2020 is almost over. This year has been an extraordinary year. How can we not prepare ourselves for a perfect winter trip as we approach the end of 2020 and the beginning of a beautiful 2021? Today, we’re going to talk about Xiling Snow Mountain in Sichuan. So, is Xiling Snow Mountain fun in winter?
1. Is Xiling Snow Mountain Fun in Winter?
Xiling Snow Mountain is fun in winter! Not only can you enjoy the snow scenery, but also many other beautiful views that you can’t see in other seasons, such as ice waterfalls, rime, and, of course, the core entertainment project – skiing. It’s so enjoyable.
2. Recommended Fun Activities for Winter Travel to Xiling Snow Mountain
As one of the must-visit scenic spots for Chengdu residents in winter, Xiling Snow Mountain is only 95 kilometers away from Chengdu. The snowy season in winter is from December to March of the following year, and over 20 winter snow entertainment projects are open in winter.
Not only that, but the highest peak in Chengdu – Daxuetang – is also located in the main scenic spot of Riyueping at an altitude of 3210 meters. Riyueping main scenic spot not only offers views of sea of clouds, sunrise, Yin and Yang boundary, and forest Buddha light, but also the original forest snow scenery in the area is a major attraction. The recently built Shoufeng Bieyuan Hotel in Riyueping also makes it extremely convenient for tourists to appreciate the beauty of the mountains.
In addition, Xiling Snow Mountain’s electronic ticketing platform has been fully opened. Tourists can book tickets online through the official website and official WeChat of the scenic spot and enjoy a 10 yuan discount. It also allows for the purchase of Xiling Snow Mountain scenic spot tickets and cable car tickets without queuing and paying cash.
On the eve of the Spring Festival, during the winter vacation, Xiling Snow Mountain in Chengdu has ushered in its winter tourism peak season, with many tourists visiting the scenic spot for vacation and skiing. It is understood that hotel bookings in the scenic spot are extremely popular and often require booking a week in advance.
Scenic spot staff suggest tourists to travel off-peak, firstly, choose to travel to Xiling Snow Mountain on weekdays to avoid the peak season on weekends and during the Spring Festival Golden Week; secondly, travel off-peak hours, the peak period for tourists to go up the mountain is generally from 9:00 to 14:00; the peak period for going down the mountain is generally from 15:00 to 19:00.
3. Self-Driving Tour Guide to Xiling Snow Mountain in Winter
Self-driving tour route from Chengdu to Xiling Snow Mountain
From Chengdu:
Along the Chengwenqiong Highway (National Highway 318) via Chengwen Interchange, Wenjiang District, Chongzhou City to Dayi County;
From Dayi County, turn onto Xiling Snow Mountain Huashuiwan Tourism Expressway, pass through Xiling Tunnel, exit Huashuiwan Hot Spring to Xiling Town, and turn right from Xiling Town to reach the Xiling Snow Mountain skiing (grass) field along the scenic spot’s dedicated highway. However, in winter, cars are only allowed to drive to the foot of the back mountain (because the scenic spot road has many bends and there is snow in winter), and then you need to take local transportation to the ski resort by cable car.
Cable car:
Round-trip cable car 80 yuan;
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 17:00; Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, 8:00 – 17:30
Accommodation:
Huashuiwan Hot Spring Resort near the scenic spot offers not only good accommodation conditions but also rare hot springs in Chengdu area. It is also close to the scenic spot and is the preferred accommodation choice for tourists. If you stay at the ski resort, the cost per person per day is around 50 yuan. If you choose a nearby farmhouse, the cost per person per day is around 30 yuan.
The three-star mountain resort hotel located at the mountain gate of the scenic spot, the luxurious and exquisite four-star Yingxue Hotel inside the ski resort, and the European-style five-star Scandinavian wooden villa are available for tourists to choose from.
4. Warm Tips for Winter Travel to Xiling Snow Mountain
As the temperature at Xiling Snow Mountain is relatively low at night in summer, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, please bring warm clothes. Mountain weather is changeable, please bring umbrellas and raincoats.
As the average altitude of Xiling Snow Mountain is over 2000 meters, and the altitude of Riyueping scenic spot is 3210 meters, patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, etc., should bring emergency medication.
Xiling Snow Mountain is a virgin forest scenic spot, please do not go to areas not open to tourists.
When participating in sports activities, you must follow the operating procedures of entertainment facilities to avoid accidents.
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