5-Day Yubeng Hiking Tour: Meili Snow Mountain Region
Overview
Quick Answer
The 5-Day Yubeng Hiking Tour Meili Snow Mountain Region is a 5-day private active tour on a round trip from Lijiang via Shangri-La, Feilaisi, Ninong, Yubeng. Its main experiences are Feilaisi and Meili Snow Mountain, the Ninong trail into Upper Yubeng, and Ice Lake and Sacred Waterfall.
This is a round trip from Lijiang, with the route continuing through Shangri-La, Feilaisi, Ninong, Yubeng before returning.
Built around Feilaisi and Meili Snow Mountain, 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 Lijiang to Feilaisi through Shangri-La reflect the group’s fitness, weather and current access.
Tour Highlights
- Travel from Lijiang through Shangri-La to Feilaisi before beginning the supported Yubeng trek.
- Transfer to the Ninong trailhead and hike into Upper Yubeng at an altitude-aware pace.
- Use separate trekking days for Ice Lake and Sacred Waterfall when mountain conditions allow.
- Exit Yubeng on the confirmed trail and return to Lijiang after the final descent.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Place | Main plan |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Lijiang to Shangri-La to Feilaisi | Lijiang to Feilaisi via 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 | Trail Exit and Return Transfer |
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 Feilaisi and Meili Snow Mountain 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 Meili Snow Mountain Region, 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
Use Plan My Trip to send your dates, group size and preferred pace, including any special request around Feilaisi and Meili Snow Mountain. 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
Make the road journey from Lijiang through Shangri-La to Feilaisi, allowing time for rest stops and the rise in altitude. The purpose of the day is to reach the Meili Snow Mountain region and establish the correct overnight base, not to begin the Yubeng trek late. Settle in at Feilaisi before the trailhead transfer planned for day two.
Transfer from Feilaisi to the agreed trailhead near Ninong and begin the hike into Yubeng. consider trail conditions, luggage support and the group's pace before leaving the vehicle. Continue to Upper Yubeng for the overnight, giving the next two days a logical base for the Ice Lake and waterfall treks before the final trail exit.
Focus today on Ice Lake Hike and Return to Upper Yubeng Village, 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 Ice Lake Hike and Return to Upper Yubeng Village.
Day 4 is built around Yubeng Waterfall Trek. On this route, allow time for uneven ground, elevation changes and rest stops rather than judging Yubeng Waterfall Trek only by map distance. Before setting out, check footwear, water, weather layers and the bad-weather alternative for Yubeng Waterfall Trek.
Make the journey from Yubeng to Lijiang and keep the sightseeing limited to what fits the travel window. Before reaching Lijiang, allow time for Trail Exit and Return Transfer. Leave a workable arrival buffer before the final arrangements in Lijiang.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Ground services required for the round trip from Lijiang
- Accommodation for the 4 overnight stops shown in the itinerary
- Admission or activity arrangements for Feilaisi and Meili Snow Mountain, 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
- International transport before arrival in Lijiang and after departure from Lijiang
- Meals not identified as included in the departure details
- Optional experiences outside the planned program around Feilaisi and Meili Snow Mountain or the Ninong trail into Upper Yubeng
- Insurance, visas, gratuities and traveler-requested changes
