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Must-visit spot for checking in at Yunshanping Blue Moon Valley

The sunshine is just perfect! Come to Yunshanping at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang and be a forest girl 🌲 Yunshanping on a clear day is stunningly beautiful! Under the blue sky and white clouds, the lush spruce forest, leisurely grazing cattle and horses, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance—every frame in the sunlight looks like it’s been filtered by nature itself ✨ Enjoy a forest oxygen bar spa here; it’s truly the ultimate cure for urban burnout~ 📍Must-do experiences Stand on the spruce boardwalk and gaze at the snow mountain; every snap is a natural movie scene 🌄 If you encounter cute cattle and horses passing by, you can’t help but relax and take it easy 🐎 It’s just a 15-minute walk to the snow mountain platform, super convenient (but watch out for altitude sickness) Remember to wear light-colored clothes—they go perfectly with the greenery and blue sky! 🚌 Transportation guide Address: Inside the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Yulong County, Lijiang City About a 40-minute taxi ride from Lijiang Old Town, fare 80-100 RMB Scenic area shuttle bus goes directly to the Blue Moon Valley boarding point, round trip 20 RMB/person ⏰ Tips Best time: Recommended to visit before 8-10 AM, fewer people and better lighting Essentials: Sunscreen! Sunglasses! Oxygen tank! Altitude warning: 3,240 meters above sea level, walk slowly Dress guide: Around 20°C during the day in June, recommended light jacket + comfortable sports shoes 📸 Photo tips Spot: The corner of the boardwalk offers a deep perspective of the forest and snow mountain Pose: Side glance or back view shots create a great atmosphere Props: Ethnic-style shawls or straw hats add extra charm
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