Solid Rock of Shika Snow Mountain 石卡雪山
I very slowly made my way back to the cable car station of Shika Snow Mountain. I was thinking what a huge disappointment it was not to see anything on top of the mountain. There was thick cloud cover so we can’t see the nearby mountains. Contrary to its name as well, there was no snow. It is said that Shika Snow Mountain only recently lost its snow caps, could it be climate change to blame? Anyway, it was basically a very expensive cable car ride for me. At least now I could brag that I have been to 4500 meters and lived to tell about it.
Cableway at Shika Snow Mountain 石卡雪山
Photos on the net on Shika Snow Mountain yield frustratingly inspiring photos, of which I would never be able to take. Perhaps that is another reason for a repeat visit? Maybe I should consider that visit to Meili Snow Mountain next time? I wasn’t planning on hanging around Shangrila anymore. I was meaning to start to work my way back to Kunming but I might have some time to consider. As I reached the cable car station, I noticed that the air is much clearer here. It was probably because the entire mountain was blocking the clouds coming from the other side which leaves the other side with better visibility. I took a few shots and went in the cable car station.
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