Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is situated about 15 km north of Lijiang County, on the east side of Jinshajiang River and the southern section of the Hengduan Mountain ranges.
Its main peak is 5,596 meters above the sea level and remains snowcapped throughout the year, along the Yulong twelve peaks aligned north to south extending 35 km that makes it look like a jade dragon lying on the top of the mountain, therefore it was named ‘Jade Dragon Snow Mountain’. The gorgeous view as it gives Jade Snow Mountain also changes in seasons and weathers. In late spring and early summer, it’s the time to view the blooming flowers, lush woods, and diverse species of rare birds, it is a well-known place for rhododendrons.