Mount Luojishan

Mount Luojishan

Mount Luojishan is a national scenic area and a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

Mount Luojishan, located on the southern shore of the Qionghai Lake and about 30 kilometers from downtown Xichang, gets its name from its resemblance to a coiled hairstyle. The mountain features 36 colorful deep lakes, abundant subtropical vegetation, well-preserved ancient glacial relics, vast fields of azaleas, as well as caves, waterfalls, and other unique and fascinating landscapes.

The mountain stretches over a hundred kilometers from north to south, with its main peak reaching an elevation of 4,359 meters. Mount Luojishan can truly be called the “noble giant” among mountains—its majestic body is lush and towering, with overlapping ridges and a grand, imposing presence. There is a saying that goes, “Mount Emei is the most beautiful under heaven, while Mount Luojishan is the most extraordinary,” and also “When Mount Luojishan opens, Mount Emei closes,” which says it all. Hiking into the mountain is an absolute lifetime experience, as all weariness vanishes in an instant. On the mountain, you can witness the magical and wonderful Buddha’s halo, ever-changing sea of clouds, magnificent forests, spectacular sunrise, snow-capped peaks glistening silver, steep and imposing cliffs, uniquely shaped rocks, and crystal-clear alpine lakes. Especially striking are the oddly shaped rugged rocks and the well-distributed, colorfully vibrant lakes, which leave unforgettable impressions and evoke exclamations of admiration. The grotesque rocks of Mount Luojishan resemble galloping horses, camel humps, jade maidens, or fairy children, as well as stone pillars and stalagmites—truly works of nature’s artistry. The colorful lakes of Mount Luojishan resemble a “fairy-tale world” like Jiuzhaigou, with the lake water reflecting the surrounding scenery in hues of red, yellow, dark green, or purplish-red, presenting a dazzling array of colors, incredibly beautiful.

Travel Guide to Mount Luojishan:

The scenic area offers experiences of Yi ethnic culture, including local customs, traditional attire, and the Torch Festival.

The tour routes include attractions such as the Luojishan Cable Car Station, Black Dragon Pool, Pearl Pool, Big and Small Aquatic Grass Lakes, Lovers’ Island, Alu Cliff, and Divine Eagle Peak.

The ticket price is 50 RMB per person, and you can take the cable car for the tour.