Meili

Meili, commonly known as Meili Snow Mountain (Meili Xueshan in Chinese), is a rugged mountain range in northwestern Yunnan Province, China. It is part of the Hengduan Mountains and lies mainly in Deqin County within the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, near the borders with the Tibetan region and Sichuan. The range’s highest peak is Kawagebo, at about 6,740 meters above sea level, with several other summits exceeding 6,000 meters. The mountains feature steep granite faces, glaciers, and deep gorges, supporting diverse alpine ecosystems.

The Meili area holds particular spiritual significance in Tibetan Buddhism, with Kawagebo regarded as sacred by many local communities. Pilgrimage routes and monasteries are found in lower elevations, reflecting the cultural landscape of the region. Due to its sacred status and fragile environment, parts of the area are protected and access can be restricted; the region is designated as a scenic or natural reserve in various classifications.

Meili is also a destination for adventure travelers and mountaineers, offering trekking routes through valleys and past glaciers. Weather in the high mountains can be severe and variable, and visitors often rely on guides and permits for safe passage.

Linguistically, Meili can be a transliteration from Chinese, where mei li (美丽) means "beautiful," and is used as a given name in Chinese-speaking communities. The term may also appear in other unrelated contexts, which are outside the scope of this article.