Yuhu Village
玉湖村
A Naxi stone village at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, home of the former residence of Joseph Rock. Known as the 'First Village of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain', it offers horse rides to Yuhu Lake to see the snow mountain's reflection.
Yuhu Village lies on the southern slopes of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, about 5 km north of Baisha Old Town, at about 2,700 m. It is one of the Naxi villages closest to the snow mountain and is known as the 'First Village of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain'. Most houses are built from stone blocks taken from the foot of the mountain, giving the village a rustic and quiet feel. Highlights include the former residence of Joseph Rock, the American-Austrian explorer who lived here from 1920 to the 1940s to study Naxi culture, now an exhibition hall (entry about 20 yuan), and Yuhu Lake beside the village, where the snow mountain is reflected on clear days. Villagers offer horse-riding routes (about 1 to 2 hours; agree on the price and route in advance). Allow about 1.5 to 2 hours. It can be combined with Baisha and Yushuizhai on the same day.
Opening hours
All day (Joseph Rock's former residence approx. 09:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Jade Water Village
- Beiyue Temple
- Yufeng Temple
- Dongba Valley
- Baisha Village
- Wenhai Lake
- Blue Moon Valley
- Glacier Park, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Places to eat nearby
- Fuxian Xiaoguofan Yunnan Folk Flavor Restaurant (Shuhe Ancient Town Store)
- Lijiang Jinmao Hotel - Snow Mountain, Unbound Collection - Xuejingge Restaurant
- Apoqing Cured Rib Hotpot (Old Town Flagship Store)
- No. 88 Snack Shop
- Xiaoxike Yunnan Specialty Restaurant (Naxi Courtyard Store)
- Erge Rice Noodles (Lijiang Store)