Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the southernmost snow mountain in the Northern Hemisphere. As a must-see attraction in Lijiang City, Yulong Snow Mountain consists of 13 peaks, with the highest peak, Shanzidou, rising to 5,596 meters above sea level. The mountain range stretches 35 kilometers from north to south and 15 kilometers from west to east. The snowy, fog-shrouded mountain looks like a giant jade dragon when seen from Lijiang Old Town, hence its name, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

• Option 1 - Glacier Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley Tickets (No Transport)
• Option 2 - Glacier Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley + 2-way Sightseeing Train Tickets (Self-Guided Tour)
• Option 3 - Glacier + Spruce or Yak Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley + 2-way Sightseeing Train Tickets (Self-Guided Tour)
• Option 4 - Glacier + Spruce + Yak Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley + 2-way Sightseeing Train Tickets (Self-Guided Tour)

For option 2 to 4, Take the sightseeing train from Lijiang Town to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Visit Glacier Park, Spruce Meadows (option), Yak Plains (option), Blue Moon Valley and take the sightseeing train back to town.

• Option 5 - Hotel Pickup + Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley + Yushui Naxi Village + Glacier Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley + 1-way Sightseeing Train back to town (Self-Guided Tour)
• Option 6 - Hotel Pickup + Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley + Yushui Naxi Village + Glacier + Spruce or Yak Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley + 1-way Sightseeing Train (Self-Guided Tour)

For option 5 and 6, we will pick you from your hotel in Lijiang, see the Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley, Visit Yushui Naxi Village, Visit Glacier Park, Spruce Meadow (option), Blue Moon Valley and take the sightseeing train back to town. This is a self-guided tour without any tour guide.

• Option 7 - Hotel Pickup + Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley + Yushui Naxi Village + Glacier Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley + 1-way Sightseeing Train back to town (Join-In Tour with English-speaking Guide)
• Option 8 - Hotel Pickup + Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley + Yushui Naxi Village + Glacier + Spruce Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley + 1-way Sightseeing Train back to town (Join In Tour with English-speaking Guide)

For option 7 and 8, we will pick you from your hotel in Lijiang, see the Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley, Visit Yushui Naxi Village, Visit Glacier Park, Spruce Meadow (option), Blue Moon Valley and take the sightseeing train back to town. This is a join-in tour for foreigners (no domestic tourists). The tour ends at the sightseeing train station in Lijiang town near Baisha Ancient Town.

• Option 9 - Hotel Pickup/Dropoff with Private Vehicle + Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley + Yushui Naxi Village + Glacier Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley (Self-Guided Tour)
• Option 10 - Hotel Pickup/Dropoff with Private Vehicle + Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley + Yushui Naxi Village + Glacier + Spruce or Yak Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley (Self-Guided Tour)
• Option 11 - Hotel Pickup/Dropoff with Private Vehicle + Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley + Yushui Naxi Village + Glacier Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley (Private Tour Guide)
• Option 12 - Hotel Pickup/Dropoff with Private Vehicle + Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley + Yushui Naxi Village + Glacier + Spruce or Yak Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley (Private Tour Guide)

For option 9 to 12, we will pick you from your hotel in Lijiang, see the Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley, Visit Yushui Naxi Village, Visit Glacier Park, Spruce Meadow (option), Blue Moon Valley. Choose to visit Baisha Ancient Town, Shuhe Ancient Town or Black Dragon Pool before returning to hotel.

Please take note that the cableway tickets are subject to availability and the time slots of the cableway is based on first come first serve. It is recommended to book the cableway tickets at least 7 days in advance to have a high chance of getting good time slots. If we are unable to purchase the cableway tickets, a full refund will be given.

Scenic Train Ride

Enjoy a glass-domed scenic sightseeing train ride through forests and Tibetan villages. The sightseeing train features a panoramic design offering passengers breathtaking views of the majestic Yulong Snow Mountain, crystal-clear lakes, and stunning gorges.

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Glacier Park via Asia’s Highest Cableway

Ascend to 4,680 meters using the Glacier Park cableway, one of the highest in Asia. Witness the stunning glaciers, including hanging and cirque glaciers, and enjoy panoramic views from the summit. The cableway ascends through clouds to a 4,506-meter glacial sanctuary. Atop the ancient ice field, hike to touch the rugged tongue of the 40,000-year-old "White Water No.1 Glacier". Sunlight refracts rainbows through ice crystals in summer, while snow transforms peaks into divine sculptures in winter.

Note: Be prepared for altitude sickness; oxygen canisters are recommended.

Spruce Meadows 

Spruce Meadow is a huge lawn hidden in the original spruce forest, with an elevation of 3,240 meters. Watch the beautiful scenery. The colors of the lawn change in four seasons and the forest on the edge of the meadow form a natural barrier with the snow-capped Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Enjoy folk dances around the Spruce Meadow, you will see some girls dressed in bright ethnic clothing, they dance on the meadows and in the forests.

Yak Plains 

Yak Plains nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Lijiang, is a captivating alpine meadow known for its pristine natural beauty and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Located within the greater Jade Dragon Snow Mountain range, this area serves as an ideal destination for those looking to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature.

Blue Moon Valley – Turquoise Lakes

Explore the terraced turquoise lakes colored by glacial minerals, resembling a crescent moon. Snowmelt weaves magic through this crescent valley with four ethereal lakes: Jade Liquid Lake sinks like sapphire into bedrock; Mirror Pool reflects the mountain in crystalline perfection; Blue Moon Lake curves like a fallen moonbeam; Listening Waterfall cascades in nature’s symphony. Waters shift from azure to milky white with weather—a spell cast by the mountain’s tears.

Dongba Valley

A natural canyon integrated with Naxi culture. Danxia cliffs form spectacular landscapes, and the morning "Golden Mountain Sunrise" is iconic. Artisan Street showcases intangible heritage like Dongba script writing and Remeicu dance, blending geology with ethnic traditions.

Yushui Naxi Village

Sacred site of Dongba Religion and the water source of Lijiang Old Town. The three-tiered Shenlong Waterfall cascades beside an ancient sacred spring. Features preserved Dongba ritual grounds and ecological trout ponds, embodying nature-religion harmony.