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Blue Moon Valley
4A Tourism Area

Blue Moon Valley

香格里拉蓝月谷

Yunnan, Diqing·24.9107°N, 102.5784°E
Ticket Price
Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60
Duration
2-3 hours

About Blue Moon Valley

At the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley dazzles with turquoise glacial lakes, white calcium terraces and cascading falls. Boardwalks wind through one of Lijiang's most photogenic landscapes.

Highlights

• Turquoise glacial lakes at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. • White calcium terraces and waterfalls. • Included with the snow-mountain park ticket.

Suggested Route

Visit after the Glacier Park cable car, walk the lakeside boardwalk, then the photo terraces; 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Base cafes; return to Lijiang for meals.

Facilities

Parking (shared with the snow mountain), restrooms, boardwalks, a shuttle and wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Year-round (best March-May and September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)

Getting There

At foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang; Lijiang Sanyi Airport ~50 km; included in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic area.

Reservation

Visited with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ticket; real-name booking via official Mini Program recommended; book ahead.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
香格里拉蓝月谷

24.9107, 102.5784

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