Although it is called a snow mountain, there is actually snow only from November to April or May of the following year. The rest of the time, the rocks are bare and azaleas are in full bloom.
There are two sections of cableways in Shika Snow Mountain Scenic Area, which can easily reach the top. If you go up and down the cableway, the scenery along the way is worth seeing.
The landscape of the snow-capped mountains is different in four seasons, which can be summarized in one sentence: "Green grass in spring, flowers in summer, autumn colors in autumn, and snow in winter."
Attractions Location: Blue Moon Valley Scenic Area, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province (west side)
Tickets:
Regular ticket: Ticket + cable car 160 RMB (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Tickets include the ropeway ticket.
Opening hours:
08:30-16:00 (all day); Last admission: 16:00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Contact Details: 0887-8232565;0887-8297533
Time reference: More than 3 hours
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of snow-capped mountains, meadows and alpine lakes in one day
Accommodation: Tibetan Inn in Dukezong Ancient Town; Food: Yak beef hotpot
Souvenirs: Snow Mountain postcards, Tibetan prayer wheels
The perfect combination of snow mountain pilgrimage and wetland ecology
Accommodation: Songtsam Linka Boutique Hotel; Food: Tibetan butter tea set meal
Souvenirs: thangka paintings, yak wool scarves
Diverse experiences from ancient cities to snow-capped mountains to lakes
Accommodation: Pudacuo Ecological Wooden House; Food: Stewed Chicken with Matsutake Mushroom
Souvenirs: Dried plateau pine mushrooms, handmade Tibetan incense
In-depth exploration of snow-capped mountains and valleys and Tibetan Buddhist culture
Accommodation: Baishuitai characteristic homestay; Food: Tibetan chicken hot pot
Souvenirs: Calcified pool salt, Dongba paper products
An epic journey across multiple cultures
Accommodation: Yubeng Tibetan B&B; Food: Tibetan barbecue
Souvenirs: Handmade Tibetan carpet, wild dried mushrooms
After buying the ticket, I took the cable car and slowly swayed for nearly an hour to the top of the mountain. Finally, I got a glimpse of the corner of Mount Kinabalu! The weather on the plateau changes countless times a day. It was sunny on the way here, but it was cloudy when I reached the top of the mountain. Not long after reaching the top of the mountain at an altitude of 4,500 meters, the biting cold wind pushed people forward involuntarily, as if saying to everyone on the mountain, "Come back next time if you are lucky!"
After buying the ticket, I took the cable car and slowly swayed for nearly an hour to the top of the mountain. Finally, I got a glimpse of the corner of Mount Kinabalu! The weather on the plateau changes countless times a day. It was sunny on the way here, but it was cloudy when I reached the top of the mountain. Not long after reaching the top of the mountain at an altitude of 4,500 meters, the biting cold wind pushed people forward involuntarily, as if saying to everyone on the mountain, "Come back next time if you are lucky!"
Shika Snow Mountain-Blue Moon Valley
Shika Snow Mountain is located to the west of Shangri-La City, on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with an altitude of 4,500 meters. It is a seasonal snow mountain.
"Shika" is the Tibetan transliteration of Shangri-La, which means "mountain with red deer". The two red deer represent the countless sentient beings who are listening to the Buddha's lectures. Therefore, deer is one of the auspicious animals in Tibetan Buddhism, representing "good luck, longevity, exorcism of evil and righteousness."
Tickets: Ropeway + Ticket 110 (2020.11.3 Price)
Transportation: No direct bus, drive or rent a battery car
Taxi: 15-20
📌: The cableway is too long. It takes 45 minutes to go up in two trips, and one and a half hours to go back and forth. It is not allowed to hike up. The ticket is bundled with the cableway. There is nothing on the top of the mountain. It is advertised that you can see the eight sacred mountains around, but the chance is only a few times a year. Even if you catch the excellent weather, you can only see a very distant small view. If it is a rainy day, the scenery is zero. And a snowy mountain without snow is just a hooligan!
Shika Snow Mountain is super beautiful!!! There is also a transparent glass plank road, which is very cool!
You can see Shika Snow Mountain when you fly from Kunming to Diqing Shangri-La.
I think the top 5 should be the ranking of commercial operations, humanities niche, and Shika is definitely in the top three
For a Cantonese who is experiencing the snow mountain for the first time, the snow mountain is very beautiful, the snow is very blue during the day! But you must keep warm, especially your head!
There are two cable cars on the mountain, one to Yana Qingbo Ranch halfway up the mountain, and the other to the top of the mountain. I was worried about Ken in the afternoon. Whether I need an oxygen tank depends on my body. My respiratory tract is not very good, so I brought a bottle, but it was useless later. As long as you don't do strenuous exercise on the mountain, it's fine. If you need it, it's best not to buy it at the foot of the mountain, it's much more expensive. Relatively speaking, warming tools are much more important. Although you don't need to wear a military coat, you can't run away from your own down jacket, and it's best to wear a hat, sunglasses, scarf, mask, gloves, and warm stickers. I just took off my gloves for taking pictures, and they were stiff in less than 30 seconds. I even suspected that I was going to get frostbite. The sun was glaring and my hands were stiff, so I took pictures as I wished!
It's really too cold if you don't wear enough. Everyone should wear more before going up the mountain.
The scenery is really amazing, but the altitude sickness is also amazing... I was so dizzy that I couldn't see the steps and fell to my knees. The altitude is 4,500 meters, so if you want to go, please prepare sweets and oxygen tanks! The cableway of Shika Snow Mountain is known as the longest cableway in the world.
If you want to see the world record, you can go and have a look. There is a "Blue Moon Valley" on the mountainside. It is not on the same level as the Blue Moon Valley in Yulong. There is only a small pool of water, which is not as spectacular as Yulong. The rest is a pasture. It is nice to see the cattle and sheep in the wind blowing the grass.
In 2009, we joined a tour group to visit Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Diqing in Yunnan. The Shika Snow Mountain is actually a seasonal snow mountain with no snow, but the scenery of the alpine meadow is worth seeing.
I'm freezing cold in a minute. I love the sea more than the mountains. But I can make a blockbuster movie in a minute. It's beautiful no matter how I shoot it.
Shika Snow Mountain has the longest pulsating closed sightseeing cableway in Asia, which is a two-stage cable car with a ride time of up to 40 minutes. It is recommended to go to Shika Snow Mountain in the morning because the wind is strong in the afternoon and the cable car may be suspended. In the afternoon, you can also play around the surrounding grasslands.
Because of the high altitude, the top of Shika Mountain is still relatively cold. Please keep warm and rent a jacket if necessary. When the weather is good, standing on the top of the sacred mountain at an altitude of 4,500 meters, you can also have a panoramic view of the eight sacred mountains in Yunnan and Sichuan (Meili Snow Mountain, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Daocheng Three Sacred Mountains, etc.).
Finally, I would like to remind everyone not to get too excited when climbing the world's No. 1 God of Wealth Mountain. The air on the top of the mountain is thin. I heard that one time a man shouted with joy on the top of the mountain, but ended up "fainting" and paying homage to the Shika sacred mountain in his heart.
Shika Snow Mountain is 4,500 meters above sea level. Although it is called a snow mountain,
In fact, there is only snow from November to April or May of the following year.
The rest of the time, the rocks appear in their natural state.
The mountain pastures and low areas are covered with lush meadows and blooming rhododendrons.
Therefore, the landscape of the snow-capped mountains is different in each season, and it can be summarized in one sentence:
"Watch the green grass in spring, the flowers in summer, the autumn colors in autumn, and the snow in winter."
The ticket to Shika Snow Mountain includes the cable car going up and down the mountain. The scenic area has two sections of cable cars, which can easily reach the top. The one-way trip takes about 40 minutes. It will stop at a ranch in the middle and end at the top of the mountain.
There are not many tour groups at Shika Snow Mountain. It takes about 3-4 hours to take the cable car up and down and take photos. After getting off the cable car, you still need to walk 800 meters to reach the top of the mountain.
The temperature on the mountain is low, the wind is strong, and it rains from time to time, so you need to wear a fleece jacket or down jacket. If you are not prepared, you can rent a cotton jacket at the rest stop.
The cable car experience of Shika Snow Mountain and the view after reaching the top are still worth spending time
Shika Snow Mountain is near Napahai. The road leading to the scenic area is very beautiful. On both sides of the straight road, there are neatly arranged "mani piles" made of stones and wooden racks for drying barley.
The ticket to Shika Snow Mountain is not cheap, but it includes the cable car up and down the mountain. This may be the longest cable car I have ever taken, which takes more than 40 minutes one way. It stops at a ranch in the middle and ends at the top of the mountain.
As we rode the cable car up the mountain, we passed by tall pine forests with wisps of usnea hanging from the trees. It is said that these pine trees can produce bright blue pine cones. Under the pine trees grew tall alpine rhododendron trees. In spring, this place will become a sea of flowers. It was a pity that we did not come in the right season, so we did not see the white snow or the colorful flowers.
After getting off the cable car, you will reach the top of the mountain. The weather was bad that day, with clouds and fog flying around, and the cold mountain wind chilled people to the bone. Along the wooden plank road on the top of the mountain, you can overlook the magnificent scenery around Shika Snow Mountain. The altitude here is 4,500 meters. It was the first time in my life to come to this altitude. Every time I walked up a step here, I felt very strenuous. I squatted down to take a photo, and then I felt dizzy when I stood up.
When we were going down the mountain, we came to a pasture in the mountains. One side of the pasture was covered with low shrub rhododendrons. I really wanted to come again in spring to see this brilliant sea of rhododendrons with my own eyes. The yaks in the pasture were quite temperamental. I wanted to get close to them to take a photo, but they chased me and screamed and ran away. The Tibetan pigs were very cute and kept following the tourists for food and water.
Although autumn is not the season for wild flowers to bloom, you can still find a variety of blooming wild flowers on the pasture grass.
We boarded the cable car. My friends were very nervous in the cable car, but slowly saw the scenery outside the window, and the nervousness disappeared. When the incredibly beautiful rhododendron sea and pasture appeared in front of us, we forgot what altitude sickness was. It felt like the surrounding mountains were like ink paintings, so unreal.
After passing the rest stop, we rented cotton clothes because we still needed to hike 800 meters to reach the top of the mountain. It was very windy outside, the temperature was very low, and it rained from time to time, so cotton clothes were a must.
The trip to Shika left us with wonderful memories. It is also a scenic spot that I personally recommend.
Shika Snow Mountain is also called the God of Wealth Mountain. It is said that if you stand on the top of the mountain on a sunny day, you can see many sacred mountains in Meili. If you look down, you will see the disappearing horizon. You need to take two cable cars to go up the mountain. Because I am afraid of heights, I was shivering with fear. Unfortunately, it started to rain when I got to the bottom of the mountain. And it turned into a blizzard when I reached the top of the mountain. I was shivering with cold in a coat. I walked back and forth in the wind and snow. Because it was too cold and I couldn’t see any scenery, I simply returned to the hut below to keep warm. Because I was uncomfortable with fear of heights, we rested for a while and went down the mountain. It was a pity that we didn’t meet a sunny day.
The tickets bought online are much cheaper. It feels like it's the fifth day of the Chinese New Year, and everyone is out and about. It's so crowded. There are so many people that I couldn't care about taking good pictures on the top of the mountain. I just took a few photos and left. My phone was frozen and shut down once.
The top of the mountain lived up to our expectations. It was really beautiful! We were in the clouds, with snow and hail. The gods in the sky were all around us. We went up the mountain at noon, and the whole mountain was occupied. When we went down the mountain at around 3 o'clock, there were more people and the cable car started to queue. Compared with the 450 per person of Yulong Snow Mountain, Shika Snow Mountain is really cost-effective.
Shika Snow Mountain is 4,500 meters above sea level, which is not very high, and it is not covered with snow all year round, but the top of the mountain is raging with strong winds. I didn't have any altitude sickness at the top of the mountain, and I was not out of breath, but I was blown to death by the strong wind.
We took the cable car directly to the entrance. The cable car is divided into two sections and has a stop at Yanala Qingbo Ranch halfway up the mountain. However, the staff at the ranch did not let us go out because the cable car might stop operating at any time due to strong winds today. They asked us to go to the top of the mountain first and visit the ranch when we came down the mountain.
The top of Shika Snow Mountain was already covered in white. The first thing I felt after walking out of the cable car station was that the wind was really strong. I needed to grow some more flesh to keep warm and not be blown away. There were very few people going up the mountain at that time, and the entire snow mountain top was almost occupied by a few of us.
The scenery along the way was beautiful. I took a taxi in the ancient city, which cost 70 yuan round trip. There are two sections of cable cars. I was afraid of altitude sickness, so I took a cable car to the grassland in the middle to rest and take some photos before going up. If the sun is out, there is no need to rent a cotton coat, which costs 45 yuan each. The scenery of Shika Snow Mountain is really beautiful, and there are very few people. The cable car is often empty. It is recommended.
I was so happy that I went crazy. There were few tourists and the scenery was super beautiful. It happened to snow, it was so beautiful!
The best time to see the snow at Shika Snow Mountain is in winter, and it has to be a sunny day in winter. The visibility is high, and if you are lucky you can see several famous snow-capped mountains in the distance. The cable car is divided into two sections. One section is the Yala Qingbo Ranch, which can be seen in summer, but in winter there is nothing but cow, sheep and horse manure and empty wooden houses.
Shika Snow Mountain has blue sky, white clouds, sunshine and snow. It is worth it. Take two cable cars to the top to see the snow-capped mountains.
We rode in the cable car all the way. It was the first time for us to see snow. It was so amazing that we stood up to take pictures as much as we could while sitting in the cable car.
The weather was not good today, so when we reached the top of the mountain, the fog had not dissipated and the visibility was very low. In addition, the temperature was very low, so we did not dare to stay too long on the snow-capped mountain at an altitude of more than 5,000 meters. We stepped on the snow, felt the temperature of the snow, and then hurried back.
Friends who like snow mountains must go up! ! It is much more valuable than the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang
The blue sky there can melt your heart; the scenery there can make people linger!
There was a snowstorm when I went up there, and it felt a different kind of beauty.
I have always longed for the sea of flowers in Shangri-La, but it is not the right time to come in early May. I was too greedy during this Yunnan tour and missed the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang. I decided to come to Shika Snow Mountain in Shangri-La. I signed up for a two-day tour of Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La, and I regretted it. Fortunately, I had plenty of time to stay at Shika Snow Mountain. Shika Snow Mountain Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Jiantang Town, Shangri-La County, 7.34 kilometers away from the county seat. It is not only the closest comprehensive tourist attraction to Shangri-La Airport in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, but also the only three-dimensional ecological and cultural tourist attraction in Diqing Plateau with cable car sightseeing conditions.
A place I've been to and want to go again, every shot I take will give you a sense of a blockbuster 😍️❤️❤️
There wasn’t much snow in Shika in June, and the two-day tour with the tour group was so quick in coming and going that I only left a photo as a souvenir.
A seasonal snow mountain, gone in the summer.
Shika Snow Mountain is a good attraction in Shangri-La. It has two main attractions, one is the Yala Qingbo Ranch at an altitude of 3,700 meters, and the other is the top of Shika Caishen Mountain at an altitude of 4,500 meters. If the weather is good, you can see the eight sacred mountains including Meili, Yulong, Haba, Baimang, Biluo, Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, and Xianuoduoji from the top of the mountain. The scenery is great. The cable car is a little shabby~~~
After visiting Songzanlin Temple, we decided to go to Shika Snow Mountain on the spur of the moment. Our group of four wore windbreakers, did not rent down jackets or buy oxygen, and just bought tickets and went up based on our enthusiasm.
The cable car is divided into two sections. When you get to the first section, there is a pasture where you can play in the snow. The temperature is not low due to the sun. The second section goes to the top of the mountain at an altitude of 4,500 meters. Once you get to the top of the mountain, it is windy and snowy and it is difficult to take a single step. Finally, you will see a real snow mountain!
When climbing to the top of the snow mountain, it is recommended to wear sunglasses, a jacket/down jacket, and gloves. If you know that someone will suffer from altitude sickness, you must bring oxygen. If you see someone suffering from altitude sickness, he will feel dizzy and vomit. Bring some chocolate and water to replenish your energy and fight against altitude sickness.
The second section of the cable car moves very slowly both up and down, requiring a lot of patience. You can chat, eat and enjoy the scenery.
The scenery along the way was beautiful. Although the mountain road was bumpy, I can't tell you how beautiful it was when I arrived at the destination. It was really close to heaven.
It's very cheap to buy tickets from the innkeeper, and the inn has down jackets for rent for 20 yuan. The car picks you up and drops you off. The snow mountain is very windy. I went there in March 2016. There is not much scenery at the foot of the mountain, but there is quite a lot of snow on the mountain.
If there is no snow, you can see flowers, such as rock plum, meconopsis, primrose, and peach. They are so beautiful.
The rental car cost 200 yuan a day. It was very cold and windy on the mountain. The red long acrylic clothes rented at the entrance did not have any buttons that could be used. The zipper was also broken. The clothes were so bad that they fluttered in the wind when it was raining on the top of the mountain. I negotiated with them when I went down the mountain and hoped that they would not rent to others next time. They were so confident that they did not repent. The service was so bad. It cost 45 yuan to rent for a while and there was no guarantee that it would be used.
There is still a lot of snow on Shika Snow Mountain now, but it is very cold. You should bring more clothes to save the cost of renting clothes. I personally feel that the altitude sickness is not that serious. As long as you don’t do strenuous exercise, there is no need to rent oxygen cylinders, which will save more than 100 yuan.
It was my first time to travel far away. I started from Zhejiang and headed west! I passed through red Jiangxi, revolutionary Hunan, colorful Guizhou, and arrived at colorful Yunnan! The altitude was getting higher and higher! The kids couldn't stand it! I drove alone the whole way! It was tiring enough. Traveling was not the purpose. The cultural landscapes along the way were my favorite! I would go again if I had the chance.
The view of Shika from the flight from Kunming to Shangri-La is really beautiful.
We originally planned to go to Yulong, but later we signed up for a tour to Shika Snow Mountain. We were lucky because it had just snowed before we went there, so the snow was very thick and the mountain was covered in snow! For a kid from the south who was seeing snow for the first time, it was already very satisfying! The altitude was relatively high, and there was a slight altitude sickness. The wind was very strong when we reached the top! It was very cold! The sun was shining! The snow was so bright that it was dazzling, and it would be much better to wear sunglasses! In general, the scenery was beautiful! The snow area was very large! We took the cable car up the mountain the whole way! It was divided into two sections, the lower one had a pasture and a large snow field!
A nice place, just beside the county town, very convenient. You can take a cable car up the mountain, and the transportation is convenient. Most people can go up and down. I have not been to Meili Snow Mountain, and I feel very good here, but I am afraid that the snow on the snow mountain in summer will be gone?
This is the entrance to Shika Snow Mountain. It feels like being in Tibet. You need to take a cable car to get to the snow mountain. The total length is more than 4,000 meters. It is divided into two sections. It is very high and steep. The whole journey takes about 40 minutes. After getting off the cable car, there is a plank road of about one kilometer that needs to be hiked to the top. The weather has warmed up in early February, and the snow on the snow mountain has basically melted.
Not bad, not bad, not bad, not bad, not bad, not bad, not bad
The time to go is wrong. It hasn't snowed for a long time. Everything is bare. There is only a little snow on the mountain. Before going, it is best to ask the locals whether it has snowed recently. If not, don't go.
After leaving the rest area, the air was very windy, but I didn't feel cold (maybe I've been tortured by the cold and damp weather in Guangdong for many years). We walked up the wooden stairs, and the sunlight near the clouds was too dazzling.
Shika Snow Mountain is the place described in the novel "Lost Horizon", with an altitude of 4,500 meters. I went there in August last year. After reaching the top of the mountain, the lingering clouds and mist suddenly brought a shower. After the rain, a rainbow appeared in the sky, and it appeared twice. Looking down at the entire Shangri-La County through the clouds and rainbows, it was so beautiful!
Shika Snow Mountain is still worth visiting. It would be more beautiful if there was snow on the mountain. The staff was very attentive and helped me when I was in trouble. I was very touched! It deserves a thumbs up!
"Shika" is the Tibetan transliteration of Shangri-La, which means "mountain with red deer". The two red deer represent the common people who are listening to the Buddha's teachings. Therefore, deer is one of the auspicious animals in Tibetan Buddhism, which means "auspiciousness, longevity, and exorcism of evil and righteousness". The entire snow mountain is about 6 kilometers high, and the accessible part is 5 kilometers! It is connected by two sections of cableways! At this time, the snow mountain has accumulated a thick layer of snow. On the way up the mountain, a couple happened to come down the mountain and gave me the rain boots in their hands. Thank you! So it is recommended to bring rain boots on the way up the mountain, because the accumulated snow will easily wet the shoes.
There is no over-development here, and no disturbing tourists. All you can hear is the whistling mountain wind, and all you can see are the endless mountains. All impurities are forgotten on the disappearing horizon.
Shika Caishen Mountain, with an altitude of 4,500 meters, is the restoration of the magical Blue Moon Valley secret realm in the novel "Lost Horizon", becoming the "Heart of Shangri-La", a holy land of Shambhala where man and nature are one, people communicate with gods through faith, and people and gods are in harmony.
I bought an oxygen tank because I knew that I would bring a down jacket when I went to the snow mountain, which saved me the money of renting a cotton jacket. In fact, going up the snow mountain was not as tiring as I imagined. There were almost cable cars in the front, and I had to transfer once in the middle. There was a small farm at the transfer place, with pigs and sheep all over the ground strolling outside. You can take a short stroll and then take another cable car. You have to climb up to the highest point by yourself. It was really hard when I first got on. It should be because of the altitude sickness that I haven't adapted to it yet. Anyway, I felt uncomfortable all over, and it was foggy and I couldn't see any beautiful scenery. I was really discouraged. Fortunately, our luck was really good this time. When we climbed to the top, there was no altitude sickness at all and the sun was out. Wow~ It was really beautiful. Although there was no snow, it didn't hinder its beauty. It seemed that I could touch the white clouds with my hands. The sky was blue and very picturesque. It would be more perfect if there was some snow. It seems that I have to go to the snow mountain again when it snows.
Shika Snow Mountain is not far from the center of Shangri-La, about 20 minutes' drive away, in the same direction as the Napahai Ring. You can see many "Mani piles" on both sides along the way. If the weather is good and the temperature is warm, you can also see couples taking wedding photos on the roadside! The ticket is 220, including the scenic spot ticket and the cable car fee. If you want to ask if you can not take the cable car and not buy the cable car ticket? Well, it is not possible not to buy the cable car ticket. It should be possible not to take the cable car, but it has no repaired road to go up, and it is estimated that you can only find the way by yourself, which is more dangerous~ The highest altitude of Shika Snow Mountain is 4,500 meters, and there is an observation deck on the top of the mountain. It is a seasonal snow mountain, and there will be snow only from December to May. When I went there, I saw only stones.
Shika Snow Mountain is located in Shangri-La, Yunnan. You can take a car to get there from Shangri-La and climb to the top by cable car. You can see many snow-capped mountains including Yulong, Baima, etc. at Shika Snow Mountain. It is a holy place for snow mountain lovers.
The natural scenery. Especially on the road. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.
The time of the cable car is much longer than expected. I was afraid of the crowds so I lined up very early. In the end, there were not many people. Haha, the scenery on the cable car is really unique. The scenery is also very good. It costs less than Yulong Snow Mountain. The stronger the physical fitness, the more attention should be paid to hypoxia, because the oxygen demand will be greater than that of people with poor physical fitness. In most cases, it is normal. Keep warm, it is best to wear windproof outdoor clothes, and pay attention to anti-slip!
It looks a bit like the mountains in the western United States, rugged and majestic.
Shika Snow Mountain Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Jiantang Town, Shangri-La County, 7.34 kilometers away from the county seat. It is not only the closest comprehensive tourist attraction to Shangri-La Airport in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, but also the only three-dimensional ecological and cultural tourist attraction in Diqing Plateau with cable car sightseeing conditions.
This snow mountain seems to be a newly developed route. Not many people know about it. It's OK in Shangri-La. I just came at a wrong time and couldn't see the snow.
We went there in early April, and it was still winter. We encountered a heavy snowstorm when we went up the mountain. It was very exciting and spectacular. I had an unforgettable snow-capped mountain hiking experience!
The scenery is OK, but there are fewer people than at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
We were originally planning to come here to climb the mountain, but what a pity, after we came up, my boyfriend said he was not feeling well, so we stayed at the foot of the mountain.
Nice scenery
Service is average
Come again if you have the chance
Shika Snow Mountain is located in the southwest of Jiantang Town, Shangri-La County, 7.34 kilometers away from the county seat. It is not only the closest comprehensive tourist attraction to Shangri-La Airport in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, but also the only three-dimensional ecological and cultural tourist attraction with cable car sightseeing conditions on the Diqing Plateau. This scenic spot is like a paradise on earth, making people linger.
The word "Shika" comes from the Tibetan transliteration of Shangri-La, which means "mountain with red deer". Red deer in Tibetan Buddhism are the horses among the countless living beings who are listening to the Buddha's lectures. Therefore, red deer are one of the auspicious animals in Tibetan Buddhism, representing "good luck, longevity, exorcism of evil and righteousness". Therefore, Shika Snow Mountain Scenic Area is the patron saint of Shangri-La in the hearts of the Tibetans in Shangri-La.
Worth a visit.
Shika Snow Mountain is not as spectacular as Yulong Snow Mountain. If you go to Yulong Snow Mountain, you don't need to go here. There are two sections of cableway. You can experience the spring, summer, autumn and winter of Shangri-La. It is recommended to go~
The cable car took too long to get to the top. It was so exciting to see seven or eight snow-capped mountains on the top of the mountain, Meili Snow Mountain, Kawagebo!!! I was so excited that I was short of oxygen. I quickly took a few breaths of oxygen to slow down. It was too cold on the mountain. I had to take pictures with my hands. These pictures were taken with my numb little hands.
Shika Snow Mountain is the most anticipated part of the whole trip. We went there in April. At that time, the snow on the top of the mountain had not melted completely, and the grass on the ranch halfway up the mountain did not look good. The inn owner said that it would be particularly beautiful when the mountains and fields were full of flowers in May and June. The ticket was booked at the inn, and the price was 180 yuan per person, including tickets, cable car return, and hotel to scenic spot transfer. The cable car in the scenic area is divided into two sections. The first section is from the foot of the mountain to the large ranch halfway up the mountain, and the second section is from the large ranch to the top of the mountain. The large ranch is about 3,800 meters above sea level. Generally, you should rest here for a while to avoid going to the top of the mountain at more than 4,000 meters at once, which may cause altitude sickness. Because the top of the mountain will be very cold and the wind is particularly strong, it is recommended to rent down jackets. You can rent down jackets near the parking lot at the foot of the mountain, which is about 45 yuan per piece. If you are afraid of altitude sickness, you can buy oxygen. It is recommended to buy it in the ancient city or the new district, which is about 25 to 35 per bottle, which is much cheaper than the scenic spot. Although the Henan friends I met at the inn didn't have much interest in Shika, my baby who was born in Guangzhou didn't have the chance to see snow, so I still had a lot of praise for Shika Snow Mountain. Although the scenery was not as beautiful as in May and June, the off-season was better because there were fewer people. When we were at the top of the mountain, there were basically only two of us left. We could take pictures without restraint, without worrying about a bunch of passers-by as the background. It was also because there was no one that we got lost when we rushed back. Fortunately, we were safe. Haha~~ The wind on the top of the mountain was so strong that it could blow people away. We had to run to the pavilion to rest. What was so touching was that there was actually a heater on in the pavilion. If it was too cold at the top of the mountain, you could go in and rest when you saw the pavilion. Because the weather was not very good when we went there, the wind became stronger and stronger. The staff went around the entire top of the mountain to notify tourists to return to the rest room on the top of the mountain. When they saw the two of us in the pavilion, they told us to hurry back to the rest room because the cable car was about to stop operating. Then he continued to notify other people. The staff was also very good!
Shika Snow Mountain is cheaper than Yulong Snow Mountain, and you can see the surrounding snow-capped mountains from the top of the mountain. Two cable cars plus tickets are only ¥245
Snow-white is not a color, but a symbol of purity.
Shika Snow Mountain made us arrange a one-day leisure tour after returning from Yubeng hiking. Because Shika Snow Mountain has a cable car that can go to the top of the mountain, the weather was particularly good that day and we could see the eight sacred mountains surrounding Shika Snow Mountain, especially Kawagebo, which was clearly visible. However, Shika Snow Mountain is 4,600 meters above sea level. If you have severe altitude sickness, it is recommended to bring oxygen cylinders.
When I went there the day before yesterday, it was still snowing on the snowy mountain. The scenery was very spectacular and unforgettable.
Although it is not as high as other snow-capped mountains, you can see the eight major snow-capped mountains on Shika Snow Mountain: Yulong Snow Mountain, Meili Snow Mountain, Haba Snow Mountain, Siguniang Mountain...
The Shika Snow Mountain can be seen from afar, and when the weather is good you can see the eight nearby snow-capped mountains. The scenery index is quite high!
It is only 7 kilometers away from Shangri-La County and you can take a cable car to the top of the mountain. Therefore, winter is the best season to come here, only in this season can you see the endless snow-capped mountains. When the weather is good, you can even see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang.
The most attractive landscape of Shika Snow Mountain is composed of snow-capped mountains, sacred lakes, forests, meadow ecological tourism resources, rare animals and plants, and ornamental plants distributed in vertical zones. If you come here in summer, it will be a different scene!
The entrance to the mountain is lined with prayer wheels. It is said that if you turn the prayer wheels at the top of the mountain, the surrounding area will be blessed with good fortune.
Sitting on the wobbly cable car up the mountain, you can see a white world as far as the eye can see. The cable car has two sections. The first section stops halfway up the mountain, and the second section reaches the top of the mountain.
While waiting for the wind to subside before taking the second cable car, my altitude sickness came without warning. Perhaps because I barely slept the night before, I was clearly not in good shape that day. So, if you plan to go to the snowy mountains, you must prepare for enough sleep the night before.