At the foot of Meili Snow Mountain lies Yubeng

🏔️The secret realm of Yubeng Village! A fairyland under Meili Snow Mountain, a hiker’s paradise!

🔹The tears of Meili Snow Mountain! The ultimate dream for trekkers!✨

📍Address: Yubeng Village, Yunling Township, Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
🚌Transportation tips:
1. Take a bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Deqin County (about 4 hours)
2. Charter a car from Deqin County to Xidang Hot Springs (1.5 hours)
3. Trek or ride a horse into Yubeng Village (trekking about 6-8 hours)

📸Must-visit spots:
1️⃣ Ice Lake Trekking Route
The classic Yubeng hiking trail! Pass through primeval forest along the way, ending at the ice lake formed by snowmelt from the mountain. The lake’s blue under the sunlight is stunning.
📸Best photo spot: The big rock by the ice lake, with Meili Snow Mountain’s main peak as the backdrop

2️⃣ Sacred Waterfall Route
A Tibetan Buddhist holy site! It is said that circling the sacred waterfall three times can cleanse sins.
⚠️The water flow is largest and most spectacular during the rainy season (July-August), and it freezes in winter.

🥘Tibetan cuisine:
1. Butter tea + Tsampa: An energy bomb! A must-have for trekking
2. Yak meat hotpot: A signature dish at Yubeng inns, with generous portions of meat
3. Highland barley cake: Freshly baked with local highland barley, rich in wheat aroma

💡Practical tips:
• It’s recommended to bring trekking poles! There are many ups and downs
• Stay in Upper Yubeng Village for better scenic views
• The best season is from May to October; the mountain closes in winter
• Take altitude sickness medicine one week in advance; the village altitude is about 3100 meters

Escape the city plan! I could stay in this fairy village forever🏡

Post by SilverDragon! | Aug 28, 2025