Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Cableway with Scenic Train Tour





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The Jade Dragon (Yulong) Snow Mountain is noted as the southernmost snow mountain in the Northern Hemisphere. 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''.
Baishui River runs through a deep valley named Blue Moon Valley, which has the shape 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.
Watch the Impression Lijiang Performance at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Impression Lijiang is an 1 hour magnificent singing and dancing performance demonstrating the traditions and lifestyle of the local ethnic people by famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. The show is staged outdoors at 3,100 meters above sea level with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as the breathtaking backdrop.
Take the Glacier Park cableway to the summit of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Glacier Park is located on the Shanzidou Peak. There are totally 19 oceanic glaciers on the peak, including hanging glaciers and cirque glaciers. The cableway to the glacier park is the one of the highest elevation in Asia with a length of 2914 meters and a vertical drop of 1150 meters. After walking out of the cableway, tourists can walk to the highest viewing platform of the mountain at 4580 meter above sea level.
Take a shuttle to the Yunshanping Cableway to visit the Spruce Meadows. Spruce Meadow is a huge lawn hidden in the original spruce forest, with an elevation of 3,240 meters. Watch the beautiful scenery. The colors of the lawn change in four seasons and the forest on the edge of the meadow form a natural barrier with the snow-capped Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Enjoy folk dances around the Spruce Meadow, you will see some girls dressed in bright ethnic clothing, they dance on the meadows and in the forests. Those wear sheepskin capes are Naxi girls, while the ones wear hats made of colored threads are Dai girls. Near the Spruce Meadow, you will find the Baishui River which is the upper reach of the famous Yangtze River in China. The bed of Baishui River presents a color of grey white as it is composed of sedimentary crushed limestone, when the thawing water flows through it. The river seems white and thus the name Baishui River (literally White Water River).
Watch the Golden Sunshine on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Yushui Village is located about 15 kilometers north of Lijiang City, at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain in Baisha Town. 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.
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(17)
Each part of this activity was a incredible, especially the Impression Lijiang show. Very mpressive! And the service provided by this company was superb.
In Lijiang, you can almost always see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain just by looking up. The mountain range stretches across the horizon, with its main peak covered in snow all year round. From a distance, the snow appears strikingly white—clean, sharp, and almost unreal against the sky. One of the most popular places to visit in the scenic area is Glacier Park, where visitors can take a large cable car that goes directly up to the high-altitude section of the mountain. As the cable car slowly rises, the view suddenly opens up—valleys, forests, and drifting clouds spread out beneath you. When I stepped off the cable car at the top, the wind hit my face immediately, and the cold felt very real. The air was so thin that after walking just a few steps, I had to pause to catch my breath. I moved slowly along the path, occasionally looking up at the vast white expanse above me. The snow didn’t feel soft or gentle—it had a kind of sharp clarity to it, like something powerful and quietly imposing. Later, when I went down to Blue Moon Valley, the atmosphere felt completely different. The water there is an incredible shade of blue, almost unreal. With sunlight reflecting on the surface, the water sparkled with small flashes of light. I sat by the edge for quite a while, watching the water flow past. When I dipped my hand in, it was icy cold but remarkably clear. When I returned to Lijiang town and looked up at the mountain again, it felt a little surreal—like realizing that I had actually been up there just a few hours earlier. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is not just a beautiful backdrop for photos; it’s a place where you can truly feel the power of nature. For me, that day was a bit tiring, since trips to the mountain usually start very early in the morning, and it was definitely cold up there—but it was absolutely worth it.
Really happy with the service from this agency! They always reply quickly, which makes things super smooth. I also like that they’re open to doing regular check-ins—it keeps everything on track. The driver has been punctual every time, which I really appreciate. Overall, it’s been a reliable and hassle-free experience. Thanks for making things so easy!
Excellent service with direct contact with the tour organization via WeChat. They keep us with the timing throughout the day. Despite the long queue for the Glacier Cableway we enjoyed the view on top of the Jade Snow Mountain.
Great experience, the team especially Roselyn were very helpful, friendly and prompt in answering any questions. They also resolved issues immediately and followed up with us. Will book again for other suitable tours and will recommend. A big thank you to the team.
We booked tickets for sightseeing trains and cable cars in Yulong Snow Mountain. Although it wasn't a guided tour, the staff constantly check in with me if everything went smoothly as well as sharing necessary information before the day.
Breathtaking panorama of galacia at 14000 feet feeling thin air has been a lifetime experience and really breathtaking. Most needed O2 canaster to relieve breathlessness at mid way and at top. But wooden stairs and rails make climbing very safe and easy and cable lift leave only 600 feet to walk. Shuttle bus, assessary tool shops and snack shops even at top floor make the snow experience in very convient way.
I booked a trip with self-guide for Yulong snow mountain, which has one of the cable way ticket that could be sold out within a couple minute. I then decided to booked this service via an agency application. So lucky to get “Aether tour” because the team respons so fast. At the same time they give the important information to us, the map, how to providing and things clearly. They reminded us the time should we prepare and get to the place, even though during the trip, if we have any question they response as soon as they could. After the trip the staff gave information and choices how we could get back to the hotel. The end of the trip they followed up if we reach safely to the hotel. I would say that this is surprisingly the way I got more than I expected, because I booked service which was only a ticket and self guide. They showed us during the trip that they are always there and willing to help you, so you feel trust and reliable on their team. Thank you so much again to make our trip smooth and easy here in China even though I speak none of chinese word !
Very easy peasy tour, the staff was very helpful in Wechat, stayed connected all the time to support. All the needed info was shared beforehand making the self-guided tour smooth and easy. The itineraries can be adjusted as per our requests and preferences. The driver was also polite and informative.
Very nice tour guide via Wechat with great arrange the schedule inside the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Great Experience to Trek up to 4680m point.



