Things to do in Tibet

Although many may not have heard of Youxia Ke, this tour group is very well-known in China. One of the reasons for its popularity is the well-organized group size, and our guide, Ah Wei, was incredibly passionate about sharing information about Yubeng and its surrounding environment. He went above and beyond, even taking photos for the group, which gave me a sense of warmth that surpassed what I'd expect from a typical guide. Regarding this trekking tour, Yubeng Village is currently under development, so you'll encounter many electric and pickup trucks on the way into the village. However, there's a chance the road will be fully accessible in a year, so it might be worth checking the situation before visiting then. On the first day, you'll need to carry your luggage for three days into the village. If you feel you can't manage the walk, you can pay for a pickup truck to take you part of the way. You can even pay to ride a mule for a short distance. Trekking to the Sacred Waterfall is a special experience, but the route to Ice Lake is quite strenuous, so it's advisable to have some mountaineering experience beforehand. All in all, I highly recommend joining this tour group for a trek to Yubeng.

The four-day, three-night trip to Yubeng was tiring but fulfilling. The first night was in Feilai Temple, and we had good weather, saw the starry sky, and were lucky enough to see the sun shining on Meili Snow Mountain. In the three days in Yubeng, we walked nearly 40km. Here I want to thank the guide, Zhaxi, for his leadership and encouragement, which helped me and my partner persevere. Yubeng Village is indeed beautiful and worth the trip. Maybe I will come again in the future.

We are so grateful that our first scenic tour of Tibet allowed us to meet Master Da Fu. Some of the roads were very rugged, but the master's driving skills were steady and he was very experienced. He even proactively took photos for us along the way, and to our surprise, he pointed out and told us about the small plateau animals we encountered, which truly enhanced our scenic tour of Tibet!