The best season for visiting Mt.Kawagebo(6,740m/22,107ft) is in the
fall time and it must be clear day. The snow-capped Mountains, whose
every peak is the subject of an enchanting tale. The glacier at the
foot of the peak extends 11,000 feet downward to a surprisingly low
level, seeming to plunge into the Lancang (Mekong ) River. Tucked
away at the foot of Mt. Kawagebo, one of Tibet's
most sacred mountains, is the stunningly beautiful and isolated village
of Yubeng. With the exception of the occasional mountain climbing
expedition and Buddhists on a pilgrimage to the mountain and sacred
waterfall a half-day's walk away, Yubeng is rarely visited by outsiders.
The villagers' timeless way of life - herding yak, plowing the fields
and fetching water from the nearby glacier stream - has changed little
over the centuries. This trip will start from Kunming, the capital
of Yunnan
Province, and take us to the northwestern part of the province on
the Tibetan
Plateau. We will follow the same trail that pilgrims take on their
way to Mt. Kawagebo.
Several attempts have been made to conquer Meli Mountain since 1990,
but all failed. This pilgrim trekking has more than 600 years history,
the scenery on the way is breathtakingly beautiful, the ecology system
is well preserved, even the animals you meet are not afraid people
because nobody want to hurt them, all the villagers are very friendly
and hospitable. You will not believe it until you come to take this
trekking by yourself. We think this is the most classic trekking route
in China. It's guaranteed unforgettable.
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Day-by-day Itinerary:
Day1 Kunming/Zhongdian(Shangri-la)(3,300m/10,824ft)
Arrive in Kunming(1,890m/6,199ft), and change the flight to Zhongdian(Shangrela),
where we can see the largest Prayer wheel. Time permitting, we also
have a chance to visit Songzhanling Monastery, 5KM not far away from
the city.
Hostel/Flight
Day2 Zhongdian(Shangri-la)/ Temple Flown From Afar (200km/7h
drive 3,400m/11,464ft,BLD)
Early in the morning we will drive 7hs directly to Feilaisi Temple.
On the way we will have many stops for the pictures, we will not only
pass by some Tibetan Villages, but the Horse-hoof Shaped Bend and
Baima Snow Mountain( 4,200 m /13,776 ft), it is one of the most important
bio-diversity sites for the Great Rivers Project sponsored by the
Nature Conservancy. And stay in the hostel nearby Feilaisi Temple,
where we can see the whole 13 Peaks of Meili Snow Mountain if lucky
enough.
Hostel/Van
Day3 Temple Flown From Afar /Xidang Hot Spring(15km/7h trekking
2,650m/8,692ft,BLD)
Early in the morning, we will trek down directly to the edge of Meikong
River(2,050m/6,724ft) along the trail nearby the White Summits. Walk
up directly to Xidang Village(2,200m/7,216ft) for lunch, and go on
walking about 2.5 hours or so to Hot Spring Hostel. Overnight There.
Hostel
Day4 Xidang Village/Yubeng Village(14km/6h trekking 3,050m/10,004ft,BLD)
Today's trekking will be strenuous ¨C For the first trekking section
takes us 4 hours or so to climb up to the Mountain pass ( 3,700 m
/12,136 ft) in the virgin forests. After a picnic at the summit (where
there may still be snow in early spring), we will descend to the isolated
village of Yubeng. We will spend the night in a small lodge.
Hostel
Day5 Yubeng Village/Base Camp/Yubeng(18km/7h trekking be and
back,BLD)
In the morning, Walk from our hostel to the Base Camp(3,700m/12,136ft).
We will trek up about 3hs to the Mountain pass(3,500m/11,480ft) in
the virgin forests. On the way we may see many remains of the dead
woods. And one hour trekking down along the horse-road from the mountain
pass, we reach the base camp, where the view becomes very open.
Hostel
Day6 Yubeng Village/Sacred Waterfall/Yubeng(14km/4h trekking
be and back,BLD)
Weather permitting, we'll wake up to a clear view of the Mt. Kawagebo
glacier. After breakfast we will hike to the waterfall(3,400m/11,152ft),
from which Yubeng's name originated. Buddhists on a pilgrimage to
the area circumambulate the waterfall 13 times with the belief that
this act will erase all sins from this life. In the early afternoon
we'll head back to the village lodge, visiting sacred sites along
the way.
Hostel
Day7 Yubeng Village/ Yanmen Town(25km/8h trekking, 25km/1h
drive 2,000m/6,560ft,BLD)
Today We will spend the whole morning walking down in Yubeng Valley.
Yubeng River flows all the way into Meikong River. Parts of the trail
we will cover is actually a canal dig along the half-way mountain
by local villagers. And the altitude drops also to 1,900m(6,232ft),
causing quite different views on the way. Have lunch in Ninong village(1,900m/6,232ft),
cross Meikong River and 2 hours more trek to Jiabi Village , change
the van to Yanmen Town. Overnight there
Hostel
Day8 Yanmen Town/Shigu Town(240km/7h drive, 1850m/6068ft,BLD)
In the morning it takes us one hour to drive to Cizhong village, visiting
Cizhong Christian Church build by French missionaries last century.
In the afternoon take the bus down along Meikong River directly to
Shigu town, where the First bend of Yangzhi River passes by. On the
way we also have chances for visiting Naxi, Lisu villages .Overnight
in Shigu Town
Hostel
Day9 Shigu Town/Lijiang(67km/2h drive,B)
Drive back to Lijiang, the end of tour.
Quotation:
2-3 |
4-6pax |
7-9 pax |
14000RBM/person
2000USD/person |
11600RBM/person
1658USD/person |
10200RMB/person
1458USD/person |
Single supplement: 1100RMB/person
or 157USD/person |
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As the exchange rate of RMBto USD is floating, we reserve to revise
the quotation in USD according to the latest exchange rate when you
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Including: Air ticket Kunming-Shangri-la,Lijiang-Kunming,
twin-share in 4 star hotel in Lijiang and good guest house while hiking,
transfer service fee, entrance ticket to the scenic spots, English speaking
Guide, horse to carry the big luggage,travel service liability insurance;
meals as listed
Excluding: meals not mentioned in the tour; and
meal on the plane; tourist insurance, tips & personal expenditure.
international flights and domestic flights not mentioned and related
airport taxes, supplementary trips and services not mentioned, personal
expenses, visa costs, single supplement cost for those who wants to
accommodate on a single basis, the extra cost due to the unforeseen
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