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Haba Snow Mountain

Introducing Haba Snow Mountain (from Wikipedia & wikitravel)
Haba Snow Mountain is located in the southeast of Shangri-La County, 120 kilometers from the county center. It rises opposite the higher Yulong Xueshan, and towers 3,500 metres above the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, also known as the Jinsha River. The summit of the mountain is a popular destination for amateur mountaineers and its lowest slopes are crossed by the popular Tiger Leaping Gorge trail. Haba is a small town on the eastern route between Qiautao and Shangrila. In the language of the Naxi ethnic group, Haba means flowers of gold. The high altitude forms a typical alpine climate on the mountain that contains several climate zones, including a subtropical zone, a temperate zone, a cool temperature one and a frigid one. The range of temperatures from foot to summit typically covers 22.8 oC. Situated at 2,600 meters above sea level, the small village is home to different ethnic groups: Tibetan, Yi, Naxi and Hui to name a few.

Haba Snow Mountain Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Ha Ba Xue Shan 哈巴雪山
• Best Time to Visit: Sept to Nov & Feb to May
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 1 day
• Things to Do: Photography, Nature, Adventure, Mountaineering
• Opening Hours: All day
• Entrance Fee: CNY 30
• Address: 120 km southeast of Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan

What to expect at Haba Snow Mountain

Flourishing Wildlife & Flora
Recent footage from infrared cameras in the Haba Snow Mountain Nature Reserve reveals more than 20 active animal species, ten of which are under second-class state protection in China. Known as China's "Kingdom of Plants", Yunnan Province is home to various plants and flowers attracting many tourists. Of the 13,000 species of plants known to exist in Yunnan Province, about half of them can be found at Haba Snow Mountain. Over 50 kinds of azaleas present a gorgeous natural beauty of the mountain from June to September every year.

 

 

 

Hike Haba Snow Mountain
Haba Snow Mountain is 5396 meters above sea level. The upper part of the mountain is gentle, while the lower part is steep. The climbing season is from November to February of next year. Affected by monsoon, the wind in January and February is stronger, often reaching over 8 grades. November and December are the best seasons for climbing with less wind. There are two primary hikes up Haba Mountain: to base camp and to the summit. Base camp sits at around 4,200m and takes about 6hrs to hike to. The elevation at the summit is 5,396m and takes about 8hrs to hike to from base camp. Necessary equipment for the trek can all be rented. Spending a day acclimatizing at Haba Village and/or base camp is suggested if you're not used to the altitude.

How to get to Haba Snow Mountain
• Take a daily bus from Shangri-La Passenger Station to Haba Village (3-4 hours). There is only one bus, leaving at noon.
• Take a daily bus from Lijiang Passenger Station to Haba Village (5 hours). There is only one bus, leaving at 09:00. The route from Lijiang to Haba Village passes by Tiger Leaping Gorge.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Shangri-La to Haba Snow Mountain.

Additional travel advice on Haba Snow Mountain
• With an average elevation over 3,300 meters, a mild altitude sickness in Shangri-La is quite common. Avoid strenuous activity, and better drink more water. Prepare AMS medication, in accordance with a doctor's advice.
• There is no cash machine in Haba, so make sure to bring enough cash with you.
• For the safety, anyone looking to climb the mountain is strongly advised to hire a professional guide or coordinator.
• In addition to general outdoor kit, it is advised to take crampons, ice axes, snow goggles, sunblock, thermos bottles, alpenstock, etc.

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