Snow Mountain Terroir

Shangri-La – Meili – Benzilan – Shangri-La

5days / 4nights

$ USD

Meili Snow Mountain and the Taste of Place

A journey around Meili Snow Mountain can be read in more than one way. From Shangri-La, you enter Dukezong Old Town and continue past the Jinsha River's Moon Bay toward the mountain. At the Meili hotel, sunset and the following morning's golden light offer two different views of the same peaks. The itinerary then moves from looking at the landscape to taking part in it: a light walk at Lirengka, prayer flags, and a smoke offering connect the mountain scenery with local practice.
The return route brings you to Dongzhulin Monastery and then to Duomu Winery, where a tasting turns attention to the land's other expression: wine. This private five-day trip links snow mountain views, Tibetan cultural sites, gentle walking, and highland wine without treating them as separate attractions. Each experience gives the next one more context.A journey around Meili Snow Mountain can be read in more than one way. From Shangri-La, you enter Dukezong Old Town and continue past the Jinsha River's Moon Bay toward the mountain. At the Meili hotel, sunset and the following morning's golden light offer two different views of the same peaks. The itinerary then moves from looking at the landscape to taking part in it: a light walk at Lirengka, prayer flags, and a smoke offering connect the mountain scenery with local practice.
The return route brings you to Dongzhulin Monastery and then to Duomu Winery, where a tasting turns attention to the land's other expression: wine. This private five-day trip links snow mountain views, Tibetan cultural sites, gentle walking, and highland wine without treating them as separate attractions. Each experience gives the next one more context.

Highlights

Start: Shangri-La

End: Shangri-La

Airports & Travel details

Two Views of Meili Snow Mountain

Watch Meili Snow Mountain at sunset from the hotel's terrace, then return to the view the next morning for the golden light on its peaks. The itinerary makes room for both moments from the same base, letting you see how the mountain changes across the day.

Itinerary Summary

5days / 4nights

Activity Level 4

Boutique Hotels

Private trip

DAY 1: Arrival in Shangri-La and Dukezong Old Town

After your airport or station pickup, check in at the Shangri-La Moonlight City Indigo Hotel. A welcome dinner and an evening walk through Dukezong Old Town begin the journey in the city before the route turns toward Meili.

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High Altitude Reaction:

1. the average altitude in Yunnan is 1894 meters. Kunming: 1890 meters. Dali: 2050 meters. Lijiang: 2400 meters, Jade Dragon Mountain: 4506 meters. Shangri-La: 3280 meters. We strongly suggest our consumers thoroughly prepare for high-altitude reactions and intense ultraviolet rays. By preparing these, you can take high-altitude reaction medicines or bring some Oxygen Can before you depart.

2. If you suffer any diseases, please advise your doctor before you depart.

There are various kinds of heart disease, high blood pressure, blood diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, diseases of the respiratory system, and so on.

3. We don’t suggest our guests take showers in the first two days in a high-altitude area. If they get cold, it may easily lead to pulmonary edema and encephaloma.

4. Please don’t drink any alcohol, especially any strong liquids, since alcohol will lead to a high severe altitude reaction.

The price excludes：

1. Other personal expenses during the journey.

2. Our accommodation prices are for twin rooms (two people live in one room, with a separate bed/one bed). There will be an extra cost if consumers require a separate room for each person.

3. Chinese Visa Fees.

4. The extra expense is due to transportation delays, cancellations, wars, natural accidents, and strikes.

5. Meals (lunch and dinner)

Accommodations

We pick suitable and tasteful hotels for your requirements.

Transfer

We provide your own private and comfortable vehicle.

Guide/Driver service

Professional driver and Chinese/ English speaking guide.

Activities

All the activities listed in this program.

Local Knowledge

Our staff are locals with true love and knowledge of our hometown.

Entrance tickets for the sightseeing places listed in this program.

Tickets

Personalized Consultant Service

we provide one-on-one professional consultant service to all travelers to meet your demands.

Insurance

Travel accident insurance and Travel Agency’s Responsibility insurance.

How’s the weather? What should we wear?

Yunnan is dominated by the subtropical monsoon climate. Integrating low latitude, highland, and monsoon, the climate in Yunnan has four characteristics: first, there is a slight difference in annual temperature but a significant difference in daily temperature. Second, there is a big contrast between the rainy and dry seasons. Third, the climate alters according to the change in altitude. Fourth, the frost-free period is extended.
When you travel to Yunnan, the best advice for your wardrobe is to bring all kinds of clothes. A jacket, scarf, raincoat for the rainy season, and sunglasses are essential.

How’s the accommodation?

We believe that staying in a beautiful boutique hotel is one of the most essential parts of the journey. We strongly advise guests to choose hotels with comfortable service and tasteful design. Due to the diversity of ethnic culture, Yunnan has some extraordinary hotels that can bring you the most unforgettable memories. We offer various accommodation choices, from famous international brands to local boutique resorts.

How’s the road?

Because the significant landscape in Yunnan is mountainous, the mountain area has bumpy roads and steep slopes. Even on the expressway, there are always sharp turns. So we strongly suggest our guests fasten their seat belts before they depart.

How’s the meal?

Most hotels will provide breakfast in both American and Chinese. During the travel, we will recommend featured local dishes and street food for our consumers. We also encourage our consumers to explore the local food they like since eating is essential for a journey. Our guide will suggest a suitable restaurant to our consumers.

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Accommodations

Being in a beautiful boutique hotel is one of the most essential parts of a journey. We strongly advise guests to choose hotels with comfortable service and tasteful design. Due to the diversity of ethnic cultures, Yunnan has some extraordinary hotels that can bring you unforgettable memories. We offer various accommodation choices, from famous international brands to local boutique resorts.