Haba Snow Mountain Base Camp Guesthouse in Shangrila, Diqing

Location & Transportation

Base Camp Location

Situated near Haba Village (哈巴村) in southeastern Shangri-La City (香格里拉市) at 4,100m altitude, serving as the starting point for Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山) ascents.

Transportation Options

Public Transport:

  • Take a bus from Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡), then transfer to a rural bus to Haba Village.

Self-Drive:

  • 120km (3hrs) via National Highway 214 (214国道) to Tiger Leaping Gorge, then via rural roads.

2. Recommended Homestays

Tibetan Homestay (藏家民宿)

  • Location: Near base camp
  • Facilities: Basic amenities (hot water, heating), clean rooms with partial mountain views
  • Dining: Tibetan breakfast/dinner (tsampa 糌粑, butter tea 酥油茶, barley wine 青稞酒)
  • Price: ¥100-200/person/night

Tent Camp (帐篷民宿)

  • Location: At base camp (close to climbing route)
  • Facilities: Basic tents with simple beds and heating
  • Dining: Simple Tibetan meals or self-catering
  • Price: ¥80-150/person/night

Family Guesthouse (家庭旅馆)

  • Location: Near base camp
  • Facilities: Private rooms (some en-suite), heating, hot water
  • Dining: Tibetan meals or self-catering
  • Price: ¥120-200/person/night

3. Key Considerations

  • Booking: Essential during peak seasons (March-June & September-December)
  • Altitude Sickness: Prepare medications (4,100m elevation)
  • Weather: Rapid changes; carry cold/rain gear
  • Safety: Climbing requires fitness and professional guides