【Snow Mountain Photography Guide: Blue Moon Valley + Glacier Park Shooting Tips】

1. How to shoot Blue Moon Valley?
Choose noon when the sunlight is direct for the highest saturation of Tiffany blue lake water! Capture the "Sky Mirror" reflection at Jade Liquid Lake (crouch by the lake to find the angle), snap dynamic shots in front of the waterfall at Tingtao Lake with your skirt swirling, walk a few steps on the calcified terrace wearing a white dress with a red shawl—every shot looks like a movie frame. Secret tip: Rent a yak for a ride (50 RMB/time) and have a friend shoot from the side looking up, with the snow mountain as a backdrop for a super majestic effect!

2. How to compose shots in Glacier Park?
After taking the cable car to the top, don’t rush to the 4680m stone monument. First, shoot a "Cloud Sea Crossing" video on the 4506m platform (use a wide-angle lens pointing at the sky and ground). At the highest point, turn your back to the monument, stretch out your hand sideways, and have your boyfriend lower the camera to create a "touching the clouds" visual impact. Remember to wear bright-colored outdoor jackets to stand out against the gray-white rocky beach.

3. Where is the hidden spot at Yak Meadow?
The prayer flag array deep in the meadow is the secret weapon! Frame the snow mountain through the gaps in the prayer flags, shoot low-angle shots of running and jumping backs, and press the shutter when the wind lifts your hair. From June to August, catch the rhododendron sea, sit on the grass hugging your knees for a side profile shot—no need for retouching.

🚶‍♀️ Route + Pitfalls to Avoid:
07:00 Carpool from the Old Town (30 RMB/person) → 08:30 Cable car to the summit (book tickets 7 days in advance!) → 11:30 Hike Blue Moon Valley (20 RMB for the mandatory eco-bus) → 15:00 Shoot sunset at Yak Meadow → 17:00 Return
⚠️ Oxygen tanks cost 20 RMB per can in the Old Town, double the price in the scenic area! Rent cold-weather gear at the official spot for 50 RMB/day, bright orange or pink colors are very photogenic. Don’t trust horse rental touts on the roadside; look for the official "Snow Mountain Line" stable (includes insurance + route map).

🍜 Foodie Radar:
After descending, head straight to "No. 88 Snack Shop" in Shuhe Ancient Town for steamer chicken with chicken bean jelly—sour and appetizing. At night, visit Mu Yu · Ruins Restaurant, with ruin-style architecture and snow mountain backdrop, enjoy modern Yunnan cuisine while shooting atmospheric photos. Don’t forget to pack the "Spoon Rice Noodles" local chicken crossing-the-bridge noodles for a late-night snack—the broth is incredibly fresh!

💡 Fun Fact:
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the southernmost modern glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. From November to March early mornings, you can see the "Sunlight on the Golden Mountain" at Ganhaizi! Book a car in advance and wait for the first golden light to hit the snow peak—press the shutter and you’ll be a social media hit. (Secret: You can see it from the rooms at Jinmao Puxiu Snow Mountain Hotel, a lazy person’s dream!)

Post by BKE. Gus 2162 | Sep 7, 2025