The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 10 must-visit attractions are analyzed

Core Highlights:

Ride the big cable car straight up to an altitude of 4,506 meters, hike the wooden trestle to the top of the 4,680-meter observation deck, and get a close-up look at the black-and-white intertwined glacial crevasses.
On a clear day when the clouds disperse, the 13 snow peaks are like silver dragons soaring into the sky, with 80% snow cover in winter, making it the southernmost modern glacier in the Northern Hemisphere.
Practical Information:
Tickets: 140 RMB for the ropeway ticket (you need to grab the ticket in advance on the public number of “Lijiang Tourism Group”).
Note: It is recommended to arrive before 7:30 in the morning to avoid the peak of the crowd; carry oxygen bottles (scenic area 60 yuan / can, 20 yuan in the city).
Hidden Play: Throw colorful paper wind horses (ronda) next to the 4680-meter stone monument to symbolize blessings.

Core Highlights:

The four lakes (Jade Liquid Lake, Mirror Pond Lake, Blue Moon Lake, and Listening to the Wave Lake) show a dreamy blue-green color due to calcium carbonate deposition, and the reflection of snowy mountains is clearly visible on a clear day.
White Water Terrace Calcification Pool can be photographed in national costume portraits, the background of the snow-capped mountains and the blue lake to form a strong visual impact.
Practical Information:
Transportation: Take the free environmental protection vehicle from the Snowy Mountain Visitor Center to the “Water and Moon Pavilion” station, and walk around for about 2 hours.
The best time to shoot: before 10:00 a.m. soft light, avoid the midday glare.

Core Highlight:

Take a small ropeway through the primitive spruce forest and arrive at the alpine meadow at an altitude of 3,240 meters, directly facing the blade-like silhouette of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain’s main peak, Fanziphe.
In the fall and winter, when the morning mist is filled with fog, the meadow and snowy mountains form a fantasy sense of “Lord of the Rings” elf territory.
Playing Suggestion: Hike along the wooden trestle for 30 minutes, and look for the stone monument of the Naxi “Martyrdom Valley” legend.

Core Highlight:

The middle ropeway goes straight up to 3800 meters above sea level, where wildflowers carpet the landscape and yak herds graze leisurely in summer, and in winter, you can take photos of snow-covered mountains and warp beams in Tibetan style.
The loop trekking 3 kilometers, from different angles to see the full view of the snow mountain, the sutra streamer array need to be clockwise around to pray for blessings.
In-depth experience: visit the herdsmen’s huts, taste the butter tea and learn about the legend of the Naxi “Black and White War”.

Core Highlights:

Glacier remnants of meadows, early morning 7:30 or so sunlight will be snow-covered mountains dyed gold, winter can be photographed “sunrise gold mountain reflection ice lake”. Night without light pollution, the Milky Way from the snow.
No light pollution at night, the Milky Way rises from behind the snowy peaks, suitable for astronomy photography.
Practical Information: Free of charge, it is recommended to stay at the nearby Jinmao Pu Xiu Snow Mountain Hotel, where you can see the snowy mountains by pushing the window.

Core Highlight:

Open-air theater directed by Zhang Yimou, 500 non-professional actors interpret the legend of the Naxi horse gang and martyrdom culture, and the snowy mountains appear and disappear when the red silk dances.
Show time: daily 13:30, it is recommended to enter 30 minutes in advance to select seats (the best view angle in the middle and back rows to the left area).

Core Highlight:

A pristine section of the river that has not been over-exploited, with milky white calcified pools stacked on top of each other, rapids roaring like Naxi ancient music in the rainy season, and ice waterfalls forming a spectacle in winter.
The hiking trestle is visible to wild Yunnan golden monkeys, you need to carry hiking poles to prevent slipping.

Core Highlight:

The glass stack is suspended 200 meters in the air, the rock wall is carved with Dongba hieroglyphics, and you can participate in the blessing ceremony hosted by the priests and topography of the scriptures of “Divine Path Diagram”.
The “Lover’s Leap” cliff is the Naxi version of “Romeo and Juliet” martyrdom, suitable for shooting thrilling card photos.

Core Highlight:

The source of the Black Dragon Pool, Dongba Wish Plaques by the Triple Waterfall, and the Dongba Dance Ritual in April during the Sanduo Festival.
A must-do ritual: use a copper ladle to scoop up water and pat your forehead to complete the “heart-purifying ritual”.

Core Highlight:

The 500-year-old camellia trees in the temple bloom more than 20,000 flowers every year. During the flower season in February, they are in the same frame with the snow-covered mountains, and the ghee lamps in the Buddhist temple sway with the shadows of the flowers.
Photography skills: the red walls of the ancient temple as the foreground, camellia branches extend toward the snowy mountains to compose the picture.

Mode of Transportation:

From Lijiang Ancient City: Take bus 101 (15 RMB/person, 1 hour) or carpool (30-50 RMB/person).
Transportation within the scenic area: you must take the 20 yuan environmental protection vehicle, private cars are not allowed to enter.

Tickets and time:

Entrance fee: 100 yuan / person (including Gan Haizi, Blue Moon Valley).
Opening time: peak season (November-April) 7:00-18:00, off-season extended 30 minutes to close.

Best Season:

November-April: the snow is the thickest and the glacier landscape is the most spectacular.
May-October: Blue Moon Valley has the best water color for hiking.

Precautions:

Plateau reaction warning: avoid strenuous exercise before the summit, prepare high-calorie food such as chocolate.
Dress code: wear non-slip sneakers, sunscreen + sunglasses in summer, down jacket + warm baby in winter.