The romantic and mysterious Yunshanping

Yunshanping Travel Guide Yunshanping Introduction Yunshanping is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area of ​​Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City. It is a high mountain meadow at an altitude of 3,240 meters, surrounded by dense spruce forests, with the magnificent main peak of Yulong Snow Mountain behind it, and the scenery is very spectacular. This is also the place where Naxi people commit suicide for love in legend, full of romance and mystery. Travel Tips 1. Transportation • To the scenic spot: From Lijiang Old Town, you can take the 101 special bus (fare 15 yuan/person) and arrive at the Yulong Snow Mountain Visitor Center in about 1 hour. You can also choose to share a car, which takes about 40 minutes. • Transportation within the scenic area: After arriving at the visitor center, you need to take the scenic area bus to the Yunshanping Cable Car Station, and then take the Yunshanping Cable Car (60 yuan/person for one way, 55 yuan/person for round trip) to the mountain. 2. Tickets and fees • Entrance fee: 100 yuan/person, half price for students. • Cable car ticket: Yunshanping Cable Car is 60 yuan for a one-way trip and 55 yuan for a round trip. It is recommended to book in advance on the official WeChat account of "Lijiang Tourism Group" or platforms such as Ctrip to avoid queuing on site. 3. Play time The recommended playing time is 2-3 hours. The light and scenery of Yunshanping are more ideal in the afternoon, but you need to pay attention to sun protection and keep warm. 4. Scenic Spots • Natural Landscape: Yunshanping is an alpine meadow surrounded by spruce forests and with Yulong Snow Mountain behind it. The scenery varies in each season, with green grass in spring and summer and snow-covered snow in autumn and winter. • Cultural experience: This is the place where Naxi people died for love in legend. Visitors can experience the national culture and love legend of Naxi people. 5. Notes • Altitude sickness: Yunshanping is at a high altitude and may cause altitude sickness. It is recommended to bring oxygen bottles (available for purchase at the foot of the mountain) and keep warm. • Sun protection and warmth: The ultraviolet rays in the scenic area are strong, so you need to bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. At the same time, the temperature on the mountain is low, so you need to bring a thick coat. • Others: There are cattle and sheep in the scenic area, please keep your distance to avoid accidental injury. Photography Recommendation Yunshanping is a paradise for photography enthusiasts, especially the meadows and spruce forests with snow-capped mountains as the background, which are very suitable for taking portraits and landscapes. It is recommended to shoot in the afternoon when the light is soft for better results. Dining Suggestions The prices of food and beverages in the scenic area are relatively high, so it is recommended to bring some snacks and drinking water with you. If you want to taste local food, you can choose Naxi grilled fish, butter tea and other special snacks near the scenic area. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Yunshanping!