Yubeng Village Trek
Also known as: Meili Snow Mountain
Yubeng - a roadless sacred village beneath the holy Kawagebo (Meili) peak, with waterfall and ice-lake day hikes
The route
The line through Yunnan (Deqin), China - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Deqin / Shangri-La trailheadTrailhead
Start of route [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 2Intermediate camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 3High point / turnaroundSummit
Turnaround (out-and-back) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
Season & conditions
Apr-Jun and Sep-Nov
Cold nights, rain, snow up high; altitude
Best in the shoulder seasons; snow blocks access in winter; the village is roadless (walk or mule in). Confirm.
On the trail
A high sacred valley of forest, waterfalls and glacial features
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
The Sacred Waterfall and Ice Lake day hikes from the village
Getting there & staying
Xidang, from Deqin
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Village guesthouses in Upper/Lower Yubeng
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Deqin / Shangri-La; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
A scenic-area ticket; village guesthouses; mules available. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Altitude illness is the main risk at these elevations - acclimatize, ascend slowly, know the descent rule; cold, the roadless access, weather
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.