Déqīn, China
Meili Snow Mountain

Awe-inspiring magnificence and grandeur.

With its impressive range of craggy, snow-capped mountain ridges, of which 13 tower imposingly with an average altitude of greater than 6,000-metres, the Meili Snow Mountain, otherwise known as Prince Snow Mountain or the 13 Prince Peaks, is the premier destination for ruggedly powerful natural beauty in the world. Accessible by bus or private vehicle from Shangri-La town in the Yunnan Province, Meili Snow mountain is a must because of its breath-taking natural landscape and representation of local Tibetan culture.


Adventurers and hiking enthusiasts will love Meili Snow Mountain for its scenic trekking routes, the most popular being from Feilai Temple to Yubeng Village, a remote Tibetan village. With lush green alpine forests overflowing with exotic flora and fauna, stunning waterfalls, pristine lakes, and charming Tibetan villages, visitors are highly recommended to stay over at Meili Snow Mountain for an unforgettable experience at this world-famous travel destination. The main peak, Kawagebo, remains insurmountable as the highest summit in the Yunnan Province.


Viewing the golden sunrise is a must for tourists staying over at Meili Snow Mountain, the sight is both dramatic and otherworldly in its beauty. Nature enthusiasts can visit the pearly white glaciers that span the mountain at an unprecedentedly low altitude – the Mingyong Glacier is China’s lowest glacier and is the mountain’s longest and largest one. Chockful of stunning natural treasures, it’s little wonder the Meili Snow Mountain is regarded as one of the most sacred mountains in Tibetan Buddhism, with thousands of Buddhist pilgrims flocking to the mountain for worship at the beginning of each winter.


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Tips Before You Go
Visitors are recommended to visit Meili Snow Mountain during autumn or winter (between October to March), with the best season to visit being from October to November. The rainy season is between the months of July and August. Visitors are advised to always check the weather forecast before visiting the mountain.
For the best viewing platforms of Meili Snow Mountain, visitors are advised to check out “Wunongding Viewing Deck” or “Feilai Temple Viewing Platform” for incredible views of the majestic mountain.
Visitors are highly recommended to stay a night at Meili Snow Mountain to catch the magical, phenomenal golden sunrise.
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Meili Snow Mountain, Diqin, China