Xiling Snow Mountain Travel Guide

Xiliing Snow Mountain is the highest place of Chengdu. It is located 100km west to the city of Chengduin Dayi. It has a 5000 meter peak, being the highest peak of Chengdu. It is a winter resort due to its well-facilitated ski resort. People come here to hike and ski. In spring, people come to see Azelea, in summer people come to hike in the cool climate, in fall people come to see the colorful forest and in winter people come to ski. It is one of the most favored places for Chengdu local people. There are front entrance and back entrance of the mountain. A full day serious 18-km hiking trip starts from the front entrance and for sightseeing and ski you go from the back entrance.

How to Get There

To get to Xiling you can always frive, it is only 100km away from Chengdu. Driving takes about 1.5 hours and the road is very good. Using public transport you need to go to Jinsha Bus Station where it has two scheduled buses each day in the morning at around 7:00. At Xiling Snow Mountain you need to pay 120 yuan to enter from the back entrance and 30 yuan to enter the back entrance.

What to see in Xiling Snow Mountain

Ski Resort of Xiling

Xiling Ski Resort is one of the biggest ski resorts in China. It uses imported gears and facilities at theresort. You need to pay 100 yuan to enter and extra to ski.

Yinyang Ridge

Yiyang Ridge is located 2 km west to Sun and Moon Top. Its elevation is about 3000 meters. Yin andYang indicates the different weather usually seen on different sides of the ridge. Usually to the west is dry and clear and to the east it is misty and foggy. The ridge is only 2 meters’ wide and it is by the end of the hiking from the front entrance.

Sun and Moon Top

Sun and Moon Top is usually the place where people come to watch the sunrise and sea cloud. It provides open views to see the cloud moving at lower plains and high mountains. It is primitive and has a 3-km boardwalk for the visitors.

Best Time to Go

The best time to visit Xiling Snow Mountain is believed to be all-year-round. If you come to ski,then the best season is from October to the next Junuary. Hiking s best done from May to October.

Recommended length of visiting: 1 - 2 days