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The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Tour
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain,also named Yulong snow mountain ,Located 25 kilometers north of Lijiang, The jade dragon Snow Mountain is the southernmost snow-capped mountain in China, and the ocean glacier nearest to the equator of all the snow mountains in Eurasia.is noted as the southernmost snow mountain in Northern Hemisphere.
As the top 10 attractions in Lijiang City, The jade dragon Snow Mountain is consists of 13 peaks with the highest one, Shanzidou, rising 5596 meters above sea level. The mountain range stretches 35 kilometers from north to south and 15 kilometers from west to east. The snowy and fog-shrouded mountain looks like a giant jade dragon seen from Lijiang Old Town, hence the name ''Jade Dragon Snow Mountain''. Yulong Snow Mountain is also called ''White and Black Mountain'' because the mountain is mainly composed of white limestone and black whinstone.
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a sanctuary for rare animals and wild plants. Due to this reason, one fourth of all plant species in China can be found there and 20 primeval forest communities shelter a big family of 410 types of trees and 35 kinds of animals which are well-protected by the Lijiang state. These different species live in different temperature levels and create different kinds of views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The 13 peaks, which have the altitudes of at least 4,000 meters, are covered by snow all year round; the mountain is called the "Natural Glacier Museum" for it has all types of glacier.Along the mountaintop you can find many rivers and pools, which are formed by the thawed snow water running along the valley and through the forests. With the different according to the altitude, The plants and the animals are different,so are the views. Every sight brings you a surprise and every step takes you to a new scene.Every meadow on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain has its own special character due to their different landscape and height. For example, Yunshanping is grassland with gigantic spruces whilst Ganhaizi used to be a highland lake as its name tells, the meadow was formed after the water had dried up. Besides, widespread legends and myths of the Naxi ethnic minority and the unclimbed Shanzidou are all important attractive spots for those who come to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
You will have a wondenrful travel here,Welcome to The jade dragon snow mountain!
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