Haba Snow Mountain

Hello everyone, I am a galloping wanderer who has been on the road. This is my third year of rushing to the mountains and seas and love. In a blink of an eye, the year is almost over. Looking back at the past 2023, I realized that I have walked so many places alone. Today I want to sort out a list of the 'most beautiful hiking places' Top12 in my heart. If you don't know where to play in 2024, you might as well refer to my notes. First, let's look at Figure 1️⃣, Hainan Baoting—Qixianling Hot Spring National Forest Park. This place may not be widely known, but the view from the top of the mountain is unique. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery and the soothing enjoyment of hot springs. Then, Figure 2️⃣ is Yunnan Diqing Weixi—Nanji Luo. This place has completely gone viral this year, and the scenery is really not inferior to any place abroad. Here, you can immerse yourself in the embrace of nature and feel its tranquility and beauty. And Figure 3️⃣ is Yunnan Shangri-La—Haba Snow Mountain Black Sea. For a tree, I flew thousands of kilometers, and it was really tiring to hike into the mountains, but the scenery here made me feel it was all worth it. You can enjoy the majestic snow-capped mountains and the mysterious Black Sea here, and this experience will become an unforgettable memory in your life. Next is Figure 4️⃣, Sichuan Aba Xiaojin County—Longtou Beach. This place is not far from the Four Girls Mountain, but it is a small and popular secret place with few tourists. Here, you can feel the original natural landscape and enjoy tranquility and peace. Figure 5️⃣ is Chongqing Nan'an—Xuling Peak. Climbing to the top of Xuling Peak, you can overlook the entire Chongqing city area, and the night view at night is even more beautiful. The magnificent scenery here will make you linger. Hainan Lingshui—Jianling is the protagonist of Figure 6️⃣. This place is a wild sea near Sanya that few people know about, with a certain Bali style. Here, you can enjoy the sun, waves, and fine white beaches. Figure 7️⃣ is Zhejiang Wenzhou—Pengxi Village. Although it is not as famous as the famous Baizhang Ladder, the waterfall in Pengxi Village is equally spectacular. In this village, you can appreciate their majesty and beauty, and feel the power of nature. Xinjiang Wusun Ancient Road—Heaven Lake is the representative of Figure 8️⃣. This Xinjiang secret that needs to be hiked for a week to reach is worth exploring for all outdoor enthusiasts. Here, you can appreciate the clarity of the lake and the majesty of the mountains, and feel the charm of nature. Anhui Huangshan—Liubai Waterfall is the focus of Figure 9️⃣. Don't miss the North Gate near Huangshan. There is a small and popular waterfall that almost no one knows. Here, you can get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the freshness and tranquility it brings. Figure 🔟 is Guizhou Guiyang—Balagu Scenic Area. This place is not far from Guiyang city, it is a place like a green fairy tale. In summer, you can come here to escape the heat and enjoy the cool climate. Guangdong Shaoguan—Bazhai is the theme of Figure 1️⃣1️⃣. Hiking Danxia landform is a magical experience. The first time I went to Shaoguan, I went for this. Here, you can appreciate the magic of nature and feel the wonders of crustal movement. Finally, Figure 1️⃣2️⃣ is Jiangsu Nanjing—Purple Mountain. If you don't want to run too far and just want to stroll in Nanjing, then walking on this green fairy tale will be a pleasure. You can feel the beauty and tranquility of nature, and let your body and mind relax. The above is the 'most beautiful hiking place' Top12 in my heart. I hope this list can provide you with some travel inspiration and reference. Remember to be cautious and safe during the hiking process, and also respect the beauty of nature. I wish you a pleasant trip!

| Haba Snow Mountain.🏡City: Yunnan 📍Location: Diqing Haba Snow Mountain ✨Features: ⛰The scenery of Haba Snow Mountain is very good and there are hiking routes on the west slope and the Black Sea loop. 🦌Hiking route: Day1 Haibalo-Double Lake Camp (camping)｜It is recommended to camp at Jieshanerju, which is a campsite before Double Lake Camp. The scenery here is easier to see. The scenery of Double Lake Camp depends on luck. The lake water is relatively dirty, so it is recommended to bring enough water. The water source about a hundred meters above the Double Lake Camp is relatively clean. Day2 Double Lake Camp-Haba Snow Mountain Base Camp (camping)｜Cross two passes, pass the Black Sea, and the scenery along the way is good. Day3 Base Camp-Summit-Pasture Camp (camping)｜You need to book a guide in advance for the summit, as well as the necessary mountaineering equipment, or rent it at the base camp. Anyway, I just used two mountaineering sticks and my own small ice claws to reach the top. There is no water in the small pasture, and there is a pair of old people living in the large pasture with a water source. Day4 Pasture Camp-Haba Commune (accommodation and replenishment)｜The commune is very close to the pasture, you can check in at noon, and the exit of the mountain is Haba Commune, which is very close. It is recommended to live here. There is a small shop just opened in the village, it is recommended to buy supplies here, the price is relatively reasonable, the inn is too expensive. The small shop only sells some noodles and bread. Day5 Haba Commune-Forest Camp (camping)｜It takes more than an hour to reach the campsite, there is water nearby, and the journey on the fourth and fifth days is relatively short, so there is more time to rest and recharge. Day6 Forest Camp-Black Sea (camping)｜When you reach the pasture, pay attention to the track. We made a mistake on a mountain top and cut it back. It was very difficult to walk. Day7 Black Sea-West Slope Base Camp Pass-Haibalo (out of the mountain) · ✨Reminder: 1️⃣Long-distance hiking, many people ask us how to recharge, we have two power banks, a small solar panel, you can charge the power bank with the solar panel on the way, so you can ensure that there is enough power to use. 2️⃣Be careful when hiking with a dog and encountering yaks. Yaks may not necessarily attack people, but they will definitely attack dogs. We encountered two yaks attacking Abu on the road. It's better to lead them, observe the movement of yaks from a distance, drive people away, and don't let dogs chase.

Yunnan's entry-level snow mountain🏔️ can realize the snow mountain dreams of most people With a climbing period of more than 300 days, it can almost satisfy the climbing enthusiasm of all seasons🧗‍♀️ Located in the area where the three rivers of the Hengduan Mountains converge, the terrain and vegetation🌳 are diverse and beautiful Haba Snow Mountain can be climbed in three days Realize this dream of reaching the top of the snow mountain It's not as difficult as imagined💪 🌸【Itinerary reference】 D1: All over the country — Lijiang D2: Lijiang — Tiger Leaping Gorge — Haba Village D3: Haba Village — Dry River — Haba BC D4: Base Camp — Summit — Base Camp — Haba Village Summit timetable: 3:30 Depart from Base Camp; 5:30 Arrive at the big stone slab after climbing two small slopes; 6:00 Start to the gravel section; 7:00 Enter the ice and snow mixed area; 8:00 Put on ice claws, about 4900 meters, attack the slope of despair; 9:30 Arrive at Moon Bay; 10:00 Summit, take photos for memory; 11:30 The wind starts, at this time, no matter where you are, you must retreat. D5: Haba Village — Lijiang Haba Snow Mountain Shangri-La·Diqing Tiger Leaping Gorge (Shangri-La section) Haba Village Lijiang·Yunnan

How many times can one be moved by such moments in a lifetime? 😭|||Before setting off, my friends may not understand me. I embarked on a journey spanning 2000 kilometers, traversed high altitudes, and hiked for an entire day. All for a single tree🌲, just to feel those moments known as the beauty of life. Without any surprises, I set off alone again. Flying to Lijiang, I shared a ride to Haba Village the day before to stay overnight. The next morning, I started the trek into the mountains with a guide. Along the way, 🌞the weather alternated between sunny and overcast. As we went deeper into the mountains, the light rain gradually turned into moderate rain. When I arrived under that solitary tree, it was a stormy downpour. I asked the guide to return to the camp first, and I stayed under the tree for several hours. After taking photos, I gazed at it quietly for a long time. Back at the camp that night, a torrential rain began, accompanied by hail. Also, due to altitude sickness, I couldn't sleep all night. The next morning, in a daze, I saw a faint yellow tint on the horizon. Suddenly energized, I braved the cold wind on the mountaintop and was super lucky to witness the sunrise over Haba Snow Mountain. 🌅 Standing midway up the mountain, I had a panoramic view of the sunrise over Haba Snow Mountain and the Black Sea. There was also that lonely tree, and the experiences of heading to the base camp the next day, and successfully summiting Haba Snow Mountain in bad weather on the third day...🏔️🏔️ I recorded all the experiences of this journey for a long time afterward. Looking at the photos today and recalling the memories, I feel an even deeper understanding of the true meaning of setting off. 📍Location: Haba Snow Mountain—Black Sea, Yunnan. The period around National Day each year is the best season to enjoy the autumn scenery at Haba Snow Mountain. To see the famous tree at Black Sea, you can follow outdoor trails or find a leader in Haba Village to guide you. Both horse riding and hiking are possible. After checking in at the famous tree at Black Sea, be sure to walk to the mountainside next to it to overlook the Black Sea, it's truly incomparably beautiful. 【Transportation】: Fly to Lijiang Airport—You can choose to share a ride or hire a private car to Haba Village, then hike for about 5 hours to reach Black Sea.

1️⃣A less-known secret place, more primitive than Yubeng The barrier lake deep in Haba Snow Mountain, Heihu Lake, is like a green gem embedded in the mountains. As it is a national designated natural ecological protection area, no commercial development is allowed, and it is very primitive. Our guide said that this is a high-altitude lake known only to locals, more primitive than Yubeng, more beautiful than Abujicuo, and almost no tourists can be seen except for a few heavy-duty outdoor walkers. 2️⃣The legendary wishing tree is here Heihu Lake is a sacred lake of the Naxi people, and the fiery red sacred tree stands alone 🍁The guide introduced that if you make a wish under the crown of the sacred tree, it will come true It only turns completely red for a short ten days a year, and I was lucky to catch up 3️⃣Watch the sunrise on the golden mountain, it is the best viewing position Heihu Lake is the only place where you can see the full view of Haba Snow Mountain, the reflection in the lake, and the sunrise on the golden mountain 🌄When you wake up in the morning and go out, you can see the sunrise on the golden mountain, which is extremely beautiful in a short time In the morning, I saw clouds drifting over Haba Snow Mountain, and the clear reflection of the snow mountain in the lake was very shocking! ⏰My itinerary: Day1 From Haba Village to Heihu Lake Camp (8.5km), stay overnight at Heihu Lake Passing through Dela Ranch and Orchid Flat, there are alpine meadows, lakes and streams, and primitive forests along the way, and the scenery is changeable Day2 👉🏻Get up early, watch the sunrise on the golden mountain and the reflection in Haba Lake The snow mountain that I have to climb the next day stands in front of me, and the awe that is unspeakable 👉🏻In the morning, go to see the fiery red sacred tree I made a very devout wish under the sacred tree, got close to Heihu Lake, and under the sun, Heihu Lake had turned from the pitch black of the previous day to a clear gem green 👉🏻At noon, set off for the snow mountain base camp, arrive at dinner time 🍃Hiking Tips: 🤍The sacred tree is very seasonal, if you want to witness the full red, the best season is around mid-October after the National Day every year 🤍The temperature difference between day and night is large, and the weather is changeable. We had a sunny day in the early stage, a small part of the rainy day in the middle, and a waterproof hard shell is the best choice for a storm jacket. In addition, mountain climbing shoes must be waterproof, and many of the hiking routes pass through streams and rain-soaked lawns

Haba Snow Mountain is a sacred snow mountain in Shangri-La City, Yunnan Province, and is considered the highest peak in Shangri-La . It is listed with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the two peaks of Four Girls Mountain, Xuebaoding, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as the five most worthwhile entry-level snow mountains for climbing in China. Haba Snow Mountain is regarded as a sacred mountain by local Naxi, Tibetan, Yi, Hui and other ethnic groups, and is considered a twin brother with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in legend. ♨️Preparation before departure 1️⃣Clothing: Storm jacket and pants, thick down jacket, anti-slip climbing shoes, warm hat, face mask, climbing gloves, snow cover, knee pads ～ 2️⃣Road meals: High-calorie (chocolate, Snickers, beef jerky, glucose, etc.), functional drinks (Red Bull, cola, etc.) ～ 3️⃣Skin care products: Sunscreen, lip balm, moisturizing lotion ～ 4⃣️Equipment: Ice grips, ice axe, climbing stick, helmet, safety belt, route rope, power rope, snow goggles, headlamp ～ 5⃣️Others: Backpack, thermos cup, high altitude sickness medicine , toiletries, oxygen 🗓Travel season: Early June, the weather is suitable at the turn of spring and summer, and it is the blooming season of alpine rhododendrons 🌈Itinerary recommendation: D❶: Lijiang-Haba Village-Starting Point-Dela Ranch-Yangfang Ranch-Stay at Orchid Field Camp at night Hiking: 5km, 4 hours, altitude climb 950m Experience: Cross the wilderness ranch, cross the misty forest , taste the green and healthy food of the plateau, camp under the starry sky of the snow mountain D❷: Camp breakfast-Rhododendron forest-Snow mountain wetland-Black Sea Lake-Internet celebrity pepper tree-Yellow Sea-Climbing base camp Hiking: 12km, 7 hours, altitude climb 450m Experience: Cross the rhododendron forest, cross the snow mountain wetland , check in the internet celebrity pepper tree, stay in the climbing base camp D❸: Base camp breakfast-Despair Slope Moon Bay-Hope Slope-Climb to 5396-Return to Haba Village Hiking: 20km, 12 hours, altitude climb 1296m Experience: Walk through the Despair Slope, challenge 5396m, linger on the top of Haba Snow Mountain, and overlook all the small mountains Day❹: Haba Village-Baishuitai-Return to Lijiang ⛰Altitude reference: 📍Haba Village: 2700m 📍Orchid Field Camp: 3650m 📍Climbing Base Camp: 4080m 📍Black Sea Lake: 4100m 📍Top of Haba Mountain: 5396m 📝Attention tips: ✅Do a good job of sun protection ✅The wind is very strong at the camp at night ✅Don't forget to watch the sunrise on the golden mountain ✅Keep your strength, those with average strength or those who want to rush to the top the next day, don't try too hard, especially pay attention to not rubbing your feet ✅If you are not confident in your physical strength, you can prepare a mule ✅Weak mobile phone signal📶 🚙Traffic strategy: Carpooling/Bus: In general, you can only get to Tiger Leaping Gorge, and then find a car to Haba Village, which is more troublesome Self-driving/Chartered car: Navigate to Haba Village, after arriving at Haba Village, eat here , get some supplies, and then go to the hiking seven points to start the journey

Shangri-La, the place closest to heaven, boasts beautiful scenery at an altitude of 3600-4200 meters. "Shangri-La" means "the sun and moon in one's heart" in Tibetan. 🔥 Transportation Guide🚙 ✈️Plane: Direct flights to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, then transfer to a bus/public transport; or transfer via Kunming/Lijiang to reach by high-speed train/bus. 🚄High-speed train: Shangri-La station, then transfer to public transport/taxi to hotels and attractions (Kunming→Shangri-La, 4.5h). 🚘Self-driving (chartered car): Take the expressway, National Highway 214, or the Eastern Ring Road, with the Eastern Ring Road being the most scenic. ​ 🔥 Attraction Recommendations 📍Potatso National Park China's first national park, the place of Serteng revival, "Potatso" in Tibetan means to ferry all living beings to the other shore of suffering. 📍Baishuitai China's version of "Cotton Castle," where the azure spring water💧 flows over naturally formed limestone terraces, Baishuitai is a natural wonder formed by the dissolution of calcium carbonate in the spring water. The spring water, containing calcium bicarbonate, flows slowly, and carbonates gradually precipitate, forming terraces over the years, resembling layered terraces. 📍Songzanlin Monastery The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the world, known as the "Little Potala Palace." It houses a large number of Buddhist relics and classic architecture. 📍Tiger Leaping Gorge One of China's deepest gorges, hidden at the junction of Shangri-La and Lijiang, with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on one side and Haba Snow Mountain on the other. During the rainy season from May to September, the river water rises rapidly, which is quite spectacular. 📍Dukezong Ancient Town Known as the "Moonlight City Castle built on stone," it still retains the world's largest and highest prayer wheel, where you can walk clockwise around the prayer wheel three times. 📍Napa Lake Napa Lake is not a sea but a seasonal highland lake, with Shangri-La's largest grassland, tranquil lakes, and majestic mountains, horses and lambs, and Tibetan dress photography is very photogenic📸. 📍Meili Snow Mountain Gang Meili Snow Mountain is very close to Shangri-La, with the 'golden pagoda'-shaped main peak of Meili - Kawagebo Peak, the thirteen peaks of Meili, located at the confluence of the Jinsha River, Lancang River, and Nu River. It is said that those who see the sun shining on the golden mountain at Meili Snow Mountain will be lucky for the whole year, and the best season is autumn and winter. The Wunongding viewing platform is the best position to capture the panoramic view of Meili Snow Mountain. 📍Liangbeng A place yearned for by many hiking enthusiasts, known as "hiking paradise." The last village in China to be electrified, Liangbeng is located at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain, and the sun shining on the golden mountain seen from Liangbeng village has a unique angle. ⚠️When entering Songzanlin Monastery, a Buddhist holy site, be sure to pay attention to your attire when visiting inside; do not wear short skirts, shorts, or sleeveless backless clothes. Photography is not allowed inside the hall, and remember to take off hats and sunglasses to respect local customs and culture. 🔥 Shangri-La Specialty Cuisine 🌟 Zongka Tibetan Meal The yak meat hot pot ingredients are really good and delicious, very tender! The yak pizza amazed me, with a crispy crust and a very fragrant filling. 🌟 Mariga Tibetan Meal It's like Tibetan dumplings filled with yak meat, really delicious when dipped in sauce. 🌟 Old Boy Barbecue 🍢 Their barbecue is quite flavorful, with delicious grilled meat skewers and grilled garlic. 🌟 Ama's Butter Tea 🧀 Butter milk cheese: With barley grains and cheese chunks on top, and yogurt below, stir it up, and the barley with yogurt is very fragrant. 🍮 Barley milk tea: With barley on top of the milk tea, the milk tea is not sweet, and it's very warming in the cold weather there. 🌟 Shunshun Snacks 🍜 Yak meat rice noodles: The beef is very fragrant, and the soup base is rich, not the clear soup type, with the addition of pickled cabbage and chili, you can't stop eating. 🍚 Yak meat fried rice: The fried rice is distinct, and when you take a big bite, it's super fragrant, and there's a lot of yak meat. 🥩 Yak meat buns: Their buns are super delicious!!! With large chunks of yak meat paired with green pepper filling, the presence of green pepper perfectly cuts through the richness, making it easy and burden-free to eat, really super fragrant. ​