Meili Snow Mountain (梅里雪山) Scenic Area Private Tour

Explore the Meili Snow Mountain Scenic Area on a private guided tour. Pass the Baima Snow Mountain, see the magnificent snow-capped mountains and canyons along the Ancient Tea Horse Road, and visit the Feilai Temple.

The moving legend of the Yunnan-Guizhou Snow Mountain: Meili and the Baima

The Nu Mountains on the west side of the Lancang River are a huge group of snow-capped mountains in the Hengduan Mountains, and its northern section is called Meili Snow Mountain; The Yunling Mountains on the east side of the Lancang River, the northern section of which is called the White Vast Snow Mountain, is also called the White Horse Snow Mountain. Both mountains are located in Deqin County, Yunnan Province.

Meili Snow Mountain stretches for hundreds of miles, the momentum is magnificent, and its main peak is 6,740 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in Yunnan. The white snow-capped mountain is like a galloping white horse, and its main peak is covered with snow all year round. The mountains of Meili Snow Mountain and Baimao Snow Mountain squeeze and intersect each other, so that the valley between the two mountains forms countless zigzag shapes, and the Lancang River winds away in this back and forth, forming a deep and beautiful natural landscape.

There is also a beautiful myth about this section of the canyon. Legend has it that Bai Fan Snow Mountain was a mighty male god, and the Meili Snow Mountain's Myanzi Mu Peak is a handsome goddess, Bai Mangxue Mountain is very fond of Myanzi Mu Peak, he thought of various ways to woo Myanzi Mu Peak, and finally his true feelings touched Myanzi Mu Peak, so they are entwined with each other, they are intertwined, you have me, I have you, thus leaving a mysterious and magnificent natural wonder to this world.

Arrive at the famous Feilai Temple and enjoy panoramic views of the Meili snow-capped mountains, especially the sacred Kagbo Peak. Visit the observation deck and see the wonders of Meili Snow Mountain. Then we could expierence the local tibetan food there.

Arrive at the famous Feilai Temple and enjoy panoramic views of the Meili snow-capped mountains, especially the sacred Kagbo Peak. Visit the observation deck and see the wonders of Meili Snow Mountain.

Have lunch at a restaurant near Feilai Temple offering local Tibetan cuisine such as butter tea, highland barley cake, yak beef hot pot, and more.

Local Tibetan Specialty Snacks Expierence

Dairy products play a significant role in Tibetan cuisine, thanks to the abundance of yaks in the region. Butter tea is a daily essential for locals. Made by mixing yak butter, brick tea, and salt in a special churn, this warm and creamy beverage has a distinct taste. It not only helps to keep people warm in the cold mountain climate but also aids digestion. The rich, buttery flavor of the tea is both comforting and invigorating.

Yak Yogurt, known as "churpi" in Tibetan, is another popular dairy product. It is thick, tangy, and often served with sugar or honey to balance the sourness. Churpi can be eaten on its own as a snack or used as an ingredient in other dishes. It is a great source of protein and calcium, making it a healthy and delicious part of the Tibetan diet.

After lunch, tour the scenic area of Feilai Temple, visit the temple architecture, and learn about its history and religious culture. Take a stroll on some of the observation trails in the scenic area to enjoy the beauty of Meili Snow Mountain from different angles.

On the way back to Shangri-La City, stop at some other tourist attractions such as the Mingyong Glacier Observation Deck (if time and road conditions permit). View the magnificent scenery of the glacier from a distance and learn about the formation and evolution of the glacier.