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Yubeng
Spend 3–5 days trekking the Meili Snow Mountain sights (Holy Waterfall, Ice Lake, Holy Lake); add a day for travel to/from Shangri‑La.
Yubeng is a remote Tibetan village in north‑western Yunnan that serves as the trailhead for three full‑day hikes in the Meili range. Reaching it requires a bus or minivan from Deqin or Fei Lai Si, then a hike or jeep into the village. Because each major sight takes a day, most hikers allocate 3–5 days round‑trip, plus travel days from Shangri‑La, the nearest airport.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (snow, road closures)
- Airport
- DIG
- Nights
- 3–5
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Yubeng110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yubeng, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyRemote but safe; watch altitude, weather changes, and limited medical facilities.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckDIG Diqing Shangri-La Airport (Nearest airport; about 4–5 h by bus to Deqin/Fei Lai Si (check)).
- Getting aroundMostly on foot; donkeys and horses available for short sections.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per personCN¥20 (≈ US$3)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomCN¥180 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥180 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DIG Diqing Shangri-La Airport (Nearest airport; about 4–5 h by bus to Deqin/Fei Lai Si (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Dec (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yubeng: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
3 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
16 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
18 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
16 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Mostly on foot; donkeys and horses available for short sections. Jeeps can bring you from Xidang to the village (¥200 each).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Xidang Hot Spring
goDoor to door: ≈4 h total
Bus from Fei Lai Si to Xidang (15:00), then walk 2 km (1.2 mi)Bus from Fei Lai Si to Xidang (3:00 PM), then walk 2 km (1.2 mi)Bus from Fei Lai Si to Xidang (15:00), then walk 1.2 mi (2 km)Bus from Fei Lai Si to Xidang (3:00 PM), then walk 1.2 mi (2 km)
Dorm ¥50, early start for next day trek.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dorm beds
¥20–35 per night, basic shared room
Double rooms
¥100–250 per night, private
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dorm bed2 × 4 nights × CN¥30 | CN¥240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 4 days × CN¥300 | CN¥2,400 |
| Entrance fee Yubeng2 × CN¥55 · check | CN¥110 |
| Jeep from Xidang to Yubeng2 × CN¥200 · check | CN¥400 |
| Oxygen bottle2 × CN¥25 · check | CN¥50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥320 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥440 per person per day, bed included | CN¥3,520≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and high‑speed rail not included.
Prices of common things
| Meal at village guesthouse | ¥30–80 (≈ US$5–12) |
| Water bottle | ¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Donkey hire (per hour)check | ¥50 (≈ US$7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road between Xidang and Yubeng closed (Oct 2025); only hike from Ninong is possible.
- Entrance fee ¥55 (≈ US$8) (check), health fee ¥5 (≈ under US$1) at village entrance.
- High altitude – oxygen bottles ¥25 (≈ US$4) in Deqin/Fei Lai Si.
- Limited cell reception; carry cash for purchases.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Kunming; other embassies in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Deqin → Xidang bus: ¥30 (≈ US$5), departs 15:00 daily¥30 (≈ US$5), departs 3:00 PM daily
- Fei Lai Si → Yubeng minivan: ¥140–150 (≈ US$20–25) per vehicle, share to reduce cost
- Jeep Xidang → Yubeng: ¥200 (≈ US$30) per person
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yubeng. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (snow, road closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus Deqin–Xidang (¥30) → minivan to Yubeng (¥140‑150) or jeep (¥200).
- If road open, use the new tunnel to shorten travel time.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Yubeng
- secondaryWikivoyage: Yubeng, revision 5296739 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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