Lijiang is close to the Equator, has a high altitude, high sky transparency and atmospheric tranquility, and little light pollution. It has unique astronomical resources. There are three asteroids in the universe named after Lijiang, namely Lijiang Star, Yulong Star, and Lugu Lake Star.

In recent years, more and more stargazing organizations and enthusiasts have gathered in Lijiang, and a large number of astronomical telescopes have settled here. The first professional-level stargazing hotel in China located on the Yulong Snow Mountain-Lijiang Jinmao·Pu, a subsidiary of Yinluxury Yijing, is becoming a new business card for Lijiang from official to private.

After autumn, the sky above the Yulong Snow Mountain often welcomes breathtakingly beautiful wonders. At this time, Lijiang changed from the rainy season to the dry season, the clouds and mist gradually reduced, and the stargazing conditions became perfect.

After a rest during the rainy season, the Observatory of Lijiang Jinmao Puxiu Snow Mountain Hotel will resume its opening on October 1, and the Damei Star Season will officially kick off.

Lijiang Jinmaopu Snow Mountain Hotel Observatory, Star Travel Course, Hidden Luxury and other organizations chose this time to jointly launch the theme activity of "Damei Lijiang·Snow Mountain Star Watching Season".

The purpose is to experience the other side of the beautiful Lijiang during the traditional "off-season tourism" from October to the end of May of the following year. The ancient city of Lijiang is less noisy at this time, and at the same time rediscover the beauty of the stars that accompany us all the time and explore the vast universe together., discover the glimmer and love deep in your heart.

During the stargazing season, astronomical activities are rich and colorful. Not only the Milky Way, the Big Dipper, Orion, Mars's Moon Rush, the Aita Nebula, the Cat's Eye Nebula, and the Azalea 47 globular cluster have been staged one after another, but also the Taurus, Orion, Leo, and Gemini. meteor showers of large and small constellations have successively crossed the night sky. At this time, guests of Xueshan Hotel can appreciate and interpret these celestial phenomena under the leadership of professional in-store teachers.

The following are the special weather forecasts from October to December this year.

10.10 Southern Taurid meteor shower

10.14 The best time of the year to see Mars

10.21 Orionid meteor shower

11.1 Uranus is facing the sun. The best time of the year to see Uranus

11.12 Northern Taurid meteor shower

11.17 Leonid meteor shower

12.14 Geminiid meteor shower

12.22 Ursa Minor meteor shower

When the Geminiid meteor shower visits the entire sky from December 12 to 14, it is also the most must-miss highlight moment in the snowy mountain sky season.

Lijiang Jinmao Pu Xiu as a stargazing point. Xueshan Hotel is 3100 meters above sea level, deep in the hinterland of Yulong Snow Mountain, far away from and far above Lijiang City, and has the advantage of a more primitive and natural stargazing environment.

As the first luxury hotel in China to have a private observatory, it perfectly solves several major problems such as difficult site selection for field photography, changeable weather, difficult environment, and insecure logistics.

Walking along the Yulong Snow Mountain, due to the constant changes in altitude, spring, summer, autumn and winter are more like geographical concepts, interweaving the colors of the four seasons on the same mountain. The best time to observe these changing scenes is from mid-to-late October to mid-November. They are fleeting and romantic like heaven.

▲ Blue Moon Valley

▲ Yak Ping

▲ Colorful Forest

▲ Rizhao Jinshan

Overhead, the wind and clouds unique to the plateau surge rapidly, passing through the vast moonlight, and together with the distant snowy mountains, create a grand atmosphere that will never change forever.

Chapter 3

mobile observatory

The Ford Raptor 6.2L carries a custom 127mm APO apochromatic refractive telescope and a 60mm short focus telescope.

The mobile observatory has dual functions of visual and electronic imaging, allowing customers to observe with the naked eye and compare it with modern electronic imaging technology. It is the first and only all-terrain observatory in China. In addition to the special package for wishing trip, we also provide postcard mailing services for the month's horoscope for guests staying at Snow Mountain Hotel.

In addition to enjoying the brilliance of the night, Xueshan Hotel also provides guests with a variety of interesting activities and experiences during the entire stargazing season. We look forward to completing an unparalleled journey with you and us.

astrological station

Starting from September 28, a "astrology desk" will be set up in the lobby of Xueshan Hotel. Our friends from the Snow Mountain Hotel Science and Technology Museum will be here to answer your questions about the starry sky.

12.14 Meteor Shower Live Broadcast

On this day, Xueshan Hotel will share the wonderful meteor shower with more people through live broadcast to jointly "protect the dark night and share the starry sky." I hope you will be there then.

Snow Mountain Yoga and Meditation

Tea matters close to the sky

Yak Hotpot

Naxi Cultural Experience

Reasons to choose Snow Mountain Hotel for stargazing

Spiritual Journey to Lijiang in Off-Season

As one of China's first tourist destinations, Lijiang under the clean sun is far away from cities and industries. It is full of literature, love, food, music and lively people within reach.

In autumn, Lijiang in the off-season gradually returns to its original simplicity and tranquility, becoming the first choice for holidaymakers pursuing the beauty of heaven and earth and spiritual journey.

The three dimensions of heaven, earth and people are amazing for travelers

Geographically, Lijiang is located at the southern end of the Hengduan Mountains and is also part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Greater Shangri-La. The terrain is complex and changeable, with mountains and rivers crisscross. At the same time, a strong altitude drop has created the Yulong Snow Mountain with the highest biodiversity in China.

Coupled with its diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds, as well as unique starry sky resources, Lijiang's unique cosmic appearance across the three dimensions of heaven, earth and people gradually emerged at this time, stunning those lucky enough travelers.

Excellent viewing experience

At the Xueshan Hotel at an altitude of 3100 meters, on a clear night, you can see the bright Milky Way and stars full of stars with the naked eye. The Jinmao Puxiu Observatory of the Star Tradition Observatory is located inside the hotel. It was designed and built by the Array Telescope Observation Technology Society. There are a total of 24 telescopes for viewing and photographing Lijiang's unparalleled starry sky.

The observatory is equipped with a 16-inch RC structure telescope and a half-meter aperture visual telescope. It is currently the largest aperture astronomical telescope open to tourists in China's scenic spots. In addition, the world's advanced telescope remote control technology and a scientific research-level control system are used here. The observatory's telescope can be easily operated from a guest room facing the snowy mountain.

16-inch RC structure telescope

A journey of astronomy wisdom

In order to spread knowledge of astronomy and natural sciences, Lijiang Jinmaopu Snow Mountain Hotel and Star Trail Passenger Star Museum jointly developed and built the Jinmaopu Snow Mountain Science and Technology Museum.

▲ Jinmaopu Repair Snow Mountain Science and Technology Museum

As a science popularization education base in Lijiang City, there are six major sections: "Extraterrestrial Meteorite Area","Cosmic AR Augmented Reality Area","Snow Mountain Observatory Linkage Area","Deep Space and Star Photography Exhibition Area","Astronomy and Nature Course Handmade Area", covering various forms such as popular science interactive classes, film screenings, interesting models and specimen making.

Both adults and children can learn anything unknown about astronomy and stars in a relaxed and happy atmosphere and experience a different natural world.

Supported by the Xueshan Science and Technology Museum and the Star Trail Travel Observatory, Xueshan Hotel perfectly interprets the balance and integration between ultimate service and in-depth astronomy experience, leisure vacation and exploration spirit, and even children's education.

Constellation Experience Officer Recruitment

Discover the natural beauty of Lijiang

The Most Beautiful Snow Mountain Hotel is not only a destination to escape from daily life, but also a starting point for a grand interstellar journey. We look forward to meeting you during the Lijiang Snow Mountain Stargazing Season.