Shika Snow Mountain / 石卡雪山

Category

Nature

Why Visit

• The only place in Shangri-La where you can view eight sacred snow mountains simultaneously from one summit. The cable car ride offers spectacular aerial views, and the summit provides a 360-degree panorama of the Himalayan range.

Suggested Duration

3-4 hours

Best Visiting Time

June-September for alpine flowers; December-March for snow scenery. Clear days essential for mountain views—check weather before visiting.

Suitable For

• Families, photographers, mountain lovers, casual hikers

Tips

• No hiking trail—only cable car access (two sections, ~20 min each). Summit is 4,449m—bring warm clothing and oxygen if sensitive. Free shuttle bus from Xinhua Hotel in Shangri-La (09:15-09:30 and 13:15-13:30). Recent promotion: free entrance with proof of arrival within 3 days (train/plane/bus ticket).

Admission Type

Paid Ticket

Reservation Required

No

Price Estimates

Entrance: CNY 30; Cable car (mandatory): ~CNY 120-188 full package.

Opening Hours

08:00-16:30 (cable car stops at 16:30)

Address (English & Chinese)

Shika Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, Yunnan Province, China (10.8 km from downtown)

云南省迪庆藏族自治州香格里拉市建塘镇石卡路石卡雪山景区