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 Village at the foot of jade dragon mountain. |
Located near Lijiang Old Town in
China's Yunnan Province,
the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain rises majestically
from the plains. With an elevation of 5,596 meters above sea level, and
consisting of 13 peaks, the mountain's snowy peaks often rise above the clouds
and fog which nestle among its crevices making it appear like a large dragon
resting in the clouds, giving it its name. The mountain is snowcapped year
round and with its natural unspoiled beauty it draws a great many scientists,
as well as visitors from both home and abroad. The summit of Jade Dragon Snow
Mountain has never been climbed, although many mountaineers from many countries
have attempted it.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is famous for being a botanist's paradise. It is a sanctuary for rare animals and wild plants. One fourth of all of China's plant species can be found on the mountain and over half of the 13,000 species of plants in Yunnan can be found on the mountain. The 20 primeval forests shelter over 400 species of trees including fir, dragon spruce, Chinese hemlock, and fragrant camphor.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain now is a famous scenic spot for sightseeing, mountaineering, skiing, exploration, scientific research and taking holiday. Besides, widespread legends and myths of the Naxi ethnic minority and the unclimbed Shanzidou are all important attractive spots for those who come here.
Admission Fee:
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CNY 105 for the entrance charge
CNY 80 for the Protection Fare of the Old Town |
Ropeway Fare:
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CNY182 for the big ropeway (Glacier
Park)
CNY 82 for the middle ropeway (Yak Level Ground) CNY 77 for the small ropeway (Spruce Level Ground) |
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| Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the holy mountain in the eye of Naxi People |
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| Wood path along the jade dragon mountain. |
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| Water flow from the Jade Dragon Mountain |
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| Blue Moon Valley |
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