It's not that Changbai Mountain is unaffordable, but Jiaozi Snow Mountain offers better value.

🌈Attraction Features: 1⃣ Jiaozi Snow Mountain is located at the junction of Dongchuan District and Luquan County in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, and is known as the "First Mountain in Central Yunnan." Here, you can not only enjoy spectacular snow scenery in winter but also admire the azaleas covering the mountains in spring. Recently, Jiaozi Snow Mountain welcomed its first snowfall, with blue skies, white snow, rime, and a sea of clouds intertwining to create a beautiful picture. Tourists take photos, have snowball fights, and enjoy the winter fun. 2⃣ In addition to the winter snow scenery, Jiaozi Snow Mountain offers other unique views. For example, in autumn, although there are no flowers or snow, there is a boundless sea of clouds, large tree rhododendron forests, mountain streams, and waterfalls. Jiaozi Snow Mountain, with an altitude of over 4,000 meters, is only about two hours' drive from downtown Kunming, making it ideal for day trips or longer stays. Many tourists say that even in May, which is not a traditional peak tourist season, they can experience different kinds of fun, such as sudden hail and strong cold winds, but they also get to see unique scenery. 3⃣ The best time to appreciate azaleas on Jiaozi Snow Mountain is from April to the end of May. During this period, the alpine azaleas bloom brilliantly all over the mountains, becoming a major highlight of Jiaozi Snow Mountain. Walking on the mountain trails, with the bright sunshine and gentle breeze, allows you to feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. 🎟️Ticket Information: 1⃣ Ticket price: CNY 200/person (discounts may be available through certain channels or at specific times) 2⃣ Package ticket: Grand Package: CNY 299/person, including admission ticket, round-trip Xinshanya Cable Car, round-trip shuttle bus, and round-trip Xiapingzi Cable Car. 3⃣ Small Package: CNY 225/person, including admission ticket, round-trip Xinshanya Cable Car, and round-trip shuttle bus (excluding round-trip Xiapingzi Cable Car). 🕐️Scenic Area Opening Hours: 08:00-16:00 💗Other Tips: 1⃣ Clothing: Bring warm clothing such as down jackets, hiking jackets, and thermal underwear, as well as waterproof and non-slip hiking shoes, gloves, and hats. 2⃣ Backpack: A comfortable hiking backpack that can hold all necessary items. 3⃣ Food and water: Prepare high-calorie foods such as chocolate and beef jerky, as well as sufficient drinking water. It is recommended to bring at least 2 liters of water per person. 4⃣ Hiking equipment: You can prepare hiking poles, crampons, etc., for easy hiking and walking. 5⃣ Medicine: Bring cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness medicine, anti-altitude sickness medicine, etc., according to your personal needs. 6⃣ Other: Snow goggles or sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, thermos, headlamp or flashlight, etc.