You probably have heard of the Siguniang (四姑娘) in Sichuan and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山) in Yunnan, but you may not have heard of Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山). If you are looking to conquer a snow mountain that you have hardly heard of on social media, this is the one for you. Haba Snow Mountain is located at Yunnan province, directly opposite of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It stands at 5,396m above sea level and it is covered by snow all year-round. Haba Snow Mountain is a popular destination for amateur climbers in China (you can ride a horse till 4,100m ASL and hike up from there).
Personal experience
I was there in 2016 for the hike and it was the very first mountain that I have attempted. Although is it known as a popular destination for amateur climbers in China, you must be in a good physical condition. If you are used to leisure trekking pace, you will have a hard time going up to the summit. Nevertheless, it was an amazing experience with spectacular scenery, friendly locals and yummy home-cooked food. I am looking forward to re-attempt Haba Snow Mountain again and check it off my 2019 bucket list.
Peiling – 28 years old
I was there in 2016 for the hike and it was the very first mountain that I have attempted. Although is it known as a popular destination for amateur climbers in China, you must be in a good physical condition. If you are used to leisure trekking pace, you will have a hard time going up to the summit. Nevertheless, it was an amazing experience with spectacular scenery, friendly locals and yummy home-cooked food. I am looking forward to re-attempt Haba Snow Mountain again and check it off my 2019 bucket list.
Peiling – 28 years old
If you are an adventure seeker and also love to take stunning photos when you are on holiday, the ‘Haba 2019’ gives you the best of both worlds. We have customised the package in a way that you will get to experience the ruggedness of hike at Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山) and also get your fair share of ‘Instagram superstar moments’ at White Water Terrace (白水台) , Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城) and Ganden Sumtseling Monastery (松赞林寺). Let this be the your trip of the year and check Haba Snow Mountain off your bucket list!
Here are some sights that you will come across during the trek and road trip.
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HABA SNOW VILLAGE 哈巴村 - 2,600m ASL
We will be spending a day at Haba village to acclimatise for the hike. There are about hundred over households that resides at Haba Village and their livelihood mainly depend on agriculture and livestock.
HABA SNOW VILLAGE 哈巴村 - 2,600m ASL
We will be spending a day at Haba village to acclimatise for the hike. There are about hundred over households that resides at Haba Village and their livelihood mainly depend on agriculture and livestock.
HABA SNOW MOUNTAIN 哈巴雪山 - 5,396m ASL
According to the legend, Haba Snow Mountain and the Yulong Snow Mountain are both brothers. Compared to its brother, Haba Snow Mountain is less touristy, the first hiking route was only established in October 1995. The climate at different altitude level changes. The drop in temperature between the Haba village and Haba Snow Mountain summit can be as dramatic as 23 degrees celsius. Thus, layering of your hiking apparels is very important.
According to the legend, Haba Snow Mountain and the Yulong Snow Mountain are both brothers. Compared to its brother, Haba Snow Mountain is less touristy, the first hiking route was only established in October 1995. The climate at different altitude level changes. The drop in temperature between the Haba village and Haba Snow Mountain summit can be as dramatic as 23 degrees celsius. Thus, layering of your hiking apparels is very important.
GANDEN SUMTSElLING (SONGZANLIN) LAMASERY 松赞林寺 – 3,380m ASL
Ganden Sumtseling (Songzanlin) Lamasery (松赞林寺) is the largest Lamaism Temple in Yunnan province as of today. It has a history of over 320 years. In the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Kangxi appointed Dalai Lama V to oversee the building of the Ganden Sumtseling (Songzanlin) Lamasery in 1679. When the construction was completed in 1681, Dalai Lama V named it Ganden Sumtseling (Songzanlin) Lamasery. Emperor Yongzheng later bestow its Chinese name as Guihua Lamasery.
SHANGRI-LA 香格里拉
We will be here on the last 2 days of the trip. Shangri-La also means "the sun and the moon" in Tibetan language. The word “Shangri-La” first appeared in a 1933 novel, “The Lost Horizon” by British writer James Hilton. The story was about Robert Conway, a British diplomat onboard a hijacked airplane. They landed on a remote Tibetan area, Shangri-La, where there is no war or crime and the residents enjoy longevity. Majority of the survivors were swayed away by the beauty and peacefulness of Shangri-La that they chose to reside at Shangri-La permanently. Despite the beauty of Shangri-La, Robert, together with his brother, George and Maria (one of the Shangri-La’s resident) decided to set off and return to England. After the trio left Shangri-La, Maria start to age rapidly and eventually, pass away. George committed suicide soon after, due to the death of Maria.
DUKEZONG ANCIENT TOWN 独克宗古城 – 3,200m ASL
Dukezong Ancient Town is a Tibetan Town located in Shangri-La. It is also known as the White Stone City or Moonlight City as the ancient town reflects silver sheen when the night falls due to the extensive usage of white clay for the structures in the town. As one of the oldest towns in the region, it is also known as the 'footstep of Shangri-La'.
Dukezong Ancient Town is also the home to one of the largest prayer wheels (转经筒) in the world. A prayer wheel is a cylindrical "wheel" with prayers or depictions on it. Tibetan Buddhist tradition provides that spinning a prayer wheel can have the same effect as reciting prayers out loud.
Dukezong Ancient Town is a Tibetan Town located in Shangri-La. It is also known as the White Stone City or Moonlight City as the ancient town reflects silver sheen when the night falls due to the extensive usage of white clay for the structures in the town. As one of the oldest towns in the region, it is also known as the 'footstep of Shangri-La'.
Dukezong Ancient Town is also the home to one of the largest prayer wheels (转经筒) in the world. A prayer wheel is a cylindrical "wheel" with prayers or depictions on it. Tibetan Buddhist tradition provides that spinning a prayer wheel can have the same effect as reciting prayers out loud.
THE ITINERARY
D1 – 1 June 2019 (Saturday) - Acclimatisation day
D2 – 2 June 2019 (Sunday) - Acclimatisation day
D3 – 3 June 2019 (Monday)
D4 – 4 June 2019 (Tuesday)
D5 – 5 June 2019 (Wednesday)
D6 – 6 June 2019 (Thursday)
D7 – 7 June 2019 (Friday)
- Arrival at Diqing Shangri-La Airport
- Accommodation : Inn (2 pax per room) near Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城)
- Activity: Explore Dukezong Ancient Town 独克宗古城
D2 – 2 June 2019 (Sunday) - Acclimatisation day
- Accommodation : Inn (2 pax per room) at Haba village (哈巴村)
- Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
- Activity: Road trip to Haba village (2,600m ASL)
D3 – 3 June 2019 (Monday)
- Accommodation : Bunk room at Haba Snow Mountain Base Camp (10 pax per room)
- Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
- Activity: Hike from Haba village (2,600m ASL) to Haba Snow Mountain Base Camp (4,100m ASL)
D4 – 4 June 2019 (Tuesday)
- Accommodation : Inn (2 pax per room) at Haba village (哈巴村)
- Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
- Activity:
- Hike from Haba Snow Mountain Base Camp (4,100m ASL) to the Summit (5,396m ASL)
- Hike back to Haba village (2,600m ASL)
D5 – 5 June 2019 (Wednesday)
- Accommodation : Inn (2 pax per room) at Haba village (哈巴村)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (BBQ)
- Activities:
- Option A – Explore Haba village (哈巴村) for those who managed to arrive the summit on D4
- Option B – 2nd attempt to the summit for those who did not manage reach the summit on D4 (At an extra cost of RMB 300)
D6 – 6 June 2019 (Thursday)
- Accommodation : Inn (2 pax per room) near Dukezong Ancient Town (独克宗古城)
- Meals : Breakfast and Lunch
- Activities : Road trip to
- Bai Shui Tai 白水台
- Ganden Sumtseling Monastery 松赞林寺 (3380m ASL)
- Dukezong Ancient Town 独克宗古城
D7 – 7 June 2019 (Friday)
- Drop off at Diqing Shangri-La Airport
LAND COST:
Cost: SGD 1,380
Group Size: Min 6 to go (excluding hosts)
SGD500 deposit will be collected to confirm your slot.
What does your package include?
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "HABA 2019", WHETHER REQUIRE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT AND SLEEPING BAG RENTAL.)
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip one month prior to the trip. We would also collect the balance at this point.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
> 8 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
≤ 8 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
≤ 4 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Recommended flight
Details will be given to confirmed participants.
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
Cost: SGD 1,380
Group Size: Min 6 to go (excluding hosts)
SGD500 deposit will be collected to confirm your slot.
What does your package include?
- Land Transportation
- Entry ticket to Haba village, Bai Shui Tai and Ganden Sumtseling Lamasery
- Twin sharing room for all days except for D3 at Haba Snow Mountain Base Camp
- Bunk room for D3 at Haba Snow Mountain Base Camp
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from D2 to D5 (Note that D2 to D4 are packed lunch)
- Breakfast and Lunch for D6
- Return transfer of baggage from Haba village to Haba Snow Mountain via horse
- Mountain Guide (2 participants: 1 guide ratio)
- Equipment (Crampons, ice axe, safety harness, safety helmet)
- Local accidental insurance (Exclude heli-evacuation. Information shall be provided during pre-trip briefing)
- International and Domestic Airfare
- Personal travel insurance (To cover heli-evacuation and trekking up to 5,396m ASL)
- All other meals that not mentioned above
- Horse rides
- Trekking pole(s)
- Sleeping bag rental (first come first serve basis, subject to availability)
- Single supplement room
- Gratuities/Tips
- Personal expenses
- Laundry
- Visa entry if required
- Anything else not mentioned in inclusion list.
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "HABA 2019", WHETHER REQUIRE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT AND SLEEPING BAG RENTAL.)
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip one month prior to the trip. We would also collect the balance at this point.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
> 8 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
≤ 8 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
≤ 4 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Recommended flight
Details will be given to confirmed participants.
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
