# Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山)

Shangri-La, Yunnan Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** 08:00-20:00 (all year 2026)
- **Time needed:** 1–3 days
- **Address:** 20 km southeast of Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
- **Getting there:** 1. Take a bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Haba Village, fare ¥40 2. Take a bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Haba Village, fare about ¥30
- **Good for:** Photography, Wildlife, Nature

## About Haba Snow Mountain

“Haba” is a Naxi word meaning “flower of gold.” Haba Snow Mountain sits right next to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Most visitors only go to the famous Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, but Haba Snow Mountain has its own distinctive charm. It is a must-visit for mountaineering enthusiasts, with the best climbing seasons from March to June and September to December. The area also boasts stunning natural scenery, and at different altitudes you can admire many varieties of rhododendrons, which domestic and international biologists have dubbed the “Mother of the World Garden.”

## Tips from the guidebook

- Best season: 
- Best season: The best time to reach the summit is November and December, when winds are light and the climb is easier. You can usually spend a night in Haba Village, then ride a horse to the base camp the next day. Rest at base camp for a night, then set off from base camp at 4:00 a.m. on the third day to hike to the summit.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 268. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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