Shika Snow Mountain & Blue Moon Valley
石卡雪山·蓝月山谷
A snow mountain scenic area west of Shangri-La city. Take a cable car to the summit at about 4,500 m for views of the Meili, Yulong, and Haba snow mountains and Napa Lake.
Shika Snow Mountain lies about 10 km southwest of Shangri-La city center, and its main peak is roughly 4,500 m high. The scenic area’s name, “Blue Moon Valley,” is taken from the novel Lost Horizon. Visitors take two cable car sections from the foot of the mountain and reach the summit in about 30 minutes. A walkway leads to viewing platforms. On clear days you can see Meili Snow Mountain, Yulong Snow Mountain, Haba Snow Mountain, and, below, Napa Lake and the county town. The middle section has the Yalaqingbo Pasture, with meadows and yaks. Ticket and cable car prices follow official announcements. The air at the summit is thin, so don’t run, and bring warm clothing and oxygen. Clouds often form in the afternoon, so it is best to go up in the morning.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30-17:00 (cable car operation depends on the day)
Nearby sights
- Napa Lake & Yila Grassland
- Baiji Temple
- Shangri-La Alpine Botanical Garden
- Dukezong Ancient Town
- Shambhala Kalachakra Mandala
- Ganden Sumtseling (Songzanlin) Monastery
- Dabao Temple
- Tangdui Village (Nixi Black Pottery)