Dahai Grassland Mountain
大海草山
A high-altitude grassland above 3,000 meters in Huize County, with rolling grassy slopes, seas of clouds, and winter snow scenery. It is often paired with a tour of the Dongchuan Red Land.
Dahai Grassland Mountain lies in Dahai Township of Huize County in Qujing, next to Dongchuan District. It is one of the largest alpine meadows in northeastern Yunnan, with a main peak at about 4,000 meters. The rolling grasslands offer views of the Wumeng Mountains from the summit, and on clear mornings a sea of clouds often appears. In summer the meadows are lush and green with wildflowers, ideal for hiking and camping. In autumn the grass turns golden. In winter it becomes one of the rare natural snow fields in Yunnan, with the Dahai Grassland Mountain Ski Resort on its slopes, a popular snow-play destination near Kunming. The drive from the Dongchuan Red Land takes about 1.5 to 2 hours along winding mountain roads, and the two are often combined into a two-day route. The summit is high and windy, so bring a jacket even in summer, and take care with sun protection and altitude sickness. The roads have many bends and steep slopes, so drive carefully in rain or snow. Admission and ski fees follow the on-site announcements.
Opening hours
Open all day (ski area opens seasonally)
Nearby sights
- Moon Field
- Luoxia Valley
- Damakan
- Qicai Slope
- Jinxiu Garden
- Laolongshu (Old Dragon Tree)
- Huashitou Village
- Jiaozi Snow Mountain