07:00 – Hotel Pickup in Lijiang Old Town
- Early start to beat crowds and secure cable car tickets (daily visitor limit enforced).
08:00 – Arrive at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area
- Present ID for pre-booked tickets (must be reserved in advance—often arranged by your guide or hotel).
- Take eco-bus into the park.
08:30 – Take the Glacier Park Cable Car
- Ride one of China’s highest cable cars to Glacier Park at 4,506 m.
- Optional: Hike wooden stairs to 4,680 m viewpoint (only if acclimatized—beware of altitude sickness).
- Enjoy views of glaciers, rugged peaks, and prayer flags.
11:00 – Descend & Visit Blue Moon Valley (Lanyuegu)
- Stunning valley with turquoise-blue pools, waterfalls, and limestone cliffs beneath the snow mountain.
- Walk along well-maintained paths or take an optional electric cart (¥50).
- Photo hotspot: Four main pools—Jade Liquid Lake, Mirror Lake, Blue Moon Lake, and Listening-to-Water Lake.
12:30 – Lunch
- Simple meal at park restaurant or packed lunch.
13:30 – Watch “Impression Lijiang” Outdoor Show
- Directed by Zhang Yimou (of 2008 Beijing Olympics fame).
- Performed at 3,100 m altitude with the snow mountain as natural backdrop.
- Features over 300 non-professional Naxi, Yi, Bai, and Tibetan performers.
- Themes: Nature worship, ethnic unity, and spiritual resilience.
- Duration: ~1 hour (shows at 13:30 or 15:30—confirm timing when booking).
15:30 – Optional: Yak Meadow or Spruce Meadow (Seasonal)
- Spruce Meadow (Ganhaizi): Alpine meadow with views of the mountain—great for photos in summer.
- Yak Meadow: Higher elevation; accessible via separate cable car (less visited).
16:30 – Return to Lijiang Old Town
- Arrive back by ~17:30–18:00.
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