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Off-season family trip to Meili Yubeng! Snow mountain hotel + must-do activities all arranged, super healing parent-child time

Shangri-La Meili Snow Mountain🏔️ is really perfect for bringing kids! Fewer people and beautiful scenery in the off-season, plus you can enjoy exclusive parent-child time with your little ones~Traveling from afar just to gaze at this sacred mountain, taking the kids to see the sunrise on the golden mountain—it's said that those who see it will be lucky all year long. The moment the sunlight bathes the snow mountain, all fatigue seems to vanish, and the kids' smiling faces double the joy~ Every scene here feels like a fairy tale: the sacred snow mountain is majestic and magnificent, the deep valleys mysterious and charming, the flying waterfalls full of vitality, the tranquil lakes like sapphires, herds of cattle and sheep🐏 leisurely roaming, the sky so pure without a trace of impurity, and the temples resplendent with gold and brilliance… Bringing kids to make wishes facing the mountains, rivers, and sunlight, hoping they will always keep their curiosity about the world. At the moment of seeing the golden mountain sunrise, it feels like the sacred mountain has heard this wish~ You can also stay in a super comfortable snow mountain view hotel🏨! Huge floor-to-ceiling windows☁️ facing the sacred mountain, kids run to the window every morning to look at the snow mountain, murmuring “The snow mountain is so beautiful.” This heavenly visual enjoyment is truly healing~ —— 🏨 Must-stay for snow mountain views (top choice for family warmth): 📍SUNYATA Hotel, Deqin Jixia Meili 🔸 Located in Wunongding Village opposite Meili Snow Mountain, at an altitude of 3,560 meters, surrounded by Meili Snow Mountain, Baima Snow Mountain, and the Three Rivers Valley. Let kids experience the wonders of nature and cultivate their observation skills~ 🔸 The panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows in the public areas are amazing, offering a 360° open view👀, so you won’t miss the beautiful golden mountain sunrise. The hotel’s “wabi-sabi” Eastern aesthetic style also provides kids with an artistic atmosphere~ . 📍YEYU Lugu Hotel 🔸 Located in Yubeng Lower Village at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain, within walking distance to the original forest of the sacred waterfall. Bring kids to explore the fun of nature and discover many fascinating plants~ 🔸 12 rooms fully equipped with floor heating, fireplace, hot water, and Wi-Fi, very warm for winter stays with kids! Panoramic windows face Goddess Peak and Five Crown Peak, lying in bed with kids watching the golden mountain sunrise⛰️, the happiness is overwhelming~ . 📍Deqin Meili Bodu Hotel 🔸 Situated at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain, close to the Wunongding viewing platform, backed by Baima Snow Mountain, overlooking a 600m drop valley. Let kids feel the power of nature, truly meaningful~ 🔸 Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows surrounded by 360-degree snow views, the outdoor public area on the third floor and rooftop terrace are great spots to watch the snow mountain! Taking photos with kids here requires no editing—these are stunning life photos📷, kids’ happiness is really simple~ - 👀 Shangri-La must-do activities (beautiful parent-child moments): ✅ Watch the golden mountain sunrise: rare but a must-try! Waiting for the sunrise with kids, even if you don’t see it, you can enjoy the joy of anticipation. If you do see it, you’ll gain good luck for the whole year~ ✅ Yubeng hiking: a world-class hiking route with snow mountains, grasslands, and waterfalls along the way. Walk slowly with kids to build their stamina and let them get close to nature and appreciate its beauty~ ✅ Songzanlin Monastery: the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan. Bring kids to experience the solemn religious culture. The architecture is very distinctive, and photos taken here have great texture~ ✅ Napahai Wetland: the filming location of “Si Teng.” Bring kids to check in at the beautiful scenery, enjoy a wild luxury afternoon tea🍵, chat with kids in the breeze—it’s really so pleasant~ - ✈️ Suggested family itinerary (easy and fulfilling): D1 Lijiang airport pickup - Lijiang Old Town Citywalk (stroll and eat with kids, adapt to the new environment) D2 Lijiang - Baima Snow Mountain viewing - Wunongding (viewing and photography, stay overnight at a view hotel) D3 Wunongding - Ninong hiking - Lower Yubeng (short hike, feel the tranquility and beauty of Yubeng) D4 Full day Yubeng hiking (Sacred Waterfall route / Ice Lake route, choose according to kids’ stamina) D5 Yubeng - Dukezong Ancient Town (explore the ancient town, buy some souvenirs) D6 Songzanlin Monastery - Napahai - Diqing / Lijiang airport drop-off (easy check-in, end this beautiful family trip)
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