Xiling Snow Mountain
The mountain of Du Fu's famous line "my window frames the Xiling's snow of a thousand autumns": Mt. Daxuetang (5,364 m), Chengdu's highest peak, lies within; the ski resort is the largest in southwest China (open November to March, with extended night skiing); Yingxue Square and the Riyueping sea of clouds are the two major viewpoints; summer retreat, winter skiing…
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-17:00 (ski resort runs extended night skiing in winter)
- Ticket
- Mountain entrance CNY 120 · cable car round trip charged separately
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The mountain of Du Fu's famous line "my window frames the Xiling's snow of a thousand autumns": Mt. Daxuetang (5,364 m), Chengdu's highest peak, lies within it, and the ski resort is the largest in southwest China (open November to March, with extended night skiing); Yingxue Square and the Riyueping sea of clouds are the two major viewing platforms, and it operates in both seasons — a summer escape and winter skiing. Mountain entrance CNY 120, with the cable car round trip charged separately; take a shuttle bus from Chadianzi Bus Station or drive to Dayi, and book accommodation ahead on ski-season weekends.
Getting there: Shuttle bus from Chadianzi Bus Station / self-drive to Dayi
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