[2025 Heishui Attraction] Travel Guide for Aotaina (Updated Mar)

🌟 Why choose Otana? Otana, known as the "Son of Snow Mountain", is an excellent choice for entry-level snow mountain climbing! With an altitude of 5,210 meters, the difficulty is moderate and the scenery is beautiful. Even novices can challenge themselves and realize their dream of reaching the top of the snow-capped mountains! ✨ Location: Heishui County, Sichuan, Sanao Snow Mountain area ⏰ Best climbing season: October to April (stable snow conditions and clear weather) 📅 Schedule: 3-4 days (suitable for weekends + leave) Climbing route highlights 1️⃣ Base camp adaptation: Arrive at the base camp on the first day, adapt to the altitude, and feel the tranquility and magnificence at the foot of the snow-capped mountains. 2️⃣ Summit day: Set off in the early morning, climb facing the starry sky, and reach the summit at sunrise. The sea of ​​clouds, snow-capped mountains, and sunshine are intertwined, and the beauty is breathtaking! 3️⃣ Unbeatable scenery: There are pristine forests, glaciers, and snow slopes along the way, and every shot you take is a blockbuster! 🎒 Equipment List Necessary equipment: Jackets and pants, hiking shoes, crampons, hiking poles, warm clothes, sleeping bags (-15℃), headlights Other items: sunscreen, sunglasses, thermos, energy snacks, camera (must bring!) Tip: You can rent some technical equipment and travel light! 💡 Newbie-friendly Tips ✅ Exercise your physical fitness in advance, especially your cardiopulmonary function and leg strength. ✅ Prevention of altitude sickness: Drink Rhodiola rosea in advance, drink more water when climbing, and keep breathing at a steady speed. ✅ Find a reliable guide team, safety is guaranteed, and you can also meet a group of like-minded partners! 📸 Photo check-in point 1️⃣ Base Camp Starry Sky: The starry sky at night is so pure that it is shocking, remember to bring a tripod! 2️⃣ Sunrise at the summit: The golden sunlight shining on the snow-capped mountains is definitely the most unforgettable moment in life. 3️⃣ Summit sign: Stand next to the 5210-meter monument and record your highlight moment! ❤️ Climbing experience Otena is not only a mountain, but also a baptism of the soul. The moment you stand at the top, all your fatigue is healed by the scenery before you. If you also want to challenge yourself and feel the charm of the snow-capped mountains, Aotai Na is definitely your best choice! 🔔 The climbing season is about to begin, come and form a team!

Although Aotaina is closed for the season, I can't help but share it! After all, the closure period is the perfect time to do your homework and plan your trip for next year! If you also dream of challenging a snow mountain, be sure to save this note! Aotaina Snow Mountain is 5,210 meters above sea level, with moderate difficulty and stunning scenery. It is one of the sister peaks of Siguniang Mountain. For people like me who have some outdoor experience but are not professional players, it is a perfect choice! Plus, it's close to Chengdu, so you can go on the weekend, and it's super cost-effective! ⁉Tips: Don't underestimate the weather! The weather in the snow mountain changes very quickly, with sunshine one moment and snow the next, so be sure to keep warm! Choosing the right guide is important! If you're climbing a snow mountain for the first time, it's recommended to find a reliable outdoor team. The guide will help you plan the route, prepare equipment, and take care of your condition at any time. Don't bring too much stuff! Only bring essentials in your backpack: energy bars, headlamps, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Extra weight will really slow you down, especially when you're climbing to the top. Stay calm! Don't rush to the top, walk slowly at your own pace, and safety first. Tips for beginners⚠: Exercise in advance Be sure to try on your gear, especially your hiking boots Don't be afraid of altitude sickness, adapt slowly, and stay calm Find a reliable teammate or team, mutual encouragement is important Notes The weather in the mountains is unpredictable, so equipment is very important: Trekking poles, headlamps, crampons, snow gaiters, raincoats, masks, sunglasses, emergency blankets Upper body: warm and quick-drying, fleece, down liner, jacket, raincoat Lower body: quick-drying, warm, fleece-lined pants or single pants, waterproof hiking boots (the snow is very thick and long walks will get wet if not waterproof) trekking poles (climbing, descending to relieve leg pressure) The weather is very cold, so bring a thermos with some hot water and food that can quickly replenish energy, such as Snickers and chocolate

‌🏔️Mount Aotaina‌: 🏔️Mount Aotaina, with a main peak of about 5,200 meters above sea level, is located in Heishui County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, only 16 kilometers from Heishui County. It is known as one of the Three Ao Snow Mountains🏔️, along with Mount Aotai Ji and Mount Aotai Mei, and is an ideal choice for mountaineering enthusiasts🧗, especially for beginners🧗‍♀️‼️ ‌📍Location and 🚗Transportation‌: Mount Aotaina is easily accessible✨, and it takes about 5-6 hours🕐 to drive from Chengdu to the base camp. It is recommended to stay in Heishui County🏡 the day before and then go to the base camp the next day‌‼️ ‌✨Climbing Features‌: The climbing route is mature, with high oxygen content, and the base camp is surrounded by vegetation, with almost no altitude sickness🥰. The climbing difficulty is moderate😎, with no need to cross glaciers, making it very friendly to beginners‌😊‼️ ‌🤩Natural Scenery‌: The natural scenery around Mount Aotaina is magnificent✨, with primitive forests🌳, alpine meadows, and other landscapes. In summer, birds and beasts shuttle around, yaks🦬 graze leisurely🌿, and wild ducks🦆 frolic, making it a lively place‌‼️

Of course: you have to be tired when you should be tired, and you have to be sore the next day hahaha As a novice, my first snow mountain is a good way to gain experience. 1. Must-bring accessories: snow claws, mask, raincoat, hiking poles If the snow is very thick, it will be really slippery to walk directly. I didn’t bring crampons when I was almost to the top. I really had to kneel and climb up. Fortunately, a kind person gave me one. It was really convenient. There are many, and they are relatively safe. You can experience them personally when you go down the mountain; I won’t go into details about the others. 2. Must bring rations: protein bars, energy gel, beef jerky, hot water, chocolate. The snow-capped mountains cannot be climbed in an hour or two. You must bring enough energy supplies and be fully prepared for the summit. As long as there is no obvious altitude sickness, you can reach the summit until the end! 3. Time record Base camp - summit: 3:30～8:30 Top of the mountain-base camp: 8:45～12:45 Altitude: 4,800 meters, climbing about 1,000 meters, total distance 9.37 kilometers. The scenery at the top is so beautiful! Of course I was really tired. 🌟Measure the world with your feet again and feel the world with your body. Every frame is filled with love, and every turn you look back is filled with beautiful scenery. 🌟When the first ray of sunlight illuminated the entire valley, and when I saw the sacred mountain slowly appearing in the darkness, a climber quietly wiped away his tears and continued moving forward. I think only climbers can understand that moment of being healed by nature!

【Route introduction】 🔹San'ao Snow Mountain is 310km away from Chengdu and is located in Deshiwo Village, Heishui County, Sichuan. It is a product of three snow mountains: "Father of Snow Mountain" Aotaiji, "Mother of Snow Mountain" Aotaimei, and "Son of Snow Mountain" Aotaina Font composition. Belongs to entry-level snow mountain. 🔹Otana is an excellent choice for beginner climbers. It has good scenery, moderate difficulty, and a full sense of challenge. It can be reached in 4-7 hours. 🔹Hiking distance: 10km round trip, climbing height: about 1000m. 🔹The mountain is a pyramid-shaped peak with a relatively gentle surface. The road surface is mainly a mixture of rocky beaches and snow. There are no worries about avalanches and no obvious glaciers. 🔹Winter (November to March of the following year): The plateau in winter is often sunny during the day, with less cloud cover. There is a high chance of seeing snow-capped mountains, and you can also see the stars at night. . Day 1 Chengdu (departure around 13:00)-Heishui County Day 2 Heishui County-Sanao Scenic Area-Aotaina Snow Mountain Summit-Chengdu Altitude: Base camp is about 3800 meters, summit is 5200 meters (actual measurement is about 4800 meters) . 【About Us❗️】 ｜Professional certified tour leader·Experienced·Careful service ｜Tours depart every Friday and Saturday, 4 people required ｜Except for the National Day Golden Week, the basic price is implemented throughout the year ｜Expense details are open and transparent . [fee included] ✔️Transportation: The entire local transportation cost, choose the appropriate vehicle according to the number of people. ✔️Accommodation: Stay in accordance with the standards listed in the itinerary (1 night in hotel). ✔️Guide: local guide service fee ✔️Tour leader: Professional outdoor team leader with full service ✔️Equipment: Common equipment needed for the event ✔️Organization: Outdoor activity organization fee ✔️Gift items: Insurance, outdoor plateau combined accident insurance of RMB 1.3 million during the event. . 【Equipment List】 1. Thermos cup, sunscreen, power bank, high-calorie dry food 2. Jackets and pants (essential for mountaineering), fleece jackets (to keep warm), sweat-wicking underwear/pants/socks (to keep the body dry), down jackets, mid-to-high hiking shoes, cotton socks, sun hats, fleece hats, waterproof and warm Gloves (ski gloves are best), snow goggles, outdoor headscarf, knee pads 3. Mountaineering bag, waterproof bag, snow cover, trekking poles, headlamp, crampons . ⚠️Warm reminder: Although Otana is an entry-level snow mountain, entry-level snow mountain can also be regarded as an extreme sport, and it still requires certain physical strength. It is better to start physical training first, and then go there as it will be safer. In addition, you still need to maintain a sense of reverence for nature. . 🙋Click the link below to view route details | Can be customized according to your needs

Aotaina Guide 🎒Preparation: - Professional Mountaineering Equipment🎽: Hiking boots, windbreaker, backpack, etc., to ensure comfort and safety.👟🥾🎒 - Food and Water🥪🥤: Prepare enough high-calorie food and drinking water to replenish energy.🍫🥧 - Sunscreen Products🌞🕶️: The ultraviolet rays are strong in high-altitude areas, so sunscreen and sunglasses are essential.👒 - Warm Clothing🧣🥼: The temperature on the mountain is low, so bring a thick coat, down jacket, etc.🧤 🚗Transportation: - First, arrive at Heishui County, Sichuan, and then choose to charter a car or hike to the Aotaina mountaineering starting point according to the specific situation.🚕🚶‍♂️ 🏔️Attraction Introduction: - Aotaina Snow Mountain🏔️: The altitude is moderate, suitable for beginner mountaineering enthusiasts. The peaks are magnificent and covered with snow, which is intoxicating.😍❄️ - Surrounding Natural Scenery🌳: There are dense forests and clear streams, and the ecological environment is beautiful.🌲💧 🗺️Travel Route: - Day 1: Arrive at the mountaineering starting point, take an adaptive hike, and get familiar with the environment.🚶‍♂️🌄 - Day 2: Start climbing along the established route and enjoy the scenery along the way.💪🏔️ - Day 3: Reach the top of Aotaina, feel the joy of success, and then go down the mountain and return.🎉🚶‍♀️ 🍲Food Recommendations: - Local Specialty Food🥘: Such as yak meat, butter tea, etc., to experience the unique Tibetan flavor.🐂🍵 - Convenience Food🍜: During the mountaineering process, convenience food can quickly replenish energy.🍔🥪 🏠Accommodation Suggestions: - Homestay or Inn at the Foot of the Mountain🛏️: Affordable, and you can also experience the local customs.🏡 - Camping⛺️: Camp in a suitable place and get close to nature.🌃 💡Precautions: - Altitude Sickness😵: Prepare for altitude sickness in advance, and you can bring anti-altitude sickness medicine.💊 - Safety First🚧: Follow the guide's arrangements and do not act without authorization.🙅‍♂️ - Environmental Awareness🌳: Do not litter and protect the natural environment.💚 Aotaina, a place full of challenges and surprises, is waiting for you to explore!💖✨

I don’t need to emphasize how popular Otana is recently, right? Not only is it beautiful, even a novice can easily control it 😎, and official news has confirmed: the mountain is not closed all year round! ⚠️You should know that the main peak of Siguniang Mountain will be closed on November 1st. This policy of Aotai Na is really good news for mountaineering enthusiasts! 🥹However, this also means that the price of Otana may increase in the later period, so if you want to go, you must go as soon as possible! - Why is climbing recommended for beginners? Otana❓ ✅Low altitude The entire journey from base camp to summit is about 5 kilometers, the base camp is about 3700 meters above sea level, and the stone plank road has been built to about 4300 meters, and the highest altitude at the summit is about 4800 meters; ✅Good accessibility You can drive directly to the base camp without wasting too much energy, saving more energy for your snow mountain trip. There is basically no danger of avalanches and glaciers, and no technical equipment such as ice axes and ropes is required; ✅ Less time consuming Compared with other trips that take 3 to 5 days, it only takes 2 days to start from Chengdu, complete the mountaineering and return to Chengdu. It is an ideal mountaineering destination from Chengdu and does not interfere with work at all. - 🗓️【Itinerary details】 Day 1️⃣Gathering in Chengdu - Wenchuan - Heishui County Today we will gather at Exit B of Chengdu Tianhe Road Subway Station at 13:00 and set off for Heishui County, passing through Duwen Expressway and then arriving at Heishui County along National Highway 347. After arriving at the hotel, you will have free time in the afternoon and the team leader will hold an itinerary meeting for everyone in the hotel lobby in the evening. . Day 2️⃣Heishui County - BC Base Camp - Summit Aotai Na - Return to Chengdu Get up at 02:00 in the morning, drive to the base camp after breakfast at 2:30 and start hiking up the mountain. The whole journey is gravel/rocky beach road. It takes about 6-7 hours to reach the summit and about 5 hours to descend. Return to the base camp before 4 pm, take the transfer bus to Luhua Town, and then return to Chengdu. - 🎒【Equipment List】 🔆Clothing: mountaineering bag (30L), sunglasses, jacket (three-layer glue), thermos bottle (capacity more than 1L), warm sweat-wicking jacket (1-2 sets), gloves (all waterproof, one set of fleece), warm sweat-wicking socks (2 pairs), down jacket, snow cover, fleece jacket (one set), high-top hiking shoes, fleece hat . 🔆Other equipment: camp warm shoes, 30L ultra-light storage bag, sun hat, sunscreen, lip balm, hot pack, wet and dry wipes, personal medicines, etc.

Heishui County's Aotaina Snow Mountain is a challenging mountain, here are some tips: 1. Climbing route: The climbing route of Aotaina Snow Mountain is quite long, requiring a certain amount of physical strength and endurance. It is recommended to choose an experienced guide or climbing team to ensure safety and successful completion of the climb. 2. Equipment selection: Due to the high altitude and low temperature of Aotaina Snow Mountain, it is necessary to choose the right climbing equipment, including climbing shoes, storm jackets, down jackets, gloves, hats, etc. At the same time, you need to carry some necessary first aid medicines and protective equipment, such as sunscreen, snow blindness glasses, headlamps, thermos, etc. 3. Diet arrangement: During the climbing process, it is necessary to arrange the diet reasonably to ensure the intake and replenishment of energy. It is recommended to carry some high-energy foods, such as chocolate, energy bars, beef jerky, etc. At the same time, you need to drink plenty of water to maintain the body's water balance. 4. Safety precautions: During the climbing process, it is necessary to pay attention to safety and comply with relevant regulations and prompts. Do not climb peaks without protective facilities or stay in dangerous places. In case of emergency, contact the rescue personnel or seek help from local relevant institutions in time. 5. Other precautions: Before climbing, you need to understand the local climate and the actual situation of the mountain to make reasonable plans and preparations. At the same time, it is necessary to protect the environment, do not litter and damage the natural environment. In summary, Heishui County's Aotaina Snow Mountain is a challenging mountain, and it is necessary to make full preparations and arrangements to ensure safety and successful completion of the climb.