Yading Big Kora
China · Asia · Multi-day trek · score 62/100
At a glance
| Countries | China |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Sichuan (Daocheng) |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 60 km |
| Typical duration | 3-4 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 4800 m |
| Best season | May-Jun; Sep-Oct |
| Start | Chonggu Monastery |
| End | Chonggu Monastery (loop) |
| Permit / guide | park entrance ticket; route unofficial - register locally |
| Special gear | trekking poles |
Score
62/100
Spectacular circuit of three holy 6000 m peaks entirely above 4,000 m; remote camping, no signage
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
Passes up to ~4,800 m (5,040 m variant); 4-7 days for less acclimatized hikers; small kora (30 km, 2 days) excluded as overlap - kept big kora
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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