I have returned to Yubeng Village, and my consumption concept has collapsed.

🌄You must go to Yubeng at least once, to see the golden mountain in the sun, to feel the joy of hiking, and to encounter the scenery like a paradise on earth. Today I will give you a super detailed travel guide to Yubeng Village, so that your journey will not leave any regrets!

🌍Overview: Yubeng Village is located in Yunling Township, Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is located at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain, with an altitude of about 3,000 meters. It is divided into Upper Yubeng and Lower Yubeng. The original Tibetan village style is preserved here, with snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes and meadows complementing each other, like a paradise on earth. Due to its remote geographical location, there used to be only one horse and post road leading to the outside world. Although there have been some improvements today, it still retains its secluded tranquility and is known as "the last secret place on earth."

🗺Detailed tour route:
Day 1:
Morning: Depart from Xidang Hot Spring (you can also choose to hike into the village from Ninong. Currently, due to road conditions and seasons, you may only be able to enter from Ninong during certain periods of time), hike or take a local off-road vehicle to Yubeng Village. This section of road is about 13 kilometers, which takes about 6-8 hours on foot and about 1 hour by off-road vehicle. Along the way you can enjoy views of pristine forests and stunning mountains.
Noon: Arrive at Shangyubeng Village, take a short rest at the inn, taste the local butter tea and barley cakes, and replenish energy.
Afternoon: Go to Shen Waterfall, a round trip hike of about 14 kilometers, which takes about 6-8 hours. Along the way, you can see wonders such as the ancient seal script and five trees with the same root, and feel the power of Tibetan Buddhist faith. Shenpu is a holy place in the hearts of Tibetans. It is said that bathing in Shenpu can purify the soul. If you are lucky, you can also see the beautiful sight of a rainbow when the sun is shining obliquely.
the next day:
Morning: Depart from Shangyubeng Village and head to the Ice Lake. The round trip is about 18 kilometers, which is relatively difficult and takes 8-10 hours. Along the way, you will pass Xiaonong Base Camp, which was once the camp where the Sino-Japanese joint mountaineering team climbed Mount Kawagebo. Continue walking and you will see an emerald green ice lake, which is formed by the meltwater from snow-capped mountains. It is surrounded by spectacular glaciers and snow-capped mountains, and the scenery is breathtaking.
Noon: Enjoy the dry food you brought with you at a rest stop near the glacial lake, admire the beauty of the glacial lake, and feel the magic of nature.
Afternoon: Return to Shangyubeng Village from Binghu Lake, pack your luggage, and leave the village according to your own arrangements. If you have enough time, you can also stroll around Yubeng Village, chat with local Tibetans and learn about their way of life.
📸Photographing and checking in at scenic spots:

• Meili Snow Mountain Observation Deck: Take photos of the golden mountain in the early morning here. The golden sunlight shining on the snow-capped mountains is spectacular. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens to capture the layered texture of the snow-capped mountains.

• Yubeng Waterfall: Stand below the waterfall and take photos of people and nature blending into one, with the waterfall and snow-capped mountains as the background. Take waterproof measures to prevent the camera from getting wet.

• Yubeng Glacier Lake: At the edge of the glacier lake, you can capture the beautiful scenery of the blue glacier and the emerald green lake water. Using a wide-angle lens can better show the magnificence of the glacial lake.

• Feeding horses, chopping firewood and traveling around the world: This is a popular literary check-in spot on the road from Shang Yubeng to Xia Yubeng, where you can take literary and fresh photos.
🍜Must-eat food:

• Tibetan Yak Beef Hotpot: Made with yak beef as the main ingredient and paired with a variety of vegetables, the soup is rich and the meat is tender, making it perfect for warming up after a hike.

• Butter tea: A traditional Tibetan drink with a rich taste and high calories, it can relieve altitude sickness and refresh the mind.

• Barley cake: Made from highland barley flour, it is crispy and delicious and can be carried as dry food while hiking.

• Tsampa: Roasted highland barley, ground into flour, added with butter tea or highland barley wine, kneaded into small balls by hand and eaten. It is one of the traditional staple foods of the Tibetan people.

🏠Accommodation tips:

• Shang Yubeng: Close to the Ice Lake and Xiaonong Base Camp, it would be convenient to stay here if you plan to go to the Ice Lake the next day. Recommended inns include "Hiker's Home" and others. The price is about 200-400 yuan per night in the peak season and is relatively cheaper in the off-season.

• Xiayubeng: It is close to the Shen Waterfall and the Ni Nong Line, and is suitable for tourists who want to go to the Shen Waterfall or leave the village from the Ni Nong Line. There are relatively more choices, such as "Songtsan Yubeng Mountain Residence", which has good accommodation conditions and scenery, but the prices are also relatively high.

❗Tips:

• Altitude sickness: Prepare anti-altitude sickness drugs in advance, such as Rhodiola rosea, etc. Do not do strenuous exercise when you first arrive in Yubeng, and let your body slowly adapt to the plateau environment. If you experience symptoms of altitude sickness, such as headache and difficulty breathing, you can relieve the symptoms with appropriate oxygen inhalation.

• Equipment preparation: waterproof hiking shoes, windbreaker, warm clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, trekking poles, backpack, etc. If you go there in winter, you will also need to bring crampons.

• Pay attention to safety: Pay attention to safety during hiking, do not leave the established route, the signal is weak in some areas, download offline maps in advance. In addition, respect local religious beliefs and customs, and do not touch Mani piles and prayer flags at will.

• Environmental awareness: Please take your trash away and keep Yubeng’s beautiful environment.
🌈Yubeng is a place where the soul can be healed, and every scenery here is worth feeling with your heart. I hope this guide can help you start an unforgettable trip to Yubeng and leave beautiful memories in this paradise.