple. The journey from Lijiang to Feilai Temple takes about 5 hours and the ticket price is 140-270 yuan; the journey from Shangri-La to Feilai Temple takes about 3 hours and the ticket price is 64 yuan.
[Glister]Accommodation: There are many inns around Feilai Temple, with prices ranging from about 100 to 300 yuan.
[Glister] Attractions: Upon arrival, you can go to the Meili Snow Mountain Observation Deck to enjoy the golden mountain in the sunshine.
[Glister] Expenses: Transportation 140-270 yuan, accommodation 100-300 yuan.
2. Day 2: Feilai Temple - Xidang Village - Yubeng Village
[Glister] Transportation: From Feilai Temple to Xidang Village, the journey takes about 1.5 hours and the ticket price is 20 yuan.
[Glister] Access to the village: on foot or by off-road vehicle. The entire hike is about 11 kilometers and takes 3-4 hours. The off-road vehicle costs 200 yuan per person to Shangyubeng and 260 yuan per person to Xiayubeng.
[Glister] Accommodation: There are a variety of accommodation options in Yubeng Village, with prices ranging from 40 yuan to 1,000 yuan.
[Glister]Expenses: Transportation 20 yuan, entrance fee to the village 200-260 yuan, accommodation 40-1000 yuan.
3. Day 3: Yubeng Village - Ice Lake
[Glister] Transportation: Hike to the glacial lake, round trip is about 12 kilometers, and it takes 4-6 hours.
[Glister] Cost: No additional transportation costs, you can choose to ride a horse back and forth, the cost is about 200-450 yuan.
4. Day 4: Yubeng Village - Divine Waterfall
[Glister] Transportation: Hike to the waterfall, which is about 10 kilometers round trip and takes 4-5 hours.
[Glister] Expenses: No additional transportation costs.
5. Day 5: Yubeng Village - Ninong - Shangri-La
[Glister] Transportation: Walk out of the village, the whole journey is about 18 kilometers, which takes 5-6 hours; you can also choose to take a car back to Ni Nong, and then charter a car to Shangri-La.
[Glister] Expenses: No additional transportation costs, the cost of chartering a car is about 200 yuan.
2. Main attractions
[Glister] Ice Lake: A classic attraction in Yubeng Village, with clear water and surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
[Glister]Shenpu: A sacred place for Tibetans, the waterfall falls from the sky and is surrounded by mist.
[Glister] Nice Ranch: An undeveloped area suitable for tourists who like adventure.
3. Food Recommendations
[Glister] Tibetan hot pot: Try it at the Songguo Camp in Yubeng Village, the price is about 100-200 yuan.
[Glister] Yak beef: a local specialty, priced at around 50-100 yuan.
[Glister] Butter tea and barley cakes: Taste them around Feilai Temple, the price is about 10-20 yuan.
4. Budget (5 days and 4 nights)
Project cost (RMB)
Transportation fee 500-800
Accommodation fee 400-1200
Tickets for attractions: 55-515
Food 300-500
Horseback riding (optional) 200-450
Total 1650-3000
5. Notes
1. Yubeng Village is at a high altitude. It is recommended to adapt to the plateau environment in advance and bring anti-altitude sickness drugs.
2. Pay attention to safety during hiking, especially during the rainy season when the roads are slippery.
3. Transportation within Yubeng Village is inconvenient, so it is recommended to plan your trip in advance.
The above tips are for reference only. The specific costs may vary depending on the season, number of people and personal choice.
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