Haba Snow Mountain
哈巴雪山
A beginner-level technical snow mountain with a main peak of 5,396 m, facing Jade Dragon Snow Mountain across the Tiger Leaping Gorge. From Haba Village you can see the snow peak and walk across alpine meadows.
The main peak of Haba Snow Mountain reaches 5,396 m. It lies in Sanba Township in southern Shangri-La, facing Jade Dragon Snow Mountain across the Jinsha River's Tiger Leaping Gorge. It is a well-known entry-level snow mountain for climbers in China. Ordinary visitors can stay a night in Haba Village at the foot of the mountain, a Naxi and Yi village. From there they can hike to alpine meadows and rhododendron forests to watch the sunrise gilding the snow peaks. Climbers must follow a licensed guide team and usually need 3 to 4 days, with the base camp at about 4,100 m. Physical training and equipment such as crampons and harnesses are required. From Shangri-La city it is about 3 hours by car via Baishuitai, and the two sites are often visited on the same route. Take care to stay warm and watch for altitude sickness.
Opening hours
Open all day (climbing requires registration)
Nearby sights
- Baishuitai Terraces
- Xiaozhongdian Meadows
- Dabao Temple
- Pudacuo (Potatso) National Park
- Dukezong Ancient Town
- Niru Village
- Baiji Temple
- Shambhala Kalachakra Mandala