Haba Snow Mountain Circumambulating Tour Map

Haba Snow Mountain Circumambulating Tour Map
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Overview

  • Location: Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山) is located in the southeastern part of Shangri-La City (香格里拉市), Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 120 kilometers away from Shangri-La City.
  • Total Distance: Approximately 37 kilometers.
  • Main Attractions: Fuxiang Terrace (焚香台), Shuanghai Lake (双海), Heihai Lake (黑海), Husband and Wife Lake (夫妻湖), Wanhai Lake (湾海), Huanghai Lake (黄海), Jizhi Pasture (几支牧场), and Baishibay (白石湾).
  • Route Features: Diverse landscapes along the way, including snow-capped mountains, forests, meadows, azalea forests, alpine coniferous forests, valleys, and numerous lakes.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

  • Starting Point: Haba Luo Village (海巴洛村)
  • Route: Depart from Haba Luo Village (海巴洛村), pass through Fuxiang Terrace (焚香台) and Shuanghai Lake (双海), and arrive at Heihai Lake (黑海).
  • Distance: About 10 kilometers.
  • Duration: Approximately 4-6 hours.

Day 2

  • Starting Point: Heihai Lake (黑海)
  • Route: Depart from Heihai Lake (黑海), pass through Husband and Wife Lake (夫妻湖), Wanhai Lake (湾海), and Huanghai Lake (黄海), and arrive at Jizhi Pasture (几支牧场).
  • Distance: About 12 kilometers.
  • Duration: Approximately 5-7 hours.

Day 3

  • Starting Point: Jizhi Pasture (几支牧场)
  • Route: Depart from Jizhi Pasture (几支牧场), pass through Baishibay (白石湾), and return to Haba Luo Village (海巴洛村).
  • Distance: About 15 kilometers.
  • Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours.

Preparations for Hiking

Equipment

  • Sleeping Bag: It is recommended to bring a sleeping bag suitable for low temperatures (-15°C).
  • Other Gear: Ice claws, ice axe, trekking poles, etc.

Accommodation

  • Options: Simple cabins are available for accommodation in Haba Village (哈巴村) and the Base Camp (大本营).

Best Season

  • Months: April to June and September to December, when the weather is more stable and the scenery is at its best.

Transportation Guide

From Lijiang

  • Route: Take a bus to Haba Village (哈巴村), which takes about 5 hours.

From Shangri-La

  • Route: Take a bus to Haba Village (哈巴村), which takes about 3-4 hours.

Tips

Altitude Sickness

  • Precautions: Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山) is at a high altitude. Be aware of and take measures to prevent altitude sickness.

Environmental Protection

  • Guidelines: During the hike, pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter indiscriminately.