 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is situated north of Lijiang Old Town. The highest point in the mountain reaches a height of 5596 meters. This prominent wonder is made up of thirteen peaks and the highest one is named as "Fan Peak". This "Fan peak" is still a virgin peak and has yet to be conquered by mountaineering enthusiasts. Above the height of 4500 meters, you can find 19 marine glaciers extending to a width of 30 meters and approximately 100 meters in length. There are cable cars available in this resort that will bring you to a height of 4506 meters above sea level. You can also enjoy skiing on the northeast range of the Fan Peak. This is the one and only skiing place located in the South of China. Through out the year, snow will fall on the peaks and frequently clouds or fog encircles them. Looking from a far distance, the mountain resembles a Jade Dragon. Hence the name "Jade Dragon Snow Mountain" was originated.
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