Why abandon the near in pursuit of the far? Let's take a look at the snow-capped mountains closest to Kunming

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Updated: 2020.08.12

When it comes to snow-capped mountains in Yunnan, the first thing everyone reacts to is Yulong Snow Mountain and Meili Snow Mountain. But none of them are located in Kunming, the provincial capital, they are all more than 500 kilometers away from Kunming, for people living around Kunming, if you want to feel the beauty of the snow-capped mountains, you don't have to go to Lijiang and Shangri-La, you can choose the sedan chair snow mountain closest to Kunming, you can have a cool trip.

The Sedan Snow Mountain is located in Wumeng Township, Luquan County, Kunming City, with a radius of more than 100 miles and the highest point of the sea wave of 4,223 meters, which is the first mountain in central Yunnan, named after the highest peak shaped like a sedan chair. It is about 150 kilometers away from Kunming and is a national 4A-level scenic spot. However, the mysterious sedan chair snow mountain, even many Kunming locals have not been there, the sea of clouds, Buddha's light, sunrise, ice and snow world, and the sea of rhododendrons, which are rich and colorful, suitable for all year rounds.

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Sedan Snow Mountain

Guide:

Opening hours: 8:30-15:30

Ticket price: 54 yuan/person (excluding other consumption in the scenic spot)

About transportation:

1. Kunming North Bus Passenger Station - to Zhuanlong Town, the fare is 38 yuan/person, about three hours; Then make a van to the sedan chair snow mountain, about 30 yuan per person (different drivers have different discounts).

2. By car, starting from Kunming, take the Northwest Third Ring Road, turn to the lower level of Wangjiaqiao Interchange, turn to the direction of Shalang, and then turn right into the sedan chair snow mountain special line.

3. If you go on a day trip, try to go out as early as possible, in addition to the wasted time on the road, the deadline for entering the scenic spot will be adjusted in advance according to the climate and season, and pay attention to reasonably arranging the time to go up and down the mountain, so as to "maximize" the use of time to visit more attractions.

About climate:

The average temperature in spring is 1°C-4°C, the average temperature in summer is 3°C-13 °C, the average temperature in autumn is 2°C-6°C, and the average temperature in winter is 0°C-3°C, except in winter, the temperature difference between day and night is very large.

About dressing and equipment:

1. Down jackets are a must in autumn and winter, thick socks and leggings, as well as hats and scarf shoes are best non-slip; In spring, you should also pay attention to keeping warm, and in summer, there will be less snow, but you should also bring a thick jacket. It is best to wear sunglasses, the reflection of the snow on the top of the mountain will make the eyes uncomfortable, and pay attention to sun protection in high-altitude areas where you are cold and sunny.

2. If you want to experience mountaineering and camping, prepare relevant equipment, mountaineering equipment, camping equipment, clothing equipment, common safety tools and survival tools, food fuel, etc.

About accommodation:

Tourists from outside the province to Yunnan can choose Howard Johnson International Hotel, Kunming Flower City, which is close to the airport, with convenient pick-up and drop-off flights, flower-themed rooms to help deeply experience the beautiful Yunnan culture, close to the airport and high-speed taxi is also convenient, and it is easy to travel back and forth for a day trip. Local residents do not need to find a place to live if they travel for a day according to their itinerary.

Popular Attractions:

Snow Mountain Icefalls: In summer, these waterfalls are covered in clouds and mist. In the cold winter, the waterfall is "condensed" from top to bottom, forming an icefall, like a huge white jade sculpture.

Alpine meadow: green waves roll in summer and golden in autumn.

Sea of rhododendrons: Every flower season, the mountains are full of colors, purple and red, becoming a world of flowers and a sea of flowers.

Alpine lakes: The lake is located in a high location, the climate on the top of the mountain is unstable, and once the lake surface is disturbed or roared loudly, it often leads to rain or hail, which increases the mystery of the sedan chair mountain.

Colorful flower streams: in autumn and winter, the stream freezes, forming a huge white ice belt; At the turn of spring and summer, red, white and yellow rhododendrons bloom by the stream, with bright colors, reflections in the stream, flowers and water, flowers fall in the stream, and flowers flow with the water, presenting the original natural beauty.

Magical Buddha Light: Buddha light will appear on the Buddha Light Rock, which can often be seen on cloudy and sunny days 14~17 (easy to see in late autumn). For atmospheric optical phenomena, a brilliant halo appears on the clouds, and the seven-colored halo of red on the outside and purple on the outside envelops the figure of the tourists in a semicircle, and the shadow moves with the person, which is called Buddha's light.

Sea of clouds: Clouds appear on the mountainside, and verdant mountains float above the sea of clouds. Like a torrent of thousands of horses, it is particularly spectacular to converge into a "vast sea" of clouds.

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Sedan chair snow mountain rhododendron

Precautions:

1. Climb the mountain slowly to avoid altitude sickness.

2. There is less snow in summer, but you should also pay attention to warmth and sun protection.

3. Carry a thermos cup and a little high-calorie sweets with you.

4. If possible, bring some dry food and water, there are also in the mountains, but they are not everywhere, and it is not convenient to eat, and there are not many types.

5. Prepare suitable shoes for hiking, and queue up for ropeway.

6. Avoid going to remote places to "explore" and try to walk together.

7. The most important thing is to say it three times: try to hurry as soon as possible! Try to be early! Try to be early! Some friends reported that they went after lunch, but the scenic spot was closed, but they returned home in disappointment.

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The Sedan Snow Mountain is composed of peaks such as Jiaozi Mountain, Qiwang Mountain, Dongying Mountain, and Guanyin Mountain, and the Sedan Snow Mountain was once known as one of the top ten sunset viewing spots in the world. It has a three-dimensional climate of cold, temperate and tropical, presenting a peculiar landscape of "one mountain is divided into four seasons, and the scenery of the four seasons is very different". "Watching snow in winter, watching ice in spring, enjoying flowers in summer, and swimming in water in autumn" is a major feature of Jiaozi Mountain, and Qifeng, Xiushui, ice and snow, rhododendrons, sea of clouds, sunrise, and Buddha light are known as the "Seven Wonders" of Jiaozi Mountain. The majestic and magnificent are integrated with beauty and charm, and it is an uncarved sacred place for adventure.

In short, safe travel is the most important thing, I wish you all a happy fun.