Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Park: Outter Space Rocky Planet Style

#nationalparks Jade Dragon Mountain Yulongxueshan (玉龙龙山山) towers over the entire Lijiang Valley. Sacred to the Nakhi people, it is hidden by clouds most of the time. Nowadays, its top and eastern slope are a national park, the entrance to which is limited, it is better to buy tickets (or an excursion) in advance. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is located 15 kilometers north of the Ancient City of Lijiang, in Yunnan Province, in southwestern China. 13 the peak of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is 5,596 meters high, like a silver dragon lying in the clouds. The mountains are covered with a dense blanket of snow. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the southernmost glacier in the northern hemisphere with a height of 5,596 m. In clear weather, all 13 snow-capped peaks are reflected in the pond of the Black Dragon lying at the foot, and this is perhaps the best point for viewing. When taking cable car or hiking, you can see how the seasons change — every 5 km of the way has its own climate. It is impossible to climb the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on foot without serious mountaineering training. But from the top of the neighboring mountain, which is reached by a tourist cable car, there is an excellent view of the glacier. Snow is constantly lying on the tops of the mountains, which is why Yulongxueshan is called the "Museum of the Natural Glacier". The jade dragon Snow mountain especially attracts lovers: according to Chinese beliefs, seeing the peak without clouds is like receiving a blessing for eternal love. Actually, that was my first time when I saw a real glacier. Not mentioned the fact, that standing up there is like entering into another world, so beautiful, but so different from what we accustomed to see. Amazing feeling and unforgettable experience are guaranteed.