Yubeng village is located in Yunling township of Deqin county, in the east foot of Meili Snow Mountain in Yunnan province. Surrounded by mountains, Yubeng village enjoys a unique geographical environment with an altitude of 3,000 meters. Since there is no highway currently, there are two roads entering Yubeng from Xidang(西当) and Ninong(尼农). Yubeng village, a tiny Tibetan village at the foot of the Meili Snow Mountain, is the paradise for hikers. These special trekking routes are usually combined with the destinations like Meili Snow Mountain. And Hikers usually enter Yubeng from Xidang, and end at Ninong. 

Highlights: 

• Ideal Place for Trekking Tour: As the paradise at the foot of the Meili Snow Mountain, Yubeng owns the trekking route that is suitable for entry-level hikers. If you want to go to Nepal – “a paradise for hikers”, and you are not sure whether your physical fitness can keep up exercise intensity, it is better to go to Yubeng to experience it.
• Beautiful Scenery: Under the extraordinary craftsman by nature, Yubeng village is regarded as the epitome of the mysterious Shangri-La and the representation of wonderland. Near Yubeng village, there are splendid Meili Snow Mountain, bracing sacred waterfall, ice lake and sacred lake. Snow covered peaks are surrounded lush green valleys filled with birds, butterflies, flowers and prayer flags.
• Tibetan Culture: Yubeng is a picturesque Tibetan village at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain. Tibetan Villages there have maintained the traditional way of life of farming and animal husbandry for hundreds of years. Wooden bungalows, fencing built with hillstones, and cattle, sheep and mules walking leisurely on the dirt and stone roads, all show the isolation and tranquility of this village. Here you will experience purer Tibetan culture.
• A place of Pilgrimage: Sacred waterfall in Yubeng Village has always been a holy place for Tibetan Buddhism to pilgrimage. Every year, thousands of believers from Tibet, Sichuan, Qinghai and Gansu have come to worship.

Shangri-la, which means “sun and moon in the heart” in Tibetan language, is the city under the jurisdiction of Diqing Tibetan autonomous prefecture and the capital city of Diqing prefecture. Located in the northwest of Yunnan province and the hinterland of Hengduan mountain area on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, Shangri-la is the junction of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet provinces and also the location of the world natural heritage, three parallel rivers scenic area. Shangri-La is the “Eden in dream”. Since it first appeared in British novelist James Hilton’s Lost Horizon in the 1939, it has been associated with the mystique of a place which could not possibly exist here on Earth. There are the lofty and continuous snowy mountains, endless grasslands, steep and grand gorges, azure lakes and the bucolic villages always leaving a deep impression on visitors.

Highlights:

• An Earthly Paradise: Due to the special geographic position, there are abundant natural sceneries and human landscapes. You can enjoy the clear air, blue sky and white clouds, the boundless pasture, the holy temples and monasteries, etc.
• Ideal Place for Adventure Tour: Shangri-La is an ideal destination for those who love climbing and hiking. As for hikers, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Haba Snow Mountain are the best choice for adventure.
• Minority Culture: Tibetan is the main minority in Shangri-la. Here you can experience the strong Tibetan atmosphere, including Tibetan monasteries, villages, as well as Tibetan festivals. Besides, there are many other ethnic groups such as Naxi, Yi, Bai.
• Shangri-la Food: Shangri-la food is mainly Tibetan flavor, buttered tea and Zanba are the main food here. Yaks are the main livestock of Tibetan people. Yak milk can be made into milk residue and cheese. Yak beef can be braised in soy sauce, which is very delicious.

As one of the deepest and most spectacular river canyons in the world, the scenery of Tiger Leaping Gorge is gorgeous. Foreign backpackers started hiking in the area in the 1980s and now Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour has been one of the most famous hiking tour all around the world. Tiger Leaping Gorge is a scenic canyon on the Jinsha River, a primary tributary of the upper Yangtze River. The inhabitants of the gorge are primarily the indigenous Naxi people and Tibetan people, who live in a handful of small hamlets. Naturally Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into three sections: Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge and Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Highlights of Tiger Leaping Gorge:

• Spectacular Sceneries: Suddenly encountering the blocking of Haba Snow Mountain and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the originally calm and peaceful river suddenly becomes furious. The Tiger Leaping Gorge is the deepest and most spectacular canyon of the Yangtze River. Around 15 kilometers in length, the gorge is located where the river passes between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain( 5,596 meters) and Haba Snow Mountain(5,396 meters) in a series of rapids under steep 2,000 meters cliffs. Legend says that in order to escape from a hunter, a tiger jumped across the river at the narrowest point (still 25 meters wide), hence the name.
• Unique Hiking Experience: When you take a hiking tour in Tiger Leaping Gorge, challenge yourself by trekking the steep paths in Tiger Leaping Gorge; have a grand view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain-the landmark of Lijiang City and Haba Snow Mountain. What’s more, Tiger Leaping Gorge Tours are always closely connected with the climbing of Haba Snow Mountain and the rafting of the First Bend of Yangtze River.
• Colorful Ethnic Culture: Nearby Tiger Leaping Gorge, the main ethnic groups are Naxi and Tibetan. Tourist can taste the traditional food and explore their unique culture, including the unique local operas, dances, music and other art forms.

Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture is located in the central western part of Yunnan Province. Enjoying long history, Dali is one of the earliest cradle of Yunnan culture and has created glorious Dali Kingdom. In this land, Cangshan Mountain, Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient Town and Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple are the representative scenic spots. As the natives of Dali Prefecture, Bai ethnic minority has its unique and charming culture, custom, architecture and festivals, which attracted numerous tourists to visit.

Highlights of Dali

• Paradise for Visitors: The attractions of Dali are numerous, including the natural sceneries and human sceneries. The vigorous Cangshan Mountain, the Erhai Lake-bright and beautiful as a mirror, Dali Ancient Town are constituted an aesthetic picture. Do not worry things to do in Dali because the gorgeous sceneries can be seen in every place of Dali.
• Colorful Ethnic Culture: As a prominent ethnic minority who has created Nanzhao Kingdom in Yunnan history, Bai nationality boasts splendid culture, custom and architecture style. Walking around Dali, you will witness the magical power and charm of Bai people with your own eyes.
• Casual and Leisure Lifestyle: The “New Dali people” eventually stay here, because of the scenery and climate, but also the people here. Dali is the “Utopia” in the real world. The image of pastoral in various romantic descriptions and reported by the media is essentially a true portrayal of life.
• An Important Stop of Ancient Tea Horse Road: As a trade station on the Tea and Horse Caravan Route, Shaxi Old Town and Yunnanyi Ancient Town are the true ancient towns that retain the most original architectural style.

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