1‑Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Shuhe Ancient Town Small‑Group Tour
Journey Overview
Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with optional cable‑car choices, admire turquoise water at Blue Moon Valley, wander Shuhe Ancient Town and enjoy tie‑dye handicraft experience.
Journey Highlights
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: take the large cable-car to the 4506-meter Glacier Park, then hike onward to the 4680-meter viewing platform; or choose the small cable-car to Yunshanping alpine meadow for distant snow-peak views.
- Take stunning photos at Blue Moon Valley, well-known for turquoise glacial lakes and snow-mountain reflections.
- Wander ancient Shuhe Town. Join a guided intangible-heritage Bai tie-dye workshop and bring your handmade artwork home for free.
Full-Day Schedule
Here is your suggested schedule. Every stop and timing can be flexibly tailored to your personal preferences and pace.
Hotel pick-up from downtown Lijiang hotels, depart for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Blue Moon Valley
Large cable-car to 4506 m Glacier Park, hike onward to 4680 m viewing platform. Small cable-car leads to Yunshanping fir forest and alpine meadow for distant snow-peak sights. Afterwards visit Blue Moon Valley for turquoise-lake and snow-mountain reflection views.
Self-paid lunch inside scenic area
Taste Naxi specialties like chicken hot-pot, Naxi roasted meat and highland-barley bread. Rest for high-altitude acclimatization.
Drive to Shuhe Ancient Town.
Leisure tour of Shuhe Ancient Town & tie-dye experience
Stroll old stone lanes, Sifang Street market and traditional Naxi residences. Complete full tie-dye process including binding, dyeing and drying under artisan guidance. Keep your finished artwork free of charge.
Transfer back to downtown Lijiang hotel
Tour ends upon arrival.
Note: Sightseeing sequence may be adjusted by guide subject to traffic and scenic‑site conditions.
Journey Inclusions & Exclusions
- Transportation: Private vehicle arranged according to your small‑group size.; hotel pick‑up and drop‑off for downtown Lijiang hotels.
- Guide: Professional English‑speaking tour guide.
- Entrance & Activities: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain admission (including Blue Moon Valley access); intangible‑heritage tie‑dye workshop at Shuhe Ancient Town.
- Tour management and related service charges.
- All applicable taxes.
- Personal Expenses: Snacks, souvenirs and other personal purchases.
- Meals: All meals are not included.
- Optional fees: Cable‑car tickets (if not included in your plan), Blue Moon Valley eco‑cart, oxygen bottles, down‑jacket rental.
- Accommodation: Overnight hotel stay is not covered.
- Other Costs: Any services or items not clearly listed under Price Includes.