Lying Down to See the Golden Sunlight on the Snow-Capped Mountains of Meili: A 3-Day, 2-Night Guide

When the first ray of morning light pierces through the clouds,
the top of the snow-capped mountain is dyed a romantic pink,
then slowly turns into a blazing gold,
as if the gods themselves have gilded the mountains with glory.
You stand in the hunting wind,
and hear your heart suddenly stop.
It turns out that there really is a kind of magnificence in this world
that can make people forget to breathe.
I've been to so many places,
but only Meili Snow Mountain makes me linger.
I'm setting off again this May Day
to head to Meili Snow Mountain!
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🗓️Meili Snow Mountain 3-Day, 2-Night Guide
Day 1: Shangri-La → Feilai Temple Viewing Platform → Jixia Mountain Hotel
Day 2: Wunongding Panoramic View → Lonely Tree → Shuoda Village
Day 3: Take Photos and Relax on the Hotel Balcony → Shangri-La
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1️⃣Lonely Tree of Wunongding (Trip.com Must-Visit Attraction List)
A niche but absolutely beautiful spot! A 5-minute drive away, it offers an unobstructed view of the snow-capped mountains, allowing you to easily take blockbuster-style photos of "heading towards the mountains" 📸.
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2️⃣Feilai Temple Viewing Platform
A double-layered viewing platform + white pagoda foreground allows you to photograph the snow-capped mountains up close. Next to it is a small path full of prayer flags, where you can photograph the snow-capped mountains at the end of the road.
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3️⃣Jixia Mountain
‼️Private Spot‼️ Surrounded by snow-capped mountains at 360°, the stars and snow-capped mountains are framed together at sunset. Make a cup of ginger tea and wait for the Milky Way to rise. The romantic value is full ✨ (the rooms and rooftop bar are also excellent locations for taking photos).
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4️⃣Shuoda Village
The only place where you can photograph a panoramic view and reflection of the Thirteen Peaks of Meili. The road conditions are not good, so it is recommended that experienced drivers travel together!
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🏨Accommodation
📍Jixia Mountain · Meili Suntaya Hotel—Trip.com Reputation List 2025 China's Top 50 Boutique Homestays
——This is not a hotel, but a "temple dedicated to the snow-capped mountains."
Located on Wunongding at an altitude of 3,600m, facing Kawa Karpo Peak, the head of the eight sacred mountains in Tibet, it uses architecture, light and shadow, and faith to reconstruct a pilgrimage journey for contemporary people.
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains at 360°, the rooftop bar and rooms face the Thirteen Peaks of Meili. Without having to travel, you can witness the epic scene of "Golden Sunlight on the Snow Mountain" while lying in bed. The moment when the pink-purple morning glow and the golden snow peaks are in the same frame will heal your soul!
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⭐Travel tips:
✔️Best season: October–May of the following year (many sunny days, easy to encounter golden sunlight on the snow mountain)
✔️Transportation: It is recommended to charter a car/drive yourself. Some mountain roads are steep and require caution.
✔️Altitude sickness: Altitude 3,600m+, try not to do strenuous exercise!
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