[2024 Baoxing Attraction] Travel Guide for Jiajin Mountain (Updated Dec)
Snow Mountains
Address:
Jiajin Mountain, Baoxing, Ya'an, China
Opening times:
Opens at 09:00-18:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-4 hours
Meet You at Jiajin Mountain
Jiajin Mountain Scenic Area is located in Baoxing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province. With an altitude of 4,100 meters, it is an excellent choice for hiking. Along the way, you can enjoy the natural scenery of primeval forests and alpine meadows.
🚉Transportation Guide:
No ticket is required, and parking is free. It takes about 4.5 hours to drive from Baoxing County.
🍲Dining and 🏩Accommodation:
There are snacks for sale at the Bugle Call on Jiajin Mountain, but the options are limited. It is recommended that visitors bring their own food or dine at the Red Army Post at the foot of the mountain. For accommodation, you can choose Shenmulei, Dawa Gengza, or the Red Army Post. Please note that due to the remote location, the accommodation may be relatively simple.
📝Tips:
1. Pay special attention to the risk of falling rocks and altitude sickness in high-altitude areas.
2. Respect local customs and protect the environment. Please bring your own trash bags and take your trash with you.
3. The mountain roads are narrow and winding. Drive safely and honk to alert others.
4. The ultraviolet rays are strong at high altitudes, so take sun protection measures. Also, pay attention to the temperature difference and bring a spring/autumn jacket.
5. Respect local flora and fauna, and do not provoke free-range yaks and sheep.
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Jiajin Mountain, the first snow mountain crossed by the Red Army during the Long March; Qiaoqi Lake; Red Army Umbrella
1️⃣ 'Jiajin Mountain' means towering and steep mountain in Tibetan. The local folk song says, 'Birds can't fly over it, and people can't climb it.' In June 1935, the brave Red Army conquered it, but many soldiers stayed here forever.
2️⃣ Leaving Dengchigou and continuing north, the mountains become more majestic. After an hour's drive, we arrived at Qiaoqi Lake at the foot of Jiajin Mountain. This lake was formed by the construction of the Qiaoqi Hydropower Station on the upper reaches of the Baoxing River in 2002. At the southern end of Qiaoqi Lake, a green pine tree guards the Red Army tomb beneath it, with red ribbons fluttering in the wind on its trunk. This is the 'Red Army Umbrella.' Back then, Tibetan compatriots spontaneously buried the unburied remains of Red Army soldiers here and planted a green pine tree above them. Every year, they tie red scarves and khatas to commemorate them. Ninety years later, the tree has grown tall like an umbrella, and the Red Army tomb remains intact, with white chrysanthemums offered in remembrance. To the north of Qiaoqi Lake, the 'Monument to the Red Army Crossing Jiajin Mountain' stands solemnly, facing north and south. Surrounded by green mountains and clear waters with red stars dotted around, looking back at the heroic days of the past, I can't help but feel a surge of passion: the clear wind shines on a sunny day, the clear water ripples, and the pine waves remain the same.
3️⃣ Tomorrow we will cross Jiajin Mountain. It's still early, so we drive to the Shenmulei Scenic Area to calm our excited hearts. Shenmulei is a meadow under the Pagra Sacred Mountain, at an altitude of about 2700 meters. The original redwood forest and alpine meadows in the scenic area are suitable for quiet walks, but the facilities need improvement. Compared to the lakeside, it seems a bit plain.
I am Anxiang Yingxiu, sharing stories in the scenery with you.
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A Heavenly Place on Earth: Jiajin Mountain
😭Is this not a heavenly place on earth?
Here, you can see the same kind of ☁️ sea of clouds as in Dawa Gengzha
🙅🏻♀️No need to jostle with crowds, and it's free 🫢
Hurry up and schedule a self-driving tour here
Make an appointment with the sea of clouds～🥰
📍Navigation: Jiajin Mountain Pass
🏔️Altitude: 4114 meters
There are 👉🏻two directions at the mountain pass
One side is Baoxing County and the other is Mount Siguniang
We ascended the mountain from the Baoxing side
At the entrance of the scenic area, security will ⚠️ check for anti-skid chains
You must 🙌🏻 have anti-skid chains and register before you can go up the mountain～
It takes a little over an hour to reach the mountain top by 🚗 car
There are a few landslides and loose rocks on the road
The climb to 2900 meters starts with ❄️ icy and snowy roads
After passing through the ☁️ clouds, you will soon reach the top
The journey up the mountain is a bit tense, so drive carefully and slowly
But the moment you see the sea of clouds
All emotions are healed～🥲
Of course, seeing the sea of clouds also requires some 🌟 luck
Just heard a couple next to us say
It was their third visit before they saw this sea of clouds
So, it's also very important to keep a normal heart～🧸
Finally, I wish all friends who go there
Can harvest this little sure happiness～🤍
Sharing some Tips
🔸The probability of seeing the sea of clouds is higher in the morning
🔸It's not certain that there will be no sea of clouds on overcast days; it was overcast on the ground the day we went
🔸Be sure to protect yourself from the sun; the UV rays are very strong on the mountain, especially don't forget your sunglasses
🔸The wind is strong on the mountain, keep warm
🔸Pay attention to the weather and road conditions before going up the mountain, prepare anti-skid chains, and drive carefully
ROYCE WARNER
Driving to Jiajin Mountain is not just about crossing it, but exploring its surroundings
Jiajin Mountain, also known as Daxue Mountain, is famous for its snow scenery. Most of the time, Jiajin Mountain is already covered with heavy snow in autumn, which makes it particularly outstanding against the backdrop of colorful forests.
Jiajin Mountain has dense primitive forests and beautiful natural scenery. The snow peaks are crystal clear, and the main peak has an altitude of 4930 meters. It is the source of the Qingyi River. Upstream, the cliffs on both sides are steep, the valley is deep, the lakes are clear, the waterfalls are splashing, and wild animals and plants can be seen everywhere, forming a desirable natural landscape.
Jiajin Mountain is located at the junction of Baoxing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province and Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. It is a provincial scenic spot and a national forest park. It is a must-pass for Ya'an to Xiaojin Siguniang Mountain.
When driving to Jiajin Mountain, don't just cross it for the sake of crossing, please pay attention to exploring the beautiful scenery along the way and around!