Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain

Welcome to the Yulong Snow Mountain, or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere and a site of immense spiritual and natural significance. Located near Lijiang in Yunnan Province, this massif…

The journey to the heart of the mountain begins with the Glacier Park Ropeway. This cable car is one of the highest in the world, whisking you from the lower meadows to the upper reaches of the glacier at 4,506 meters in a matter…

After the stark heights of the glacier, we descend to the ethereal Blue Moon Valley, or Lanyuegu. This area is famous for its four interconnected lakes: Tingtao, Lan Yue, Jingtan, and Hu Die. …

Flowing through the Blue Moon Valley is the Baishui River, or 'White Water River.' Its name derives from the white marble and limestone that form the riverbed, giving the water a milky or white appearance during heavy rains or…

A short cable car ride brings us to Spruce Meadow, or Yunshanping, a high-altitude alpine meadow situated at about 3,240 meters. This hidden plateau is surrounded by ancient spruce trees and offers a panoramic view of the main…

Throughout your visit to Yulong Snow Mountain, you will encounter the culture of the Naxi people, the indigenous guardians of this land. A key feature of their identity is the Dongba culture, which is centered around the Dongba…

As we conclude our tour, we must address the scholarly concern of environmental change. Yulong Snow Mountain is a critical site for studying glacial recession in China. …

Our expedition through the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain has taken us from the turquoise depths of Blue Moon Valley to the oxygen-thin heights of the glacier. We have stood at 4,680 meters, witnessed the living heritage of the Naxi…