Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier & Spruce Cableway Tour

Ascend two cableways to glaciers and high-altitude meadows in a single morning or afternoon

A tour of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain near Lijiang, China, where you ride the Glacier and Spruce cableways up to alpine terrain, with options for private vehicle, guide, hotel pickup, and a scenic train connection. Lunch, oxygen and winter clothing rental are included on most options. The operator manages your booking personally and provides real-time support throughout your visit.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

• See golden sunrise at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
• Take Glacier and Spruce Cableway rides
• Visit Blue Moon Valley by shuttle bus

The experience

The tour runs between 6 and 10 hours depending on which option you choose and how long you spend at each stop. You'll take the Glacier Cableway up to Glacier Park, then the Spruce Cableway to Spruce Meadows, where the altitude reaches high enough that oxygen becomes useful. A 1000ml bottle is included on most bookings. A shuttle bus connects you to Blue Moon Valley, a turquoise alpine lake ringed by peaks. If you pick an option with the scenic train, it runs one or both directions between the mountain base and the valley, cutting out some of the walking.

Six purchase options let you build the tour around your needs. Option 1 covers just the cableway tickets. Options 2 and 3 add hotel pickup and dropoff, with Option 3 including a one-way scenic train. Options 4 and 5 swap the train for a private vehicle, and Option 6 pairs the vehicle with a live English or Chinese-speaking guide. Lunch at the Snow Kitchen Buffet and winter clothing rental come included on all options except the tickets-only choice. The operator contacts you immediately after booking via WhatsApp or WeChat to plan your itinerary and answer questions before you arrive.

Real-time support means you can move at your own pace, there's no fixed group schedule, and reach the helpdesk if you need assistance during the day. Free cancellation is available up to one day before your tour date if plans change.

What’s included

• Glacier and Spruce cableways.
• shuttle bus to Blue Moon Valley.
• snow kitchen buffet lunch and 1000ml oxygen bottle (included on Options 2–6).
• winter clothing rental (Options 2–6).
• private vehicle (Options 5–6).
• live guide in English or Chinese (Option 6).
• hotel pickup and dropoff (Options 2–6).
• one-way or two-way scenic train (Options 3–4).

Options for this experience

6 options

Option 1: Admission tickets onlyGuide in English or Chinese · No fixed timeGlacier and Spruce Cableway, no tour guide and no transport. Excludes the buffet lunch, oxygen and winter clothing rental. Payment of CNY68 per person is required. Pickup is included.

Option 4 Two-Way Scenic TrainGuide in English or Chinese · No fixed timeGlacier and Spruce Cableway, no tour guide. Includes Snow Kitchen buffet lunch and a two-way scenic train, plus one 1000ml oxygen bottle and winter clothing rental.

Option 3 Transfer + One-Way TrainGuide in English or Chinese · No fixed timeGlacier and Spruce Cableway, no tour guide. Includes Snow Kitchen buffet lunch, hotel transfer and a one-way train, plus one 1000ml oxygen bottle and winter clothing rental. Pickup is included.

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Option 2: Hotel pickup and drop-offGuide in English or Chinese · No fixed timeGlacier and Spruce Cableway, no tour guide. Includes Snow Kitchen buffet lunch and hotel pickup/drop-off, plus one 1000ml oxygen bottle and winter clothing rental. Pickup is included.

Option 5: Private vehicleGuide in English or Chinese · No fixed timeGlacier and Spruce Cableway, no tour guide. Includes Snow Kitchen buffet lunch and a private vehicle, plus one 1000ml oxygen bottle and winter clothing rental. Pickup is included.

Option 6: Private vehicle with guideGuide in English or Chinese · No fixed timeGlacier and Spruce Cableway with a private guide. Includes Snow Kitchen buffet lunch and a private vehicle, plus one 1000ml oxygen bottle and winter clothing rental. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (3 to 80 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 26

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aether Tours

Is this one for you?Pick Option 6 if you want a guide who speaks English or Chinese and can answer questions about the landscape and history as you go. Choose a self-guided option if you prefer to move at your own pace with helpdesk support available by message. The private vehicle options (5 and 6) suit travelers who want direct transport from their hotel. The scenic train options (3 and 4) work well if you'd rather not walk the full distance between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

What's the difference between the Glacier and Spruce cableways?

The Glacier Cableway takes you to Glacier Park at higher elevation. The Spruce Cableway reaches Spruce Meadows. Both are included in every option, and you ride both during the tour.

Do I need a guide, or can I explore on my own?

You can choose: Option 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are self-guided with real-time support from the helpdesk. Option 6 includes a live guide in English or Chinese who travels with you.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and dropoff come with Options 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Option 1 covers only the cableway tickets, so you'd arrange your own transport to the mountain base.

What happens at Blue Moon Valley?

Blue Moon Valley is a turquoise alpine lake at the base of the mountain. A shuttle bus takes you there, and it's a stop on most itineraries where you can walk and photograph the landscape.

Why is oxygen included?

The cableways climb to high altitude where the air is thin. A 1000ml oxygen bottle is included on all options except tickets-only to help with acclimatization if you feel short of breath.

Can I watch the Impression Lijiang performance?

Yes, the Impression Lijiang Performance is listed as an optional add-on during the tour. You can arrange it when the operator contacts you to plan your itinerary.