If you only have 2 days in Lijiang, check out these hidden gems on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain!

Just back from Lijiang! You shouldn't miss Lijiang in winter! This 2-day itinerary includes not only the regular attractions, but also a snow mountain 🏔️ and a starry sky 🌃 📍Day 1: Blue Moon Valley - Yak Meadow - Stargazing on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ▫️Lashi Lake Lijiang's back garden, where you can go horseback riding or bird watching. It's about an hour's drive to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. ▫️Blue Moon Valley The clear Tiffany blue water is breathtaking, and the lake sparkles like a jade under the sun. It's so beautiful that you don't need any filters. ▫️Yak Meadow At an altitude of 3,600 meters, the view is very open. You can see the blue sky and the white snow of the snow mountain 🏔️, which forms a pure and holy picture. ▫️Stargazing on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ✨ This is my secret tip. With little light pollution, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a great place for stargazing. When night falls and everything is quiet, the starry sky is right in front of you! You can join a stargazing tour at the PuXiu Astronomical Observatory at the Jinmao PuXiu Hotel in Ganhaizi. The stargazing camp has large tents ⛺️ and small triangular cabins, both of which are very nice. You can observe stars through a telescope 🌠 and listen to a professional teacher explain the constellations. It's also great for stargazing beginners. ✔️Tips for taking photos of the starry sky: Manual mode M, shutter speed 6s (if the aperture is large, you can set it to more than 10s), aperture F2.0, ISO 3200, white balance 4200k, manual exposure MF, time-lapse photography 📍Day 2: Sunrise on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - Ancient Town ▫️Sunrise The current sunrise time is around 7:50-8:00. The probability of seeing the sunrise in winter is very high, so seize the opportunity! When the morning sun shines on the top of the mountain 🌅, the whole snow mountain turns golden, which is very shocking and makes you feel that life is worth living. 📷Tips for shooting: Baisha Ancient Town, Yuhu Village, Dongba Valley, Yak Meadow, etc. You can stay overnight in a small town at the foot of the snow mountain and get up early to wait. ️Note that the temperature difference between day and night is large, so bring a thick coat 🧥. Afterwards, you can go to Shuhe or Dayan, important towns on the Ancient Tea Horse Road that are well-preserved. There are many interesting shops to explore, and you can have a drink 🥂 in the evening. Save this guide and go there for New Year's Eve or New Year!