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Lijiang Sunrise on the Golden Mountain Ultimate Secret Spot|Dongba Valley Dawn Ceremony

🌄 Why is watching the sunrise on the Golden Mountain in Dongba Valley a must-do in life? → No need to climb Jade Dragon Snow Mountain! Directly face the thirteen peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with an unobstructed IMAX-level viewing platform → At an altitude of 2400 meters, the golden viewpoint, with the sea of clouds winding like a ribbon around the mountainside → Unique "snow mountain + canyon + dawn" triple-dimensional composition, a photographer’s secret spot 📅 Best viewing period (collector’s edition) ✨ Every year from November to April: 85% chance of clear skies, the snow on the mountain is at its fullest 🌅 Sunrise time reference: Summer 6:10-6:40|Winter 7:50-8:20 (check the weather forecast~) 💡 Arrive 30 minutes early! Witness the spectacular transition between "moonset and the Milky Way" and "dawn light" 🎬 Legendary photo guide 1️⃣ Glass plank road reflection shot ▷ Spot: Mid-section of the plank road at the puddle, low-angle shooting for a mirror of the sky effect ▷ Settings: Shutter 1/125, white balance 5600K, wear camel/red clothing for better color pop 2️⃣ Dongba prayer flags foreground frame Use the prayer flags as the foreground to capture the moment when golden light dyes the snow-capped mountain peaks red 🚗 Dawn action manual ► Transportation plan: No ticket needed, just take a taxi or find a carpool from the Old Town, more cost-effective at 25 yuan per person 📣 Player advice ⚠️ Check the "Lijiang Meteorological Bureau" real-time snow mountain visibility forecast in advance ⚠️ Tripods must be set up early on the west side rock area; spots fill up before 6 AM on holidays ⚠️ Wear sunglasses! The reflection from the snow peaks is five times stronger than usual 【Immediate action guide】 🕒 Tomorrow’s sunrise time: 7:02 (suggest arriving before 6:15 at the site) 📍 Precise location: Dongba Valley Scenic Area While 99% of people are still asleep, You are already standing at the cosmic center bathed in golden light.
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Posted: Oct 23, 2025
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