Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Extreme at The Peak!

#chinatraveltips Yulong Snow Mountain or Jade Dragon Mountain is located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. It is the southernmost snow Mountain in the Northern Hemisphere. The main peak Fanzi has a steep altitude of 5,596 meters. It is known as “Olu”, which means “Tianshan”. It is the holy mountain of the Naxi people.Yulong Snow Mountain is famous for its magnificent snowy landscape and rich natural landscape. The scenic area includes snowy and glacial landscapes, alpine meadows, primeval forests and snowy landscapes.Its unique geographical location is located on the southeast edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It belongs to the main peak of the Yunling Mountain Range of the Hengduan Mountain System. It has been affected by sea invasion and sea retreat many times in its history, and finally formed in the Quaternary Period. The natural landscape of Yulong Snow Mountain is extremely rich, with 19 modern glaciers, of which Baishui No. 1 Glacier is the largest. The attractions such as Lanyue Valley, Spruce Flat and Yak Niuping in the scenic area have their own characteristics. Lanyue Valley is known for its clear lakes, while Spruce Flat is a plateau pasture, and Yak Niuping shows the scenery of the alpine grassland. In addition, Yulong Snow Mountain is also known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of rare animals and plants, and has become a hot spot for ecotourism. Yulong Snow Mountain is not only a treasure trove of natural landscapes, but also an important carrier of culture.The Naxi people regard it as the incarnation of the protector god “Sanduo”, which has deep cultural significance. Visitors can explore this magical land by ropeway or hiking, and experience its unique natural charm and cultural heritage. Generally speaking, Dragon Snow Mountain Peak is a culminative point and terminal destination on a travel route as a most impressive natural spot in whole Lijiang surrounding area. It truly looks like travel to the one of the Saturn cold moons at the age of solar system. Amazing world!