Shuangqiao Valley of Mount Siguniang is the best place to do ice-climbing in China. Every winter it has many good icefalls formed up. Shuangqiao Valley is very easy to access; you just need to pay the fee for entrance ticket and bus and the fee for ice-climbing. Your climb can be either fully-supported or self-supported. Read below of the detailed locations for ice-climbing in Shuangqiao of Mount Siguniang.
Icefalls in Shuangqiaogou
Map of Icefalls in Shuangqiao gou Valley of Mount Siguniang.
| Name | From Park Entrance-Bus | From Road-Walk | Coordinates | Altitude | Angle | Height | Width | Difficulty Level | Bus Stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wuse Icefall | 7km | 380m | 102°47'18''E, 31°02'43''N | 3307m | 75 | 30m | 10m | WI3 | Caogoudi |
| Huangbailong Icefall | 8.5km | 820m | 102°46'48''E, 31°02'27''N | 3458m | 70 | 160m | 12m | WI3 | Hongshuigou |
| Mahuanggou Icefall | 12km | 500m | 102°46'46''E, 31°04'31''N | 3343m | 70 | 70m | 20m | WI3 | Mahuanggou |
| Dragon Wall | 12km | 500m | 102°46'37''E, 31°05'01''N | 3373m | 80 | 80m | 25m | WI4 | Pianqiaogou |
| Guangqian No.1 Icefall | 13km | 430m | 102°46'26''E, 31°05'04''N | 3478m | 80-90 | 30m | 10m | WI4 | Chenzika |
| Guangqian No.2 Icefall | 13.5km | 500m | 102°46'26''E, 31°05'05''N | 3478m | 90 | 35m | 10m | WI4 | Chenzika |
| Shenxiandong Icefall | 14km | 610m | 102°46'53''E, 31°05'09''N | 3433m | 70-80 | [400m2] | WI3+ | Shenxiandong | |
| Baiyangou Icefall | 14.3km | 600m | 102°46'33''E, 31°05'39''N | 3382m | 70-80 | [300m2] | WI3+ | Baiyangou | |
| Mutizi Icefall | 14.3km | 650m | 102°46'54''E, 31°05'10''N | 3388m | 80-90 | 50m | 15m | WI4 | Mutizi |
| Dashibao Icefall | 18km | 635m | 102°46'05''E, 31°07'36''N | 3341m | 70 | [350m2] | WI3+ | Dashibaogou | |
| The Wing | 21.7km | 800m | 102°46'13''E, 31°08'44''N | 3478m | 80-90 | 120m | 20m | WI4+ | Nianyuba |
| Nianyuba Icefall | 23.8km | 850m | 102°46'58''E, 31°09'22''N | 3487m | 90 | 80m | 10m | WI5+ | Nianyuba |
| Xuebengkou Icefall | 24.7km | 1200m | 102°46'46''E, 31°04'31''N | 3535m | 80-90 | [760m2] | WI4+ | Xueshan Laowu | |
| Yangtianwo Icefall | 27km | 300m | 102°45'56''E, 31°09'33''N | 3490m | 60-80 | 170m | 5m | WI3+ | Yangtianwo |
| Baihaizi Icefall | 29.8km | 700m | 102°45'52''E, 31°12'25''N | 3653m | 60-90 | 35m | 15m | WI4+ | Niupengzi |
A recommended travel planning of ice-climbing in Shuangqiao will need at least three days from Chengdu:
Day 01 Drive from Chengdu to Rilong and acclimatize.
Day 02 Going to Shaungqiao in the morning and climb the ice falls.
Day 03 Drive back to Chengdu
A 500 yuan Ice-climbing fee is required by the park. We can apply this ice-climbing permit for you.
Entrance Ticket: 80 yuan per person for high season (Apr - Nov), 60 yuan per person for low season (Dec - Mar)
Tourist Bus: 60 yuan per person
Working Hour:8:00-18:00
Recommended Time to Spend:1 day
Route: Chengdu - Mt.Siguniang - Chengdu
Route: Chengdu - Mt.Siguniang - Chengdu
Route: Chengdu - Mt.Siguniang - Lixian - Chengdu
