Tibetan village not accessible by any vehicles. You can ask at your hostel to book a seat for you in one of the minibuses departing every morning from FeiLaiSi to Xidang Hot Springs (西当温泉[xīdāngwēnquán]) where the hike starts. There are usually 6-7 seats in a bus and an overall price is ¥150 (June 2011). Talk to the other people planning to go there so you can share the price. There are a decent number of domestic Chinese tourists that make this trek, so finding a lift shouldn't be difficult.
It takes 1½ hours to get there and you will be asked to pay ¥260 (May 2014) as a scenic area entrance fee. Make sure you bring your passport as you have to be registered. With a student card you can get a half-price ticket. The 9-km (one way) hike takes about 6-7 hours in total (6.5 km uphill and 2.5 km downhill) with 1284 meters vertical gain. For those who find the hike difficult there is an option of hiring a horse or mule for ¥255 to the top or ¥305 for the whole way (May 2014). There are 2 tea-houses on the way up where you can buy some water, red bull and simple snacks and a tea-house at the top of Yakou pass. The accommodation in Yubeng are basic and costs about ¥20-30 for a bunk bed (May 2014). Food though is relatively expensive in Yubeng due to the transportation cost and
Once there, Yubeng is one of the most picturesque villages you could hope to see. Nestled in an alpine valley, surrounded by snow peaks, multicoloured forests, and waterfalls. There are also numerous treks one can make from the village, so plan to spend at least a couple of days there.
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.
明永冰川
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.
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.
东竹林寺
A Gelug Tibetan Buddhist monastery founded in the 17th century. It is one of the major monasteries in Deqin County and is known for its large main hall, religious murals and annual Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies.
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.