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12 Days Yunnan Meili Snow Mountain Trip

  • Trip highlights:

    Marvel at several most famous mountains in Shangri-La - Meili Snow Mountain, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Haba Snow Mountain.

    Have an insightful hiking through the Tiger Leaping Gorge.

    Enjoy exploration at the old towns: Dali & Lijiang, know about Bai Ethnic, Naxi Ethnic and Tibetan custom and culture.

  • Tour price: From $ 1,462.00 Price including hotels, tours, meals...
  • Destinations: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Zhongdian, Deqin, Zhongdian
  • Tour code: SWYN002      Private tour for a van with tour guide and driver, available every day
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Day 7  Zhongdian (B,L)
Today's Activities:

Go on with your 3-hour hiking towards Haba Village through Walnut Grove, Huashiban Landslide and Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge. Along the way, you will enjoy the view of the Jade Dragon and Haba Snow Mountains from different levels. There are thousands of photo opportunities. Just enjoy!

Check in at  the Haba Snow Mountain Hostel. After a brief rest, you can have a leisure walking around to learn about the ethnic Naxi minority and folklore in the Haba Village. Tonight you will stay at the the hostel.

Baishui TerraceBaishui Terrace (Baishuitai) is at the foot of the Haba Snow Mountain in Shangri-la is the mysterious White Field, birthplace of the Naxi ethnic minority Dongba Culture. Baishuitai Terrace is widely accepted as the Holy Land of the Dongba Religion.
[ Today's Optional ]
Yak Meat Hot Pot Dinner: Better than any dishes in your hotel. Easily be found in local district of Zhongdian. Fresh meat and vegetable, local entertainment of Tibetan Music. An expreience can not be missed in Zhongdian.

Day 8  Zhongdian (B,L)
Today's Activities:

After breakfast, drive to Shangri-La (Zhongdian) and later explore Baishui Terrace (White Water Terrace), the largest area of sinter terrace in China. In addition to the spectacular view itself, it is the place where the Naxi Culture originated, and now the holy place for Naxi ceremonies. You can also learn about the ethnic Naxi minority and folklore. Tonight you will stay at the hotel in Zhongdian.

Songzanlin MonasterySongzanlin Monastery, or 'Little Potala' as it is affectionately known, is a spiritual place that invites you to discover the mystery and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. It is the largest Tibetan Buddhism monastery in Yunnan Province. Such a sacred p……
[ Today's Optional ]
Night class in Songzanlin Monastery: Wait till tourists have left the Monastery. Find a quiet corner to sit down, enjoy the buddhism music and the pray ceremonies for this coming evening, a tradition that has never changed for centuries.

Day 9  Zhongdian (B)
Today's Activities:

Pay a visit to the ancient Songzanlin Monastery, the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monastery in southwest China. You will appreciate a series of precious Buddhism-related objects like scriptures written on palm leaves, the Shakyamuni statues, etc. If you want to deeply experience the Buddhists' life, you can join in the morning class or evening class.

Steer to the ancient Gyalthang Town, which was established in Tang Dynasty (618-907).  You can find many Tibetan cultural facts such as Buddhist paintings and Tibetan residences side by side. Tonight you will stay at the hotel in Zhongdian.

Napahai LakeThe Napahai Nature Reserve, at an altitude of 3,266 meters above sea level, is located 8 kilometers northwest of the county seat of Zhongdian.
[ Today's Optional ]
Songzanlin Monastery: Songzanlin Monastery, or 'Little Potala' as it is affectionately known, is a spiritual place that invites you to discover the mystery and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. It is the largest Tibetan Buddhism monastery in Yunnan Province. Such a sacred place seems to purify the soul.

Day 10  Deqin (B,L)
Today's Activities:
After breakfast at hotel, drive through Baimang Snow Mountain along the Yangtze River Canyon to Deqin, which is peppered with views of majestic "Snow Mountains" in all directions. En the route, you can stop and appreciate the enchanting views of the Napa Seasonal Lake; explore Nixi Tibetan village; overlook the splendid Great Bend of Yangtze River from the steep slope of the canyon. Stay overnight at the hotel in Deqin.
Mingyong GlacierBesides pilgrims and mountaineers, Mount Meili also counts geographers amongst its admirers.
Meili Snow MountainBesides pilgrims and mountaineers, Mount Meili also counts geographers amongst its admirers. At the foot of Kagebo Peak lies the 6 km2 large Mingyong Glacier, a rare monsoon maritime glacier that stretches from an altitude of 5,500 meters above sea l……
[ Today's Optional ]
Sunrise photo of Kagebo Peak : When you arrive at Feilai Temple in the afternoon, find a good photo location for sunrise photo next morning. Test your camera, choose the best solution for light. Ask local people for sunrise time.

Day 11  Deqin (B,L)
Today's Activities:
Appreciate the gorgeous sunrise view of Meili Snow Mountain in the early morning. After breakfast, drive to the great canyon of Lancang, get across the river Lancang and proceed to the eastern piedmont of Meili Snow Mountain. From the small village Mingyong at the foot of Meili, start hiking (8Km) up to the mountain (or you can take horse/mule riding, on your own account, cost around RMB150 per person for round-trip ride). After about 3 hours trekking, you get at Prince Temple by the Mingyong Glaciers. When the discovering expedition on the holy mountain is over, descend and retrace your way back to the hotel in Deqin for dinner.
Benzilan VillageBenzilan Village makes an excellent base to explore the wonderful Dhon-Drupling Gompa (Dongzhulin Temple), 22 km heading northwesterly along the main road from Zhongdian. Besides of the Dongzhulin Temple, the Benzilan village might be more attractiv……
[ Today's Optional ]
Visit a Kampas Family: Zhongdian is located in Tibetan-inhabited area, the Kampas people keep the same traditional culture and religion as Tibtetan.

Day 12  Zhongdian (B)
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Shangrila Airport for your flight. Wish you a life-time tour in China.

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