Xuěshān

Snow mountains rise above the valleys north of Lijiang, their summits overlooking the great bend of the Jinsha River. Haba and Yulong stand on opposite sides of the river, which cuts the deep Tiger Leaping Gorge between them. Forested slopes give way to alpine meadows and snow at higher elevations. These great ridges divide the highlands around Zhongdian from the valleys farther south and form a striking landmark above the river.