What are the must-visit attractions in Lijiang and how to avoid them?

Lijiang is a famous tourist city with many must-visit attractions. We recommend Yunnan Jade Dragon Snow Mountain not to be missed. Here, there are many unique natural landscapes. Two years ago, I visited Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with a group. My biggest impression was: the fresh air, beautiful scenery, and towering peaks are worth visiting. Now, come and take a look with me~

Yunnan Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Introduction to attractions

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a group of snow mountains in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, with Lijiang to the east. (Jiang) Ming (sound) Highway, borders the Tiger Leaping Gorge stream in the west, starts from Yuhu Lake in the south, and ends at the entrance of the Tiger Leaping Gorge in Dajuxia in the north. The 13 peaks of the mountain are arranged vertically from south to north, which is very spectacular.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is an important distribution area of ??biodiversity in northwest Yunnan. It is also one of the important transition areas connecting the vegetation distribution between northwest Yunnan and central Yunnan. It can be divided into 4 community types, namely: Yunnan pine forest community, Lijiang spruce forest community, large-fruited redwood forest community and fir forest community.

The attraction is located within the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain National Scenic Area, 15 kilometers away from Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province

Ticket fee for adults is 100 yuan per person

Transportation route

Inner city transportation:

The transportation in the scenic area is more convenient. You can choose to charter a car or take a special bus or bus to go there. The shuttle bus from Lijiang to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain takes bus No. 7 near Red Sun Square and costs 15 yuan per person.

Scenic area transportation:

The environmentally friendly car in the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area is 20 yuan per person, which can reach the Glacier Park, Blue Moon Valley, Yunshanping, and Maoniuping scenic spots in the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

The departure time from Maoniuping is: 8:30-15:00, one bus every 30 minutes.

Recommended tour items

(1) Ganhaizi

Ganhaizi is located at the east foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It was originally an alpine ice-eroded lake. Later, due to the rising snow line, the accumulation of The water decreases and even dries up, so it is called "Ganhaizi". Ganhaizi is a plateau meadow surrounded by mountains on three sides. You can have a panoramic view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The entire large meadow is about 4 kilometers long and 1.5 kilometers wide. It is covered with dense pasture and grass. Low shrubs. It has the longest fairway in the world, the highest altitude in Asia, and the only golf course at the foot of a snow-capped mountain.

(2) Impression Lijiang

Impression Lijiang Theater is located in Ganhaizi, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with the majestic peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as its natural background. "Impression of Lijiang" is an original daytime live-action performance co-directed by directors Zhang Yimou, Wang Chaoge and Fan Yue. The whole drama is divided into "Ancient Road Caravan", "Double Wine Snow Mountain", "Heaven and Earth", "Dance" There are six parts: "Song Suite", "Inspiring to Worship the Heaven" and "Prayer Ceremony".

(3) Yunshanping

Yunshanping is an alpine meadow halfway up the main peak of Yulong Snow Mountain. It is called "Youwu Pavilion" in native dialect, which means "the place where love dies." ”, located in Shanqingli at the eastern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, on the lower right side of the main peak of the snow mountain, is a holy place in the hearts of the Naxi people. Yunshanping is called "Wulu Youcui Pavilion" in Naxi language.

(4) Blue Moon Valley

The Blue Moon Valley Scenic Area is the former "Baishui River" Scenic Area, located north of Ganhaizi at the eastern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and south of Yunshanping. In the valley. After the eternal ice and snow from the snow-capped mountains and glaciers melted, they flowed down the cliffs and continuously gathered into mountain streams and streams. Finally, a crystal clear and extremely sweet river was formed in the deep valley upstream of the Blue Moon Valley because the river bed is made of white limestone. , making the entire river appear white and extremely pure, hence the name "White Water River". The reason why it is called "Blue Moon Valley" is because on a sunny day, the color of the water is blue, and the valley is crescent-shaped. From a distance, it looks like a blue moon embedded at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, so it is called Blue Moon. valley.

Recommended tour routes

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Lijiang - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Ganhaizi) - Glacier Park - Blue Moon Valley - Yunshanping - Impression of Lijiang.

Snowy Waterscape Tour: Glacier Park-Blue Moon Valley-Yushui Village

How to avoid pitfalls

1. Never rent a down jacket, there is no need to rent more Spend this money. It's enough to bring a cotton-padded jacket or down jacket, and it won't be too cold, because the weather changes quickly, and it may be colder or hotter.

2. Never buy an oxygen tank. It is not recommended for men aged 20 to 40 years old. If you really need it, one for 3 to 5 people is enough. Also, there is no difference between 15 yuan and 60 yuan for oxygen, so don’t waste your money.