Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain forms a chain of 13 peaks reaching 5,596 meters, covered in white snow against black limestone and basalt rock formations.

The first successful climb to the summit occurred in 1987 when American mountaineers Phil Peralta-Ramos and Eric Perlman navigated through snow gullies and limestone walls.

The Naxi people consider the mountain their guardian deity Sanduo, incorporating its presence into their traditional beliefs and regional ceremonies.

Three cable car systems transport visitors to different sections including Glacier Park at 4,680 meters, Spruce Meadow, and Yak Meadow with connecting shuttle services.

The mountain stands as the southernmost permanently snow-covered peak in the Northern Hemisphere, with the Tiger Leaping Gorge descending 3,790 meters at its base.

Location: Lijiang

Elevation above the sea: 5,596 m

GPS coordinates: 27.09841,100.17670

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53