Yak Meadow (Maoniuping)
牦牛坪
A high-altitude pasture on the northeast side of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at about 3,700 m, with rhododendrons and yaks. It has the fewest visitors of the three cable cars.
Yak Meadow lies on the northeast side of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at about 3,700 m. It is an alpine pasture and rhododendron forest where yaks are often seen grazing. From here you can look out over the north face of the snow mountain, the direction of Haba Snow Mountain, and the Ganhaizi meadow below. Take the Yak Meadow cable car (about 20 minutes) to the top. There you will find Xuehua Temple, a small Tibetan Buddhist temple, and viewing boardwalks. Allow about 2 hours. The cable car costs about 60 yuan, plus a separate mountain entry fee. It is the least crowded of the three cable cars on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which suits visitors who want to avoid the crowds. It is a long drive from Ganhaizi, so check bus times in advance. The altitude is high, so watch for altitude sickness and keep warm.
Opening hours
About 08:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- Spruce Meadow (Yunshanping)
- Impression Lijiang
- Ganhaizi Meadow
- Glacier Park, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Blue Moon Valley
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Yuhu Village
Places to eat nearby
- Lijiang Jinmao Hotel - Snow Mountain, Unbound Collection - Xuejingge Restaurant
- Fuxian Xiaoguofan Yunnan Folk Flavor Restaurant (Shuhe Ancient Town Store)
- Apoqing Cured Rib Hotpot (Old Town Flagship Store)
- No. 88 Snack Shop
- Xiaoxike Yunnan Specialty Restaurant (Naxi Courtyard Store)
- Erge Rice Noodles (Lijiang Store)