Getting there
This recording starts at the south gate of Yubeng scenic area. The track name calls it the Ninong entrance.
No photos for spring
The path beside the stream
No photos for autumn
No photos for winter
The Ninong way into Yubeng, from the south gate of the scenic area to Sacred Waterfall Guesthouse, under Meili Snow Mountain.
- Distance
- 13.22 km
- Ascent
- 1,266 m
- Highest
- 3,079 m
- Start elevation
- 2,020 m
- Time
- 5 hours 28 minutes
- Season
- Summer
- Months
- July
- Altitude sickness
- Months
- July
- Note
- Recorded on 29 July 2026.
- Surface
- —
- Permit
- This recording does not state a permit. Confirm on site before you go.
- Start
- South gate of Yubeng scenic area
- Finish
- Sacred Waterfall Guesthouse
- Direction
- From the south gate of Yubeng scenic area to Sacred Waterfall Guesthouse. The recorded name is the Ninong way into the village.
- Sleep
- This recording finished the same day.
- Key section
- The path beside the stream, then the valley.
- Closures
- None on this recording.
- Parking
- —
Before you go
The high point on this recording is 3,079 m. The start is at 2,020 m. Confirm the trail is open before you go.
Not this route
Xidang to Upper Yubeng is the other entrance. The sacred waterfall, the sacred lake, and the Nise walks each have their own page.
Checked October 10, 2026
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