Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Cableway with VIP Impression

As a must-see attraction in Lijiang City, Yulong Snow Mountain is made up of 13 peaks with the highest one, Shanzidou, rising 5596 meters above sea level. The mountain range stretches 35 kilometers from north to south and 15 kilometers from west to east. The snowy and fog-shrouded mountain looks like a giant jade dragon seen from Lijiang Old Town, hence the name ''Jade Dragon Snow Mountain''.

It got its name “Baisha” meaning “white sand” from the natural white sand in the area. It was the cradle-land of the Tusi Dynasty evolved from the Mu Clan. It was also the earliest settlement of the Naxi people. In ancient times, Baisha was a center of silk embroidery in southwest China and an important place on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road.

The scenery of the village is natural and simple, especially the ethereal and clear water scenery is amazing. It is also the sacred place of Dongba religion for the Naxi people, and you can learn about the unique and splendid Naxi culture about sacrificial offerings and paper making.

If you plan a trip to Lijiang Old Town, the Black Dragon Pool Park is the place you can’t miss for it is the best place to overlook and take photos of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Black Dragon Pool is also the water source of Lijiang Old Town, the spring water is clear like a jade. When the weather is fine, you may appreciate the beautiful sight integrating pure water, snow mountain and azure sky. Beside the amazing natural scenery, Black Dragon Pool also has the most concentrated national-level culture relics in Lijiang. Wandering around the park, you may see numerous ancient architectures built in Ming or Qing Dynasty. There are two wonders to appreciate in the park, one is the two-never-blend-pool, the other is the 3 Unique Trees from different dynasties.

hape of crescent moon and when it is sunny the water looks blue. Seen from a distance, the valley is like a blue moon at the bottom of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.