Embark on a breathtaking private tour of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, featuring a scenic train ride, glacier cableway, and vibrant cultural dances.
Embark on a breathtaking private tour of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, featuring a scenic train ride, glacier cableway, and vibrant cultural dances.
- Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain - Known as the southernmost snow mountain in the Northern Hemisphere, the Jade Dragon (Yulong) Snow Mountain is a must-visit in Lijiang City. It comprises 13 peaks, with Shanzidou being the tallest at 5,596 meters above sea level. The mountain range extends 35 kilometers from north to south and 15 kilometers from west…
- Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain - Known as the southernmost snow mountain in the Northern Hemisphere, the Jade Dragon (Yulong) Snow Mountain is a must-visit in Lijiang City. It comprises 13 peaks, with Shanzidou being the tallest at 5,596 meters above sea level. The mountain range extends 35 kilometers from north to south and 15 kilometers from west to east. From Lijiang Old Town, the snow-covered and misty mountain resembles a giant jade dragon, hence the name “Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.”
- Blue Moon Valley - The Baishui River flows through Blue Moon Valley, a deep valley shaped like a crescent moon. On sunny days, the water appears blue, and from afar, the valley resembles a blue moon at the base of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
- Lijiang Impressions Show - Experience the Impression Lijiang Performance at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Impression Lijiang is a spectacular one-hour singing and dancing show that showcases the traditions and lifestyle of the local ethnic communities, directed by the renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou. The performance is held outdoors at an altitude of 3,100 meters, with the stunning Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as its backdrop.
- Yulong Snow Mountain and Glacier Park - Ride the Glacier Park cableway to the summit of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Glacier Park is situated on Shanzidou Peak, which hosts 19 oceanic glaciers, including hanging and cirque glaciers. The cableway to the glacier park is one of the highest in Asia, stretching 2,914 meters with a vertical drop of 1,150 meters. After exiting the cableway, visitors can walk to the highest viewing platform on the mountain at 4,580 meters above sea level.
- Yunshanping Ropeway - Take a shuttle to the Yunshanping Cableway to explore the Spruce Meadows. This expansive lawn is nestled within an ancient spruce forest at an elevation of 3,240 meters. Enjoy the stunning scenery, as the lawn’s colors change with the seasons, and the forest forms a natural barrier with the snow-capped Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Delight in folk dances around Spruce Meadow, where girls in vibrant ethnic attire perform in the meadows and forests. Naxi girls wear sheepskin capes, while Dai girls don hats made of colorful threads. Near Spruce Meadow, the Baishui River, the upper reach of China’s famous Yangtze River, can be found. The riverbed, composed of sedimentary crushed limestone, appears grey-white, and when thawing water flows through it, the river looks white, hence the name Baishui River (literally White Water River).
- Yak Plain - The Yak Plateau is part of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area, home to the Yi and Tibetan ethnic minorities. The locals engage in livestock farming, preserving their traditional customs and culture. As a typical pasture, the Yak Plateau is adorned with snow-capped mountains, the clear Heishui River, and dense primeval forests, creating a serene natural landscape. With vibrant flowers in spring, lush green grasses in summer, golden lawns in autumn, and snowy vistas in winter, the plateau is an ideal spot to appreciate nature’s diverse beauty.
- Dongba Valley - Witness the Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
- Yushui Village - Located about 15 kilometers north of Lijiang City, at the base of Yulong Snow Mountain in Baisha Town, Yushui Village offers natural and unspoiled scenery, particularly its ethereal and clear water views. It is also a sacred site for the Naxi people’s Dongba religion, where visitors can learn about the unique and rich Naxi culture, including sacrificial offerings and papermaking.

- Private Tour Guide (Option 6, 8, 10, 12)
- VIP Impression Lijiang + Oxygen Bottle + Winter Clothing Rental (Option 11, 12)
- Glacier Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley
- 2-way Scenic Sightseeing Train (Option 2 to 4)
- Private Vehicle with Hotel Pickup & 1-way Scenic Sightseeing Train Ticket (Option 5 to 12)
- Spruce or Yak Cableway (Option 3, 7, 8) / Spruce and Yak Cableway (Option 4, 9, 10)
- Private Tour Guide (Option 6, 8, 10, 12)
- VIP Impression Lijiang + Oxygen Bottle + Winter Clothing Rental (Option 11, 12)
- Glacier Cableway + Shuttle to Blue Moon Valley
- 2-way Scenic Sightseeing Train (Option 2 to 4)
- Private Vehicle with Hotel Pickup & 1-way Scenic Sightseeing Train Ticket (Option 5 to 12)
- Spruce or Yak Cableway (Option 3, 7, 8) / Spruce and Yak Cableway (Option 4, 9, 10)
- Tips and Gratuities
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Admission Fee
- Meals and Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Hotel Drop-off
- Tips and Gratuities
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Admission Fee
- Meals and Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Hotel Drop-off
Discover the Jade Dragon Scenic Area with a personalized tour.
1a) Enjoy a hotel pickup in a private vehicle to witness the Golden Sunrise or Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley (Options 7 to 12)
or
1b) Opt for a ride on the Scenic Sightseeing Train to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Options 2 to 6)
- Ascend to Glacier Park via the Glacier…
Discover the Jade Dragon Scenic Area with a personalized tour.
1a) Enjoy a hotel pickup in a private vehicle to witness the Golden Sunrise or Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Dongba Valley (Options 7 to 12)
or
1b) Opt for a ride on the Scenic Sightseeing Train to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Options 2 to 6)
- Ascend to Glacier Park via the Glacier Cableway and take a Shuttle Bus to Blue Moon Valley
3a) Choose the Spruce or Yak Cableway (Options 3, 9, and 10)
or
3b) Select both the Spruce and Yak Cableway (Option 4)
or
3c) Experience the Impression Lijiang Performance (Options 5, 11, and 12)
or
3d) Combine the Spruce Cableway with the Impression Lijiang Performance (Option 6)
- Return to Lijiang near Baisha Ancient Town on the Scenic Sightseeing Train.
Private Tour Guide available (Options 8, 10, and 12)
Self-Guided Tour Instructions with Online Support (Options 1 to 7, 9, and 11)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.