Get truly off the beaten path near the heart of 5,596 meter Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulongxueshan) during a full-day hike on this seldom-travelled route. Just outside the bustling tourism mecca of Lijiang and in near-guaranteed solitude, you’ll follow the path of what was once the southernmost valley glacier in the northern hemisphere. After a picnic lunch, have the choice of extending the route on more challenging terrain, or casually returning the way you came, with plenty of time to take pictures or lounge in alpine meadows along the way.
Suitable for beginner to advanced hikers. Includes hotel pickup and professional guide with wilderness first aid certification.
Highlights
7 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guide with wilderness first aide training
Driver/guide
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children and youths must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Get truly off the beaten path near the heart of 5,596 meter Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulongxueshan) during a full-day hike on this seldom-travelled route. Just outside the bustling tourism mecca of Lijiang and in near-guaranteed solitude, you’ll follow the path of what was once the southernmost valley glacier in the northern hemisphere. After a picnic lunch, have the choice of extending the route on more challenging terrain, or casually returning the way you came, with plenty of time to take pictures or lounge in alpine meadows along the way.
Suitable for beginner to advanced hikers. Includes hotel pickup and professional guide with wilderness first aid certification.
Highlights
7 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guide with wilderness first aide training
Driver/guide
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Itinerary
Your hike takes place well away from the crowds in this remote glacially-carved valley just outside of Lijiang.
Following an 8:30 departure from your hotel, we'll drive for about 45 minutes to the trailhead just outside the scenic spot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at 2,980 meters elevation.
The first kilometer of the hike is moderately steep, climbing up and in to the glacial trough - a broad, flat-bottomed valley carved by what was once the southernmost valley glacier in the northern hemisphere.
Our route continues up the valley to the edge of the glacial moraine - a mass of boulders left behind by the now-extinct glacier.
Here, flanked by towering walls guarding the main summit of th...
