How to Reach Xiling Snow Mountain from Chengdu by Public Transport – A Foreign Traveler’s No-Stress Guide (2026 Verified)
- cometodolphinunion
- Dec 24, 2025
- 4 min read
Introduction: “I Took the Bus to Xiling Snow Mountain… and Almost Missed the Last Ride Back”
You’ve probably seen blogs say: “Just hop on a bus from Chengdu to Xiling Snow Mountain!”But no one tells you there’s only one return bus at 4:30 PM, or that some tickets require your passport number—even for foreigners.
Last winter, Mia from Switzerland arrived at Chunxi Road without booking.
She waited over an hour.
No bus came.
Staff said: “You must book online via WeChat first.”She ended up paying ¥320 for a taxi back—and missed her ski lesson.
That’s why I wrote this guide.
As someone who’s helped travelers reach Xiling Snow Mountain (Xīlǐng Xuěshān / 西岭雪山) since 2017, I’ll show you every public transport option—with real times, booking links, and warnings based on actual foreign traveler experiences.
（Chengdu to Xiling Snow Mountain public transport for foreign travelers）
✅ Core keyword: Chengdu to Xiling Snow Mountain public transport for foreign travelers
H2: Option 1 – Tourist Direct Buses (Best for First-Timers)
These official shuttles go straight from downtown Chengdu to the mountain entrance. No transfers.
Route A: Via “Xiling Snow Mountain” WeChat Official Account (西岭雪山)
Search “Xiling Snow Mountain” in WeChat → open the Official Account or Mini Program.
Two pickup points:
Price: ¥35 one-way. No passport needed. You get a QR code—just scan it on board.
Route B: Via “Chengdu Tourism Distribution Center” WeChat Service Account (成都旅游集散中心)
Departs Xinnanmen Bus Station (Xīnnánmén Qìchē Zhàn / 新南门汽车站) at 7:00 AM.
Optional pickups: Kuanzhai Alley (Kuānzhǎi Xiàng / 宽窄巷子) at 8:00 AM, Jinsha Site Museum South Gate (Jīnshā Yízhǐ Bówùguǎn Nán Dàmén / 金沙遗址博物馆南大门) at 8:30 AM.
Return: Two buses—2:00 PM and 4:00 PM—from Back Mountain Parking Lot #3. Drops off at Wenhua Palace Metro Station (Wénhuà Gōng Dìtiě Zhàn / 成都文化宫地铁站).
Price: ¥38 one-way, ¥72 round-trip. Passport required during booking.
Route C: Via “Tianfu Travel” WeChat Service Account (天府出行)
Departs Chadianzi Bus Station (Chádiànzi Qìchē Zhàn / 茶店子客运站) at 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Return: Only one bus at 4:00 PM from the mountain.
Warning: You cannot buy a return-only ticket here—you must book round-trip.
Price: ¥38 one-way, ¥72 round-trip. Passport required.
🌟 Pro tip:If you’re skiing, take the 7:30 AM bus. Slopes open at 9:00 AM. Later = less snow time.
H2: Option 2 – Train + Local Bus (Cheapest but Risky)
This route saves money—but needs perfect timing.
Take a high-speed train from Chengdu West/East Station to Dayi Railway Station (Dàyì Zhàn / 大邑站).
Cost: ¥20. Time: ~30 minutes. Trains run every 20–30 mins from 6:30 AM–9:00 PM.
At Dayi Station, walk to the bus stop outside. Take the “Xiling-Huashuiwan Tourist Line” (Xīlǐng Huāshuǐwān Lǚyóu Zhuānxiàn / 西岭•花水湾旅游专线).
Cost: ¥18. Time: ~1.5 hours to Xiling Snow Mountain Scenic Spot Station (Xīlǐng Xuěshān Jǐngqū Zhàn / 西岭雪山景区站).
Departures from Dayi: 7:20 AM, 8:55 AM, 9:25 AM, 10:20 AM… last at 4:30 PM.
Returns to Dayi: From 9:20 AM to 7:20 PM.
⚠️ Here’s the catch:
Buses only leave when full. On weekdays, waits can be 30+ minutes.
Take my friend Hiroshi from Japan—he arrived at 11 AM on a Wednesday. Waited until 12:40 PM for the next full bus.
✅ To solve this:Arrive at Dayi by 8:30 AM to catch early buses. Avoid afternoons.
H2: Getting Around Xiling Snow Mountain (Don’t Walk!) （Chengdu to Xiling Snow Mountain public transport for foreign travelers）
The park is huge. Walking wastes energy—and time.
Stage 1: Visitor Center → Yingxue Plaza (Halfway Point)
Take the Yuanyangchi Cable Car (Yuānyāng Chí Suǒdào / 鸳鸯池索道).
Cost: ¥90 round-trip. Time: 10 minutes.
Then ride the free shuttle bus (10 mins) to Yingxue Plaza.
Walking? Takes 3 hours. One snack stand. No views. Skip it.
Stage 2: Yingxue Plaza → Riyueping Summit (Top)
Only option: Riyueping Cable Car (Rìyuèpíng Suǒdào / 日月坪索道).
No walking path exists.
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Important: Guards clear the summit at 5:00 PM—but the cable car runs until everyone is down.
❄️ For skiers: Book your ski + lift pass online via Trip.
On-site prices are 20% higher. Search “Xiling Snow Mountain Ski Package”.
Final Tips from DolphinUnion: Plan Smart, Ski Happy
I’ve sent hundreds of travelers to Xiling Snow Mountain.The ones who succeed? They book ahead, leave early, and use cable cars.
And remember—Chengdu isn’t just hotpot and pandas.It’s slow mornings in People’s Park (Rénmín Gōngyuán / 人民公园), hidden alleys with century-old flavors, and snowy peaks just 2 hours away.
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