Recently, many people have been talking about visiting Xiling Snow Mountain for a day trip. So, how can you make the most of your time at Xiling Snow Mountain in just one day? Here’s a simple guide to help you navigate the sights without getting lost.
I. Hiking Route
Route Description
Tea Field Platform – Frog Pond – Two Creek Mouth – Musk Deer Cliff – Osmanthus Forest – Big Mountain Gate – Rhododendron Forest – Golden Monkey Peak – Red Stone Castle – Red Stone Peak – Yin Yang Boundary – Sun and Moon Platform – Scenic Cable Car – Ski Resort.
Transportation Information
If you’re driving, just use navigation. The road conditions can be complex, so it’s recommended to use navigation. If you’re taking public transportation, first go to Chengdu Jin Sha Station, then transfer to Dayi Passenger Transport Center, and then to Dayi County Xiling Town. From there, take a van to Dafeishui Scenic Area. Alternatively, you can take a direct bus from Chengdu Jin Sha Station to Dayi County Xiling Town and then a van to Dafeishui Scenic Area.
Ticket Information
Ticket + Transportation (Yuanyangchi) Cable Car Round Trip + Sightseeing Bus: 120 yuan/person. Open Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Route Insights
This route focuses on walking and enjoying the scenery along the way. It’s budget-friendly and offers beautiful natural landscapes. However, it can be tiring as it requires a long walk, taking about a full day.
II. Skiing Route
Route Description
Take the scenic cable car to the Ski Resort – Sun and Moon Platform – Yin Yang Boundary – Red Stone Peak – Red Stone Castle – Golden Monkey Peak – Rhododendron Forest – Big Mountain Gate – Osmanthus Forest – Musk Deer Cliff – Two Creek Mouth – Frog Pond – Tea Field Platform.
Transportation Information
If you’re driving, just navigate to Xiling Snow Mountain. For independent travel, you can take a bus to the area. First, go to Chengdu Jin Sha Station, then transfer to Dayi Passenger Transport Center, and then to Dayi County Xiling Town. From there, take a van to Xiling Snow Mountain Scenic Area.
There are also buses from Chengdu Jin Sha Station directly to the Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Resort for 31 yuan. There are only two departures, at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Return trips are at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Ticket Information
Ticket + Transportation (Yuanyangchi) Cable Car Round Trip + Sightseeing Bus: 120 yuan/person. Open Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Route Insights
This route starts with skiing at the Ski Resort, which is enough for a couple of hours. Afterwards, you can start the natural landscape walk from Sun and Moon Platform, which is also very beautiful. In fact, many people visit Xiling Snow Mountain primarily for skiing. Haha.
So, choose the route that best suits your preferences: one focused on skiing and the other on hiking.
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