#Benzilan Town Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Towns
Address:
Southeast of Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Rainy Trekking Guide: Meet the Golden Mountain at Meili Snow Mountain.
A trip to Yubeng Village is a must in life because it is a paradise for trekkers and a secluded utopia on earth. The clear blue sky reflects this quiet and beautiful village. At an altitude of 3000 meters, surrounded by mountains on all sides, it has a unique geographical environment. It is divided into upper and lower villages. The upper village leads to the climb of Kawagebo, while the lower village leads to the sacred waterfall. Along the way, you can see the ancient script and the wonder of five trees sharing one root. Trekking here is a route that many domestic trekkers yearn for. Once you come, you will understand why it is called the "paradise for trekkers."
Preparation before departure
1. Check in advance if there are any medium or high-risk areas at your departure point. Shangri-La has restrictions on some areas, so inquire in advance.
2. ID card and cash are essential (the network in the mountains is not very good).
3. Trekking shoes, outdoor waterproof pants, and a jacket (the weather is changeable, bring rain gear; the road is muddy and slippery after rain).
4. There is basically no network signal during the trek, so inform your family and friends in advance to avoid worrying them.
5. Trekking poles: There are many mountain sections, it is recommended to buy T-shaped handles, preferably two. Toiletries and disposable bed sheets (accommodation conditions in Yubeng Village are limited, so bring these items).
6. Thermos, chocolate, energy bars, and other dry food: for energy and water replenishment along the way.
7. If it's your first time trekking in Yubeng, it is recommended not to go alone. You can go with three or five friends (Yubeng is located in a remote mountain area with no direct public transportation (planes, buses, etc.), and the road conditions are very tough. For safety reasons, most travelers do not choose to travel independently but join a group from Lijiang or Shangri-La).
8. Daily medication: altitude sickness medicine; medicine for injuries; gastrointestinal medicine should be kept on hand.
Route Planning
D0: Gather in Lijiang
D1: Lijiang - Xiaozhongdian - Moon Bay - Feilai Temple
In the morning, we will set off for Feilai Temple. After passing through Xiaozhongdian, where the wind blows the grass and you can see cattle and sheep, we will enjoy the different scenery of Shangri-La. We will then continue to Benzilan for lunch. After passing through Moon Bay and Deqin County, we will reach Feilai Temple, where the Meili Snow Mountain, Kawagebo, will be right in front of you. Enjoy the tranquility of the moment!
D2: Feilai Temple - Xidang Village - Nanzheng Pass - Yubeng Village (11KM trekking)
According to the sunrise time, we need to get up early to go to the Meili Snow Mountain viewing platform to admire the rare sight of the golden mountain. After taking some impressive photos, we will drive to Xidang at 8:00 AM. From Xidang, we will start trekking into the secluded Yubeng Village. After climbing 1000 meters to Nanzheng Pass, we will descend all the way to Yubeng Village before nightfall. The simple yet distinctive Tibetan houses will appear before your eyes.
Note: If any of your companions are physically weak, they can choose to take a car from Xidang to Yubeng (about 200 yuan/person). If you need to take a car, please ensure safety and bear the costs and safety issues yourself.
D3: Yubeng Village - Xiaonong Base Camp - Ice Lake - Yubeng Village (14KM trekking)
At 8:00 AM, we will set off from Yubeng Village and trek to Ice Lake. Along the way, we will pass through the Seabuckthorn Forest at the village entrance and enter the primeval forest. We will then continue to Xiaonong Base Camp, which was the base camp for the Sino-Japanese mountaineering team climbing Kawagebo Peak. After lunch, we will continue to Ice Lake. As night falls, we will return to Yubeng Village by 6:00 PM, ending the day's trek.
D4: Yubeng - Primeval Forest - Sacred Waterfall - Yubeng (14KM trekking)
At 8:00 AM, we will cross the Yubeng River and pass through the lower village of Yubeng, with green mountains and clear waters at our feet and blue skies and white clouds above. We will then trek through the primeval forest and alpine meadows without any signs of human activity. Moving forward, we will reach the Sacred Waterfall formed by the cascading water from Meili Snow Mountain. Here, you can see the full view of the Goddess Peak and the Five-Crown Peak. More importantly, this is where pilgrims receive their baptism. Only after being baptized by the sacred water is the pilgrimage complete, purifying both body and soul. We will then return to the inn in Yubeng Village to rest.
D5: Yubeng - Ninong Gorge - Shangri-La (18KM trekking)
In the morning, we will set off around 8:00 AM and trek downhill along the Yubeng River to find Ninong Gorge. There are roadside food supply stations along the way. After lunch, we will enter the mouth of Ninong Gorge, a deep gorge surrounded by green and white clouds. This section of the road is narrow, so be careful while trekking. We will then reach the Ninong Village parking lot, where our car will be waiting for us. We will then drive to Shangri-La, where you can have a good night's sleep after several days of hard trekking.
D6: Shangri-La - Dukezong Ancient City - Prayer Wheel - Lijiang
After breakfast, we will head to Dukezong Ancient City, also known as Moonlight Ancient City or Turtle Mountain Park. It is the only ancient city in China with three names. Dukezong Ancient City is a living ancient city in Shangri-La, where you can learn about Tibetan Buddhist culture and Thangka culture. It is a city that has been alive for over 1300 years, preserving the historical traces of the ancient Tea Horse Road. It is a city full of vitality, where people live and work. It also has the largest prayer wheel, and each turn brings you good luck and health.
After the trip, we will return to Lijiang Ancient City to end the journey.
The mountain roads in Yunnan are steep and the altitude is high. It is not recommended to trek alone. It is better to join a group.
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If there is a ceiling to travel, I think it must be this stunning secret spot in Yunnan:
If there is a ceiling to travel,
I think it must be this stunning secret spot in Yunnan:
Above the mountains lies an isolated Tibetan village called 'Shuoda Village' with only about a dozen households.
Each family raises cattle and farms the land, living a simple life with a small lake 'Xueda Lake'.
This place is the entire Shangri-La
The only place where you can see the reflection of the Meili Snow Mountains and also the place where you can see both the sunrise and sunset over the golden mountains.
When the first ray of morning light falls on the Meili Snow Mountains, when the pristine snow peaks are reflected on the lake surface, paradise takes on a concrete form...
The fresh Xueda Lake view of Meili Snow Mountain guide is out, hurry and take advantage of the good autumn and winter weather to check it out.
How to get there
Route: Shangri-La - Benzilan - Deqin County Town - Foshan Township - Shuoda Village, about 250 kilometers, 5 hours
Road conditions: The whole journey is on asphalt roads, and the road conditions are very good; the road section from Foshan Township to Shuoda Village is relatively narrow, and it is a continuous uphill winding road with high terrain. On the outside, there is a steep rock cliff, and below is the Lancang River, it is recommended that beginners do not try!
Transportation: Shuoda Village is geographically remote, public transportation is not very accessible, it is recommended to drive or charter a car~
How to enjoy the sunrise over the golden mountains
Xueda Lake is situated high on the mountain top, with an open terrain that offers a panoramic view of the Meili Snow Mountains
It's an excellent place to view the snow mountains
Don't miss the sunrise over the golden mountains in the early morning when the first ray of sunlight falls on the Meili Snow Mountains, the pristine mountain tops are draped in a warm and brilliant veil
At that moment, everything feels as insignificant as dust~ Reflection of Meili
In addition to directly appreciating the Meili Snow Mountains
You can also watch from the calm surface of Xueda Lake in the morning, the lake surface is like a clear mirror reflecting the whole world, giving twice the beauty~
Where to stay:
Stay in Shuoda Village: There are about a dozen households in the village, each with guest rooms, starting at around 600
Stay in Foshan Township: The township also has accommodations and restaurants, but the conditions are average, starting at around 100~
Best time to visit:
The weather is good in autumn and winter, and the probability of seeing the Meili Snow Mountains is higher
From 7-8 am, you can watch the sunrise over the golden mountains; by around 10 am, the wind will start to blow, the lake surface will ripple, and the reflection will not be as clear~
Travel tips:
Long-focus photography yields better results!
It's cold in the morning and evening, remember to bring a thick coat, hat, gloves, etc. It's very sunny, sunscreen is a must~
The mountain road has more than eighteen bends, motion sickness patches! Remember to close the doors when entering and leaving the village! Remember to take your trash with you~
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Hiking on the southern slope of Meri | Venturing into uninhabited territory🪐
|Venturing into uninhabited territory🪐. Meri Snow Mountain is a large snow mountain range running from south to north, located in the eastern part of Chayu County, Tibet and the western part of Yunling Township, Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan.
In the northern hemisphere, the southern slope faces the sun and the northern slope is shaded. The vegetation is also different
Road conditions: The northern slope of Meri is very clear, many horse teams have passed by, and there are many pasture huts, basically there is no possibility of getting lost. With reasonable planning, you can even go without a tent.
The southeastern slope of Meri, fewer people walk, several sections basically have no traces, easy to get lost, need to often check the track.
Scenery: The southeastern slope of Meri has a richer landscape, with many high mountain lakes, alpine meadows, strange rocks, and the goddess peak Mianzimu, and you can also camp under the glacier.
The northern slope of Meri, the glacier is more spectacular.
Difficulty: The difficulty of the southeastern slope of Meri is higher, the first day you have to climb 1000 meters, the first day camp 4200 meters, easy to high anti.
🌈🌈🌈Detailed itinerary:
Day1 All over the country ——Yunnan Lijiang, adapt to the altitude from 2500m start
Day 2
Lijiang (2400m)-Shangri-La (3459m)-Benzilan (2108)-Feilai Temple (4130m)
Day 3
Feilai Temple (4130m)-Balida Village-Yule Farm
Day 4
Yule Farm-Mug Barrel Camp-Natong Lake-Qunong Camp
Day 5
Shangbeng Camp-Xiabeng Camp-Shangbeng
Day 6
Shangbeng Camp-Meido Barrel Pass-Cloud Ranch
Day 7
Cloud Ranch-Tea Corner Barrel-Balida White Tower-Lijiang
🎁🎁🎁Equipment list:
1.Clothing: Storm jacket and pants, down jacket, quick-drying shirt and pants, sweat-wicking underwear, high-top waterproof hiking shoes, outdoor moisture-wicking socks at least 2 pairs, sun hat, warm hat, sunglasses, gloves, headscarf;
2.Food: Road meal
3.Stay: Sleeping bag, tent, moisture-proof pad, headlamp;
4.Walk: 60L backpack or pack, 2 trekking poles, knee pads, raincoat;
5.Important documents: ID, small amount of cash;
6.Sunscreen, garbage bag, tissue;
7.Mobile phone, battery;