Introduction
Xiling Snow Mountain, a top winter destination near Chengdu, is accessible via three main routes: tourist shuttle buses, high-speed rail with shuttle transfers, and public coaches. The direct shuttle bus from Chengdu’s Jinsha Site Museum Metro Station is the simplest option, while combining high-speed trains to Dayi Railway Station with local shuttles offers speed and flexibility. Budget travelers can use public coaches from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Terminal. For visitors from Chongqing, high-speed trains to Chengdu followed by these routes ensure seamless access.
1. Tourist Shuttle Bus (Most Simplest)
The hassle-free direct shuttle departs daily at 7:30 AM from Jinsha Site Museum Metro Station (Exit C, Line 7) in Chengdu. Tickets cost ¥35 one-way or ¥65 round-trip, bookable via the official WeChat account of Xiling Snow Mountain
Return buses leave the mountain at 4:30 PM, arriving at Chengdu’s Cultural Palace Metro Station (on line 4 & line 7). Confirm schedules on the official Wechat account before your departure.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Chengdu Departure | 7:30 AM daily from Jinsha Site Museum Metro Station (Exit C), Chengdu |
| Return Departure | 4:30 PM from Xiling Snow Mountain to Chengdu’s Cultural Palace Metro Station |
| Cost | ¥35 one-way; ¥65 round-trip |
| Booking | Official WeChat account: Xiling Snow Mountain or www.trip.com |
2. Coach from Chadianzi to Xiling Snow Mountain
Chengdu’s Chadianzi Bus Terminal has 2 daily buses to Xiling Snow Mountain, departing at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM to back hill parking lot. (verify it via Chadianzi Bus Station WeChat account before travel).
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Chengdu Departure | Chadianzi Bus Station → Xiling Snow Mountain (9:00 AM, 9:30 AM to back hill parking lot)，CNY 72 for round trip. |
| Travel Time | |
| Booking | Bus station counters or WeChat accounts (Chadianzi Bus Station ) |
Chengdu Metro Network
- Chengdu Metro official website (Chinese version): www.chengdurail.com
- Chengdu metro network map: www.chengdurail.com/ckfw/xlt.htm
3. High-Speed Rail + Shuttle Transfer
You can also take a high-speed train from Chengdu (East/South/West Stations, Chengdu to Dayi Train) to Dayi Railway Station (30–40 minutes, 28 daily departures) first. At Dayi Railway Station, just follow the signs that direct you to find the tourist shuttles, from where you can take a shuttle to Xiling Snow Mountain (schedule varies; confirm it before travel). Total travel time: ~2 hours.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Train Stations | Chengdu East/South/West Stations |
| Destination | Dayi Railway Station (30–40 minutes; 31 daily departures) |
| Shuttle Transfer | At Dayi Station, connect a tourist shuttle to Xiling Snow Mountain, 1.5-2 hours. |
Check Live Train Schedule
For Travelers from Chongqing
- Take a high-speed train from Chongqing North Station to Dayi Railway Station (3-3.5 hours). But if you follow this route (Chongqing – Chengdu – Dayi), you will find more trains available.
- At Dayin Station, connect to a tourist shuttle bus to Xiling Snow Mountain.
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