Mingyong Glacier is one of the world's top 10 glaciers that often disappears. It has the lowest latitude and elevation of any glacier in China and a sacred glacier to the local people. Located about a 1.5-hour drive from Songtsam Lodge Meili, it stretches around 11.7km from Meili Snow Mountain to the virgin forests. During the summer, the ice and snow melts into a seasonal lake, which turns dark blue in color, and is approximately 50m long in diameter.

Baima Snow Mountain is the largest and highest nature reserve in the Yunnan province. Located between the Jinsha River and Lancang River, it has a perfect view of virgin forests and rare plants and animals, such as the black snub-nosed monkeys (Rhinopithecus bieti) who inhabit the forest.

Tibetan prayer flags can be seen hanging in high places such as the tops of temples, monasteries, stupas, and mountain passes. In Tibetan they are called "Lung ta" and are also known as “Wind Horse” flags. Prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. The flags do not carry prayers to gods, which is a common misconception. Rather, the Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread goodwill and compassion into all pervading space. Therefore, prayer flags are thought to bring benefit to all.