Baima Snow Mountain Pass
白马雪山垭口
A high mountain pass on National Highway 214 crossing Baima Snow Mountain, at about 4,292 metres. You can see the main peak and alpine rhododendrons from here.
Baima Snow Mountain Pass is the highest point on National Highway 214 between Shangri-La and Deqin, at about 4,292 metres. It lies within the Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve, which is known for golden snub-nosed monkeys and alpine rhododendrons. At the old pass road there is a viewpoint with prayer flags, where you can look out over peaks such as the Shanzi Cliff of Baima Snow Mountain. Since the new tunnel opened, most vehicles no longer cross the pass, so self-drivers need to take the old road on purpose. Alpine rhododendrons bloom in June, and the forests turn red and gold in autumn. The pass is high, windy and cold, so do not linger too long. In winter, snow and ice may cover the road, so check road conditions before you go.
Opening hours
Open all day (winter depends on road conditions)
Nearby sights
- Wunongding Viewpoint
- Hongpo Monastery
- Meili Snow Mountain & Feilai Temple Viewpoint
- Adunzi Old Town (Deqin County Town)
- Ninong Canyon
- Nazongla Pass (Yubeng Trek)
- Xidang Hot Spring
- Yubeng Village