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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2007

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Tourism Area

丽江市玉龙雪山景区

Yunnan, Lijiang★ 4.5Designated 2007·27.1028°N, 100.1783°E

Ticket Price

CNY 273; CNY 88; CNY 98

Duration

12 hours to 3 days

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Tourism Area

A scenic mountain area in Lijiang, Yunnan, featuring dramatic peaks, forested trails, and panoramic views. A 13-peaked glacier snow mountain; the Glacier Park; the high-altitude 'Blue Moon Valley' lakes; the Ganhaizi meadow.

Highlights

A 13-peaked glacier snow mountain; the Glacier Park; the high-altitude 'Blue Moon Valley' lakes; the Ganhaizi meadow.

Suggested Route

Take the shuttle to the Glacier Park (cable car to ~4500m), then Blue Moon Valley; allow a full day.

Food & Lodging

Lijiang cured pork ribs with navy beans and Naxi dishes; stay in Lijiang.

Facilities

Shuttles, big cable car, oxygen for hire and restrooms; very high altitude - acclimatize.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: November to March (dry season, pleasant temperatures)

🏮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

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

No metro; from Lijiang city by bus/Xueshan Road Sightseeing Train from new visitor center; Lijiang Railway Station ~? km from city; Lijiang Sanyi Airport ~30 km from city (~80 min drive to mountain).

Reservation

Advance online reservation required via WeChat 'Yulong Snow Mountain Service'/'Lijiang Tourism Group' (up to 7 days); no on-site ticket at southwest gate.

Ticket Price

CNY 273 (≈ $38); CNY 88 (≈ $12); CNY 98 (≈ $14)

Address

Lijiang City Yulong County Lijiangguchengyibei15gonglichu

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

丽江市玉龙雪山景区

丽江市玉龙县丽江古城以北15公里处（玉龙雪山风景区） ,0888-5161501,0888-5162140,0888-5131068

Lijiang City Yulong County Lijiangguchengyibei15gonglichu

27.1028, 100.1783

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