Laojun Mountain
老君山
A high-altitude primeval forest in southwest Yulong County, with the Ninety-Nine Dragon Pools glacial lakes and rhododendron forests. It is part of the Three Parallel Rivers World Heritage Site.
Laojun Mountain lies in the southwest of Yulong County, on the border with Jianchuan County. Its main peak is about 4,500 m high. It is part of the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan World Natural Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse mountain areas in northwest Yunnan. The Ninety-Nine Dragon Pools scenic area, which visitors often go to, is at about 3,800 to 3,900 m. Dozens of glacial relict lakes are scattered among fir forests and alpine meadows. Rhododendrons cover the hills from May to June, and in autumn the forests turn color. Inside the scenic area there are sightseeing buses and wooden boardwalks, and you can walk around the lakes. The mountains are high and the weather changes often, so bring warm clothing and take the altitude at your own pace. It is about 2.5 hours by car from Lijiang Old Town. You usually need to hire a car or drive yourself, and ticket prices and opening times depend on the official scenic area notices. The Liming Danxia (Thousand Turtle Mountain) to the north has its own separate entry.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Shigu Town & First Bend of the Yangtze
- Zhiyun Temple
- Liming Danxia
- Xinhua Silversmith Village (Heqing)
- Lashi Lake
- Wenfeng Temple
- Puji Temple
- Lijiang Romance Park
Places to eat nearby
- Fuxian Xiaoguofan Yunnan Folk Flavor Restaurant (Shuhe Ancient Town Store)
- Junziyou Wild Mushroom Hotpot & Specialty Courtyard Restaurant (Lijiang Old Town Store)
- No. 88 Snack Shop
- Erge Rice Noodles (Lijiang Store)
- Apoqing Cured Rib Hotpot (Old Town Flagship Store)
- Xiaoxike Yunnan Specialty Restaurant (Naxi Courtyard Store)