Timeline
04:55
Take the cable car up the mountain. Tickets are ¥170 for a round-trip. If you prefer mules, you can rent them from Baisha Village nearby, but prices vary by elevation. Note that passengers over 100 kg may face a surcharge.
07:55
Enjoy the high-altitude views from the cable car stations. The highest peak, Shanzidou, stands at 5,596 m. This is the core of the experience, so take your time to absorb the snow-capped massif.
09:55
Head back down. On your way, stop for lunch or a snack in the nearby area. Since there are no specific food shops listed in the immediate vicinity in the data, check the route for local eateries near the cable car station or Baisha Village.
10:55
End your trip with a final look at the mountain from the base. The contrast of the white peaks against the sky is best appreciated in the full daylight of mid-afternoon.
Local tip
If you pay for the lowest mule elevation, you might be able to bargain with handlers to continue to higher elevations for a lower price. However, the cable car is a more predictable option at ¥170 round-trip.
Check before you go
- Cable car tickets cost ¥170 round-trip. Mule prices start at ¥180 to 3800 m plus ¥5 for insurance.
- Passengers over 100 kg might have to pay a surcharge for mules.
- The mountain is 25 km from Lijiang. Ensure you have enough time to travel to and from the site.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lijiang (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).