Jiaozi Snow Mountain Travel Guide
1. Itinerary
• Day Trip: Kunming - Jiaozi Snow Mountain Scenic Area - Kunming. Jiaozi Snow Mountain is about 160 km from downtown Kunming, and it takes 3.5 to 4 hours to get there. A day trip may be tiring, so plan your trip accordingly.
• Two-Day Trip: Depart from Kunming to Zhuanglong Town (or the visitor center) on the first day, stay overnight, and return to Kunming after visiting Jiaozi Snow Mountain on the second day.
2. What to Bring
• ID card, student ID (half-price ticket), senior citizen card (half-price ticket).
• Thermos, mobile phone, power bank, camera, etc.
• Jiaozi Snow Mountain is high in altitude, low in temperature, strong in ultraviolet rays, and windy. It is recommended to prepare a mask, hat, gloves, sports shoes with non-slip soles, and a windbreaker or down jacket. Brightly colored clothes are good for taking photos.
• There are no restaurants on the mountain, only small rest stops selling simple food. It is recommended to bring your own snacks such as bread, chocolate, beef jerky, and self-heating rice as energy supplements.
• If you are worried about altitude sickness, you can prepare portable oxygen.
3. Transportation
• Bus Route: Take a shuttle bus from the scenic area reception center at Tuodong Sports Center in Kunming, or take a minibus from Kunming West Station to Zhuanglong Town, then transfer to Laoyakou and walk to Daheijing Camp.
• Self-Driving Route: Depart from Heilongtan, pass through Aying and Kedu, and take the tourist road to Jiaozi Mountain Scenic Area; or depart from Dapuji, take the Jiaozi Mountain tourist road to Kuanzhuang, then take the old asphalt road to Kedu, and then take the tourist road to Jiaozi Mountain Scenic Area.
4. Scenic Area Phone Number: Check on Trip.com
5. Travel Route
• 1-Hour Trip: Take the cable car from Xinshan Pass to Sifangjing, take the shuttle bus to Xiapingzi, take the cable car (or walk the Hero Slope) to Daheijing, visit Huaxi and Feilai Icefall, and return the same way.
6. Accommodation Recommendations
• Jiaozi Mountain Resort Hotel: Located next to the visitor center of Jiaozi Snow Mountain Scenic Area, it offers a comfortable accommodation environment and breakfast.
7. Travel Tips
• Prepare cold-proof, sun-proof, and non-slip protective gear, as the scenic area has strong ultraviolet rays, unpredictable weather, and slippery roads.
• Prepare high-calorie food. Climbing consumes a lot of energy, so it is recommended to prepare some high-calorie food to replenish your energy.
• Maintain your strength and take appropriate rest to avoid altitude sickness.
• Plan your visit time reasonably, and be sure to take the shuttle bus down the mountain before 17:30.
• Pay attention to safety warnings and follow the visiting order.