TREKKER'S GUIDE HABA SNOW MOUNTAIN
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Haba Village Beneath Haba Snow Mountain
Trekking Overview
For convenience, Haba Snow Mountain (哈巴雪山) can be divided into four trekking realms.
North:      Alpine Lakes Region (高湖泊区)
West:       Jizhi Valley (鸡枝山谷)
East:         East Peak Group (东边山峰群)
South:      Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡) and
                  Haba Muru Sanctuary (哈巴雪山庇护所)

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Black Lake
North: Alpine Lakes Region
The high country north of Haba Snow Mountain cradles several alpine lakes, all near the tree line or above. The crown jewel and by far the largest of these lakes is Black Lake (黑海). Situated at 4,100 meters, it offers magnificent views with the glacial Haba peak as backdrop. Four trekking routes are available: Lanhua Meadow (兰花坪), Yi Village (彝家村), Jianshan (尖山), and Base Camp (大本营). Combine two, for a scenic multiday loop. The region can be accessed from Haba Village (哈巴村).


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JIzhi Valley Camp
West: Jizhi Valley
Seldom visited by trekkers, the Jizhi Valley (鸡枝山谷) offers spectacular views of Haba Snow Mountain’s west flank and the impressively long south ridge. From the 4,330-meter Jizhi Pass (鸡枝垭口), just west of Haba’s summit, the valley extends a dozen kilometers to the Chong River (冲江河) northwest of Qiaotou Town (桥头镇). Lisu and Yi ethnic minorities inhabit lower parts of the valley. There is one trekking path here—the Jizhi Pass Route (鸡枝垭口路线) affords a three-day trek from Haba Village to Qiaotou Town.


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Sunrise on East Peak
East: East Peak Group
On the east side of Haba Snow Mountain lie several moderately high summits. The highest one is East Peak (东边山峰), reaching 4,500 meters. Trekking routes on the lower slopes connect Tiger Leaping Gorge with the rural villages of Ennu (恩努村) and Haba. The main Luke-Haba Route (栌克-哈巴路线) takes two days to complete, with an overnight stay at Ennu. The Haba-Benxi Route (哈巴-本习路线) also links the villages with the gorge.

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Tiger Leaping Gorge
South: Tiger Leaping Gorge
The famous Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest gorges on earth, covers the entire southeast side of the Haba massif. Inaccessible peaks form an impressive rampart, soaring 3,400 meters above the churning Jinsha (金沙江) or upper Yangtze River (长江). A two-day trek through the gorge provides a wonderous and awe-inspiring experience.
 
The classic trekking path starts at Qiaotou Town and extends northeast for twenty-plus kilometers to the terminus at Tina’s Guest House (中峰国际青年旅舍). While some people traverse the gorge in a single day, most opt for a slower pace. You can spend a night at one of several guest houses, spaced conveniently along the trail.


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View of East Face from Miner's Pass
South: Haba Muru Sanctuary
Ringed on three sides by towering peaks, this hidden and seldom visited bowl-shaped valley sits beneath Haba’s savage east face. Dashengou Canyon (大深沟) drains Haba Muru Sanctuary into Tiger Leaping Gorge. Alpine passes provide access from Haba Village and Bendiwan Village (本地湾村). A one-day hike to Miner’s Pass (矿工垭口) allows a partial glimpse of the Sanctuary. Accessing the interior requires a strenuous trek of three or four days.


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  • Home
  • Trek
    • Trekking Overview
    • Multi-Day Treks
    • Day Hikes >
      • Alpine Lakes Region-Haba Village
      • Alpine Lakes Region-Black Lake
      • Alpine Lakes Region-Base Camp
      • East Peak Group
      • Tiger Leaping Gorge
    • Trekking Routes >
      • Lanhua Meadow Route
      • Yi Village Route
      • Jianshan Route
      • Alt. Base Camp Route
      • Base Camp Route
      • Jizhi Pass Route
      • Luke-Haba Route
      • Haba-Benxi Route
      • Bamboo Forest Path
      • Miner's Pass Route
      • Haba-Bendiwan Route
      • Classic Gorge Trek
    • Maps
  • Climb
  • Features
    • Alpine Lakes
    • Black Lake
    • Distant Views
    • Haba Muru Sanctuary
    • Passes
    • Snow Mt Window
    • Waterfalls
  • Info
    • Book and Map Info
    • Camping Practices
    • Flora and Fauna
    • Guides
    • Haba Village
    • Independent Backcountry Travel in China
    • Lodging in the Valley
    • Lodging on the Mountain
    • Nature Reserve
    • Transport In and Out
    • Weather
  • Nearby Peaks
    • Crouching Tiger Mt
    • Elephant Hill
    • Jade Dragon Snow Mt
    • No Name Range
    • Saddle Mountain
    • Tianbao Snow Mt
    • Wenbi Mountain
    • Wenhai Mountain