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A place that fascinates - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China. It is a magnificent and magical mountain. It is known for its majestic snow peaks, beautiful alpine meadows, and rich ecological resources. Let's take a closer look at this beautiful mountain range. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the most famous snow mountain in Yunnan Province, with an altitude of about 5596 meters. It is named for its peaks and peaks, and the peaks are covered with snow all year round. When the sun shines on the snow mountain, under the sunlight, the peak reflects dazzling white light, like a huge jade dragon awakening, hence the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Climbing Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, you will be shocked. The entire snow mountain range stretches across the Yunnan Plateau, like a barrier guarding the city of Lijiang. In the early morning, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland, which is dizzying. The snow on the top of the mountain is endless, and the white is as far as the eye can see, showing its grandeur and mystery. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a place with extremely rich ecological environment and rich animal and plant resources. Here, you can see rare and endangered animals, such as golden monkeys, cloud leopards and snow leopards. The forests in the mountains are dense, with a wide variety of vegetation, including many precious medicinal plants. In addition, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is also a habitat for many birds, bringing many surprises to bird-watching tourists. The ancient city of Lijiang at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is also a fascinating place. Lijiang Ancient City is one of the most intact ancient cities in China and is listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. In the ancient city, you can appreciate the traditional architecture of the Naxi people, the unique Naxi culture, and taste the local delicious special food. In addition to sightseeing, there are many activities that can be carried out on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You can choose to take the cable car to the top of the mountain and overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire mountain range. At the foot of the mountain, there is a famous hiking route. You can walk along the mountain trail and feel the tranquility and purity of nature. In general, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a place that fascinates people. It integrates magnificent natural landscapes, unique ecosystems, and profound cultural heritage, bringing unforgettable travel experiences to people. If you have the opportunity to go to Lijiang, Yunnan, don't miss this amazing snow mountain tour. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area It is a 30-minute drive from Lijiang city, and there is a 101 bus in the city that can reach Scenic details: The visitor center is located at Ganhaizi at the foot of the snow mountain. Self-driving, taxi, and bus are all here. After entering the scenic area, you need to change to a sightseeing car There are 5 major attractions in the scenic area 1 Glacier Park (large cable car): altitude 4680, close contact with the snow mountain 2 Yunsong Ping (small cable car): through the fir forest, the large meadow next to the snow mountain, wooden plank road 3 Yak Meadow (medium cable car): the widest field of vision, seeing the thirteen peaks of Jade Dragon is very spectacular 4 Blue Moon Valley (below the mountain): The Tiffany blue lake without filter is crystal clear, the color is most beautiful around 2 noon, you can take a photo of the snow mountain in the same frame 5 Impression Lijiang Live Theater (next to the visitor center) Ticket cost: Mountain entry fee~100 (you will pass the mountain entry fee toll station before arriving at the visitor center, buy on site) Sightseeing car~20 (only need to buy once, all use in the scenic area) Glacier Park~120 Yunsong Ping~40 Yak Meadow~45 Blue Moon Valley~ Go to the mountain by sightseeing car, no need to buy another ticket Impression Lijiang~ Ordinary seat 280, vip seat 346 Except for the mountain entry fee, other tickets can be bought at the visitor center, or they can be booked in the "Jade Dragon Tourism" Xiao Chengxu, but there are only packages inside, and the three cable cars are all bundled with sightseeing cars, so it is recommended to book one online. Cableway, others buy on site The large cable car starts selling at 7 o'clock every morning, and tickets need to be grabbed during the peak season; Yunsong Ping and Yak Meadow are on sale 3 days in advance One-day tour route: Glacier Park Blue Moon Valley Yunsong Ping Yak Meadow Blue Moon Valley Yunsong Ping Glacier Park Blue Moon Valley Yak Meadow The three routes can also be reversed, adjusted according to the number of people in the off-peak season If you want to watch Impression Lijiang, just choose a cableway ten blue moon valley
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Posted: Dec 11, 2023
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