Mount Luoji

Overview

About

Mount Luoji, 30 km south-west of the city, spans Xichang, Dechang and Puge; its main peak, Ye’e’eyu, is 4,359 m. It is named for its resemblance to the spiral chignon (luoji) of an ancient maiden.

The area covers 1,160 km² and is rich in Quaternary glacial relics: arêtes, cirques, thresholds, moraine lakes, glacial grooves and striations. It has 52 glacial lakes, concentrated in the armchair cirques on the west side of the ridge, such as Pearl, Five-Colour, Diecui and Sisters lakes; other features are a glacial groove 30 m long, 3 m wide and 2 m deep and knife-edge arêtes between horns.

The mountain also has old temples and Buddhist inscriptions.

Travel tips

Mount Luoji: about 40 km south-east of Xichang, in Puge county, with a summit of 4,359 m. The scenic area is on the mountainside, with glacial relics and glacial lakes. The routes are long, so start early.

Altitude: the altitude on Luoji is high, and a few people feel mild discomfort at the lakes. Ascend slowly.

Where to stay: most people stay in Xichang city or by the lake, and there are some guesthouses at the foot of Luoji.