5-Day Yubeng Hiking Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge
Overview
Quick Answer
The 5-Day Yubeng Hiking Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge is a 5-day private active tour on a round trip from Lijiang via Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La, Feilaisi, Ninong. Its main experiences are Tiger Leaping Gorge and Feilaisi, the Ninong trail into Upper Yubeng, and Ice Lake and Sacred Waterfall.
This is a round trip from Lijiang, with the route continuing through Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La, Feilaisi, Ninong before returning.
Built around Tiger Leaping Gorge and Feilaisi, with the Ninong trail into Upper Yubeng as another main focus, this itinerary is best suited to active travelers with suitable fitness for the stated trail, altitude and daily walking time. Private support lets the pace around Tiger Leaping Gorge and the Meili Snow Mountain approach reflect the group’s fitness, weather and current access.
Tour Highlights
- Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge before continuing through Shangri-La to the overnight stop at Feilaisi.
- Transfer to the Ninong trailhead and hike into Upper Yubeng with luggage support confirmed.
- Use separate trekking days for Ice Lake and Sacred Waterfall, subject to mountain conditions.
- Exit Yubeng on the agreed trail and meet the vehicle for the return to Lijiang.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Place | Main plan |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge to Shangri-La to Feilaisi | Lijiang to Feilaisi via Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La |
| Day 2 | Feilaisi to Ninong to Yubeng | Feilaisi to Ninong Trailhead and Upper Yubeng |
| Day 3 | Yubeng | Ice Lake Hike and Return to Upper Yubeng Village |
| Day 4 | Yubeng | Yubeng Waterfall Trek |
| Day 5 | Lijiang to Yubeng | Exit Yubeng and Return to Lijiang |
Tour at a Glance
| Travel style | private active tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 days |
| Route | Round trip from Lijiang |
| Activity level | Active |
| Best for | active travelers with suitable fitness for the stated trail, altitude and daily walking time |
| When to go | Spring or autumn |
Good to Know Before You Go
Pace and Physical Demands
Active. Across 5 days, expect sustained walking or trekking, uneven ground and weather-dependent sections. Use the daily plan to understand the walking required around Tiger Leaping Gorge and Feilaisi and the travel time between overnight stops.
Season and Reservations
Spring and autumn are often preferred for active mountain routes. Check trail access, rain, snow, visibility and overnight support for the chosen dates. For the 5-Day Yubeng Hiking Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge, confirm current access and any timed entry for the Ninong trail into Upper Yubeng after choosing the dates.
- Discuss altitude and relevant health concerns with a qualified medical professional before joining the high-elevation sections.
- Confirm trail distance, elevation gain, equipment, luggage support and the bad-weather alternative before departure.
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Customize This China Tour
Tell us your dates, hotel level and must-see stops through Plan My Trip, especially if you want more time for Tiger Leaping Gorge and Feilaisi. Trail choice, support, luggage arrangements and rest time can be adjusted, although weather and access may still require route changes. We will verify availability and return with a trip-specific plan and price.
Daily Itinerary
Travel from Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge for the stated visit, then continue through Shangri-La to Feilaisi. Treat the gorge and the onward mountain drive as one demanding travel day with a realistic arrival buffer. The overnight at Feilaisi is essential because the following morning starts with the vehicle transfer to the Ninong trailhead and the hike toward Yubeng.
Leave Feilaisi for the confirmed Ninong trailhead and begin the supported hike into Yubeng. Agree the luggage arrangement, vehicle meeting point and bad-weather alternative before the group starts walking. Reach Upper Yubeng for the overnight, setting up the Ice Lake and waterfall days in sequence rather than treating 'start of hike' as a destination.
Set out for Ice Lake Hike and Return to Upper Yubeng Village on day 3, pacing the active sections around the group's fitness, current trail access and mountain weather. Before setting out, check footwear, water, weather layers and the bad-weather alternative for Ice Lake Hike and Return to Upper Yubeng Village.
Focus today on Yubeng Waterfall Trek, with the start time and turnaround point matched to daylight, weather and the condition of the route. Before setting out, check footwear, water, weather layers and the bad-weather alternative for Yubeng Waterfall Trek.
Walk out of Yubeng on the agreed trail and meet the vehicle at the confirmed exit point. Continue by road to Lijiang after the trek. This is a long combination of hiking and driving, so begin early and keep the return route free of optional detours.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Guide and driver support for the sightseeing and transfers shown below
- Accommodation for the 4 overnight stops shown in the itinerary
- Admission or activity arrangements for Tiger Leaping Gorge and Feilaisi, plus the Ninong trail into Upper Yubeng, when listed for the departure
- Local transport needed for the round trip from Lijiang
Confirm the hotels, transport and admissions for the round trip from Lijiang in the dated booking details.
Not Included
- Flights, trains or other services outside the route for the round trip from Lijiang
- Travel documents, visa costs and travel insurance
- Unlisted meals, optional activities and hotel upgrades
- Personal spending and costs following a missed or changed connection
