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The river in Blue Moon Valley, blocked by mountains, forms four large water bodies: Yuye Lake, Jingtan Lake, Blue Moon Lake, and Tingtao Lake. Yuye Lake, located upstream of Jingtan Lake, appears even more azure due to its deeper water level and the presence of copper ions.
Attraction Location: Lijiang Old Town, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China (云南省丽江市玉龙纳西族自治县丽江古城)
History: Yuye Lake is a historic freshwater lake that has been central to Lijiang’s water system for centuries. The lake historically provided irrigation for surrounding farmlands and was a scenic element in the traditional water town layout.
Architecture: The lake is surrounded by traditional Naxi-style architecture, including wooden pavilions, stone bridges, and cobblestone pathways that reflect local ethnic design aesthetics. Some modern landscaping has been added to improve visitor accessibility.
Cultural Value: The lake area is an integral part of Lijiang’s cultural heritage, highlighting the Naxi people's harmonious relationship with water and nature. Local festivals and traditional rituals are sometimes held near the lake.
Other Information: The lake features clear waters, walking trails, and a variety of birdlife, making it a popular spot for photography, relaxation, and small boating activities.
Opening Hours: 07:00–19:00 daily
Ticket Price: Free entry for general walking
Boating tickets: 50–80 CNY depending on boat type
Best Photo Spots: Sunset over the lake with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background
The stone arch bridge on the north side
Traditional wooden pavilions along the water
Time Reference: 1–2 hours for a walking visit; 2–3 hours if including boating and photography
Yuye Lake, the pearl of Blue Moon Valley, boasts emerald-blue waters, reflecting the captivating peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. When shrouded in mist, it resembles a fairyland, while under clear skies, it resembles an overturned paint palette, blending the blue sky and white clouds into the emerald waters. Strolling along the wooden plank path, you can clearly see the milky white calcified rock formations at the lake's bottom, interweaving with the translucent water to create a psychedelic gradient. In summer, the lake is refreshingly cool, while in autumn and winter, the forests are awash in vibrant colors, creating breathtaking photos that resemble oil paintings. Visiting early in the morning or evening, when the crowds are less, allows you to experience the soothing blend of mountain and water. While the altitude is high, you'll need to walk slowly, but the direct sightseeing bus service is much more convenient. Recommended for nature lovers and photographers!
The river in Blue Moon Valley, blocked by mountains, forms four large bodies of water: Yuye Lake, Jingtan Lake, Blue Moon Lake, and Tingtao Lake. Yuye Lake, located upstream of Jingtan Lake, perhaps due to its deeper water level, appears even more azure. Arriving here, it feels like a fairyland. Many newlyweds take wedding photos by the lake, creating a unique scene.
Address: Blue Moon Valley, Yulong Snow Mountain National Scenic Area, 15 kilometers from Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City
Type: Lake
Play time: 10-20 minutes recommended
Tel: 0888-5131068 (Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area telephone number)
Opening Hours:
7:00-18:00 (Ticket sales stop around 16:00, the specific situation is subject to the scenic spot on the day.)
Ticket Information:
No tickets are required. Tickets are included in the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area ticket.
transportation
You can walk or take a battery car to the scenic area
Tickets
Included in the ticket for Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area. If you take the battery car, you need to pay an additional 40 yuan for the fare.
Part of the Blue Moon Valley is very blue and beautiful, but the electric car is really not worth riding.
A very beautiful lake, set against the backdrop of the surrounding mountains, is the most beautiful picture.
The lake here is absolutely blue to the extreme, it really is a natural filter.
It’s really beautiful.
Because there is no obstruction, the sunlight here is more direct and dazzling, and when it shines on the lake, it makes people feel calm.
Looking back, I still think it was surprisingly blue.
Unfortunately, there's no plank road leading to Yuye Lake, the bluest of all. You can only take the road and then climb up the slope to get closer to the water's edge, which is somewhat unsafe. This is usually done for wedding photography. Yuye Lake is the deepest, at least ten meters, and crystal clear.
The water here is bluer and more beautiful. The camera in the picture did not use any beautification function at all, it is just so beautiful!
Generally, tourists take photos here after getting off the bus at Blue Moon Valley. There are many people here.
Take the shuttle bus from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to Blue Moon Valley and take photos at Yuye Lake
In the Blue Moon Valley, the first lake, Yuye Lake, is the most beautiful, especially when you walk to the viewing platform at the lower end, you can see the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Going up along the Blue Moon Valley, there is a lake called Yuye Lake. The lake water is very quiet and the color is even deeper. It feels like a mirror. It is so beautiful that it always feels unreal. The reflections on the water surface through the sunlight are so beautiful that I really don’t want to leave this place.
The lakeshore is surrounded by lush vegetation, with snow-capped peaks in the distance as a backdrop. The water is a transparent blue, a nearly solid blue dotted with hints of green.
The largest lake in the Blue Moon Valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is beautiful, and the photos are beautiful without filters.
The most beautiful thing about Blue Moon Valley is the Jade Liquid Lake, which is truly turquoise blue. Combined with the snow-capped mountains opposite, it is truly stunning.
Very beautiful... a little cold, please wear more clothes
How can the blue, green, and clear water of the lake be so beautiful? It really fascinates me. The blue is alluring, the clearness is charming. If I were to visit by myself, I would really like to stay by such a lake for a few days.
The lakes in Yunnan are all very famous and have nice names~~
Not bad. Not bad, not ...
Beautiful and charming scenic spot, suitable for taking wedding photos
It is very clear and has not been polluted in any way. The water here is all melted water from the glaciers on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Because there is a layer of chemicals at the bottom of the lake, the water we see is blue-green, which is very magical. If it rains, you will see white. Many people take wedding photos here.
Yuye Lake is one section of the Blue Moon Valley. Walking along the Blue Moon Valley, each section has a different name, but each section is beautiful.
In the Blue Moon Valley, the water is very green and transparent, very beautiful
This is one of the larger lakes and it seems very deep.
Yuye Lake is one of the lakes in Blue Moon Valley and is also a representative scenic spot. The water quality of Blue Moon Valley is clear, just like the scenery of Jiuzhaigou. It is a must-see attraction in Lijiang and the first choice for travel wedding photos. For more Lijiang travel wedding photos, please see: *
Below the Blue Moon Lake is the Yuye Lake, which is also very beautiful.
There is basically nothing much to introduce about the sapphire at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is one of the must-see attractions when entering the snow mountain. The natural beauty created by the special landform and environment is a place that really tests your photography skills.
Xiao Jiuzhaigou is so beautiful that you won’t want to leave. The weather was not very sunny when we went there, which was a bit of a pity.
It seems that Yuye Lake is a lake in Blue Moon Valley
It's so beautiful. My wife and I spent two or three hours here, taking photos non-stop, and we were reluctant to leave. It's the most stunning view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
A little worse than Blue Moon, but still beautiful...
A very beautiful lake in Blue Moon Valley, the blue is refreshing
They all belong to the Blue Moon Valley Scenic Area. The title of Little Jiuzhaigou is worth it. It is very beautiful.
The water of Yuye Lake feels like a lot of milk has been added to it, giving it a milky blue hue. It has a unique flavor.
The lake is crystal clear and the scenery is beautiful. It is recommended to visit
A beautiful place at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it will be even more beautiful on a sunny day
The turquoise blue lake, set against the emerald green mountains, looks like a glowing sapphire in a deep valley.
In the Blue Moon Valley Scenic Area, one of the four small lakes contains copper ions in the water, making the lake appear blue.
I followed a one-day tour group on Taobao, so I don't know the transportation situation. I can see that there are buses on the platform. There are many lakes in the park. This is one of them. The snowmelt water is crystal clear and the morning light makes the picture beautiful.
The scenery is invincible, so beautiful, if I have the chance, I will go again
Yuye Lake, located in the Blue Moon Valley scenic area of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, along with Mirror Lake and Blue Moon Lake, forms one of the three most beautiful lakes in the valley. The waters are crystal clear, sometimes green and sometimes blue, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. It's truly stunning!
Part of Blue Moon Valley, the view of snow-capped mountains is nice, but the lake is nothing special except the blue water.
At the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the emerald green lake reflects the snow-capped mountains, which is very beautiful. There are also trees growing in the lake, which is very magical.
The scenery of snow-capped mountains and the blue lake is very beautiful.
My first sight of Yuye Lake was awe-inspiring. Its surface, as emerald green as jade liquid, was pure and beautiful. It was a bit of a shame that I couldn't stay longer, as it was drizzling from time to time. Some of the local service facilities were still under construction. I hope the area can continue to retain its pristine beauty.
A part of Blue Moon Valley, very nice.
It's a pity that I didn't have a camera when I went there, only a fake mobile phone, hehe
Last winter break, I went with some college classmates when they visited Lijiang. As a Lijiang native, I'm a little ashamed to be in my twenties before actually visiting Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, considered sacred by the Naxi people of Lijiang! But the snow-capped mountains are truly stunning. I missed them most at 4680. The distant sky and mountains resembled a series of ink paintings. The waters of Blue Moon Valley at the foot of the snowcapped mountains were so clear and blue, it was so beautiful I wanted to pack it in my backpack and take it home. I love Lijiang, and I love its mountains and rivers even more!
It is so beautiful that it seems unreal, it feels like you are standing in a painting.
It's a pure play group reported on Meituan. It's nice to go shopping and take pictures.
Yuye Lake is the best of the five lakes in Blue Moon Valley (personally speaking). It is large enough with a white water platform on top and a small waterfall below.
It's very beautiful. The lake water is blue-green. I don't know how it is formed. It is more beautiful on sunny days.
Green mountains and green waters, super beautiful, you must go! It's so beautiful that it makes me cry~
The beautiful Yuye Lake at the foot of the snow-capped mountains is a must-see after visiting the snow-capped mountains.
Located in Bange County, within the fault basin on the northern slopes of the Hoh Xil Mountains, Binhu Lake boasts numerous ancient sandbanks in its southern portion, the highest of which rises 30 meters above the lake surface. The lake boasts a water level of 4,850 meters, a length of 22.3 kilometers, a shoreline of 110 kilometers, and a development coefficient of 3.42.
The scenery is beautiful, and the colors are beautiful too. Yuye Lake is at the foot of the snow-capped mountains. It is a bit far to get here by sightseeing bus from the scenic area. This is the darkest lake among the several lakes, and the water is very blue. There are many newlyweds who come here to take wedding photos. There was no sun when we went there, so the color of the lake was a little different, and there was no luster. After the sun came out, the color became more beautiful, so it is better to go there on a sunny day, so that the pictures will be more beautiful and the color of the lake will be very beautiful.
Very beautiful scenery, the turquoise lake reflects the white snow-capped mountains, it is really beautiful
Buy a ticket to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic area. Yuye Lake is located in Blue Moon Valley. The water is a deep blue and tastes delicious. Take a sightseeing bus downstream and explore from bottom to top, a roughly 15-minute journey. The peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain looms in the distance. The valley is tranquil, lush, and filled with trees.
The lake is very beautiful and definitely worth a visit, Little Jiuzhaigou
It is best to go on a sunny day, so that the color of the lake will be very clear and beautiful. If it is cloudy or before going down the mountain, it will not be so good!
Although it was developed later, it is well preserved and beautiful.
The first time I saw the blue lake, I couldn’t believe it.
It's a very blue, very blue, very blue lake. The chemical substances at the bottom of the lake are blue.
Very blue, very blue, very blue water, very beautiful, you must go
The moment I saw Yuye Lake, I couldn't help but say: "How beautiful!" It was the first time I saw such a blue lake. Looking out, the scenery before me was so beautiful.
Yuye Lake is so beautiful that it makes me cry. It is really a place worth visiting.
There are several lakes and small waterfalls downstream from the Baishui River. Personally, my favorite is the Yuye Lake. Because the lake water contains copper, it presents a breathtaking blue color.
In the Blue Moon Valley Scenic Area, the blue sky, white clouds, and clear lake water make everything so beautiful.
Yuye Lake is one of the four lakes in Blue Moon Valley.
I think this spot is comparable to the Norwegian fjords. Like it! The water is really blue.
There are several small lakes in the Blue Moon Valley, and the most beautiful and blue one is Yuye Lake.
One word beautiful, really beautiful ~ blue
There are four lakes in Blue Moon Valley. Each one is similar, very beautiful, and the water is very clear.
The four small lakes connected together are very beautiful and are known as the Little Jiuzhaigou
After arriving at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, there will be a tour bus to Yuye Lake
Yuye Lake is located at the foot of the Snow Mountain.
The lake water is all snow water
After being reflected by the lake bottom, the lake water appears blue-green, very beautiful.
We chartered a car to visit Blue Moon Valley, beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain...it was absolutely stunning! There's even a Milky Sea here that rivals the Maldives, and the color is so fake! Don't tell me it's photoshopped; it's just this beautiful! Anyone who's been there knows for sure. Blue Moon Valley is nearly 40 kilometers from Lijiang's main city, and the car charter fee is just over 200 yuan. Getting there is very convenient, but don't follow the group's slavish tactics, sleeping on the bus and peeing on the bus. It's best to take your time and savor this natural gift.