The shock from Glacier and Snow Mountain
🧊Mingyong Glacier [RoundNails] is located in Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Here is the detailed gameplay guide:
First, the best time to visit
- Recommended seasons: April-June (🌺spring azaleas bloom), September-November (🍁 autumn is cool, high visibility).
- Avoid the rainy season from July to August [Rainy] (prone to landslides) and December to March of the following year ([SnowFlake] has cold winter and some sections may be closed).
- Weather Tip: Check the weather ahead of time, the glacier panorama will be clearer when [Sun] is clear.
2. Transportation methods
1. Arrive at Deqin County:
- From Shangri-La: [Bus] Take the bus for about 4 hours (fare about RM60), charter about RM500-800/car.
- From Lijiang: You have to go to Shangri-La to change trains, the total journey is about 8 hours.
2. Deqin → Ming Yong Village:
- There is a shuttle bus from Deqin Passenger Terminal to Ming Yong Village (about 1.5 hours, fare 20-30 dollars), 🚐 or chartered round trip about 200-300 dollars.
- Self-driving: 🔎 Navigate "Mingyong Glacier", along the mountain road many bends, to drive cautiously.
Third, ticket and opening information
- Scenic spot tickets: 🎫55 yuan/person, [Electrocar] battery ticket 75 yuan/person
- Opening hours: [8:00] 8:00-18:00 (recommended to enter in the morning, afternoon light for photography).
Hiking routes and precautions
1. Hiking Route:
- 🔺Starting point: Environmental car end point (near Prince Temple) → Observation Deck (1.5-2 hours, elevation climb about 500 meters).
- Route features: The whole journey is about 8 kilometers (round trip), 🪨 stone steps mainly, physical strength can choose horseback riding 🏇 (about 150-200 dollars / person, one way).
- 🔻End: Lotus Temple Observation Deck (you can overlook the panoramic view of the glacier up close).
2. Precautions: ⚠️
- Altitude reaction: At higher altitudes, avoid vigorous exercise, prepare Rhodiola rosea, oxygen bottles.
- Equipment: non-slip hiking shoes 🥾, rush suit 🥼 (glacial wind strong), sunscreen 🧴, black super 🕶, hat 🧢.
- Safety: Strictly prohibited crossing the warning line, the edge of the glacier is prone to collapse.
V. Accommodation and meals
- Mingyong Village: 🏘 There are more Tibetan homestays (price 100-200 dollars / night), it is recommended to stay one night to adapt to the altitude.
- Catering: There are simple restaurants in the village, 🫕 Tibetan beef hot pot, 🍮 butter tea can try, it is recommended to bring your own dry food and water.
Six, peripheral travel recommendations
1. Meili Snow Mountain: You can combine with Feilai Temple (see Rizhao Golden Mountain) to visit together, the two places are about 1.5 hours drive apart.
2. Yubeng Village: A paradise for hiking enthusiasts, you have to hike in from Sidang Village (about 6 hours).
3. Cizhong Church: 🏰A fusion of French church and Tibetan culture, you can taste wine along the way.
Seven, practical tips
- Respect customs: 🗻 The glacier is part of the sacred mountain in Tibetan areas, avoid loud noises or throwing garbage.
- Network signal: Mobile/telecommunication signal is better in the village, but there may be no signal during the trek.
- Environmental protection: 🚯 Glacier ablation is serious, please do not destroy the environment.
🏔The shock of Minyong Glacier lies in the wonder of the coexistence of glaciers and forests, suitable for travelers who love nature and light hikes. [Calendar] Plan your trip in advance and adapt well to the plateau, and you are sure to reap an unforgettable experience!