Meili Snow Mountain - Yubeng Village & Shangri-La

Cost Details

Includes

• 24/7 Support Team

• Group GPS Tracking and Satellite Communication for emergency

• Introduction to Mountaineering Course

• Gear Inspection Services in Malaysia

• Expedition Guidelines and Recommendations

• Advice and guidelines in

  • Physical training

  • Medical briefing

  • Visual briefing

  • Gears preparation

• Experience Team Leader from Malaysia

• Program book

• Accommodation (twin share basis)

  • Lijiang: 1 night

  • Feilaisi: 1 night

  • Yubeng: 3 nights

  • Shangri-La: 1 night

  Note:

  1. It's better for all group members to stay together. If you book your own hotel in Lijiang, there will be no refund.
  2. The condition in Yubeng Village is quite basic. Please do not expect too much.

• Group Arrival and Departure airport transfers

• Transportation from Lijiang – Yubeng Village – Lijiang

• Yubeng Village tickets

• Basic tourist insurance

• Experienced local guide

• Expedition T-shirt

Excludes

X   International air fare to/ from China

X   Travel insurance (COMPULSORY)

X   China entry visa(IF ANY)

X   Train/flight ticket to and leave Lijiang

X   Foods in cities.

X   Extra night at hotel or late check out charges

X   Extra land transport fee

X   Any extra expenses arising out of various/ unforeseen situations

      like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes,

      changes in Government regulations.

X   Any packed food/snacks, canned drinks, energy drinks, mineral

      water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutrition bars

X   Hot shower, laundry or Internet/ Wifi fees

X   All food and beverages other than on the itinerary

X   Personal trekking clothes

X   Any unused item is not refundable or claimable

X   Tips for guide(s) and porter(s).

Details Itinerary

Transport: Provided

Hotel: Lijiang hotel (twin room)

Hotel Altitude: 2,300 m

Arrive in Lijiang and we will transfer to our hotel. The rest time is for you to hang around or chill in the hotel room. This is the first day in highland so please rest early to get ready!

Day 1: Arrive in Lijiang

Day 2: Lijiang-Minor Zhongdian-Moon Bay-Feilaisi

Drive: 360km, 8hrs

Hotel: Feilaisi hotel (twin room)

Hotel Altitude: 3,400 m

In the morning, we will depart towards Feilaisi. On the way we will drive via Minor Zhongdian (little Shangrila) and then reach Benzilan for lunch. Then we will pass by Moon Bay, also called the First Bend of Jinsha River. It is the boundary between Sichuan and Yunnan. This is different from the First Bend of Yangtze River. The bend in Shigu Town changes the flow direction of the Yangtze River but in Benzilan, the Moon Bay is just a grand bend between the mountains with an impressive scenery.

Afterwards, we will keep driving to Feilaisi. Weather permits, we can enjoy the sunset of Meili Snow Mountain from the Sightseeing Platform, where you can see the 13 white pagodas meaning of the 13 peaks of Meili Snow Mountain over 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) above sea level, known as the "Prince's 13 peaks".

Day 3: Feilaisi - Meili Mountain - Lancang River - Ninong Grand Canyon - Yubeng Village

Trek: 16km, 6hrs

Hotel: Yubeng Village (twin room)

Hotel Altitude: 3,160 m

In the morning, if you want to watch the sunrise of Mt. Meili, you need to get up early. At around 8am, we will drive towards Ninong Parking Lot to start the trek. Before sunset, you should be able to reach Yubeng Village.

Day 4: Yubeng Village - Xiaonong BC - Ice Lake - Yubeng Village

Trek: 14km, 7hrs

Hotel: Yubeng Village (twin room)

Hotel Altitude: 3160m

After breakfast, we will start at around 8am. After going through a primary forest, we will reach the Xiaonong Base Camp built jointly by Chinese and Japanese Mountaineering Team. After lunch, we will continue to trek for about 1.5 hrs to reach the Ice Lake (3,800 m), which is located at the foot of the glacier. Trek down back to Yubeng Village in the late afternoon.

Day 5: Yubeng Village - Primary Forest - Sacred Waterfall - Yubeng Village

Trek: 14km, 7hrs

Hotel: Yubeng Village (twin room)

Hotel Altitude: 3,160 m

After breakfast we will hike via Yubeng River and cross through Yubeng Lower Village to the Sacred Waterfall, from which Yubeng's name originated. Buddhists coming to this area on pilgrimmages circumambulate the waterfall 13 times with the belief that this act will set them free from all sins from this life. In the early afternoon we’ll walk back to Yubeng Village where we'll rest up for the trek next day.

Day 6: Yubeng Village - Ninong Grand Canyon - Shangrila

Trek: 18km, 5hrs

Hotel: Shangrila hotel (twin room)

Hotel Altitude: 3,200 m

In the morning, we will follow the Ninong Grand Canyon down to the Ninong Parking Lot. Our vehicle will wait there for you and then we will drive all the way back to Shangrila.

Please note that this is the only guideline and outline program from day-by-day itinerary. There can be a lot of changes in those dates as per the weather and mountain conditions as well as personal health condition.

Day 7: Shangrila - Lijiang - Final Departure

Drive: 200 km, 3hrs

Hotel: None

Today will be free and easy. You will have half day for free on your own to explore Shangrila. If you want to, you can go to Napa Lake or or Songzanlin Monstery, or the ancient town for sightseeing.

We will drive back at around 2:00 pm and reach Lijiang at around 5:30pm. The drop-off location will be he hotel we stay on Day 1. If you want to catch flight today, you can also choose to take a public bus (cost is around 80RMB/person, 2.5hrs drive) or we can plan together for departure.

Day 0: Traveling day to Lijiang

Once all participants have confirmed their attendance, we will schedule a meeting to finalize the travel day itinerary. Given the numerous airline options available for reaching the destination, it is essential to plan effectively to accommodate everyone’s preferences. During this meeting, we will review the preliminary schedule, including timings, activities, and meal arrangements, and make any necessary adjustments. Your feedback will be crucial to ensure the plan is suitable for everyone. Please confirm your participation by completing the booking payment, after which we will coordinate the details collaboratively.