#Blue Moon Valley Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jul)
Lakes
Mountain Climbing
Address:
15 km from Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yulong Snow Mountain National Scenic Area
Opening times:
Opens at 08:00-16:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-4 hour
Phone:
0888-5131068,0888-5161501
Sapphire scattered in the world丨Lijiang Blue Moon Valley
It's not an exaggeration to say that if you haven't been to Switzerland, you might not guess that this is in China, no nonsense!
❗️❗️The following are all personal experiences, self-summary!!
·Shot in January
•The weather must be sunny, rainy days are not blue, and the water is not green enough (don't come on rainy days!!)
•When there is snow on the mountain, it is basically autumn, winter, and spring. There may be no snow in summer, bare, but the lake is still beautiful
• Avoid the crowd, please go on non-holidays (there are so many people taking wedding photos on Saturdays and Sundays...)
Blue Moon Lake and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain are bound together, and there are more people on holidays than you think
✅✅✅Transportation ticket accommodation travel guide (super full and detailed):
1⃣️Coming to Lijiang, it is always most convenient to live in Lijiang Ancient City, try to live near the northwest exit of the ancient city (around the big water wheel), it is convenient to take a taxi and take a bus～(I live near the big water wheel, newly renovated house, you can see the panoramic view of the ancient city, the new air conditioning is very warm, only more than 100 oh); it is recommended not to live in Baisha Shuhe, there is really no one at night, and there is not much activity, takeaway It's not easy to call, life is too inconvenient...
2⃣️Bus: Zhongyi Market 101 Snow Mountain Special Line (15 yuan, the car starts at 7 o'clock in the morning～), or you can charter a car early, the charter time is more free and convenient (it is the unified blue taxi of the ancient city, not calculated by people, but by one car, you can freely carpool, round trip is less than 200, one way is also about 100, very cost-effective), remember to come to Blue Moon Valley, you have to play Yunsong Ping, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain together, they are all together, at least free up a whole day Time, get up early to make the trip worthwhile!!
3⃣️The fee for driving into the mountain is 100, no matter whether you go to the snow mountain or here, you will be charged (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley, Yunsong Ping is a scenic spot! The 100 yuan mountain entry fee is charged once, and the Blue Moon Valley does not require a ticket)
4⃣️The taxi you take stops at the parking lot, and you still need a 20 yuan sightseeing car to pull you to Blue Moon Valley (Shuiyue Pavilion), and then you will arrive
5⃣️The cable car ticket is only bought for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Yunsong Ping, and Blue Moon Valley does not need to buy
6⃣️You must play Blue Moon Valley before playing Snow Mountain! The altitude of Blue Moon Valley is more than 3000, Lijiang Ancient City is not high and it will not be too serious here, basically like walking on the ground, but the highest point of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is 4680, and the platform reached by the cable car is also 4500, whether it will be high or not!! If you play Snow Mountain first, unfortunately high, then you can't play Blue Moon Valley! Remember‼️‼️
7⃣️After arriving at Blue Moon Valley, there is no need to take a scenic tour bus!! Because the scenic area is not big!! If you don't bring the elderly and children, you want to take a car!! Then me! I! I really want to despise you!! Forget it! Respect personal choice💅
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Summary: Coming to Lijiang without coming to Blue Moon Valley is equivalent to coming to half of Lijiang!!
DANIEL RUIZ
The beauty of Yunnan doesn't need a filter, especially the water of Blue Moon Valley, the river is as green as blue in spring
If you feel a bit tired in life, go to Lijiang Blue Moon Valley! A sapphire embedded at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it is named for its blue lake water and the valley is shaped like a crescent moon. It is famous for its majestic snow mountains, beautiful blue lakes, and the magnificent scenery of the canyon. Be sure to go with your family, otherwise, if you cry from the beauty, there's no one to help wipe your tears. Travel recommendation officer Moon Valley travel guide big player
@byss1us_D@wnbr1ng3r
The beauty of Blue Moon Valley live broadcast (including travel suggestions)
The beauty of Blue Moon Valley live broadcast (including travel suggestions) live pictures were taken at 11-12 noon on April 8th on a sunny day.
🧼Recommended reverse route: Yunsongping-Blue Moon Valley-Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Reasons: 1. The sparkling beauty of Blue Moon Valley under the midday sun is particularly beautiful, it is the kind of beauty that can only be felt with the naked eye, and pictures and videos cannot capture the actual feeling. 2. If you go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain first (I climbed to 4680), then you won't have much energy to stroll around Yunsongping and Blue Moon Valley.
🧼Recommend the 50 yuan battery car ticket. The free bus goes directly to the end of Blue Moon Valley. If you want to see the whole Blue Moon Valley, it takes a few hours to go back and forth, and the route will be repeated. For those who want to play the whole scenic spot in one day, the time is relatively tight, it is recommended to take the battery car directly, divided into three stations, so you can see the whole Blue Moon Valley along the way, and the first station of the battery car, pictures 3-5, almost no one, you can quietly feel the emerald green clear bottom lake water.
TYLER NORMAN
I took a romantic life photo in Blue Moon Valley
I took a romantic life photo in Blue Moon Valley!!!
All I can say is, there's no girl in the world who can't turn a little! That day I met a group of girls from Guangdong in Blue Moon Valley. When my husband and I started taking pictures at the scenic spot, they were already planning to leave. But seeing my husband helping me take pictures, they actively asked me if they could help me take a picture from an angle. They had just taken a lot of good pictures, and they kept praising me when they were helping me take pictures. Then I got the first picture of this life photo! I really, really like this one! (I don't know if the internet can let those beautiful and kind girls brush up on me, I really thank them!
Blue Moon Valley is really the most beautiful place I think in this Yunnan trip! Super photogenic! I also spent 50 to ride a yak, really good photos! Everyone is so friendly, the travel experience is 100 percent!!!
NomadicRoamer
The extremely beautiful 'Jiuzhaigou' of Lijiang?
When visiting Lijiang, one cannot miss the Blue Moon Valley. Although the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is beautiful, not everyone is prepared in advance or physically strong enough to withstand altitude sickness, but the Blue Moon Valley is suitable for all ages.
The stream flowing down from the snow mountain is overall blue, green, and yellow, which is similar to the Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong in Sichuan in a different way.
⛰【Travel Guide】
📍Detailed address: Inside the Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province
🚗Transportation strategy: Self-driving, bus
🕙Opening hours: 9:30-16:00
💰Ticket price: A one-time entrance fee is charged for entering the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain area, 100 per person. (No additional charge for going to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain again, but cable car and other services need to be booked and charged separately)
🌟Highlights: Viewing snow mountains, beautiful stream colors
📌Small Tips: Pay attention to sun protection
EmberStorm77
Blue Moon Valley is indeed the most beautiful at noon
Blue Moon Valley, this beautiful place, always makes people intoxicated. When it comes to noon, the sun shines on the lake, and the lake presents a deep blue color, as if it is a mirror, reflecting the beauty of the sky.
Standing by the lake, I felt the power and beauty of nature. The clarity of the lake water makes me feel as if I can see my own heart, and the reflection on the lake makes me feel a mysterious charm. I couldn't help but think of a poem: 'The water is bright and sunny, and the mountain is empty and rainy.' The scenery here, whether it is sunny or rainy, makes people feel relaxed and happy.
The beauty of Blue Moon Valley lies not only in its scenery, but also in the emotional experience it brings to people. Here, I can forget all my worries and pressures and immerse myself in the embrace of nature. The ripples of the lake, the chirping of birds, and the sound of the wind blowing through the leaves all make me feel a sense of tranquility and peace.
AUBREY HUDSON
Blue Moon Valley in Yunnan | A fairyland hidden among humans
Blue Moon Valley, formerly known as the well-known 'White Water River'. On sunny days, the water is blue, and the valley is crescent-shaped, looking like a blue moon embedded at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, hence the name Blue Moon Valley.
Blue Moon Valley is located in the valley on the south side of Yunshanping, north of Ganhaizi, on the eastern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. The lake water here is formed by the convergence of glacial meltwater from the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and the water is clear and transparent, presenting a charming blue.
The scenery of Blue Moon Valley is very beautiful, with many sights worth seeing. The most famous are Jade Liquid Lake, Mirror Lake, Blue Moon Lake, and Tingtao Lake. The water of Jade Liquid Lake is very clear, surrounded by dense forests, and the scenery is very spectacular. Mirror Lake is a very calm lake, the water is clear to the bottom, reflecting the surrounding mountains and forests, very beautiful. Blue Moon Lake is a very large lake, the water presents a charming blue, surrounded by dense forests and mountains, the scenery is very spectacular. Tingtao Lake is a very small lake, the water is clear to the bottom, surrounded by dense forests and mountains, very quiet.
In addition to the beautiful lakes, Blue Moon Valley also has many other attractions, such as waterfalls, streams, forests, etc. These attractions are very beautiful and attract many tourists.
In short, Blue Moon Valley is a very beautiful place and worth a visit. If you have the opportunity to travel to Yunnan, don't miss this beautiful place.
ELLIE GREENE
Lijiang Travel|Go to the place with wind|||
|Go to the place with wind|||. Drip~Little tips~
Sunscreen umbrella, moisturizing mask, body lotion, no matter what season, must bring!
Believe in the ultraviolet rays of Lijiang and the ability to dry instantly
The large cable car of Yulong Snow Mountain Glacier Park must be rushed~
This time the maintenance is missed~ It will be open on the 23rd
The blue of Blue Moon Valley is really beautiful!!
The large flat ground of Yunsong Ping is also very photogenic
The most recommended is the yak hot pot in Baisha Ancient Town
WayfarerWandering
Blue Moon Valley under the Jade Dragon Mountain
Blue Moon Valley is located at the eastern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, commonly known as 'White Water River'. It is world-renowned for its majestic and beautiful snow mountains, azure blue lakes like jade, and magnificent and beautiful canyon scenery. It is named for its blue lake water and crescent-shaped valley. It is said to be the prototype of the Blue Moon Valley in the novel 'Lost Horizon' by British writer James Hilton.
The scenic area has beautiful sights such as the Red Fairy Inn, Jade Liquid Lake, Mirror Lake, Blue Moon Lake, and Listening Wave Lake, and is known as the 'Little Jiuzhaigou'. It is like a blue moon embedded under the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and is a new popular check-in place for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Blue Moon Valley, with an altitude of 2800 meters, is located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, surrounded by lush vegetation and backed by distant snow peaks. The ancient ice and snow from the snow mountain glacier melt and flow down the cliff, continuously gathering into mountain streams and streams. Because the river bed is made of white limestone, the river presents a white luster, and finally forms a clear and extremely cold river in the deep valley upstream of Blue Moon Valley. The river water in Blue Moon Valley forms four larger water surfaces during the flow process due to the obstruction of the mountain, namely 'Jade Liquid' Lake, 'Mirror' Lake, 'Blue Moon' Lake and 'Listening Wave' Lake. The lake water is transparent blue, from deep to shallow, and from shallow to deep, with a little green embellishment in it, making people feel lively like life, and pure without dust. Special karst topography. Because the groundwater contains a large amount of calcium carbonate, the downstream of the spring forms white calcium carbonate precipitates, presenting a terraced shape of high and low. The scenery here is beautiful, with blue sky, white clouds, green water, snow mountains, and all elements of nature seem to gather here.
Kaya Price
Fairy Tale World Beautiful Check-in Place｜Encounter a piece of earthly beauty
Speaking of Lijiang, the Blue Moon Valley, Yulong Snow Mountain, and Sifang Street I visited left a deep impression on me. In recent years, Lijiang's Tinghua Valley has become a popular check-in spot, with valleys, lakes, lawns, flower seas, cottages, castles, etc., forming a beautiful fairy tale world. Let's take a spiritual journey when the scenery is most beautiful.
📍Detailed address: No. 100, Island Nu Plot, Second Group, Street Tail, Baisha Village Committee, Baisha Town, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City
🚗Traffic strategy: It is recommended to drive or charter a car
🕙Opening hours: 09:00-18:00
💰Ticket price: 40🎫
🌈Recommended check-in points:
1️⃣Broken Bridge
Walking on the lawn, you can see a lake, and there is a broken bridge next to it. You can go up and take pictures. This broken bridge can be photographed with the snow mountain according to other people's photos, which is also very beautiful.
2️⃣ Large lawn
In front of the garden restaurant is a large lawn, and behind it is the Yulong Snow Mountain. There is a sense of comics. The snow mountain, grassland, and blue sky constitute a beautiful picture.
3️⃣ Hobbit Cottage
You can take a panoramic view of the cottage across the lake, which is very beautiful, or you can walk on it and take pictures from below. It's just that our technology is not good and we can't take that kind of effect. The whole person feels black when taken. There is also a drawing board on the cottage, you can pretend to paint there, and the snow mountain in the distance is very beautiful.
🌟Highlights: Tinghua Valley is located on the Yungui Plateau, at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain, and is a pure land treasure hidden between mountains and rivers. It is nestled against the snow mountain and the environment is tranquil and leisurely. Here, all four seasons are beautiful, with cherry blossoms in spring, roses in summer, reed flying flowers in autumn, and snowflakes in winter, everything is like a paradise.
📌Small Tips：
1. There are alpacas in front of the Hobbit Cottage, but interaction with alpacas (feeding alpacas) requires a payment of 100 yuan.
2. The ticket can be used to diy fresh flower cakes in the garden restaurant for free
3. The weather here is unpredictable, it is recommended to bring an umbrella and a coat.
RoamingRevelations
Natural Scenic Beauty! 🇨🇳
Blue Moon Valley located at Yulong Mountain in Lijiang is a must see when you are in Lijiang. If you are ever in Lijiang and you get tired seeing all the old towns and villages than Mt. Yulong is a definitely a perfect place for you to see beautiful scenery.
You need to be prepared going to Yulong Mountain though as the altitude will probably hit you.
How to come here: I suggest you book a tour agency from downtown Lijiang as they will cover your transportation, food, tickets for scenic areas in the mountain and cable car tickets.
Enjoy!
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FilipinaTraveler
The #1 thing to see in Lijiang
It's part of the snow Mountain Park, but it's definitely much better than the mountain. This is an underrated attraction at the park. The water is crystal clear and offers stunning views of the mountain. Every couple of hundred meters there is another waterfall. Sadly however, the walkways by the waterfalls are often not set up well for photography. Even on a quiet day its hard to get good shots because people or wooden walkways get in the way. Despite this, the lake is still well worth a visit.
Tips:
- After taking the bus to blue moon valley, walk down the road to the lake. The electric car is a waste of money and you'll get some private views of the lake
- For the best shots, cross the lake where the yak is, and take the path up to the right where you can find an amazing view of the lake
EddieJay
Blue Moon Valley
Location: Yunnan, China
Transportation: bus from Lijiang or taxi from Baisha
Blue Moon Valley is a place where one can enjoy the nature for hours. After your visit to Yunshanping forest park, the bus takes you to Blue Moon Valley. There are four lakes connected with waterfalls. You can walk around the lakes or sit by the lake and enjoy the scenery. We visited in August during summer holidays and it was packed with people but still we were able to enjoy.
Small tip: If you want to enjoy the scenery on the first photo, walk on your right side when you take off the bus. We walked to the other side and had to walk back to enjoy this view. Definitely worth it!
Moonlover
Another planet!!!
One of the best feelings ever! That breeze was beyond satisfaction. Fresh air, Great tress, crystal clear water that makes you want to dive in and drink it. The view is spectacular and walking along the path was one of my favourite activities in Lijiang. I strongly suggest you try it as soon as possible. Great place to take photos too. You may be lucky to come across a yak and sit on it for a photo. Make sure you explore it!
DIONYSOS EXPLORING
The Azure Blue Moon Valley@Yunnan, China
Location - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang District, Yunnan Province, China.
Getting There - Situated about 30km away from Lijiang Ancient Town thus grabbing a didi is advisable which takes around an hour to reach.
Attractions - For nature lovers, this place is a-must-to visit. Divided by small waterfalls and giant rocks form a natural mirror reflection of the grand snow mountain of Jade Snow Mountain along the river. Strolling from the Mirror Pond to Jade-like Lake to Baishui Terraced Waterfall will leaves you speechless over the nature wonder😊.
Opening Hours - 09:00 to 18:00
#celebratewithtrip #travelwithgeo #travelphotography #travelinspiration #bluemoonvalley #yunnantravel #travelinchina #chinatravel #wanderlust #naturepark
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Travel with Geo
Expectations and reality
First scenic stop that everyone is recommending is Blue Moon Valley. On pictures it looks amazing and it's mostly used as a photo opportunity. You can rent some local clothes, walk around, take pics with yak etc.
Driving from Lijiang was ok, lot of parking space nearby gate where you can take a bus to scenic spot. We tried to bypass this, but at the end we didn't have anywhere to park nearby.
Disappointment was that this is not natural lake, bottom of the lake is even painted in that nice blue shade. Clouds were covering mountain tops, so we didn't have luck with that either. We went to Yak medow and ended up in foggy surroundings. At least you can go there by car and park for free. It shouldn't be in Top3 if you ask me.#yak #medow #bluemoonvalley #nationalpark #themepark #lijiang
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SuperProfa
PARADISE ON EARTH BLUE MOON VALLEY LIJIANG
Getting There 🚗
is the same area with yulong jade dragon mountains 🏔️. so once you enter this area, all the transportation is provided by them . you car only can stop until the main gate .
Attractions🎡
it’s a blue lake . and I can say it’s really looks blue color. it’s because a lots of bacteria 🦠 life in this lake. and for your information, swimming is forbidden in this lake.
Hotels 🏨
a lot of guests house or villa around this place , so don’t be worry you can check it out by trip.com if you like all inclusive hotels club med lijiang is the best choice so far for me .
Food & Restaurants 🍱🍜
most important if you visit lijiang is the good, lijiang has authentic food which is you must try . a lot of local restaurants are around so everything is depends on you, and the price is not too expensive.
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Sleepyhead_Traveller
Moon Valley Blues
If not for the fact it took us almost an hour and a half to get there from Lijiang Old Town by Didi (due to a traffic jam) it would have been a perfect day.
Blue Moon Valley (蓝月谷) is an extremely blue river meandering through a lush valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain between Ganhaizi (甘海子) and Spruce Meadow (云杉坪) . It is mainly compose of four large turquoise lakes and dozens of miniature white waterfalls. The incredible scenery in Blue Moon Valley makes the place a perfect spot to feast your eye.
Type: Nature & Parks, Lakes & Waterfalls
Best Time: all year around
Altitude: above 2800m
Recommended Visiting Hours: half a day
Opening Hours: 8:00 - 18:00
Ticket: CNY 100/person
Distance from Lijiang Town: 31 kilometers
Address: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City (丽江市玉龙纳西族自治县雪山景区内)
#passionpassport #mountainview #bluesky #naturalwonders #visitchina #yunnantravel #yunnan #bluemoonvalley #lijiang #mountaingetaway
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BeijingDuke
Amazing Scenery!
This is one of the most amazing places I've ever been in China. The sceneries are incredible! It's. more beautiful than expected. The lake is super clean and blue, it is generated by the water aggregation of the snow mountain, it is transparent and gem-like. The Yulong Snow Mountain background in the distance is spectacular. You can have the best shots if Mr. Sun is in the mood.
I rented ethnic costumes, 15 shots for 198 yuan including the make-up. And it was worth it, I so loved it!
📍Address; Blue Moon Valley is located in the canyon of Yulong Snow Mountain scenic spot.
📍Transportation: 101 public tourist bus from Lijiang (15rmb) / Didis and Taxis are available too. And in the scenic area there is a battery car (50rmb) which can take you to the very place. #awesomepic
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SweetPsycho
Turquoise water
Very close to Lijiang, there’s a valley with turquoise water. It’s a nice place to go to for a day or half a day trip. You can easily hire a driver to go there.
Place: Lijiang, Yunnan
Eva2022
Lijiang - Stunning Blue Moon Valley
Getting There - After visiting Jade Snow Mountain, you can hop on a bus from there and get a ride to this scenic spot. (Free) If coming from downtown Lijiang, take a DiDi.
Attractions - Blue Moon Valley in an incredibly beautiful place. The water is turquoise and quite clear. I’ve traveled to quite a few places and this particular scenic spot is one of my favorites in China! ❤️
Hotels - No need. I recommend you get a hotel closer to the ancient town instead. You can visit both Jade Snow Mountain and Blue Moon Valley in one day.
Food & Restaurants - You can buy some snacks such as noodles, sausages, chips, etc.
Shopping - I don’t recall seeing any shopping areas.
#lijiang #lijiangtravel #snow Mountain #naturalwonders #mountainview #wintergetaway #china #ThisIsChina
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Isa in 中国
The wonders of Yunnan- Blue Moon Valley
Blue Moon Valley is a river that flows from the ice capped Dragon Snow Mountain. It is located inside the same park as the Dragon Snow Mountain, and a ticket grants you access to both.
I went with a small tour group, and I found that it just made the admin a lot easier. Our tour cost around 300¥ and it included all tickets (except shuttle bus inside the park- 20¥ extra), a rain coat, 2 oxygen cans, transport between Lijiang (pick up at hotel) and Snow Mountain, and a small hot pot lunch. Tours can be booked all around Lijiang, and it's easy to find an agent. It can also be booked online.
The Mountain is quite spectacular, but unfortunately i don't have great photos, as it was incredibly misty that day. Blue Moon Valley is beautiful, and one can spend some time walking next to the river and enjoying the fresh air and beautiful views. It is rich in natural beauty and cultural history. Definitely worth a visit!
#nationalpark #couplestrip #china #yunnan #lijiang #lakes #naturalwonders #summervacation
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Minke1234
Blue Moon Valley, Yunnan
Getting There - Didi/Taxi 1 hour. 80rmb each way. They checked our health codes and PCR tests at the entrance. 20rmb bus from the waiting area to Blue Moon Valley. It's a 6km journey.
Attractions - Blue Moon Valley, Jade Dragon Mountain, Glacier Park. Different ticket options are available. The cable car tickets were sold out so we bought the Blue Moon Valley ticket.
Hotels - Easy to stay in Lijiang and travel from there
Food & Restaurants - There are some fast food restaurants at the station for the cable car and bus to Blue Moon Valley. Also some small stalls at the valley viewpoints to buy snacks.
Shopping - There are some shops at the cable car/bus stop to buy souvenirs, oxygen tanks etc.
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JMLD
Blue moon Valley
it's easy to get there with taxi and very convenient, around 30 minutes cost 80rmb
ticket fee is 100 rmb, then there's additional 20 rmb for the internal bus
the place super nice, even with weather not so good, it's a place worth to visit.
the water has super nice color
#naturalwonders#waterfall#nationalpark#lakes
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Luca_意大利
Blue Moon Valley|Feast for the Eyes
Blue Moon Valley, also called as "Baishui He" by locals, lies at the east side of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and is part of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Park.
The valley is famous for it's super blue water(melt snow water from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain), and the crescent-shaped valley, thus got its name: Blue Moon Valley. And it's believed to the origin of James Hilton's "Lost Horizon".
The valley has 4 lakes: Yuye Lake, Mirror Lake, Blue Lake, Tingtao Lake, the one closer to the mountain, the bluer😍 With the reflection of the trees and the snow mountain, no one will disagree it's a big feast for the eyes👀
📌云南省丽江市玉龙雪山东麓
🔛 9:30- 16:00
🕰 2-3 hours would be enough
🎫 150 RMB for Tour bus+ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain+ Electro mobile from mountain feet to Blue Moon Valley
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Ketty Zhong
Blue Moon Valley - Lijiang
Getting There - busses departing from Lijiang. If you go by car, it’s around 36km from Lijiang and 100 Yuan entry without cable car tickets. cycling is beautiful and I would recommend although it’s hilly.
Attractions - Blue moon valley has a few nice lakes and it’s the gateway to Jade Snow Mountain. Lovely views.
Hotels - Hotels near the village around 10kms out but not too much choice. best to stay in Lijiang and just visit for the day.
Food & Restaurants - there are only a couple of places to buy food and drinks. I would pack ahead to be safe.
Shopping - a few shops for souvenirs but not much else for shopping.
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Christopher May
Summer away from the city
When living in a city all you are looking for is a quiet and relaxing mountain retreat. The blue moon valley in Yunnan will for sure not disappoint you. It's very touristy but if you go in the early mornings you will be able to beat the crowds and might even get lucky to have full view to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the backdrop 📷
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davylegrand
Lost Horizon
It is perfectly apt to say that we will get lost when sitting in front of this beautiful valley, flowing fresh and clean from the mountain 🏔️; that has just melted away. Blue Moon valley 💙 got its name from the famous novel 📖 Lost Horizon; that it perfectly resembles the beauty as how Hilton has described in it. After we finished the little challenging Jade dragon 🐉 snow ❄️ mountain, as we hiked a little bit, we came back down to have some pleasant leisure time in front of the lake. It has four parts; but we visited only the mirror 🪞 pond and Jade-like lake 🏞️. The water is so clear that it perfectly reflects the mountain in its turquoise toned water. And there are small falls (not more than two feet though 😜) which adds to its beauty. #yunnantravel #bluemoonvalley
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Aaru 裴儒
Glacial ponds of the Blue Moon Valley
If you want to visit a majestic valley with clear waters that come from a sacred glacial, the Blue Moon Valley in Yulong National Park is a must visit. Altitude for BMV is 3,600m. You can take local bus, distance to the park is 13 km and costs only 20 RMB (leaves from Lijiang Old Town North Gate).
This freezing blueish water transforms in white during rainy season. Located in the Jade Dragon 🐉 Snow Mountain park, this scenic spot will stay in your mind forever. I suggest you to visit as early as possible, to avoid crowd spaces. This park in general is huge, and every spot can be incredibly iconic.
Inside the park are many restaurants and shops, some are quite expensive. You can bring your own food. Also, you can rent a waterproof warm coat if temperature is too low, or buy additional oxygen if you need it. Although, it’s better to buy your own in Lijiang town (inside the park costs are 2-3 times more).
🔅 Only Chinese can pre-book tickets online. To avoid complications and additional charges, I’ll advice you to go to the park with a local group tour.
⚠️ You need to keep your passport with you at all times, pay many different tickets and show different health codes. Just keep in mind these hectic steps are the only thing separating you from one of a lifetime experience.
📍 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area
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Mesmerizing land
Situated some 15 kms away from Lijiang old town, this paradise can be seen very near from Jade dragon snow ❄️ mountain. Originated from the melting snow of 玉龙雪山 this river has turquoise look and super clear. The river is so clean that even we couldn't find any fish, as they don't have anything to eat. Blue moon valley (蓝月光） can be reached, after finishing up in Snow mountain. Also it's such a good feel, to go there and breathe some fresh air, after some suffocating obstructions in hiking of snow mountain. We just sat there for a while, and did nothing; which was totally worth it. #lijiangtravel #bluemoonvalley
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