[2025 Deqin Attraction] Travel Guide for Benzilan Town (Updated Feb)

Not Switzerland! I found a fairy tale secret place in Yunnan. I've been to Yunnan n times, and finally went to Xueda Lake, which I've wanted to visit for a long time. This is the only place in Shangri-La where you can see the reflection of Meili Snow Mountain and the golden mountain at sunrise. There are very few tourists, and it's a beautiful secret place hidden in the mountains. How to get there? Navigate directly to Shuoda Village. Route: Shangri-La - Benzilan - Deqin County - Foshan Township - Shuoda Village, about 250 km, 5 hours. The whole journey is on paved roads. The hardest part is the 50-minute drive up the mountain. Although it's a cement road, the winding and narrow roads are still challenging. New drivers should not try it easily. Accommodation Stay in Shuoda Village. If you want to see the golden mountain at sunrise, it's recommended to stay in Shuoda Village. Although it's a small village, the accommodation is still good. Cost: about 600 Stay in Foshan Township. If you don't want to see the golden mountain at sunrise, you can stay at the foot of the mountain, which is Foshan Township. Cost: 100–200 Travel time The weather is stable in autumn and winter, and the chance of seeing snow-capped mountains is higher. The trees have also turned yellow recently, so you can take pictures of both the snow-capped mountains and the autumn scenery. The yellow trees are expected to last until November, so hurry up!

Hey guys, here is a 5-day travel guide for Diqing! This is all you need to know to enjoy Diqing. Save it now and avoid any pitfalls! -- 🚩Travel Route: D1: Dukezong Ancient Town -> Benzilan -> Baima Snow Mountain Pass -> Qudeng Pavilion -> Feilai Temple Stroll through the ancient town, cross Benzilan, enjoy the view at the snow mountain pass, visit Qudeng Pavilion, and stay overnight at Feilai Temple. D2: Feilai Temple -> Yubeng Scenic Area - Holy Waterfall Watch the sunrise over the snow-capped mountains in the morning, explore Yubeng, and experience the holiness and magnificence of the Holy Waterfall. D3: Xiaonong Base Camp -> Ice Lake Hike to the base camp, enjoy the wild nature, and explore the mysterious beauty of Ice Lake. D4: Napa Lake (Yila Grassland) -> Dukezong Ancient Town Ride a horse across the grassland, and return to the ancient town to experience the fusion of history and culture. D5: Free time in Shangri-La -> Lijiang Enjoy the plateau scenery in Shangri-La, and head to Lijiang in the evening to end the trip. -- Must-visit Attractions: Dukezong Ancient Town ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Kangzhu Avenue, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province - Opening Hours: Open all day - Duration: 2-3 hours - The ancient town is built on a mountain. The stone-paved roads have witnessed the passage of time. Walking through the town is like traveling back in time. Napa Lake (Yila Grassland) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Napa Lake Yila Grassland Ticket Center, May 1st Highway, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture - Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 - Duration: 3-5 hours - The scenery here varies with the seasons. The grassland is lush and full of flowers in late summer and early autumn, making it a great place for photography and relaxation. Feilai Temple ⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Meili Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Xidang Village, Yunling Township, Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province - Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00 - Duration: 1-3 hours - Feilai Temple is a great place to watch the sunrise over the snow-capped mountains. Whether you are a photography enthusiast or a devout believer, you will be impressed by this place. -- Travel Tips: - Customs: Diqing is home to many ethnic groups. Respect local customs and experience the rich ethnic culture. 🎉 - Airport Transportation: Diqing Shangri-La Airport is easily accessible. Plan your trip in advance for a smoother journey. ✈️ - Food: You must try Tibetan yak jerky and butter tea. They have a unique flavor and are unforgettable. 🍖🍵 - November Weather: The temperature difference between day and night is large. Remember to bring warm clothes. Keeping warm is a priority. 🧣🧤 -- Explore the charm of Diqing and don't miss any of its beauty! Like and save this post, and bring your friends to start the journey! 🚀

Dear travel experts! Here is a practical 7-day Lijiang-Meili Snow Mountain-Shangri-La travel guide, full of useful information! Follow the guide and enjoy the beautiful scenery of western Yunnan! -------- 🌍✈️ Itinerary: **DAY1: Lijiang** Get ready for the journey! Enjoy the charm of Lijiang. We recommend visiting Lijiang Ancient Town, Sifang Street, Waterwheels, Mufu Palace, Shuhe Ancient Town, and Jiuding Longtan. **DAY2: Lashi Lake Wetland Park->Benzilan->Jinsha River->Baima Snow Mountain Pass->Feilai Temple->Meili Snow Mountain Observation Deck** A vibrant day! Get close to nature and experience the adventure from the wetland park to Meili Snow Mountain. **DAY3: Meili Snow Mountain National Park->Kawagebo Peak->Lancang River Meili Grand Canyon->Nanzheng Pass->Upper Yubeng** From Meili Snow Mountain National Park to Kawagebo Peak, enjoy the beauty of the mountains. **DAY4: Upper Yubeng->Xiaonong Base Camp->Ice Lake** Hike from Upper Yubeng to Ice Lake and enjoy the cold and quiet beauty of the lake. **DAY5: Upper Yubeng->Yubeng Scenic Area-Shenpu Waterfall->Lower Yubeng** The stunning Yubeng Scenic Area and the spectacular Shenpu Waterfall are the highlights of the trip. **DAY6: Lower Yubeng->Xidang Village->Baima Snow Mountain Pass->Benzilan** Enjoy the rural scenery from Lower Yubeng to Benzilan. **DAY7: Dukezong Ancient Town->Giant Prayer Wheel at Dafo Temple->Ganden Sumtseling Monastery** On the last day, enjoy the history and culture of Dukezong Ancient Town and the temple atmosphere of Ganden Sumtseling Monastery. -------- Must-see attractions: 🏯Ganden Sumtseling Monastery: A small Potala Palace and a wonderful Tibetan art museum!🎭 🏰Dukezong Ancient Town: Surrounded by mountains and rivers, the stone road has witnessed the vicissitudes of time. Worth a visit!⏳ 🏞️Lashi Lake Wetland Park: A museum of ethnic minority villages in China, with beautiful scenery!📸 -------- Notes: 🍁November climate: The climate in Lijiang-Meili Snow Mountain-Shangri-La in November fluctuates greatly. It is sunny during the day and cold at night. Remember to bring warm clothes. 🍜Food: Don't forget to enjoy a big meal! Try the Tibetan-style roast lamb in Shangri-La, the chickpea jelly in Lijiang, and the pea flour in Ludian. You will love them. 📷Photo spots: The sunrise at Meili Snow Mountain and Pudacuo in Shangri-La attract many photographers. Pay attention to the composition and timing. 🚖Airport transportation: There are shuttle buses from the airport to the city. No matter which way you choose, don't forget to arrange it in advance.👌 -------- If you like my Lijiang-Meili Snow Mountain-Shangri-La travel guide, please like and follow me. Let's enjoy traveling and explore more beauty!🙌

Heaven is on the left, Yubeng is on the right. In Yubeng, it's just me and nature. The beauty of Yubeng can only be experienced on foot. This in-depth tour will take you to all the best spots in Yubeng! Recommended difficulty: 🌟🌟 Scenery rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🟥 Itinerary Day 1: Lijiang - Haba Snow Mountain Viewing Platform (Tiger Leaping Gorge) - Shangri-La - Benzilan - Moon Bay of Jinsha River - Haba Snow Mountain Pass - Meili Snow Mountain (Feilai Temple Viewing Platform) Day 2: Feilai Temple - Lancang River Bridge - Ninong Grand Canyon - Yubeng Village Day 3: Upper Yubeng - Xiaonong Base Camp - Ice Lake Day 4: Yubeng - Sacred Waterfall - Ninong (including pickup halfway) - Benzilan Day 5: Benzilan - Napa Lake - Dukezong Ancient Town - Lijiang 🟥 Starting point Departure: Lijiang/Tiger Leaping Gorge/Shangri-La 🟥 Destination: Yubeng Village 🚗: 9-seater business car (independent business seat) 🥟: Meals are self-catered (costs are not high, similar to ordinary scenic spots, bring 3 meals of dry food for hiking) ⛺️: 1 night at Feilai Temple (Ladenslo Viewing or equivalent), 2 nights in Yubeng Village 🚶‍♂️ Itinerary: 5 days (3 days of hiking) Altitude range: 2,000–4,100 m, hiking distance: 47 km, activity intensity: beginner, physical fitness reference: low physical fitness requirements ‼️ Notes: Backpack and 4-liter raincoat are required Shoes and socks: outdoor hiking shoes or sneakers (preferably waterproof) Clothing: quick-drying, fleece, hard shell jacket, bucket hat, wool hat ❤️ The romance of Yubeng is hiking hand in hand with her (him) under the snow-capped mountains, enjoying dinner, like a slow-motion scene flowing around each other. Walk through the forest and meet cattle, sheep, squirrels, and prayer flags! Pray 🙏 for each other's efforts to echo in your heart ❤️ Yubeng Village, Deqin

I've read a thousand sentences about summer🌾 None compare to the lush greenery before my eyes The breeze in the forest, the fresh air Summer taps you on the shoulder and says, it's time to get some fresh air~ Itinerary Reference๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑๑ 1⃣: 🌏【Lijiang/Shangri-La】Gathering - Haba Snow Mountain Viewing Platform - 'Moon Bay of Jinsha River' - Baima Snow Mountain Pass - Feilai Temple to view 'Meili Thirteen Peaks' 2⃣: Feilai Temple 'Sunrise on Golden Mountain' - 🚶‍♂️Hiking 'Ninong Canyon' - Yubeng Village 3⃣: Upper Yubeng - 🚶‍♀️Hiking 'Xiaonong Base Camp' - 🚶‍♀️Hiking 'Ice Lake' 4⃣: Yubeng Village - 🚶‍♀️Hiking 'Sacred Waterfall' - 🚶‍♀️Hiking 'Ninong Canyon' (including pickup truck fee) - Baima Snow Mountain Pass - Benzilan 5⃣: Benzilan - 🐎Yila Grassland (Napahai) - 'Moonlight Ancient City' Dukezong - 🌏【Lijiang】End of tour Yubeng Village·Deqin Shangri-La·Diqing Lijiang·Yunnan Ice Lake Yubeng Scenic Area - Sacred Waterfall Dukezong Ancient City

If there is a ceiling to travel, I think it must be this stunning secret spot in Yunnan: Above the mountains lies an isolated Tibetan village called 'Shuoda Village' with only about a dozen households. Each family raises cattle and farms the land, living a simple life with a small lake 'Xueda Lake'. This place is the entire Shangri-La The only place where you can see the reflection of the Meili Snow Mountains and also the place where you can see both the sunrise and sunset over the golden mountains. When the first ray of morning light falls on the Meili Snow Mountains, when the pristine snow peaks are reflected on the lake surface, paradise takes on a concrete form... The fresh Xueda Lake view of Meili Snow Mountain guide is out, hurry and take advantage of the good autumn and winter weather to check it out. How to get there Route: Shangri-La - Benzilan - Deqin County Town - Foshan Township - Shuoda Village, about 250 kilometers, 5 hours Road conditions: The whole journey is on asphalt roads, and the road conditions are very good; the road section from Foshan Township to Shuoda Village is relatively narrow, and it is a continuous uphill winding road with high terrain. On the outside, there is a steep rock cliff, and below is the Lancang River, it is recommended that beginners do not try! Transportation: Shuoda Village is geographically remote, public transportation is not very accessible, it is recommended to drive or charter a car~ How to enjoy the sunrise over the golden mountains Xueda Lake is situated high on the mountain top, with an open terrain that offers a panoramic view of the Meili Snow Mountains It's an excellent place to view the snow mountains Don't miss the sunrise over the golden mountains in the early morning when the first ray of sunlight falls on the Meili Snow Mountains, the pristine mountain tops are draped in a warm and brilliant veil At that moment, everything feels as insignificant as dust~ Reflection of Meili In addition to directly appreciating the Meili Snow Mountains You can also watch from the calm surface of Xueda Lake in the morning, the lake surface is like a clear mirror reflecting the whole world, giving twice the beauty~ Where to stay: Stay in Shuoda Village: There are about a dozen households in the village, each with guest rooms, starting at around 600 Stay in Foshan Township: The township also has accommodations and restaurants, but the conditions are average, starting at around 100~ Best time to visit: The weather is good in autumn and winter, and the probability of seeing the Meili Snow Mountains is higher From 7-8 am, you can watch the sunrise over the golden mountains; by around 10 am, the wind will start to blow, the lake surface will ripple, and the reflection will not be as clear~ Travel tips: Long-focus photography yields better results! It's cold in the morning and evening, remember to bring a thick coat, hat, gloves, etc. It's very sunny, sunscreen is a must~ The mountain road has more than eighteen bends, motion sickness patches! Remember to close the doors when entering and leaving the village! Remember to take your trash with you~

|Venturing into uninhabited territory🪐. Meri Snow Mountain is a large snow mountain range running from south to north, located in the eastern part of Chayu County, Tibet and the western part of Yunling Township, Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan. In the northern hemisphere, the southern slope faces the sun and the northern slope is shaded. The vegetation is also different Road conditions: The northern slope of Meri is very clear, many horse teams have passed by, and there are many pasture huts, basically there is no possibility of getting lost. With reasonable planning, you can even go without a tent. The southeastern slope of Meri, fewer people walk, several sections basically have no traces, easy to get lost, need to often check the track. Scenery: The southeastern slope of Meri has a richer landscape, with many high mountain lakes, alpine meadows, strange rocks, and the goddess peak Mianzimu, and you can also camp under the glacier. The northern slope of Meri, the glacier is more spectacular. Difficulty: The difficulty of the southeastern slope of Meri is higher, the first day you have to climb 1000 meters, the first day camp 4200 meters, easy to high anti. 🌈🌈🌈Detailed itinerary: Day1 All over the country ——Yunnan Lijiang, adapt to the altitude from 2500m start Day 2 Lijiang (2400m)-Shangri-La (3459m)-Benzilan (2108)-Feilai Temple (4130m) Day 3 Feilai Temple (4130m)-Balida Village-Yule Farm Day 4 Yule Farm-Mug Barrel Camp-Natong Lake-Qunong Camp Day 5 Shangbeng Camp-Xiabeng Camp-Shangbeng Day 6 Shangbeng Camp-Meido Barrel Pass-Cloud Ranch Day 7 Cloud Ranch-Tea Corner Barrel-Balida White Tower-Lijiang 🎁🎁🎁Equipment list: 1.Clothing: Storm jacket and pants, down jacket, quick-drying shirt and pants, sweat-wicking underwear, high-top waterproof hiking shoes, outdoor moisture-wicking socks at least 2 pairs, sun hat, warm hat, sunglasses, gloves, headscarf; 2.Food: Road meal 3.Stay: Sleeping bag, tent, moisture-proof pad, headlamp; 4.Walk: 60L backpack or pack, 2 trekking poles, knee pads, raincoat; 5.Important documents: ID, small amount of cash; 6.Sunscreen, garbage bag, tissue; 7.Mobile phone, battery;