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The shock from Glacier and Snow Mountain

🧊Mingyong Glacier [RoundNails] is located in Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Here is the detailed gameplay guide: First, the best time to visit - Recommended seasons: April-June (🌺spring azaleas bloom), September-November (🍁 autumn is cool, high visibility). - Avoid the rainy season from July to August [Rainy] (prone to landslides) and December to March of the following year ([SnowFlake] has cold winter and some sections may be closed). - Weather Tip: Check the weather ahead of time, the glacier panorama will be clearer when [Sun] is clear. 2. Transportation methods 1. Arrive at Deqin County: - From Shangri-La: [Bus] Take the bus for about 4 hours (fare about RM60), charter about RM500-800/car. - From Lijiang: You have to go to Shangri-La to change trains, the total journey is about 8 hours. 2. Deqin → Ming Yong Village: - There is a shuttle bus from Deqin Passenger Terminal to Ming Yong Village (about 1.5 hours, fare 20-30 dollars), 🚐 or chartered round trip about 200-300 dollars. - Self-driving: 🔎 Navigate "Mingyong Glacier", along the mountain road many bends, to drive cautiously. Third, ticket and opening information - Scenic spot tickets: 🎫55 yuan/person, [Electrocar] battery ticket 75 yuan/person - Opening hours: [8:00] 8:00-18:00 (recommended to enter in the morning, afternoon light for photography). Hiking routes and precautions 1. Hiking Route: - 🔺Starting point: Environmental car end point (near Prince Temple) → Observation Deck (1.5-2 hours, elevation climb about 500 meters). - Route features: The whole journey is about 8 kilometers (round trip), 🪨 stone steps mainly, physical strength can choose horseback riding 🏇 (about 150-200 dollars / person, one way). - 🔻End: Lotus Temple Observation Deck (you can overlook the panoramic view of the glacier up close). 2. Precautions: ⚠️ - Altitude reaction: At higher altitudes, avoid vigorous exercise, prepare Rhodiola rosea, oxygen bottles. - Equipment: non-slip hiking shoes 🥾, rush suit 🥼 (glacial wind strong), sunscreen 🧴, black super 🕶, hat 🧢. - Safety: Strictly prohibited crossing the warning line, the edge of the glacier is prone to collapse. V. Accommodation and meals - Mingyong Village: 🏘 There are more Tibetan homestays (price 100-200 dollars / night), it is recommended to stay one night to adapt to the altitude. - Catering: There are simple restaurants in the village, 🫕 Tibetan beef hot pot, 🍮 butter tea can try, it is recommended to bring your own dry food and water. Six, peripheral travel recommendations 1. Meili Snow Mountain: You can combine with Feilai Temple (see Rizhao Golden Mountain) to visit together, the two places are about 1.5 hours drive apart. 2. Yubeng Village: A paradise for hiking enthusiasts, you have to hike in from Sidang Village (about 6 hours). 3. Cizhong Church: 🏰A fusion of French church and Tibetan culture, you can taste wine along the way. Seven, practical tips - Respect customs: 🗻 The glacier is part of the sacred mountain in Tibetan areas, avoid loud noises or throwing garbage. - Network signal: Mobile/telecommunication signal is better in the village, but there may be no signal during the trek. - Environmental protection: 🚯 Glacier ablation is serious, please do not destroy the environment. 🏔The shock of Minyong Glacier lies in the wonder of the coexistence of glaciers and forests, suitable for travelers who love nature and light hikes. [Calendar] Plan your trip in advance and adapt well to the plateau, and you are sure to reap an unforgettable experience!
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Posted: Apr 29, 2025
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