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Deqin 3-Day, 2-Night Hiking Guide! Easy Hiking for Everyone!

📸Deqin 3-Day, 2-Night Easy Hiking Guide✍🏻 A healing wonderland at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain, perfect for beginners💕 🌟【Trip Highlights】 ✔️Easy hiking routes, 4-5 hours per day ✔️Prime spot for capturing the sunrise over Meili Snow Mountain ✔️Rainbeng Village + glaciers + forests, a triple treat for stunning photos ✔️Immerse yourself in Tibetan culture, a feast for the soul and the stomach 🗺️【Itinerary】 Day1⃣️:First Encounter · Divine Scenery 🔹Morning: Arrive in Deqin → Head to Feilai Temple Viewing Platform 👉🏻Must-do: Wake up early to catch the sunrise over the mountain! Capture the golden glow on Kawagebo Peak with your phone camera! 🔹Afternoon: Take a jeep to Rainbeng Village (1-hour drive) 👉🏻Hike: Easy hike to the sacred waterfall (5km round trip/3h) ✨Tips: Hang prayer flags along the way and circle the waterfall three times for good luck~ Day2⃣️:Immersion · Glaciers and Forests 🔹Full day: Rainbeng Village → Ice Lake Trail (12km round trip/6h) 👉🏻Highlights: Trek through primeval forests and alpine meadows to the breathtakingly blue Ice Lake! Horseback riding is available for the descent (approx. CNY 200-300) 🔹Evening: Enjoy yak butter tea in a Tibetan home, warm up by the fire, pet a cat, and admire the snow-capped mountains. Day3⃣️:Farewell · Memories in the Clouds 🔹Morning: Rainbeng → Mingyong Glacier (3-hour hike) 👉🏻Activities: Walk along the boardwalk to get up close to the thousand-year-old glacier. Remember to bring sunglasses to prevent snow blindness! 🔹Afternoon: On the way back, stop at Wunongding Viewing Platform for a panoramic view of the thirteen peaks, perfect for your social media feed! 🎒【Packing List】 ✅Essentials: ▫️Sun protection trio: sunscreen + sunglasses + sun hat (the plateau's UV rays are no joke!) ▫️Hiking gear: waterproof hiking boots, jacket (with liner), trekking poles (available for rent at guesthouses) ▫️Essential items: thermos (stay hydrated), glucose oral solution (for altitude sickness), power bank (no power outlets on the trail) ▫️Extras: ethnic-style shawl (for photos), snacks (limited options at rest stops) ❌Don't Bring: ▫️Suitcases! A 40L backpack is recommended, as some sections require a jeep transfer. ▫️High heels/skate shoes (trust us, your feet will thank you⚠️)
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Posted: Mar 23, 2025
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