Moderate
Lijiang in 3 Days: Snow Mountain & Old Towns
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain · Blue Moon Valley · Shuhe · Baisha
3 days / 2 nights2–12 peopleFrom $460 pp
Trip Highlights
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain glacier cableway to 4,680 m
- Turquoise Blue Moon Valley below the snow peaks
- Lijiang Old Town: Sifang Street and the Big Waterwheel by night
- Shuhe Old Town on the Tea Horse Road
- Baisha Old Town and Mufu Mansion, Lion Hill panorama
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Lijiang → Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Lijiang Old Town
Lijiang- Drive to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (approx. 30 km / 1 hr); glacier cableway to the 4,680 m platform
- Blue Moon Valley — turquoise glacier-melt lakes
- Night in Lijiang Old Town: Sifang Street and Big Waterwheel
Breakfast included
Stay: Hotel in Lijiang Old Town
2
Lijiang → Shuhe → Baisha Old Towns
Lijiang- Shuhe Old Town: Qinglong Bridge, Jiuding Dragon Pool, Naxi crafts
- Baisha Old Town — original Naxi village and snow-peak viewpoints
- Return to Lijiang Old Town for Naxi specialities
Breakfast included
Stay: Hotel in Lijiang Old Town
3
Lijiang Old Town In-Depth → Departure
Lijiang- Mufu Mansion and Lion Hill's Wangu Tower panorama
- Qiyi Street, Wuyi Street and Zhongyi Market
- Free time for souvenirs; transfer to station/airport
Breakfast included
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What's Included
- Comfortable private vehicle throughout
- 2 nights hotel (twin-share) in Lijiang Old Town
- Daily hotel breakfast; lunches/dinners self-arranged
- Excellent English-speaking guide service
- First-gate tickets: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Mufu Mansion
Not Included
- Snow Mountain shuttle ¥20; glacier cableway ¥140; Yunshanping/Maoniuping ¥60; Blue Moon Valley cart ¥50
- Oxygen / coat rental, personal spending
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the glacier cableway ticket?
The 4,680 m platform is reached via the glacier cableway, paid separately. It's the headline experience; alternatively the lower Yunshanping/Maoniuping cableways offer snow-peak views at gentler altitudes.
Is altitude a concern on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain?
At 4,680 m some visitors feel breathless. Move slowly, avoid exertion, rent oxygen on site, and take rhodiola in advance if you're altitude-sensitive.
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