Heights of fortune

Yulong Snow Mountain is a sacred site for local Naxi people, and its main peak has never been ascended. Photo provided to China Daily

Yulong Snow Mountain, Yunnan

Yulong Snow Mountain is the Northern hemisphere's southernmost snow mountain.

The 5,596-meter-high main peak has never been ascended.

The local Naxi ethnic group believes the alpine range is the incarnation of their primary god, San Duo.

The mountain displays four seasons year-round.

Local ethnic groups give daily large-scale performances of the stage show Impression - Snow Mountain. The show retells legends from local ethnic groups' histories.

IF YOU GO

• The cableway operates from 9:30 am to 4 pm.

• Down jackets and oxygen bags can be rented on the mountainsides.

• It's advisable to bring sunglasses.

• Blue Moon Valley is a must-see.

• The mountain is 15 km from Lijiang Old Town. Special Bus Line No 7 connects the two.