Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yùlóng Xuěshān) is a mountain massif or small mountain range in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang, in Yunnan province, China. It is the only snow mountain in Yunnan that is closest to the equator.

The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain massif forms the bulk of the larger Yulong Mountains, that stretch further north. The northwestern flank of the massif forms one side of the Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xi), which has a popular trekking route on the other side. In this gorge, the Jinsha (upper Yangtze) River descends dramatically between Jade Dragon and Haba Snow Mountain. The Yulong Mountains lie to the south of the Yun Range and are part of Southwest China's greater Hengduan Mountains.

Settlements surrounding Jade Dragon Snow Mountain include Baisha Town to the south, Longpan Township to the west, Daju Township to the northeast, and Jade Water Village at the foot of the mountain to the east.

Highlights:

After 5 times exploring in Yulong Snow Mountain, we integrated the best section in this route. Along the way, we will pass lakes, canyons, snow mountains and Jinsha River. The landscape is spectacular.

To experience the multi-ethnic culture and taste their food and feel their living habits.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival Day Lijiang

Note: The specific location we will post in the group before going to go there. If you'd like to arrive there earlier, you could spend the whole day visiting Living after checking in.

Accommodation: Living old village

Group dinner: Naxi food

Day 2: The first peak of Yulong mountain - Yuhu village

It is a loop hike. We start from Baisha old village to Yuhu village and back to Baisha old village. We will hike the first peak of Yulong Snow Mountain and get close to the snow mountain. After we going up to the top, it is an alpine meadow in front of you. Every piece of snow on the top of the mountain is shining and beautiful.

Hike information:

Distance: 15km

Ascent: 750m

Descent: 1300m

Accommodation: Baisha old village

Group dinner: Baisha old village standard fried dishes

Day 3: Yulong Snow Mountain Grand Canyon

It is the longest hike but the scenery is the most magnificent! The highest altitude is 4400m, you could enjoy the fantastic landscape. If you can’t finish the whole hike, you could go back earlier. It is the loop route as well.

Hike information:

Distance: 20km

Ascent: 1500m

Descent: 1500m

Accommodation: Yuhu old village

Group dinner: Fish hotpot

Day 4: Glacier scenery hike

The Ganheba is located in the southern part of The Yulong Snow Mountain. We hike towards to the west, you can see the Yulong Mountain precipitous cliff, glacier scenery in the end. The valley is surrounded by precipices and we must return as the same way. On the way back, we will enjoy the view of Lanyuegu. It becomes a popular place recently.

Hike information:

Distance: 12km

Ascent: 400m

Descent: 400m

Accommodation: Daju village

Group dinner: Korean BBQ

Day 5: Baoshan Stone village

We are hiking from Daju village to Baimai village. It’s a bit wild route, you have to follow the leaders. At the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of Dafa village, terrace fields and jinsha River. It is the best route to view snow mountains.

The Yulong Snow Mountain is on your left side. On the right side is the Haba Snow Mountain, and Jinsha River is crossing from the middle. it is said that Yulong and Haba snow mountain is the same mountain before, many years later they are separated by the Jinsha River.

Hike information:

Distance: 11km

Ascent: 1040m

Descent: 1050m

Accommodation: Baoshan Stone village

Group lunch and dinner at the local place

Day 6: Jinsha river

We set out from Baoshan stone village in the early morning, and cross the Jinsha River by boat to enjoy the scenery. Then we rent a vehicle back to Living around 3.00pm. If you book a flight ticket, you could choose a flight after 6.00pm.

6- Day Trip Information:

Date: Dec.26th - 31st

Price: CNY6650/person

The number of people for this trip is 6.

(The deadline is 20th.)

Includes:

Leaders: Mahan/Allen and Mona

Transportation during trip in hiking

Activities, attractions tickets, and meals as listed in the itinerary

Accommodations listed in the itinerary

24/7 helpline while you are traveling

6 days Insurance

A small gift bag (for HikersFamily memebers.)

Excludes

Transportation to and from Lijang

Personal expenses

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