Northwest Yunnan’s Lijiang city has entered its prime season as a summer retreat, with daily temperatures varying between 18-22°C.

An overview of the Blue Moon Valley in Lijiang

At the Blue Moon Valley scenic area near the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, dozens of crystal-clear lakes—formed by glacial meltwater—are scattered like emeralds. This idyllic escape has invited in visitors from around the world, who came to enjoy the "20°C summer coolness."

 

Tourists enjoy summer coolness at the Blue Moon Valley in Lijiang.  

 

An overview of the Blue Moon Valley in Lijiang  

The valley earned its poetic name from its crescent-shaped layout and mineral-rich water bodies. It is surrounded by snow-capped peaks, pristine forests, and crystal waterfalls. The landscape is nothing short of breathtaking.

 

Tourists enjoy summer coolness at the Blue Moon Valley in Lijiang.

Tourists enjoy summer coolness at the Blue Moon Valley in Lijiang.

Tourists enjoy summer coolness at the Blue Moon Valley in Lijiang.  

Reporting by Hu Yuya (Yunnan Daily); Trans-editing by Wang Shixue