Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Yunnan's Sacred 5,596m Peak
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Yunnan's Sacred 5,596m Peak
Why Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the sacred peak of the Naxi people. Its 13 glaciers, the southernmost in the Northern Hemisphere, cap a 35km-long mountain range that dominates the Lijiang skyline. The summit, Shanzidou (5,596m), has never been climbed. The Glacier Park cable car takes you to 4,506m for views of the glacier, clouds below and the entire Lijiang valley. At the mountain's base, Blue Moon Valley's turquoise pools are spectacular.
Highlights You Cannot Miss
Glacier Park Cable Car
At 4,506m, the highest cable car in Asia. A 20-minute ride through clouds and snow to the glacier viewing platform.
Blue Moon Valley
A series of brilliant turquoise pools formed by glacial meltwater. The calcium carbonate mineral deposits create the unreal blue color.
Spruce Meadow
A beautiful alpine meadow at 3,200m with views of the mountain. Yak rides and Naxi picnics available.
Practical Information
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Admission | 130 RMB |
| Cable Car | 180 RMB |
| From Lijiang | 30 min by bus |
| Tip | Book cable car tickets in advance |
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