National park · China
Xiling Xueshan National Park西岭雪山国家公园
Buy a park ticket (¥ check) and take the ski‑resort lift (¥ 120‑260 per hour) for a half‑day ski run, or hike the scenic bamboo‑foothill trail in summer; avoid peak ski weekends in Jan–Feb.
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Area
500 km² (193 sq mi)193 sq mi (500 km²)
approximate
Established
2000
Best months
Dec–Feb
UNESCO
None
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
At a glance
- Country
- China
- Area
- 500 km² (193 sq mi)193 sq mi (500 km²)
- approximate; official size not published in sources
- Established
- 2000
- Best months
- Dec–Feb
- Permits
- For some areas
- Base
- Chengdu
Xiling Xueshan National Park offers winter skiing on Western China’s largest snow‑capped resort and summer bamboo‑foothill hikes amid azalea blooms, with basic facilities and a required entry ticket.
Decide
Why go, which months, and what lives here when
At a glance
Status
- No UNESCO listing; national park since 2000.
Size and age
500 km² (193 sq mi)193 sq mi (500 km²) · national park since 2000
approximate; official size not published in sources
This page covers the park itself. Nearest base: Chengdu.
Why go
- Skiing and snowboarding at the largest western‑China ski resort.
- Summer hikes through bamboo foothills and azalea‑covered slopes.
- Scenic winter landscape with snow from mid‑December to mid‑March.
When to go
- JanBest
- FebBest
- MarGo
- AprGo
- MayGo
- JunCaution
- JulCaution
- AugCaution
- SepGo
- OctGo
- NovCaution
- DecBest
- JanPeak ski conditions, cold and dry.
- FebGood snow, fewer crowds than Jan.
- MarSnow melt begins, azaleas start.
- AprTrail season, mild weather.
- MayFlora at peak, no snow.
- JunRainy, trail mud.
- JulWarm, occasional storms.
- AugHot, possible thunderstorms.
- SepEarly autumn, clear trails.
- OctCool, foliage colors.
- NovEarly snow, limited services.
- DecSnowfall starts, ski season opens.
Wildlife and nature calendar
| What | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea bloomsMar–May · Fields turn pink. | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Arrive & move
Getting in, how the park is divided, and where things are
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How to get there
Zones and sectors
| Zone | What is there | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Resort entrance | Ticket office, parking lot, ski‑lift base. | Open to visitors with ticket. |
| Skiing area | Runs for beginners and amateurs, chair‑lift, snow‑mobile tracks. | Lift ticket required. |
| Summer trail zone | Bamboo foothills, azalea fields, scenic loop. | Open; no fee beyond park entry. |
Sketch map
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3 points as a GPX waypoint file, plus a plain-text list of coordinates. Save it while you have signal: maps apps show the points without a connection.
Coordinates from Wikidata; approximate for trail points.
See & do
Caves, trails and wildlife, with how hard each is and whether it needs booking
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Top experiences
Practical
Fees, permits, rules, where to sleep and what can go wrong
Show 8 sectionsHideEntry fees and permits, Park rules, Where to stay, Safety, Accessibility, Visiting lightly, Questions people ask, Related
Entry fees and permits
| Item | Range | Per | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry ticket | Free | person | Check official price; many sources list only ski‑resort fees. |
| Ski lift (1 hour) | CNY 120 (≈ US$17) | person | From source, ¥120 per hour. |
| Ski lift (2 hours) | CNY 200 (≈ US$30) | person | — |
| Ski lift (3 hours) | CNY 260 (≈ US$40) | person | — |
| Chair‑lift fee | CNY 50 (≈ US$7) | person | Additional to ski‑lift fee. |
Ranges, not quotes: fees change without notice. Check with the park or your operator · checked Sep 2026.
Park entry permit or guide
Ski equipment rental no permit
What would our group pay?
People
Nights or days
- CN¥120≈ US$17
- CN¥200≈ US$30
- CN¥260≈ US$40
- CN¥50≈ US$7
Tick the fees that apply to your trip to see a total.
A guide, not a quote: the ranges are estimates (checked 2026-09) and each fee may have rules on who pays it. Check with the park or your operator before you go.
Park rules
- Pets
- Not allowed in the park.
- Camping
- Only in designated hotel rooms; no wild camping.
- Fire
- Open fires prohibited; use resort facilities.
Where to stay
In the park
Resort hotels
Six hotels on the summit; rooms ¥780‑1400 per night.
Near the park
Chengdu
Wide range of accommodation; 2 h drive to park.
Safety
Cold and altitude medium
Cash shortage low
How much daylight do you have?
Time out
Finding the local time zone…
Times are local to the spot (zone loading). The half-hour margin is our rule of thumb, not an official figure; light fades earlier in forest or under cloud. Carry a headlamp on any route that could run late.
Accessibility
- Resort entrance reachable by car; short walks to lifts.
- Ski runs steep; not suitable for limited mobility.
Visiting lightly
- Use cash to reduce card waste; follow waste‑carry‑out rules.
- Support local hotels that follow energy‑saving practices.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Xiling Xueshan National Park?
A park ticket is required (price not published, check on arrival); ski‑lift fees start at ¥120 per hour plus a ¥50 chair‑lift surcharge.
What are the best hikes in Xiling Xueshan National Park?
The summer bamboo‑foothill loop (3–4 h, moderate) and the azalea‑covered meadow trail (2 h, easy) are popular; both start from the resort entrance.
When is the best time to visit Xiling Xueshan National Park?
For skiing, January–February offers the best snow; for hiking and flowers, May–June is ideal.
Can I bring a car into the park?
Private cars are not allowed to enter the resort; a large parking area is provided at the entrance for drop‑off.
Are there ATMs on site?
No; bring sufficient cash as few places accept cards.
Deep dive
Every source; fees and rules change, so check before you go
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