Nazongla Pass (Yubeng Trek)
南宗垭口
A 3,700-metre pass on the classic trek from Xidang Hot Spring into Yubeng. It is the first test of the journey, with primeval forest and prayer flags along the way.
Nazong Pass lies at about 3,700 metres. It is a required point on the trek from Xidang Hot Spring into Yubeng village. From Xidang, the trail climbs about 14 km and gains about 1,200 metres. The route passes fir forests and hanging lichen, and the pass is hung with prayer flags. On a clear day you can see Wuguan Peak and Yubeng village. After the pass, it is about an hour's downhill walk to Upper Yubeng. The whole trek takes about 6 to 7 hours, and you can hire a mule in Xidang to carry your luggage. You can also take a vehicle to Ninong and walk into the village from there, avoiding the big climb.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Yubeng Village
- Xidang Hot Spring
- Ninong Canyon
- Yubeng Sacred Waterfall
- Yubeng Ice Lake
- Meili Snow Mountain & Feilai Temple Viewpoint
- Sinong Village & Sinong Glacier
- Mingyong Glacier