Major city · China
Yulong玉龙纳西族自治县
Spend 2 days in Yulong to see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Baisha Ancient Street; longer if you want multiple hikes.
Yulong County sits at the crossroads of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet. Its main draw is Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with alpine meadows, plus the historic Baisha Ancient Street. A short stay covers the key sights; extra time lets you hike higher trails.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- check
- avoid July and August have heavy rain; June and September also see many rainy days. Winter months are dry but cold at altitude.
- Airport
- LJG
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yulong110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yulong, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyYulong is generally safe; watch for altitude effects and keep valuables secure on buses.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckLJG Lijiang Sanyi Airport (Main gateway for the region; bus schedules and journey times to Yulong check).
- Getting aroundWalking is best in Baisha town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeecheck¥15–¥25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealCrossing‑the‑Bridge noodlescheck¥30–¥50 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Lijiang‑Yulongcheck¥50–¥80 (≈ US$7–12)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per personCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥900 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · Mid CN¥500 (≈ US$70) · High CN¥800 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LJG Lijiang Sanyi Airport (Main gateway for the region; bus schedules and journey times to Yulong check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Dec (1°C (33°F)33°F (1°C) low), wettest Jul (253 rain days), driest Dec (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yulong: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (33°F)33°F (1°C)
5 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (38°F)38°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
20 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
69 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
147 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
253 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
229 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
157 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
57 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1°C (33°F)33°F (1°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking is best in Baisha town. Buses from Lijiang connect to the Jade Dragon ticket office; local taxis or ride‑hailing can reach mountain bases. Cable‑car rides are available for higher meadows.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lijiang Old Town
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Yulong bus stop, about 45 min
World Heritage site; good for a half‑day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Baisha guesthouses
Simple family-run rooms near the ancient street; good for 1–2 nights.
Lijiang city hotels
More amenities; transit time to Yulong check
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥500–¥800 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- ¥800 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room2 × 2 nights × CN¥200 | CN¥800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CN¥500 | CN¥2,000 |
| Jade Dragon Scenic Area ticket (incl. cable car)2 × CN¥250 · check | CN¥500 |
| Bus Lijiang → Yulong round‑trip2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥354 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥974 per person per day, bed included | CN¥3,894≈ US$550 |
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2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffeecheck | ¥15–¥25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Crossing‑the‑Bridge noodlescheck | ¥30–¥50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Yak meat skewercheck | ¥20–¥40 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Bus ticket Lijiang‑Yulongcheck | ¥50–¥80 (≈ US$7–12) |
| Cable‑car ride (Jade Dragon)check | ¥120–¥180 (≈ US$17–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude: Jade Dragon peaks reach 5,600 m; acclimatise and carry water.
- Weather can change quickly; bring warm layers even in summer.
- Ticket required for the Jade Dragon Scenic Area; check price and opening hours before arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Yulong玉龙纳西族自治县
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lijiang → Yulong bus: ≈¥60–¥80, 45 min (check)
- Jade Dragon cable‑car: ≈¥150 round‑trip (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 公交站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yulong. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid July and August have heavy rain; June and September also see many rainy days. Winter months are dry but cold at altitude. · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Lijiang for more dining options.
- Upgrade to a mountain lodge for overnight trekking on Jade Dragon.
Sources
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