Missing person - Hugo HUYGHEBAERT (28) missing in China on 26 March 2026.

Since 26 March 2026, 28-year-old Hugo HUYGHEBAERT, who was travelling in China, has been missing.

Around 11.00 am, he left the « Haba Xiyinge » guest house, located in the town of Sanba in Shangri-La, Yunnan Province, and was planning to go hiking in the Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Hugo is 1m80 tall and skinny. He has short, curly brown hair and a beard. He was wearing grey hiking gear and was carrying a backpack covered with a green cover.

To assist the Belgian and Chinese investigators, the police are appealing for anyone who may have seen Hugo, had contact with him, or who is planning to visit the area shortly and could provide some information.

If you see or have seen Hugo HUYGHEBAERT or know where he is staying, please contact the police by sending an email to [email protected].

If you are calling from Belgium you can also make a statement by calling the toll-free number 0800/30 300.

For testimonials from abroad, please dial 00 32 2 554 44 88.

You can read the message on www.police.be.