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Photo: AddisWang, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
A glacier descending from the eastern side of the Meili Snow Mountains near Mingyong Village. It is regarded as sacred by local Tibetan communities and can be viewed from trails and viewing areas near the village.
Mingyong Glacier is located in the Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China, The glacier retreated 200 meters (656 feet) in four years. The region has also seen a rising tree line and these events are believed to be associated with global warming. The glacier is sacred to the local Tibetan peoples. The glacier is fed by snows which fall on 6,740 m (22,107 ft) Mount Meili, also known as the Meili Snow Mountain. Glaciers in China's Tibetan region are melting at 7 percent annually. At 28.5 degrees north and an elevation of 2,700 meters (8,858 ft), the glacier is located at the lowest latitude and elevation of any glacier in China.
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卡瓦格博峰
The highest peak of the Meili Snow Mountains, rising to 6,740 m. It is a sacred mountain in Tibetan Buddhism and is especially well known for sunrise views from the Feilai Temple area.
雨崩徒步
A high-altitude hiking area around Yubeng Village, with routes leading to Ice Lake, Sacred Waterfall and other mountain viewpoints. Trail access can change because of road works and weather, so check local conditions before setting out.
西当温泉
A natural hot spring near Xidang Village, in the Meili Snow Mountain area. It is a popular stop for travellers heading toward Yubeng and offers a place to soak after hiking in the surrounding mountains.
飞来寺; Fēiláisì
Amazing view of Meilixue Mountain worth seeing at sunrise. Feilai Temple also has a large number of hostels and hotels. Consider staying there instead of Deqin. The owner of "Once Upon a Time in FeiLaiSi" speaks English and can give advice on hiking in the area.
白马雪山
Baima Snow Mountain is a high mountain in Deqin County, Yunnan. It is part of the Yunling Mountains and is known for its high-altitude scenery, snow-covered peaks and rich wildlife.
茨中教堂
A Catholic church built in the early 20th century, combining European church architecture with local Tibetan influences. It remains an active place of worship and is a nationally protected historic site.