Blue Moon Valley | A journey to slow down your breathing in a fairyland on earth

As a gentle summer breeze blew across Lijiang, I entered Blue Moon Valley for the first time. It was the rainy season, and the sky was thick with clouds. Without the contrast of the blue sky, the lake's azure water unexpectedly seemed even deeper. That blue wasn't a man-made color, but a natural blue that instantly calms the heart—pure, profound, and almost slows time. Standing by the lake, watching the mist-shrouded mountains merge with the crystal-clear water, it felt like entering a fairyland.

Blue Moon Valley is said to have inspired the Shangri-La in the British novel Lost Horizon. Seeing the lake and mountains encircled by these mountains in person, I finally understood why. Unlike Jiuzhaigou, it possesses a tranquil, delicate, and gentle beauty—a beauty that takes your breath away and inspires awe. No wonder many call it "Little Jiuzhaigou." The clear water and wispy mist are like a flowing dream.

Walking along the winding trail, every turn invites pause. Tingtao Lake, Jingtan Lake, Blue Moon Lake, and Yuye Lake each possess distinct charms. The color of the water shifts with the light, sometimes like emerald, sometimes like glass, and sometimes as pale as the morning sky. Visitors pause on the bridge, take photos by the water's edge, and even witness a bride and groom in white wedding gowns, capturing the most romantic moment of their lives before the azure waters.

But what truly captivates is the beauty of stillness. When you put down your phone and take a deep breath of the refreshing mountain air, nature becomes more than just a landscape; it's a silent symphony. Light, shadow, water, and wind compose a melody of the soul, gently flowing into your heart.

The beauty of Blue Moon Valley is beyond words. It is not only a dreamlike symbol of Lijiang, but also a landscape poem that lingers time and again—a place where tranquility, light, and shadow allow you to rediscover the pure feeling of "breathing in tune with nature." #BlueMoonValley #BlueMoonValleyMustGo #Lijiang #LijiangJadeDragonSnowMountain #YunnanFreeTravel #JadeDragonSnowMountain #JadeDragonSnowMountainBlueMoonValley

Post by Mona(모나) | Oct 10, 2025