Tour feature: Landscape, Hiking.

Fitness level required: ****( High)

Road condition:****(Good)

Time of availability: Need to require to know

Tour Overview

Day1 Shangri-la.Nightstay in Shangri-la.

Morning, vsit Songzanlin Lamasery, the largest in Yunnan & home to over 700 monks, after it, cycling go out to Napa Lake and visit Hamagou, Xiao Zhongdian on the way. Night, join with the local Tibetans’ party in the town square.

Day2 Zhongdian--Feilaisi Temple. Nightstay in Feilaisi.

Morning, leave Zhongdian for Deqin, drive across several mountain ranges,visit a small Tibetan town called Benzanlin when pass by. Then continue to the first bend of the Jinsha River. Afternoon, arrive at Deqin, enjoy the first view of Snow Mt. Meili.

Day3 Feilaisi-Xidang-Upper Yubeng Village.Nightstay in Upper Yubeng.

Morning, get up in time to catch the golden summit from sunrise over Mt.Meili.

Then, 1 h drive to Xidang Village for the classic (6h,1km) hike to Upper Yubeng Village, rising from 2500 m to 3600 m, passing through beautiful forest on the way.

Day4 Upper Yubeng--Ice Lake--Lower Yubeng.Nightstay in Lower Yubeng.

Morning, Take a 3h 6km hike from Upper Yubeng to the “Camp Base” then proceed for 1h 3km) more to the Ice Lake. After that, hike 3h back down to Lower Yubeng.

Day5 Lower Yubeng--Holy Waterfall- Lower Yubeng.Nightstay in Lower Yubeng

Wake up by the gorgeous view of Mt. Kawagebo glacier, then get ready for the 3h,7km hike to the Holy Waterfall ( 7 km , 2-3 hours),where Buddhists come for pilgrimage with their belief in order to be free from all sins from this life. After it, head back to Yubeng Lower to rest up for the next day’s long hike.

Day6 Yubeng-Ninong-Xidang-Feilaisi. Nightstay in Feilaisi.

Start the longest hike (10h) at very early morning, take the least traveled path, walk from Lower Yubeng back to Xidang, via Ninong. Late Afternoon, drive back to Feilaisi for overnight.

Day7 Feilaisi-Zhongdian.Nightstay in Zhongdian.

Set off early again for a long drive back to Zhongdian. On the return trip, visit the Dongzhulin Monastery to see a treasure trove of ancient. Afternoon, rest well to refill the energy.

Day8 Shangri-la--Lijiang.

Inclusions:

All Entry Tickets

Accommodation: 3 star standard hotels/guesthouses,

Transportation: What's kind of transportation we use depends on the No.of travelers.The case usually goes like below:

1-2 : Public Bus.

3-7 :Private Van of 7-9 seats ( or Public bu and Partial Private Van Combined)

8+: Private bus.

Meal:Chinese Meal,

Guide: An experienced English speaking guide

Exclusions:

Cablecar.Horse Ride,

Snacks,drinks,Laundry,tip and other personal expense.

Notice:

Surcharges will be charged in (May 1st-7th),(October 1st-7th) ,and Spring Festival ( Chinese New Year).

The price quoted is to be used for reference only. A final tour quote will be provided to you at the time of  final confirmation on itinerary and standard. it may be lower or higher based on the No. of traveler and your traveling time