Yak Meadow: The True Tranquility, Feeling of Nirvana State

#chinatraveltips Yak Meadow is located at the northern end of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area of Lijiang and is an important part of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area.Its geographical location starts from Liming Highway in the east, Heishui River in the south, the eastern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the west, and the upper part of Snowflake Village in the north, with a total area of about 16.6 square kilometers. Yak Meadow is a typical meadow pasture, characterized by its alpine snowfield scenery and rivers and streams, side by side with the natural and quiet primeval forest landscape, with distinct layers and colorful colors. Historical and cultural background There are Yi and Tibetan villages living in Yak Meadow. The villagers depend on animal husbandry for their livelihoods. The folk customs are simple and the national cultural atmosphere is strong. Yak Meadow gets its name from its main breeding animal, the yak. This is the summer pasture of Yi and Tibetan villagers. Every spring, summer and autumn, pastoralists will drive cattle and sheep to the mountains to graze, and they also live in summer huts. Travel information Tourist information for Yak Meadow includes： Opening hours: 7:00-18:00 Ticket price: Included in the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ticket, the price is 105 yuan Recommended play time: 1-2 hours Suitable season to play: It is suitable all year round, but the best tourist season is from April to October every year. Travel experiences and activities In Yak Meadow, visitors can experience the rich natural scenery and ethnic customs.The main attractions in the scenic area include Yak Niu Snowfield, Yak Niu Snow Valley, Heishui Valley, Heishui Waterfall Ice Bridge, Snow Lake, Yaochi and so on.Visitors can carry out hiking, cycling, photography and other activities here, as well as experience ethnic characteristic activities such as horse riding and archery, and feel the unique charm of Naxi culture. In addition, standing on the Yak Meadow, you can see the thirteen peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from a distance and feel the magnificent scenery of the alpine snowfield.