Li Jiang Scenic Area is situated in Li Jiang Naxi Nationality Autonomous County, Yunnan Province, which is the famous cultural city of history.
Hei Long Tan (Black Dragon Pond), otherwise known as Jade Spring, irrigates the surrounding area. The verdant and luxuriant trees, a carpet of grass, crystal clear spring water in which the snow capped Jade Dragon peak is reflected, all make a picturesque scenery. De Yue (Moon Catching) Tower is built in the middle of the pond. Fayun Pavilion in the northern part was built in 1601, the structure of which is exquisite and delicate with beautiful style, a unique piece among ancient buildings.
Snow Mountain of Jade Dragon. It is 5596 meters above sea level, and its 13 peaks look like a crystal jade dragon dancing in the air with snow capped peaks touching the cloud, a magnificent scene indeed.
Tiger Jumping Gorge. On the western of it there stands high the precipice with narrow bottom. From the river surface to the peak, the relative height is 3900 meters, while the width of the river is only 30 meters which forms a grand gorge. Within the 20 km long gorge, there are 18 dangerous shoals, one of the deepest and largest gorges in the world!