Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Half-Day Tour with Glacier Park & Blue Moon Valley

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the one sight almost every Lijiang visitor wants to see, and this half-day private tour keeps it simple: one mountain, one cable car, one unforgettable valley. You'll head out early to beat the crowds, ride the Glacier Park cable car up to 4,506 m, and then slow down in the impossibly colored Blue Moon Valley.

Sample itinerary

• 07:30 Hotel pickup in Lijiang and drive toward Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (about 45 minutes)
• 08:30 Arrive at the park, collect tickets, rent warm coats and oxygen, then take the shuttle bus to the cable car station
• 09:00 Ride the Glacier Park cable car to 4,506 m; walk the viewing platforms and take in the ice fields and peaks (about 1 hour, with rest breaks)
• 10:30 Descend by cable car and transfer to Blue Moon Valley
• 11:00 Walk the Blue Moon Valley boardwalks past the terraced lakes and waterfalls (about 1 hour)
• 12:00 Stop at Ganhaizi meadow for photos and a short break
• 12:30 Return to Lijiang and drop off at your hotel around 13:15

Good to know

The cable car ticket is time-slot based and can sell out, so early booking is strongly recommended. At 4,506 m the air is thin—walk slowly, drink water, and use the provided oxygen if you feel light-headed. This tour is not recommended for travelers with serious heart or lung conditions, or for children under 6. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat; weather on the mountain changes quickly.

Highlights

• Ride the Glacier Park cable car to 4,506 m for close-up views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain's ice fields
• Walk the boardwalks of Blue Moon Valley, where terraced lakes shift between turquoise and jade
• See the high-altitude spruce meadows and yak pastures of Ganhaizi on the way up
• Small-group private pacing with time to acclimatize, plus an oxygen can and warm coat provided

What’s included

• English-speaking guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain entrance ticket and Glacier Park cable car ticket
• Oxygen can and warm coat rental
• Bottled water and travel insurance

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup in Lijiang city area.