Chengdu Xiling Snow Mountain Travel Guide
Attractions distribution:
Xiling Snow Mountain is located in Dayi County, Chengdu City, only 95 kilometers away from Chengdu, with a total area of 375 square kilometers. The scenic area is divided into front mountain, back mountain and Dafeishui. The main attractions are Panda Forest, Yin and Yang Realm, Du Fu Pavilion, Guanyuntai, Riyueping, Xiling main peak, Yunzhengxiawei, snow-capped mountains with red leaves, colorful waterfalls, etc. The snow mountain also has the longest cableway in China, which offers a panoramic view of Xiling.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spot, world natural heritage, giant panda habitatScenic spot features:
Photography, sightseeing, mountain climbing, vacation, skiing, ski resort, snow mountainScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Sichuan Province>Chengdu City>Dayi County
How to get there:
There is a tourist bus from Chengdu Jinsha Bus Station directly to the scenic spot at 9:00 and 9:30 every day; the return time is: 14:00 and 15:30.
You can also take a bus from Chengdu to Dayi and then transfer to the scenic spot.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Xiling Snow Mountain ticket price:
Tickets: Normal days: 120 yuan/person; Golden Week: 160 yuan/person;
Transportation ropeway: Round trip: 60 yuan/person, one way 40 yuan/person;
Scenic ropeway: round trip : 80 yuan/person (way), one-way 50 yuan/person;
Dafeishui: 30 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
9:00-17:00
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
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travelling guideline:
1. Xiling Snow Mountain is divided into front mountain and back mountain. The front mountain is suitable for those who like to climb and hike. It is full of fun. There are ski resorts (in winter) and grass-skiing grounds (in summer) in the back mountain. You can easily take the ropeway to the top of the mountain, Riyueping. The scenery is the most beautiful in summer and winter.
2. Start from Chengdu via the Wenqiong Expressway and turn to Dashuang Highway at the Dayi exit to reach Qianshan and Dafeishui Scenic Areas; on the right side of the "Xiling Rhyme" stone monument in Xiling Town Turn and follow the scenic road to reach the back mountain and ski resort area.
3. From April to August every year, azaleas bloom all over the mountains and plains; from the end of November to the end of March of the following year, more than 10 ice and snow recreation projects are opened.
Tour route:
Hiking and camping routes: Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Resort → Riyueping Reception Station → Yin and Yang Boundary → Hongshijian → Hongshibao → Bison Trail → Riyueping Reception Station
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Snow-capped mountain bacon, sausages, red wine fruits, figs, and wild yams.
(Gourmet food) Snow mountain bacon, bamboo leaf vegetables, bracken, wild porcini and other snow mountain specialties.
Scenic spot map:
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