Goddess Peaks and Glaciers 7-Day Meili Eastern Slope Trek

Day 1: Arrival & Welcome to Lijiang (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

1. Old Town of Lijiang - China
   12h · Admission ticket included
   Morning/Afternoon: Your adventure begins with a personalized greeting at Lijiang Airport or the Railway Station. Our dedicated team will assist you with hotel check-in to ensure a seamless start.
   
   Afternoon Exploration: Step back in time in Lijiang Old Town, a UNESCO-listed maze of cobblestone alleys and canals. Visit the Mu Family Mansion to decode ancient Naxi Dongba hieroglyphs or sip Yak Butter Tea at a courtyard teahouse.
   
   Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Lijiang Hotpot with wild mushrooms and cured ham at a traditional Naxi family-run inn.
   
   Accommodation: 4-star boutique hotel or traditional Naxi-style guesthouse.
   
   Meals: Dinner included.

Day 2: Lijiang – First Bend of Yangtze – Benzilan – Moon Bend – Feilai Temple

1. Meili Snow Mountain
   10h · Admission ticket included
   Morning: Depart Lijiang and head north into the mountains. Stop at the Snow Mountain Viewing Platform for panoramic vistas of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Massif.
   
   Midday: Enjoy lunch in Benzilan, a historic stop on the ancient Tea-Horse Road. Marvel at the Moon Bend Grand Canyon, where the Jinsha River carves a perfect 180° "Ω" shape through red cliffs.
   
   Afternoon: Ascend through primeval forests along the Yunnan-Xizang Highway to reach White Horse Snow Mountain Pass (4,292m), the highest driving point of the journey.
   
   Evening: Arrive at Feilai Temple. From your hotel window, you’ll see the sacred Meili Snow Mountain Range, with its 13 peaks framed against the sunset.
   
   Accommodation: Feilai Temple hotel with direct mountain views.
   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

Day 3: Feilai Temple – Rongzhong Village – Nanzhu Pasture (Glamping Experience)

1. Meili Snow Mountain
   10h
   Pre-Dawn Magic: Witness the legendary "Golden Sunrise" as the first rays of light turn the 6,740m Kawagarbo peak into molten gold.
   
   Morning Trek: Drive to Rongzhong Village (2,200m) to begin your trek. Hike through old-growth forests alive with Himalayan flora.
   
   Afternoon: Reach Nanzhu Pasture (3,400m), our private glamping site. This secluded pasture offers an intimate view of Meili's glaciers.
   
   Evening: Gather around a campfire for a hearty Yak Stew under a canopy of stars. Sleep in luxury dome tents for a true wilderness immersion.
   
   Accommodation: Luxury dome tents (Glamping).
   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

Day 4: Nanzhu Pasture – Mountain Ridgeline – Bengge Ding Pasture (4,360m)

1. Meili Snow Mountain
   10h
   Morning: Wake up to another breathtaking sunrise on Meili.
   
   Full-Day Adventure (5-6km): Traverse the Dragon's Back Ridgeline, where the massive Mingyong Glacier tumbles 4,000m beneath your feet. This glacier is known as the "Galloping Glacier" for its record movement speed.
   
   Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for Himalayan griffons, sacred vultures with 3-meter wingspans, soaring above the peaks.
   
   Evening Reward: Camp at Bengge Ding Pasture, directly facing the sheer ice walls of Kawagarbo Peak.
   
   Accommodation: High-altitude tent camp.
   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

Day 5: Bengge Ding – Cordyceps Line – Rongzhong – Feilai Temple

1. Meili Snow Mountain
   10h · Admission ticket included
   Sunrise Finale: Watch the dawn ignite the "Cordyceps Line", the high-altitude terrain where locals forage for rare caterpillar fungus.
   
   Challenging Trek (14km): Cross a 4,500m pass with 360° views of Meili's lesser-known peaks, including the elegant Mianzimu (Goddess Peak) and the gravity-defying Jiazi Peak.
   
   Evening: Return to Feilai Temple by vehicle. Celebrate the completion of your trek with a glass of local Qingke (Barley) Beer.
   
   Accommodation: Feilai Temple hotel with mountain views.
   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

Day 6: Feilai Temple – Shangri-La – Lijiang

1. Songzanlin Monastery
   10h
   Morning: Bid farewell to the sacred peaks. Drive to Shangri-La to visit Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist complex in Yunnan, often called the "Little Potala Palace".
   
   Afternoon: Continue the scenic drive back to Lijiang (approx. 6.5 hours), reflecting on a journey that circumnavigated one of the world's most sacred pilgrimage routes.
   
   Evening: Enjoy a final farewell dinner in Lijiang's lantern-lit ancient town.
   
   Accommodation: 4-star boutique hotel in Lijiang.
   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

Day 7: Lijiang Departure

1. Lijiang
   6h
   Morning: Depending on your schedule, explore Lijiang's morning markets or purchase local Pu'er Tea as a lasting souvenir.
   
   Transfer: Private vehicle transfer to Lijiang Airport or the Railway Station for your onward journey.
   
   Meals: Breakfast included.

Pickup details

Welcome to Lijiang! Our professional team will be waiting for you at the arrival exit hall of Lijiang Airport or Lijiang Railway Station. Our representative will be holding a personalized greeting sign featuring your name and the Viator logo to ensure a seamless and stress-free start to your journey.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Not recommended for travelers with respiratory conditions or sensitivity to high altitude