The Adjusted Operating Hours for Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train

Lijiang Snow Mountain Rail Transit Co., Ltd.
Announcement Regarding the Adjustment of Operating Hours for Lijiang Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train

“Dear Valued Tourists,
The operating hours of the Lijiang Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train will be adjusted starting from July 12, 2025:

Tourist Center Station (New Tourist Service Center) operating hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Yulong Snow Mountain Station (Xuechuan Tourist Port, 2nd Floor) operating hours: 10:10 AM – 7:10 PM.”

Chinese Version:
丽江雪山轨道交通有限公司
关于丽江雪山观光火车运营时间调整的公告 “尊敬的游客朋友们: 丽江雪山观光火车自2025年7月12日起运行时刻调整:游客中心站(新游客服务中心)运营时间:7:00-15:30； 玉龙雪山站(雪川游客港二楼)运营时间:10:10-19:10。”

Special Reminder for Citizens and Tourists

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The opening of the Lijiang Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (丽江雪山观光火车) only adds a new mode of transportation, and the existing methods of accessing the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area (玉龙雪山景区) remain unchanged.

As one of the transportation options to the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area (玉龙雪山景区), the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车) ticket does not include the entrance ticket to the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area (玉龙雪山景区). A separate entrance ticket must be purchased.

Lijiang Snow Mountain Rail Transit Co., Ltd.

Announcement on the Initial Operation of the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train

Dear Tourists,

Thank you for your interest and support for the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车)! To enhance your travel experience, the company has decided to announce the following details regarding the initial operation of the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车):

1. Initial Operation Schedule

Starting from 9:00 AM on February 12, 2025 (the 15th day of the Lunar New Year), the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车) will officially begin its initial operation. The total length of the line is 20.7 kilometers. The starting station is the Yulong Snow Mountain New Visitor Service Center (玉龙雪山新游客服务中心), located at 1 Yugan Road, Mudu Village Committee, Baisha Town, Yulong County, Lijiang, about 2.6 kilometers north of Lijiang Cultural Tourism College. The terminus is the Gan Haizi Snow River Visitor Port (甘海子雪川游客港). During the initial operation, tourists can travel between the starting and terminal stations, but the intermediate stations will remain closed.

To improve visitor satisfaction and provide efficient service, the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车) will strictly follow the timetable during the initial operation. The specific schedule is as follows:

(a) First Week of Initial Operation (February 12 to February 18, 2025):

Yulong Snow Mountain New Visitor Service Center (玉龙雪山新游客服务中心) to Gan Haizi Snow River Visitor Port (甘海子雪川游客港): First train at 9:00 AM, last train at 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute interval and a one-way travel time of approximately 35 minutes.

Gan Haizi Snow River Visitor Port (甘海子雪川游客港) to Yulong Snow Mountain New Visitor Service Center (玉龙雪山新游客服务中心): First train at 10:10 AM, last train at 6:10 PM, with a 30-minute interval.

(b) Second Week and Beyond:

The operation timetable will be announced separately. Please follow the official channels such as the “Snow Mountain Train” (雪山火车) WeChat Mini Program, the “Lijiang Snow Mountain Rail Transit Co., Ltd.” (丽江雪山轨道交通有限公司) official WeChat account, or the “Train to the Clouds” (列车驶向云端) WeChat public account for the latest information.

2. Ticketing and Inspection Arrangements

In accordance with the “Yunnan Province Tourist Attraction Ticket Pricing Management Implementation Measures (Interim)” and the “Announcement on the Trial Ticket Prices for the Lijiang Sightseeing Train” (关于丽江观光火车一期票价（试行）的公告), tickets for round trips and one-way trips between Tourist Center Station (游客中心站) and Yulong Snow Mountain Station (玉龙雪山站) will be available for pre-sale during the initial phase at a discounted price, based on the published prices. The specific ticket prices and policies are as follows:

(a) Ticket Prices:

Round-trip ticket: 80 RMB per person

One-way ticket: 50 RMB per person

Tourists can choose either a round-trip or one-way ticket based on their travel plan and travel according to the timetable.

(b) Half-price Discount Policy:

Available for:

Children aged 6 to 14 years old (inclusive),

Children between 1.2 meters and 1.5 meters (inclusive),

Active military personnel,

Fire rescue workers,

Disabled individuals with valid certificates.

(c) Free Ticket Policy:

Available for:

Children aged 6 years and below (inclusive),

Children under 1.2 meters (inclusive),

Tour guides holding valid guide certificates.

(d) Ticket Purchase Channels:

From today onwards, tickets can be purchased in advance through the following four channels:

Channel 1: Purchase tickets through the company’s official “Snow Mountain Train” (雪山火车) WeChat Mini Program.

Channel 2: Purchase tickets through the company’s official “Lijiang Snow Mountain Rail Transit Co., Ltd.” (丽江雪山轨道交通有限公司) WeChat account.

Channel 3: Purchase tickets through the authorized “Lijiang Tourism Group” (丽江旅游集团) WeChat Mini Program under the “Sightseeing Train” ticketing section.

Channel 4: Purchase tickets through the authorized “Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain” (丽江玉龙雪山) WeChat account under the “Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train Ticket” section.

(e) Ticket Inspection Methods:

To reduce waiting times and ensure orderly boarding, the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车) will only sell seat tickets. Please follow the ticket time period as specified on your purchased ticket. The ticket inspection methods are as follows:

Board with your ID card and ticket.

Board with your QR code and ticket.

3. Friendly Reminders

(a) Entrance to the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area (玉龙雪山景区) requires the purchase of a separate scenic area entrance ticket. The Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车) is one of the transportation methods to enter the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area (玉龙雪山景区), but the ticket does not include the scenic area entrance ticket. Please purchase your Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area (玉龙雪山景区) entrance ticket either in advance through the “Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain” (丽江玉龙雪山) WeChat account or on-site at the Yulong Snow Mountain New Visitor Service Center (玉龙雪山新游客服务中心). After your tickets are verified, you may board the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车).

(b) To enhance your sightseeing experience and reduce waiting times, during the first week of trial operation, the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车) tickets will be available only for online pre-sale.

(c) Please board the train according to the time specified on your ticket. Proper planning is essential to avoid delays. If you miss your scheduled train, you will need to rebook for another time slot.

(d) If you have any questions or need assistance, please consult the on-site staff or call the inquiry hotline: 0888-3022888.

(e) Any adjustments to the above operational matters will be announced separately.

Lijiang Snow Mountain Rail Transit Co., Ltd.
February 9, 2025

Yulong Snow Mountain Provincial-Level Tourism Development Zone Management Committee

Announcement on the Official Opening of the Yulong Snow Mountain New Visitor Service Center

Dear Tourists and Tourism Service Units,

To optimize the service experience at the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area (玉龙雪山景区) and ease traffic pressure during peak tourism seasons, the newly constructed Yulong Snow Mountain New Visitor Service Center (玉龙雪山新游客服务中心) will officially open on February 12, 2025 (the 15th day of the Lunar New Year). The Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车) will begin trial operation, and the direct tourism shuttle bus (景区旅游直通车) from the new Visitor Service Center to Yulong Snow Mountain Gan Haizi (玉龙雪山甘海子) will also be launched. To ensure a comfortable and convenient trip for you, the following details are provided:

1. Location of the Yulong Snow Mountain New Visitor Service Center

The Yulong Snow Mountain New Visitor Service Center (玉龙雪山新游客服务中心) is located at 1 Yugan Road, Mudu Village Committee, Baisha Town, Yulong County, Lijiang (丽江市玉龙纳西族自治县白沙镇木都村委会东文一组玉甘路1号), approximately 2.6 kilometers north of Lijiang Cultural Tourism College (丽江文化旅游学院), and about 200 meters north of the tunnel. The center is easily accessible by various modes of transportation. The center is equipped with 2,180 parking spaces and new energy vehicle charging facilities.

2. Transportation Services

(a) Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车)

Operated by Lijiang Snow Mountain Rail Transit Co., Ltd. (丽江雪山轨道交通有限公司), this service runs on a market-oriented basis.
Operational Stations and Timings:

From New Visitor Service Center (游客中心站) to Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area:

• Trial Operation Week (February 12–18, 2025)

• New Visitor Service Center (游客中心站) to Gan Haizi Snow River Visitor Port (玉龙雪山站): First train at 9:00 AM, last train at 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute interval. The one-way travel time is approximately 35 minutes.

• Gan Haizi Snow River Visitor Port (玉龙雪山站) to New Visitor Service Center (游客中心站): First train at 10:10 AM, last train at 6:10 PM, with a 30-minute interval.

Ticket Purchase: Tickets can be pre-purchased via the “Snow Mountain Rail” (雪山轨道) WeChat Mini Program or the official “Lijiang Snow Mountain Rail Transit Co., Ltd.” (丽江雪山轨道交通有限公司) WeChat public account.
Inquiry Hotline: 0888-3022888

(b) Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Shuttle Bus (玉龙雪山景区旅游直通车)

Operated by Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain Tourism Shuttle Bus Co., Ltd. (丽江玉龙雪山旅游观光车有限公司), this service is also market-driven.
Operational Stations and Timings:

From New Visitor Service Center (游客中心站) to Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area:

• Service starts at 9:15 AM, with the last bus at 3:45 PM from New Visitor Service Center (游客中心站) to Gan Haizi Snow River Visitor Port (甘海子雪川游客港).

• Service from Gan Haizi Snow River (玉龙雪山甘海子) to New Visitor Service Center (游客中心站) starts at 10:15 AM, with the last service at 6:15 PM.

• Ticket Prices:

  • Round-trip: 60 RMB per person

  • One-way: 30 RMB per person

  • Tickets can be purchased on-site at the New Visitor Service Center (玉龙雪山新游客服务中心) ticket window.

Inquiry Hotline: 13398888456

(c) Original Transportation Methods to Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area (玉龙雪山景区)

Visitors can still choose to use the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车) or direct shuttle buses (景区直通车) from the New Visitor Service Center (玉龙雪山新游客服务中心) to Gan Haizi. Alternatively, they can self-drive or use other transportation methods along the original route to reach Gan Haizi (甘海子).

3. Ticketing Information

The Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (雪山观光火车), Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area tourism shuttle bus (玉龙雪山景区旅游直通车), self-driving, ride-hailing, and taxi services are all considered transportation methods to reach Gan Haizi (甘海子) within the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area (玉龙雪山景区). These tickets do not include the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area (玉龙雪山景区) entrance ticket. You must purchase a separate Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area entrance ticket, which can be done in advance via the official “Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain” (丽江玉龙雪山) WeChat Mini Program, or on-site at the New Visitor Service Center (玉龙雪山新游客服务中心) or at the entrance to the scenic area.

For Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area (玉龙雪山景区) cable car tickets, please refer to the official “Lijiang Tourism Group” (丽江旅游集团) WeChat public account or Mini Program for updates.

Inquiry Services:

Scenic Area Hotline: 0888-5131068

Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train Hotline: 0888-3022888

Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area Tourism Shuttle Bus Hotline: 13398888456

Yulong Snow Mountain Cable Car Ticket Hotline: 0888-8889999

The Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area (玉龙雪山景区) will continue to provide high-quality services for you. We wish you a pleasant trip!

Yulong Snow Mountain Provincial-Level Tourism Development Zone Management Committee
February 9, 2025