(English) Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon snow mountain is located at Li Jiang. The peak is called Shanzidou (扇子陡), with a altitude of 5,596m.
This is the first time i see snow, and the first time i see snow mountain just right in front of both my eyes, while standing in the middle of strong wind. We took a small van from Li Jiang Shu He old town, and the driver was so careful that he drived slowly so that we can suit our body to the altitude changes. It's a bit hard to breath, as the place is more than 3km in height.
On that morning, it's started to snow, and hence along the way, we can only see half of the snow mountain.
Visitors can choose to hike to the next station or take the cable car. This is the cable car to take tourist up to more than 4km station. Unfortunately, it's hard to see anything on top as it's started to snow. But it's snowing romantically.
There are also two beautiful tourist spots named Blue Moon Valley and White Water Terraces.
蓝月谷
Blue Moon Valley
白水河
White river water terraces
And we were so excited to see this hairy animal! It's called 牦牛, Yaks. I guess this must be a very old yak (look at the hair!)..We can find lots of product sold in Li Jiang town made from yaks, such as dried yaks meat, Chopstick, Comb, keychain, etc.
During the trip, we were advised to take more chocolate and sips of long breath from air in small oxygen tank bought from the shops nearby. I personally think chocolate did help, but not the oxygen tank. Although tiring due to the high altitude, this trip to Jade Dragon snow mountain is definitely worth it.
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