[China] Enter the world of 5,000m-class glaciers and snow at the World Heritage Site "Jade Dragon Snow Mountain"

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, an unclimbed virgin peak that towers over Lijiang, Yunnan, China

The summit is the southernmost point in the Northern Hemisphere, with glaciers and perpetual snow, and the highest peak is 5,546m above sea level. It is a majestic mountain range with 13 peaks.

It is a sacred mountain for the Naxi ethnic minority who live in this area, and is registered as a World Heritage Site as a scenic area of ​​the highest rank 5A in China and as a component heritage of the Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area.

The biggest attractions of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain are

The spectacular glacier panorama can be seen up close and

The ropeway can take you to 4,506m above Mount Fuji in one go.

This kind of experience cannot be experienced in Japan.

It seems that it is common to go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from Lijiang city on a local tour.

📍Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山) Yulong Snow Mountain Mountain
Location: Yulongnaxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province (Lijiang City, Yunnan Province)

#Let's go to China #China #Yunnan #Spectacular views #World heritage sites

Post by タビノモリ | Mar 28, 2025

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