Most popular mountain resorts for summer vacation in China (4)

（Xinhua）  08:55, May 23, 2013  

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

The Jade Dragon (Yulong) Snow Mountain is noted as the southernmost snow mountain in Northern Hemisphere.

As a must-see attraction in Lijiang City, Yulong Snow Mountain consists of 13 peaks with the highest one, Shanzidou, rising 5,596 meters above sea level. The mountain range stretches 35 kilometers from north to south and 15 kilometers from west to east. The snowy and fog-shrouded mountain looks like a giant jade dragon seen from Lijiang Old Town, hence the name ''Jade Dragon Snow Mountain''. Yulong Snow Mountain is also called ''White and Black Mountain'' because the mountain is mainly composed of white limestone and black whinstone.

Numerous species of plants grow in the mountain, and are distributed vertically in accordance with height and climate. The mountain enjoys the fame of the Treasure House of Plants.