Is the same place
No, it is two completely different attractions. Although they belong to the same Yunnan Province, they are more than 400 kilometers apart. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is located in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, and is the southernmost snow mountain in China and in the entire northern hemisphere, with an altitude of 5,596 meters. The Meili Snow Mountains are a huge group of snow-capped mountains in the western part of Dianqin Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, with an average elevation of more than 6,000 meters. Friends, don't confuse these two snowy mountains.
Current LocationThere is a local saying that Meili Snow Mountain is for viewing. From the scale and momentum is very ornamental, but not climbable; Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the only mountain in China can be climbed. Standing at the peak of 4680 meters, the view is still quite shocking at first glance. In time, Meili Snow Mountain is near Feilai Temple in Deqin. From Lijiang, you used to need to transfer to Deqin in Shangri-La and then to Feilai Temple. So, it takes at least 4 days to get to Meili Snow Mountain. It is better to join the pure play tour recommended by Lijiang King, 1680 RMB/person. Know the road condition in advance before you go. If the road condition is not good, it is not recommended to go. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is located in Lijiang City, very close to Lijiang. It only takes one day to go back and forth, and the transportation is convenient. So, if time is short, you can choose Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
What is the difference between the Grand Jade Dragon Tourist Attractions and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Attractions? The Lijiang government has integrated the famous tourist attractions near Jade Dragon Snow Mountain into the Grand Jade Dragon Tourist Attractions. The Jade Dragon Scenic Spot includes Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 5A Scenic Spot, Jade Water Village 4A Scenic Spot, Dongba Valley Ecological and Cultural Park 3A Scenic Spot, as well as Dongba Ten Thousand Spirits Temple, Dongba Kingdom, Jade Peak Temple, and Baishazhou Mural Painting. The price of the Grand Jade Dragon Scenic Area Joint Ticket is 230 RMB per person, and the ticket price includes the scenic area tickets of 8 attractions such as Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Jade Water Village, Dongba Valley, Jade Peak Temple, Jade Pillar Prime, Baisha Mural, Dongba Kingdom, and Dongba Ten Thousand Spirits Temple, but it does not include the cable car, environmental protection vehicle, and Lijiang Ancient City Maintenance Fee and other items. The Grand Jade Dragon Scenic Area Ticket is valid for two days. On the first day of purchasing the ticket, you can make a second visit to the mountain at the visitor center or ticket center. Snow Mountain Scenic Spot is the most famous 5A scenic spot of the Great Jade Dragon Scenic Spot, including five spots: Dry Hai Zi, Glacier Park, Blue Moon Valley, Yunshanping and Yakping. Ticket price is 130 yuan per person, with student ID and military ID can enjoy half price discount. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area tickets are only valid on the same day.
Which one should you go to
In general, the must-see attractions at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain are Glacier Park, Blue Moon Valley, Dry Hai Zi, and two must-see performances, Impression of Lijiang and Lijiang Thousand Years of Love. Other attractions in the scenic area are Yunshanping, Yakping, Baishui River, and Bingtaolin. If you don't have enough time, you can skip there. Once you enter the scenic area, it takes luck to line up for the ropeway ticket, which usually takes about 1-2 hours, meaning that even if you go there early in the morning, it might be 10 o'clock when you actually start climbing. Generally speaking, after 12 noon, there will be wind and clouds on the mountain, and the beauty of the snow-covered mountains may be covered by clouds. That's why the first stop suggests you buy a cable car ticket to go directly to Snow Mountain. In order to save time waiting in line, you must book the cable car ticket in advance. After climbing Snow Mountain, you can take the cable car to Blue Moon Valley Scenic Spot and then visit other attractions on the way back to avoid backtracking. So the best tour route is: entrance of Jade Dragon Mountain Scenic Spot - Blue Moon Valley of Glacier Park (Baishui River) - Ganhaizi Impression of Lijiang / Lijiang Thousand Valleys (Yunshanping and Yakping are optional to go).
How to play the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Glacier Park Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is known as "Olu" in Naxi language. This snowy mountain, which combines various natural landscapes of subtropical, temperate and frigid zones, is said to be the incarnation of Sando, the Naxi protective god, so it has been regarded as the holy mountain in the hearts of the Naxi people. The cable car will take you to a height of 4,506 meters, and the rest of the journey is a step-by-step climb up to the highest point of 4,680 meters. Standing on the observation deck, the towering snowy mountains and ice peaks are particularly spectacular. In addition, you can have zero distance contact with snow and ice here.
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After arriving at the entrance of Jade Dragon Mountain Scenic Spot, you can take the environmental protection vehicle to the parking lot at the big ropeway; if you want to climb the snowy mountain, you have to take the ropeway.
The entrance fee is different from the big ropeway fee. Be sure to line up early to buy your ticket for the big ropeway! It's best to book your tickets for the ropeway a day in advance, otherwise your next trip may be affected by delays in the queue. You can usually save yourself a lot of trouble if you choose a day trip. The next day you can go straight to the ropeway and queue up to go up the mountain, which can free up a lot of time for the tour.
There is no place to serve food and drinks on the way up, so it is recommended to bring some dry food just in case.
If there is a lot of snow from November to March, you can also visit the ski slopes, which is also the most fun time in Glacier Park.
Blue Moon ValleyBlue Moon Valley is famous as a sacred place of love, and it contains four lakes: Yuye Lake, Mirror Lake, Blue Moon Lake and Listening Lake. Overlooking the entire scenic area, it really looks like a blue lake-like jewel lying among the mountains. The scenery and people photographed here are superb. Any later does not need to add green and yellow trees around, high up in the snowy mountains hide each other . The mystical colors of Blue Moon Valley will make you unforgettable.
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From Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, you can take the environmental protection vehicle to Blue Moon Valley scenic spot. The eco-bus will pass through Yunshanping first. If you want to go to Yunshanping, you can plan the tour time first. The tour time of Yunshanping is about 1-2 hours. If you don't have enough time, it is recommended to go directly to Blue Moon Valley Scenic Spot.
There is a battery car between each attraction in Blue Moon Valley, but it costs 50 yuan more. Usually you don't need to take the battery car (similar to a sightseeing car), and the walk is usually about 40 minutes.
Blue Moon Valley scenic area has a lot of restaurants, usually hot pot or fried food.
Blue Moon Valley, formerly known as Baishui River, is located in the valley at the eastern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, north of Dry Haizi and south of Yunshanping. After melting the snow and ice on the snowy mountains, it flows down the cliffs and keeps converging into mountain streams, eventually forming a clear and sweet river in the deep valley upstream of Blue Moon Valley. On a clear day, the water is blue in color and the valley is crescent-shaped. From a distance, it looks like a blue moon set at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, so it is called Blue Moon Valley. In the process of flowing, four large water surfaces are formed because they are blocked by the mountains, and they are called Yuye Lake, Mirror Lake, Blue Moon Lake and Listening Lake.
Dry HaiziDry Haizi Scenic Area is a natural pasture with gently rolling terrain. It is also the closest and best place to look up to the full view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Here, you can not only see the thirteen peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain arranged in sequence, but also take pictures with the wild goats and cows grazing all over the mountain.
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You can take an eco-bus from Blue Moon Valley to Dry Hazel Meadow.
There are some restaurants around the Dry Hai Zi service area, as well as slightly more expensive buffets, hot pots, and golf restaurants.
Dry Hazi is an open meadow at the eastern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a natural pasture. The scenic terrain is gently rolling, and the vast meadows are scattered with low pine trees and grasses. From time to time there are yaks passing in front of us, a plateau pasture scenery. The thirteen peaks of Jade Dragon Snow can be seen from Ganhaizi, which is the closest and best place to look up the whole picture of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. There is the longest fairway in the world, the highest altitude in Asia, and the only golf course at the foot of the snow mountain. It's easy to go play after the tour ;)
Warm tips: Ganhaizi is also the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain tourist area of the tourists distribution center, can provide tourists with free
Impression of Lijiang "friends come, drink! Friends left, drink!" As the lyrics say, if you really want to understand Lijiang and Lijiang people, you must come once "Impression Lijiang".755-79000 is mainly storytelling. The whole piece is divided into "snowy mountains", "ancient city" six subsections, showing only belongs to Lijiang's local customs. There are no stage lights, no choreography, and more than 500 ordinary peasants, taking the snowy mountains as their scenery, use the most natural and simple performances, the most simple songs, and dance with heaven and earth***. This is a great feast of Lijiang culture, worth seeing.
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The performance time is divided into peak season. The peak season is 9:00, 11:00 and 14:00 every day, and the off-season is 11:00 and 14:00.
The performance of Impression of Lijiang takes place at the Blue Moon Valley Theater in Dry Hazi, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Tickets for the show are 248 yuan and 290 yuan for VIP tickets. Advance booking is required during peak season.
Impression Lijiang is an off-site performance, so be sure to stay warm.
755-79000The show is set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and is one hour long. The first part is the impression of the snowy mountains, and the second part is the impression of the ancient city. It is divided into six parts: Impression of Lijiang, Impression of Lijiang, Ancient Road Horse Gang, Wine to Snowy Mountain, Heaven and Earth, and Beat Jumping Group Song. The original performance, magnificent and synchronized with nature, brings great shock to the human mind).
Lijiang Ancient Love is a large-scale indoor professional performance, one of the must-see performances in life. With a variety of incredible high-tech means and stage performance, it shows the life salute of the Naxi Genesis, the romantic feelings of Lugu Lake's daughter country, the brilliant prosperity and harmony of the Shogunate, the shock of the legend of the Horse Gang, and the absolute song of the life of the third country of the Jade Dragon. The actors and actresses of this play are all professionally trained and carefully designed in terms of plot, stunts, dance, costumes and effects. It is a visual feast.
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The performance "Inspirational Drum Ritual" is located in Lijiang Songcheng Tourist Area. Tickets are 310 yuan per ticket, and VIP tickets are 380 per ticket, including Songcheng Tourist Area tickets and tickets for the performance of Prayer Ceremony. The show lasts 60 minutes.
The Lijiang Songcheng Tourist Area is open from 14:00 to 21:00, and the amusement park closes at 19:00. the amusement park requires an extra admission fee.
There are two performances of "Lijiang Thousand Ancient Love" at 16:30 and 19:30.
"Lijiang Thousand Ancient Love" is a purely natural stage and original ecological performance, while "Lijiang Thousand Ancient Love" is a modern and professional local flavor performance. Both performances have their own characteristics, you can choose to watch according to your own preferences.
Lijiang Ancient Scenario Area is 6 kilometers away from Lijiang Ancient City, adjacent to the natural landscape of Wenpenhai, and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the geographical environment is superior. The tourist area has y excavated the unique local cultural elements of Lijiang, and created ten performing arts programs and twenty projects represented by "Impression of Lijiang" and "Lijiang Thousand Years of Love". Song and dance performances showing Lijiang's thousand-year culture and history can be seen everywhere in the scenic area. It is the old tea-horse city that travels through time and space, and is an ideal destination for Lijiang tourism).
The core attractions of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area
Q: Do I need a bottle of oxygen per person to go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain?
A: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain has a maximum altitude of 5,596 meters, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Park has a maximum altitude of 4,680 meters, which is the highest altitude you can reach when you go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area. The general end of the ropeway is 4506 meters above sea level. After getting off the ropeway, you can hike up to the peak which is as high as 4,680 meters with an ascent of 174 meters. Depending on the individual's physical condition, there will be different degrees of plateau reaction. Generally climbing slowly, most people still have no problem. Whether or not you need to buy an oxygen cylinder depends on your actual situation. However, it is still recommended to prepare a canister of oxygen on the mountain, just in case. Generally a bottle of oxygen can be inhaled for 30 to 45 minutes. It is cheaper to buy an oxygen bottle in Lijiang Old Town than in Snow Mountain. The price is around 40 yuan, and the service station on the mountain sells it for around 100 yuan.
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Suggestions for reducing plateau reaction:
First, keep a good mindset and be well prepared. Reduce the intensity of exercise before departure. People who usually do not exercise and exercise strenuously before departure are more likely to have a plateau reaction.
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Pay special attention to not catching a cold before departure. Colds can be big or small on the plateau, not only affecting everyone's journey, but also life-threatening in serious cases. If it is a severe cold, it is recommended not to force the mountain, the body first.
Q: What should I wear to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain? Do I need a down jacket?
A: Yunnan is a highland climate. The weather is changeable, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is big. So one of the eighteen monsters in Yunnan said "all seasons wear the same clothes". Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is at a high altitude, the top of the mountain snow all year round. The temperature difference between the mountain and the mountain is very big, and it is very cold in the morning and evening. You usually need to wear a down jacket in the mountains, even in July and August. If you find it troublesome, you can rent one directly at the foot of the snowy mountain. Renting a down jacket will vary in price according to the quality and brand of the down jacket, usually a few dozen dollars. Other cold-weather clothing should also be prepared, such as long-sleeved sweater, down undershirt or vest. It's windy and cold at the top of the mountain.
Q: Is there an age limit for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain?
A: There is no age limit for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and there is no regulation on the scenic spot. Children and the elderly can travel according to their ability. However, it is not recommended that elderly people with cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure go to the mountain. It is recommended that the elderly go to the hospital for a full-body and cardiopulmonary examination before traveling, and ask qualified doctors who have worked in the Tibetan area if they are allowed to travel.
Q: What else do I need to prepare for going to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain?
Long time looking at snow on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is easy to get snow blindness, which is not good for your eyes. It is recommended to go out with a pair of sunglasses.
The sunlight is strong at high altitude, so be sure to pay attention to sun protection before you go out.
You can prepare some chocolate and other high-calorie food to replenish energy.
Yunnan's weather is changeable, so be sure to have an umbrella before you go out.
Answers to common questions about Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The ticket price for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is 130 yuan per person. You can get half price discount with student ID and military ID. Other documents are invalid. The ticket only includes Dry Hazi, Glacier Park, Blue Moon Valley, Yunshanping, Yakping, excluding Lijiang Old Town maintenance fee, Impression Lijiang ticket, cableway fee, environmental protection vehicle fee. Tickets are valid on the same day. The ticket is equivalent to the entrance fee, no need to pay the entrance fee separately.
The casual visitor into the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic area no longer check the ancient city maintenance fee. Scenic area environmental protection vehicle cost 20 yuan / person.
Impression of Lijiang show tickets 248 yuan / Zhang.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area (referred to as "glacier park ropeway") full tour fare 180 yuan / person (including round trip), Yunshanping excursion ropeway 55 yuan / person, yak ping excursion ropeway 60 yuan / person. Among them, take the ropeway voluntarily purchase ropeway insurance 2 yuan / person. Because hiking up the mountain is more dangerous, for safety reasons, tourists are not allowed to climb the mountain by themselves, and must take the ropeway or environmental protection vehicle. Generally the ropeway is limited to buy, peak season to buy in advance. The total length of the ropeway is 2,914 meters, with a vertical height difference of 1,150 meters. It takes about 30 minutes to take the ropeway up the mountain and you can encounter beautiful scenery at the top.
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area is open from 9:30-16:00 p.m. If you want to buy a ticket for the day, it is best to queue up from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. It is very likely that the queue will be very long or the tickets for the big ropeway are all used up during the peak season. It is recommended to buy online in advance.
How to buy Jade Dragon Snow Mountain tickets and ropeway tickets
Generally speaking, whether you go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from Shangri-La, Lugu Lake or other destinations, you need to arrive at Lijiang Ancient City first, and then go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from Lijiang Ancient City.
The public transportation website often reads that tourists are advised to take the No. 7 bus, but the official No. 7 bus has actually been rerouted. The No. 7 bread on Red Sun Square near the north gate of the old town is now a privately contracted route, with fares at 40 yuan per person one way, and going up in the peak season. You usually have to wait until it's full, and the latest return time in the evening is around 17:30. Because of the wait
The chartered bus from Lijiang Old Town by car to the Dry Hazi Visitor Center is about 40 minutes. The general van fare is around 200-300 RMB/day. The car model is very poor, bad experience. The price of a slightly better sedan or SUV will increase accordingly. If there are many people, you can choose to carpool, not only is it convenient and fast, but the price of carpooling is about the same as taking public **** transportation.
:How to get to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
1. Go for a ride on the ancient tea-horse road in Lashihai!
Lashihai is the backyard of Mu's Tusi, Mu's Tusi's horse farm, the ancient tea-horse road must pass through. Lijiang Lashihai Tea Horse Ancient Road is worth a trip. Only by going to Lashihai and taking a horse gang road can you appreciate the important position of Lijiang in the ancient tea-horse road, and better understand the ancient city of Lijiang, which is known as the capital of romance. Ancient city, whether it is the four-square street, stone road, or the whole complex, in fact, are related to the ancient tea and horse road. But Lijiang soliciting serious situation, travel agencies mixed, all kinds of prices. At this time you must keep your eyes open! Do not believe that some aunts 5 dollars to go to Lashihai. After going, horseback riding and boating will definitely pit you three to five hundred dollars. So it is recommended to go to Lashihai Tea Horse Ancient Road, regular day trips, or chartered car / carpool.
Lashihai, located 10 kilometers west of Lijiang, is the largest plateau lake in Lijiang, and is the first nature reserve in Yunnan Province named "wetland".
Thousands of waterfowl come here every year to spend the winter, and December to February is the best time for bird-watching in Lashihai.
The lake is surrounded by Naxi villages, and every village around the lake has opened a horse farm, making Lashihai an excellent place for horseback riding, boating and bird watching in Lijiang.
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The best time for bird watching is every morning and evening.
The services of the neighboring horse farms are mixed, so pay attention to discuss the price and service details in advance.
When riding, try not to put valuables in pockets and other places where they can be easily lost.
2. Go to Lugu Lake for a deep circumnavigation of the lake!
Lugu Lake, known as the "magical daughter country of the East", is mainly inhabited by Mosuo people, and some Naxi people. The Mosuo people still retain the matrilineal clan marriage system. The unique "Axia" marriage, natural and primitive folk customs and beautiful natural scenery have colored this ancient land with mysterious and beautiful colors. In addition to the fascinating humanities, Lugu Lake is as beautiful as a fairyland, with crystal clear water, the Goddess Mountain at its back, the Lover's Tree standing on the pier of the village, and the wooden boat floating in the wind. You can choose to charter a car around the lake here. Please note that electric car/bike rental around the lake is now prohibited. Due to the undulation of some routes around Lugu Lake and the large number of vehicles, you must pay attention to safety when riding around the lake, which is highly prone to traffic accidents! The inhabitants around the lake are mainly Mosuo people, but there are also some Naxi people. The Mosuo people still retain the matrilineal clan marriage system. The unique "Axia" marriage, natural and primitive folk customs, and beautiful natural scenery have colored this ancient land with mysterious and beautiful colors, and it is known as the "Magical Daughterland of the East").
3. The southbound travels to the Shangri-La in the dream!
Shangri-La, meaning "the sun and moon in my heart" in Tibetan, is hidden at the foot of the Meili Snow Mountain. People praise it and say it is the place where the immortals live. It is a tourist destination that many people aspire to, and is included in the list of places that must be visited in life. You must visit Shangri-La once when you come to Yunnan. Go hiking in the world's deepest canyon and one of the "China's top ten hiking routes", Tiger Leaping Gorge, China's first national park, Pudacuo National Park, look for beautiful scenery, Songtsam Forest Monastery, and dream of Shangri-La. Shangri-La County is about 3280 meters above sea level, and you may experience plateau reaction. Slow down your pace and don't exercise strenuously. Also pay attention to keep warm, sunscreen and cold.