#Xiayubeng Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Hiking
Mountains
Address:
10 km north of Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
I thought Jade Dragon Snow Mountain was already beautiful, until I came to Yubeng
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🕌 Hotel | Yuyu Deer Valley Hotel
📍 Address | No. 13, Yubeng Lower Group, Xidang Village Committee, Yunling Township, Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
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🏴 | Location
The hotel is located in Yubeng Lower Village at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain
A short walk allows you to delve into the primeval forest leading to the sacred waterfall
It is the closest wilderness hotel to Meili Snow Mountain
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🏴 | Design
The hotel adheres to the principle of eco-friendliness
Construction materials are sourced locally as much as possible, using environmentally friendly materials
While ensuring a comfortable experience
It protects the surrounding ecological environment to the greatest extent possible
In order to maximize the presentation of Yubeng's unparalleled beauty
The lobby is designed with a 14-meter-wide panoramic floor-to-ceiling window
Offering an unobstructed view of the meadow forest, snow mountain, and other spectacular scenes
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🏴 | Rooms
The hotel has a total of 12 rooms
Each room also features a panoramic window design
Facing the Goddess Peak and Five Crown Peaks of Meili Snow Mountain
Lying in bed, from the morning's golden sunlight on the mountain to the arrival of the blue hour
The golden dome of the temple seems peaceful and mysterious
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🏴 | Public Area
Although the hotel is located in a remote area and construction is challenging
It does not compromise on guest experience
Underfloor heating♨️ fireplace🔥 hot water💦 Wi-Fi〽️ Tibetan cuisine....
Striving to provide wilderness guests with a comfortable experience that rivals that of urban boutique hotels
If you don't go to heaven, come to Yubeng, stay at Yuyu, and 'face the wilderness and converse with your heart' here
Letting you experience a journey that you will never forget~
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🏃 | Route
1⃣ Fly directly to Lijiang/Diqing Shangri-La✈️
2⃣ There is a high-speed train from Lijiang to Shangri-La, about 1.5h🚅
3⃣ It is recommended to stay overnight in Shangri-La, as you might miss the car to Yubeng, depart early the next morning🚙
4⃣ Take a business car from Shangri-La to Xidang Village parking lot, about 5 hours, usually a 7-seater business car, 600-700 yuan/car, both charter and carpool are available🚍
5⃣ Yubeng scenic area ticket 55/person, take an off-road vehicle in the scenic area or hike in (about 8h one way)📍
6⃣ The ticket to reach Lower Yubeng Village is 260/person, and the return trip is 200/person 'In case of heavy snow and extreme weather, the off-road vehicles will stop running, and you can only hike in'🚶
7⃣ The ticket sales for Yubeng scenic area end at 17:00 every day🎫
8⃣ The golden sunlight on the mountain usually appears around 8:00 in the morning, and you can enjoy breakfast while watching the golden sunlight on the mountain🌄
RUSSELL NEWTON
I thought Jade Dragon Snow Mountain was beautiful, until I went to Yubeng
After visiting Lijiang and witnessing the majesty of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
After going to Shaxi and witnessing the traces of the ancient Tea Horse Road
I once again embarked on a journey to Yubeng
Outside the car window is the snow-covered Napahai
A fleeting glimpse of the Songzanlin Monastery
Further ahead is the surging Lancang River winding through the canyons
Entering the Baima Snow Mountain, it becomes a vast expanse of endless white
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To the east of Meili, at the foot of the sacred mountain
Lies the destination of this trip, Yubeng Village
In the winter, the village houses are neatly arranged
With the morning smoke curling up and the sound of cowbells
From the morning's sunlight on the Golden Mountain to the arrival of the blues
The golden roof of the temple appears tranquil and mysterious
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Staying at the Wildtalk has been the long-awaited expectation of this trip
Outside is the icy world, with the snow mountain appearing and disappearing in the clouds
Inside the room, the warmth remains, and the comfortable temperature relaxes one
The thoughtful service is a sincere gesture to the guests
No need to get up too early in the morning, waking up at 8 am allows for
Enjoying breakfast in the lobby while admiring the sunlight on the Golden Mountain
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📠 Yubeng Travel Tips
① You can fly directly to Diqing Shangri-La/Lijiang
② Lijiang has opened a direct high-speed train to Shangri-La taking 1.5h
③ You can stay one night in Shangri-La, as you might miss
The car to Yubeng, just stay in the city for one night, and set off early the next day
④ Take a business car from Shangri-La to Xidang Village parking lot for 4-5h
Usually a 7-seater business car, 600-700 yuan/car, can be chartered or shared
⑤ Yubeng scenic area ticket is 55 yuan/person, you can take an off-road vehicle or hike in (hiking one way is about 8h)
⑥ The ticket to Lower Yubeng Village is 260 yuan/person, and the return trip is 200 yuan/person
(In case of snow and extreme weather, the off-road vehicles will stop operating, and you can only hike in)
⑦ Yubeng scenic area stops selling tickets at 17:00 every day
⑧ Wildtalk breakfast starts at 8:00, and you can enjoy breakfast while watching the sunlight on the Golden Mountain (the sunlight on the Golden Mountain is also around 8:00)
EZRA CHAVEZ
Yubeng Sacred Lake Route|Won't come again next time
|Won't come again next time.🧵Route Summary: Distance 12.19 kilometers, hiking 8.76 hours, calories burned 5019, elevation gain 1500 meters
🏔️Scenery: From 3000 meters to 4500 meters, the journey covers broad-leaved forests, bamboo forests, coniferous forests, and shrub forests, showcasing a diversity of vegetation and landforms.
After reaching an altitude of 4000 meters, the climb continues through snowy terrain, with the ridge line at 4200 meters, framed by the Goddess Peak and Jiwa Ren'an, and the ascent continues.
At an altitude of 4500 meters, due to heavy snow, the final destination of the sacred lake was not reached.
⌚️Time Arrangement: Wake up at eight in the morning, set off at nine, and must retreat from the mountain top by four in the afternoon
🎒Equipment: Lightweight assault pack, assault jacket, quick-dry shirt, water-repellent climbing pants, climbing shoes, trekking poles, knee protectors, snow gaiters, ice claws, trail meals
The hiking route starts from behind the Yubeng Temple, crossing a bridge and following the original dirt path all the way up.
⚠️It is not recommended to go during rainy or snowy weather, especially be careful at the 4500-meter ridge line where there are no trees for shelter, and the physical exertion is significant, not suitable for hiking beginners!
The scenery is worth the long climb, with Minzum as the backdrop, perfect for taking photos📷
Hazel Evans
A Hidden World Beyond the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
A Hidden World Beyond the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
After being deeply impressed by the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang, I embarked on a journey to Yubeng, where even more stunning natural beauty lies hidden.
Passing through Shaxi, I witnessed the historical traces of the Tea Horse Road. Outside the car window, the snowy expanse of Napahai, a fleeting glimpse of the Songzanlin Monastery, and the Lancang River raging incessantly through the gorge. Crossing the Baima Snow Mountain, a pristine white landscape unfolded before my eyes.
🌄 The Winter Scroll of Yubeng Village East of Meili, at the foot of the sacred mountain, lies Yubeng Village, where in winter, the wooden houses are neatly scattered, smoke from cooking fires intertwines with the sound of cowbells, from the golden sunrise over the mountain to the bluesy twilight, the golden roof of the temple reveals its mystery in tranquility.
🏨 Wildtalk Hotel: A Warm Haven Checking into the Wildtalk Hotel was an anticipation of my trip. Outside was a world of ice and snow, while inside was as warm as spring, with attentive service that made one feel at home. In the morning, there was no need to rush, waking up at 8 o'clock, enjoying breakfast in the lobby while admiring the magnificent view of the sunlit golden mountain.
📝 Yubeng Travel Tips
Direct flights to Diqing Shangri-La or Lijiang.
The high-speed train from Lijiang to Shangri-La only takes 1.5 hours.
It is recommended to stay in Shangri-La for one night to avoid missing the vehicle to Yubeng.
Take a business car from Shangri-La to Xidang Village parking lot, the journey takes about 4-5 hours, and the cost is about 600-700 yuan/car.
The Yubeng scenic area ticket is 55 yuan/person, you can choose to take an off-road vehicle in the scenic area or hike in (about 8 hours one way).
The round-trip tickets from Yubeng Village are 260 yuan and 200 yuan respectively, and the off-road vehicle may stop running in extreme weather.
The Yubeng scenic area stops selling tickets after 17:00 daily.
The breakfast at Wildtalk Hotel starts at 8:00, which is the best time to watch the sunlit golden mountain.
fane_9405
Review of the two guesthouses I stayed at in Upper and Lower Yubeng
🔼Upper Yubeng Shanyu Guesthouse (Photos 2~10)
A very new guesthouse, located at a higher position. The interior is spacious and bright, very clean, with large glass windows offering great views. Pulling back the curtains reveals an unobstructed view of the snow-capped mountains. On a winter morning, watching the sunlit golden mountains from the room is truly comfortable.
The bathroom is divided into three separate areas, and the toiletries are also quite good. My favorite feature is the guesthouse's own heating system, which starts every evening at 6 o'clock. Although it doesn't get overly warm, it's enough to not feel cold.
The lobby on the first floor is very spacious, with ethnic costumes available for borrowing, a supermarket, and also a restaurant where you can have a full meal. Breakfast includes rice noodles and some self-service snacks, which taste very average. You can go to the opposite Chuanwei Food Tribe, which opens very early.
🙅If I had to point out a downside, it would be the steep slope in front of the door. After climbing the mountain all day, the last stretch of road is really the last straw, too hard . However, the guesthouse offers foot soaking, which is quite comfortable.
🚪: 98 guest rooms
💰: 510+ There are also cheaper bunk beds
🔽Lower Yubeng Muchen Mountain House (Photos 11~17)
Located further inside the lower village of Yubeng, it has a very artistic log style. The owners seem to be a couple, very enthusiastic, and you can borrow trekking poles for free. There's a small courtyard with many cats running around.
The guesthouse faces the snow mountains, but unfortunately, the view is somewhat obstructed by other guesthouses in front 🤷♀️. The rooms are very spacious and the bathrooms are clean.
You can have breakfast, and the presentation looks quite nice, but due to an early start for hiking, I didn't have the chance to eat.
🙅I wouldn't recommend staying here in winter, although it might be a comfortable guesthouse in other seasons. There is underfloor heating, but it requires inserting a power card to operate, and it heats up very slowly. After returning from trekking, turning on the underfloor heating, it doesn't warm up all night, too cold to dare to take a shower. There's a gap under the door, and the room is even colder the next morning than it was at night... The value for money is too low.
🚪: 20 guest rooms
💰: 610+
The last photo was taken from the rooftop terrace of the Yubeng Holiday Hotel, with a nice view.
Michael Foster
A mountain every week, the ceiling of Yubeng hiking
There is snow❄️, there are icefalls🧊, there is sunrise over the golden mountain
How can Yubeng hiking not make people look forward to!
The first sight of it is still unforgettable
Yubeng Village, without experiencing it, it's hard to empathize
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🏡About the route;
Day1: Lijiang-Xiaozhongdian-Moon Bay-Feilai Temple
Day2: Feilai Temple-Xidang-Nanzheng Pass-Yubeng Village
Day3: Yubeng Village-Seabuckthorn Forest-Xiaonong Base Camp-Ice Lake
Day4: Yubeng Village-Primitive Forest-Pilgrimage Camp-God Waterfall
Day5: Yubeng Village-Ninong Gorge-Shangri-La
Day6: Half day free activity in Shangri-La - Lijiang Ancient City
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🚗-How to get in and out of Yubeng
▫️You can either hike or take a local van🚐
▫️Whether you are hiking or driving, you enter Yubeng Village from Xidang Village. The whole journey is about 15 kilometers, the mountain road is rugged, and those with good physical strength can challenge
▫️Hiking trail = car road, the dust is quite large, don't forget to bring a magic headscarf if you choose to hike
🌄-About the sunrise over the golden mountain
▫️You can only see the sunrise over the golden mountain at sunrise in Yubeng Village❗️Sunset is not possible
▫️The best view of the sunrise over the golden mountain is in Shang Yubeng
-About equipment
🔺Sunglasses, hats, band-aids, non-mesh anti-slip sports shoes, storm jackets must be brought
❌ You don't need to bring a walking stick, they are all prepared
🏨- About accommodation
▫️Shang Yubeng can be understood as the mountainside, there are more homestays, close to the chartered car drop-off point
▫️Xia Yubeng is imagined as the foot of the mountain, about 30 minutes away from the chartered car drop-off point. This section of the road can also be walked or you can take the village's 60/person pickup truck🛻.
- About the God Waterfall line
▫️ 16 kilometers, I walked for seven or eight hours, half uphill and half downhill, all stone roads, my feet hurt from walking, and I was helped out by my friends on the return journey
▫️There is almost no shade, it's super sunny, the air is dry, and the air is filled with the smell of animal dung
- About the Ice Lake line
▫️14 kilometers of primitive forest, the hiking trail and the horse trail almost 100% overlap, so... I don't know if the road under my feet is mud or horse dung
▫️It's easy to get lost in the primitive forest, download "Two Steps Road" in advance, don't panic when hiking
-About altitude sickness
▫️The vegetation coverage is very high in summer, the oxygen content is high, and there is almost no altitude sickness
If you want to know more, you can leave a message~
JOEY VAUGHN
Yunnan Xiayu Dam, the city in the sky under the rainbow
Yunnan Xiayu Beng Scenic Area attracts numerous tourists with its magnificent natural landscape and rich tourism projects:
- The vast sea of osmanthus flowers in Laoshan is magnificent and fragrant.
- The scenery of Karas is beautiful, and the sea of clouds is spectacular.
- The rainbow waterfall in Xia Lin Tun falls straight down a hundred meters, with a majestic momentum.
- Heilongtan is green and misty, and you can watch the fish up close in the park.
- The four seasons of fresh flowers and magnolias are fragrant and full of life.
No matter what season it is here, you can take beautiful pictures. The blue or green trip to Yunnan will definitely leave a deep impression on you.