Yubeng Village

Yubeng Village

Yubeng Village is located within the Yubeng Scenic Area, Yunling Township, Deqen County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, at an altitude of 3,000 meters. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides and features a unique geographical environment.

A magical and beautiful place that gives visitors the feeling of being in a paradise on earth. Nestled behind the Meili Snow Mountain, Yubeng Village is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Due to its unique geographical environment, it is sparsely populated, with just over 20 households in the entire village, accessible only via a single trail. The village is divided into Upper Yubeng and Lower Yubeng. The upper part leads to the Sino-Japanese Joint Mountaineering Base Camp for climbing Kawagebo, while the lower part leads to the Yubeng Sacred Waterfall. Along the way, you can see wonders such as the Ancient Seal Script Sky Book and the Five Trees Sharing One Root.

Special Reminders:

1. Before going to Xidang Village, it’s best to book a horse in advance to avoid waiting there.

2. The base camp can be combined with a visit to the Ice Lake, whose waters are deep blue.

3. In recent years, avalanches have occurred occasionally in Yubeng Village, so visitors must pay attention to safety. Check the local weather conditions before your trip.

Food / Accommodation / Shopping

Villagers eat very simply—butter tea, tsampa, and potatoes can make a meal. Both Upper Yubeng and Lower Yubeng have guest stations for accommodation. You can also choose to stay at the Sino-Japanese Joint Mountaineering Base Camp.

Time Needed

2–3 days

Transportation

Yubeng Village is located on the eastern foothills of the Meili Snow Mountain, within Yunling Township, Deqen County. It is about 200 km from Shangri-La, 50 km from Deqen County, and 7 km from Xidang Village at the foot of the Meili Snow Mountain.

① Shangri-La – Deqen

Bus: Shangri-La Bus Station has buses to Deqen daily at 8:20, 9:20, 12:00, and 14:30. The fare is around 67 RMB per person, and the journey takes 5–6 hours. Shangri-La Bus Station phone: 0887-8223501.

② Deqen – Xidang

Bus: Deqen Bus Station has two buses to Xidang Village daily at 7:00 and 15:00. The fare is around 20 RMB per person, and the ride takes about 1.5 hours. If there are many passengers heading to Yubeng Village, the bus may continue to Xidang Hot Spring, but this is not guaranteed.

Private Car: Hiring a car from Deqen to Xidang costs around 200 RMB per vehicle, and the price is negotiable.

③ Xidang – Yubeng Village

From Xidang, you can hike or ride a mule to Upper Yubeng, which takes about 4–5 hours.

[Internal Transportation in Yubeng Village]

There are no roads within Yubeng Village, so travel relies mainly on hiking and riding mules. The mule station in Yubeng is located between Upper and Lower Yubeng, and fees vary depending on the route.

Transportation Tips:

After visiting the Mingyong Glacier, head south to Xidang Village, then ride a horse from Xidang for about 5 hours to reach Yubeng Village. Alternatively, you can take a direct bus from Deqen County to Xidang, enjoying views of the snow mountain along the way. If it gets late, you can stay overnight at Xidang Hot Spring (locally called "Hot Water Pond") south of Xidang Village. The next day, ride a horse from the hot spring to Yubeng Village, which costs about 140 RMB. Attractions such as the Yubeng Sacred Waterfall and the Ancient Seal Script Sky Book are another 8 km from Yubeng Village.

Ticket

Meili Snow Mountain Combo Ticket: 230 RMB (includes Jinsha River Bend 60 RMB, Wunongding Viewpoint 60 RMB, Feilai Temple Viewpoint 60 RMB, Yubeng 80 RMB). An additional 5 RMB management fee is charged for entering Yubeng.

Opening Hours

All day

Attraction location

Yunling Township, Deqen County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province