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Lijiang Old Town, Gucheng District, Yunnan; Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is in Yulong County north of the city.丽江古城 · 玉龙雪山
A UNESCO-listed Naxi old town at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain — free to wander the lanes, or take the glacier cable car to 4,680 m.
📍 Location
Lijiang Old Town, Gucheng District, Yunnan; Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is in Yulong County north of the city.
🎫 Tickets from
Old Town free / Jade Dragon from ¥220
⏱ Suggested stay
Old Town 1–2 days; Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 1 day.
🌤 Best season
Year-round; best in spring & autumn
About
Lijiang Old Town is a UNESCO-listed Naxi water town of winding lanes, small bridges and willows. North of it, the snow-capped Jade Dragon Snow Mountain rises, and its glacier cable car carries visitors to a 4,680 m viewing platform — a second shock beyond the town.
📍 Lijiang Old Town, Gucheng District, Yunnan; Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is in Yulong County north of the city.
Highlights
1
Wander the Old Town
Square Street, the Big Water Wheel and the canals — free to enter, with a different mood at dawn and by night.
2
Glacier Park cable car
Runs toward the foot of the main peak Shanzidou; top station at 4,680 m — bring oxygen and warm layers.
3
Blue Moon Valley
Turquoise calcified pools fed by snowmelt; so blue on clear days it's nicknamed 'little Jiuzhaigou'.
Hours & Tickets
🕒 Opening hours
Lijiang Old Town lanes are open 24 h and free to enter; Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ~06:00–16:30 (last entry 16:30), adjusted for summer / holidays per official notice.
🎫 Tickets
Old Town free (a ¥50 maintenance fee may apply by year); Jade Dragon base ticket: entrance ¥100 + eco-bus ¥20; glacier cable car ¥140, Yunshanping cable car ¥60, sightseeing train ¥50 one-way / ¥80 return (optional).
Re-check before you go：Ticket prices and opening hours may change with season, holidays and policy. Always confirm the latest on the official website or official mini-program before departure.
🚆 Getting there
Lijiang Sanyi Airport / Lijiang Station to the Old Town ~30–40 min; from town to the mountain by bus 101 or a shuttle / carpool (~¥40 one-way, ¥68 return).
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain / Lijiang official booking: WeChat mini-program "玉龙雪山服务" (Yulong Snow Mountain Service) or "丽江旅游集团" (Lijiang Tourism Group) — use the official mini-program as there is no unified external ticketing website.
🧭 Combine with
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Shuhe Old Town, Lugu Lake, Tiger Leaping Gorge.
FAQ
Do foreign visitors need to book in advance?
Yes. 丽江古城 · 玉龙雪山 uses real-name timed reservation; foreign visitors must provide a passport number. Book via the official website or mini-program before you travel to avoid sold-out days.
Do ticket prices and opening hours change?
Ticket prices and opening hours may change with season, holidays and policy. Always confirm the latest on the official website or official mini-program before departure.
How do I get there?
Lijiang Sanyi Airport / Lijiang Station to the Old Town ~30–40 min; from town to the mountain by bus 101 or a shuttle / carpool (~¥40 one-way, ¥68 return).
How long should I plan to stay?
Old Town 1–2 days; Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 1 day.
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丽江古城 · 玉龙雪山 · Lijiang Old Town, Gucheng District, Yunnan; Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is in Yulong County north of the city.
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