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Happy events bring joy! With the arrival of spring, many of China's top hiking and snow-capped mountain climbing routes are about to reopen! 
Starting April 1st, Haba officially reopens. Starting in May, the northern slope of Meili, Mount Kailash, the Second Peak of Siguniang Mountain, Dangling, the Yala Circumambulation, the Gongga Mountain Trail, and the Genyen Trail will gradually reopen. Starting in June, the Changchuanbi, Wusun Ancient Road, and the Xiate North Route will also reopen.
It's time for the annual Tourists' Opening Mountain Festival! Grab this guide for detailed scenery, suitable crowds, and amazing value-for-money events with discounts up to 1,000 yuan! Let's plan your 2025 outdoor adventures!
Among the renowned snow-capped mountains, the Meili, Jade Dragon, and Yading Mountains tower over them, with the world-renowned Tiger Leaping Gorge nestled at its base. Haba Snow Mountain,
however, seems less dazzling. However, its climb-friendly nature has earned it a place in the climbing world, serving as the first step for countless climbers. 
Ancient glacial relics, declining glaciers, and modern glaciers coexist in Haba Snow Mountain. Glacial geological relics such as glacial erosion, moraines, and glacial water deposits are widespread above 3,100 meters. However, above the snowline, the terrain is relatively simple, with no obvious crevasses. Snow slopes are the norm, requiring no technical skills and suitable for beginners.
🔻Recommended Route👉🏻Haba
Snow Mountain - Your First Snow Mountain Climb (3/5 Days
)🔹 Summit at 5396m | 1:1 Alpine Support | Free Technical Equipment
🔹3-Day Speed Climb, Perfect for Special Forces and Super-Fit, Already Scheduled for April 4th🔹5
-Day Tour: Enjoy the highlights of Haba's surroundings, including Orchid Terrace and the Black Sea. Acclimatize to the altitude to improve your chances of reaching the summit
👉🏻Light outdoor activities: Tiger Leaping Gorge and Haba hiking
🔹Tiger Leaping Gorge "Stunning Balcony" Cliff Afternoon Tea + Baishuitai Tiffany Blue Calcified Pool
🔹5-day itinerary to see snow-capped mountains/canyons/ranches, April 2nd has been completed
The Meili Snow Mountain range boasts the richest and most comprehensive outdoor resources, with its densely packed snow-capped peaks, dense glaciers, and breathtaking scenery.
Its renowned beauty lies on its eastern face, as exemplified by the breathtaking vistas from Feilai Temple. To the north, nestled among the peaks, lies a hidden wonderland of ice and snow. 
On the Meili Snow Mountain's north slope, the snow remains year-round, and glaciers tower over the mountains. In this rarely visited location, roaming amidst the snow-capped mountains and walking beneath the glaciers brings all your yearnings within reach. 
🔻Recommended Itinerary👉🏻7
-Day Lightweight Hike on the Meili North Slope - May Day Mountain Festival🔹Get
a 1,000 yuan discount this May Day Mountain Festival! We've teamed up with fellow outdoor enthusiasts and the Yagong team to host the "Second Meili North Slope Opening Festival."
🔹Dive deep into the heart of Meili | Explore the secrets of the North Slope | Experience the texture of the Nairidingka Glacier up close | See several 6,000+ snow-capped mountains | Climb the Yunnan-Tibet border pass | 4.29th already booked
Circumambulating Mount Kailash, the Third Pole of the Earth, is one of the "Top Ten Classic Hiking Routes in the World"!
Everyone seeks the meaning of circumambulating the mountain. It is a physical and mental challenge. During the circumambulation, you will see a 360-degree view of Mount Kailash, a breathtaking sky full of stars, and the golden mountain in the sun!
🔻Recommended Itinerary👉🏻11
-Day Kailash Circumambulation
- May Day Festival🔹Get a NT$400 discount on May Day!
🔹Tourists Independent Tour | 2025 Update | Snow Mountain Feast | Visit Asia's No. 1 Observation Deck | Circumambulate the Mountain, Water, and Pagoda | Commemorative Medals and a Celebration Dinner | The Third Pole | Trips Already Completed on May 1st, May 31st, June 19th, and July 5th
No more crying your way to
the top of a snowy mountain! This year, we've upgraded our services: Each person gets a bed at the China-TravelNote exclusive base camp, along with plenty of upgraded down sleeping bags—no cotton bags! Breakfast on summit day includes milk! Beginner-friendly, you can ride a horse to base camp. The prayer flags at Guozhuangping stand out against the Four Girls Peaks. After reaching the summit, your guide will prepare hot eight-treasure porridge, more comforting than any chicken soup. Take a photo with the peaks at 5025/5276 meters—all the snow and wind along the way are worth it!
🔻Recommended Itineraries👉🏻3
/4-Day Siguniang Mountain Main/Second Peak
Tour🔹2025 Newly Upgraded Base Camp Services | Accommodation at a Three-Diamond Hotel in Siguniang Mountain Town | Private Bed & Footbath at Base Camp | China-TravelNote Exclusive Base Camp Tent | Gear Provided | 1:1 Collaboration🔹3
-Day Siguniang Mountain Main Peak Tour: Journeys Completed on May 31st and June 6th, 4-Day Tour: Journeys Completed on May 30th; 3-Day Siguniang Mountain Second Peak Tour: Journeys Completed on May 31st, 4-Day Tour: Journeys Completed on May 30th
The reflection of the King of Shu Mountains can heal any internal fatigue. The Gongga Five Lakes hiking route offers the best views in the Gongga Mountains. Hiking through five alpine lakes and two major viewing platforms on the western slopes of Gongga Mountain, all in one trip.
Sunset at Zimei Pass, like a fiery sword, splits the clouds. Camp at Lisuohai and feel the Milky Way dome above the snow-capped mountains, while a boat filled with dreams casts a starry sky. At Lenggacuo, catch the sunrise over Gongga Mountain. Take photos of the reflections of the Gongga Mountains at five lakes, including Sanencuo and Zuoruo Lake, and use them directly as wallpapers on your phone.
This is an entry-level, high-altitude, light hiking route. We've reduced the difficulty level and limited camping to one night, ensuring a low-entry level while preserving the fun and stunning natural scenery.
🔻Recommended Routes👉🏻
Gongga Five Lakes - 7-Day Hiking and Camping🔹Lengga
Co | San'en Co | Lisuohai Twin Lakes | Zuoruo Lake | Yulong West Pass | Zimei Pass
Few people, beautiful scenery, the last secret of western Sichuan. This heart of Hengduan hides snow-capped mountains and lakes, sheep and cattle meadows, forests and streams, and other scenery. The scenery rivals Switzerland, and it feels like stepping into the movie "Heidi and Grandpa."
Hiking, you'll have the illusion that the clouds move slower than people, and the yaks' eyes are more penetrating than a Zen master's. 
The most breathtaking sight is the Eye of Genyen, the Eye of the Earth. Flowers and plants sway in the wind around a small lake. A faint circle of water plants grows in the center of the puddle, revealing a vast eye gazing at the sky. A circle of blue skylight shimmers around it, like a blue eye that can penetrate the world.
🔻Recommended Route👉🏻The
2nd Genyen Hiking Conference kicks off on July 19th🔹40km
Light Hiking | Two Accommodation Options for the Ranri Pass | Snow-capped Mountain Views | Stroll Through a Sea of Flowers | Glacier Encounters | U-Shaped River Valley | Check-in at the Eye of Genyen
In summer, Dangling is shaded by lush greenery, with flowers dotting the mountainsides. In autumn, the trees and colorful forests of Dangling are breathtakingly beautiful. Combined with the azure lakes and towering Three Sacred Mountains, Dangling's secretive scenery is worth a visit in any season. The reflections of Hulu Lake reveal some of western Sichuan's most hidden gems.
June's six-lake tour is truly a true game: the waters of Zhuoyong Lake transform from emerald green to Tiffany blue with the light, while the twin lakes of Niu Gan Ma Fei Hai resemble the pupils of the earth's cracked pupils. With growing popularity and visitor numbers, Dangling's Hulu Lake and Jiayi Lacuo are gradually being developed into scenic spots, and this year may be the last window of opportunity for these attractions. 
🔻Recommended Tours👉🏻Light
Outdoor Adventure · Dangling Secret Territory 6-Day
🔹Dangling Huluhai | Uninhabited Jiayi Lacuo | Searching for Yala Youcuo | Exotic Inkstone Park | Tagong Grassland | Zhonglu Tibetan Village | Groups Start 4:30
Yala Snow Mountain, known by its full Tibetan name "Xiaxue Yala Gabo," is a sacred mountain for Tibetans, known as the White Yak Mountain. The Tagong Grassland on its western slopes is a typical highland meadow, lush with green grass and blooming wildflowers in summer. Meanwhile, the Taizhangou Valley on the northern slopes offers a canyon landscape, dotted with forests and streams, creating a vibrant ecosystem and abundant wildlife. Summer and autumn are the best times to visit the Yala Snow Mountain. 
The hot spring route is the best experience: soak your sore legs in a hot spring fed by meltwater, and gaze up at the 5,820-meter main peak. A circumambulation earns you 999 points of merit, and the hot spring hike is a perfect way to alleviate urban anxiety!
🔻Recommended Route👉🏻5
-Day Yala Circumambulation and Hot Spring Route
Hike🔹Yala Snow Mountain | Tagong Pass | Yala Hot Springs | Yala Youcuo | Sister Lakes | Groups start at 4:30
A trip to Wusun is unforgettable! 80 kilometers across the Tianshan Mountains, from the Black Ying Mountain, crossing two passes, wading through dozens of glaciers, and experiencing four seasons, all in search of that paradise lake!
Spring-filled meadows, crystal-clear blue lakes, majestic snow-capped mountains, lush, towering spruce trees, a vast, glittering galaxy, united teammates, breathtaking avalanches, and pristine snow lotuses.
The scenery along the way heals anxiety, a fusion of beauty and brutality for an ultimate experience!
🔻Recommended Route👉🏻8
-Day Wusun Ancient Road🔹80km
Lightweight Hike Across the Tianshan Mountains🔹Three
Classic Hiking Routes in Xinjiang | Advanced Hiking Route | Dream Paradise Lake | Exploring the Wusun's Westward Migration | Across the Tianshan Mountains | Groups open in June, trips already confirmed on June 21st
The Xiate Great North Route, based on the original Xiate Ancient Road, has been optimized, reducing the difficulty while preserving the rich scenery of the original route.
The scenery rivals that of Wusun, but lacks its glaciers; the glaciers rival those of Bogda, but lack the devastating gravel along the Bogda route. This area, rich in history, is rarely visited, preserving its pristine character.
🔻Recommended Route👉🏻Xate
Great Northern Route 8-Day
🔹80km Hike Through the Southern Tianshan Mountains
🔹Explore the Muzart Glacier | Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and glaciers | Scenery rivals the Wusun Mountains | Tours start in June, trips already confirmed on June 8th
The above are the most anticipated snow mountain hiking routes in late spring and early summer.
Which snow mountain are you most looking forward to?
