"Heaven on the left, Yubeng on the right" – The ultimate dream for hikers, a hidden village beneath Meili Snow Mountain

After falling in love with Yubeng for 7 years, I've compiled this heartfelt guide🍃 【Highlights】 ✨Best viewing spot for Meili Snow Mountain ✨Paradise route for hiking enthusiasts ✨In-depth Tibetan cultural experience ✨Primitive village like a utopia 📝My 3-day 2-night itinerary DAY1: - Carpool from Shangri-La to Xidang Hot Springs (~6 hours) - Take an off-road vehicle into Yubeng Village (¥200/person) - Check into a Yubeng guesthouse, recommend [Yubeng Renjiali] with super friendly hosts - Watch the golden sunset over Meili Snow Mountain from the guesthouse terrace DAY2: - Hike to Ice Lake (~7 hours round trip) Tips: Must rent a trekking pole as some sections are steep - After returning, try yak hotpot at [Gesang Yunlang] restaurant with fantastic mountain views DAY3: - Hike to Sacred Waterfall (~4 hours round trip) - Must depart village before 2pm - Stop by Feilai Temple for panoramic views of Meili's 13 Peaks 💡Tips: 1⃣Book off-road vehicles in advance, especially during peak season 2⃣Basic accommodations - bring a sleeping bag liner 3⃣Essential gear: hiking boots + windbreaker + thermos 4⃣Best seasons: May-June & September-October 🍜Food recommendations: ✅Yubeng butter tea ✅Yak hotpot ✅Highland barley bread ✅Matsutake chicken stew 🚗Transportation: 2 daily buses from Shangri-La to Deqin Carpool from Deqin to Xidang (~¥50/person)