Yuhu Village (玉湖村, Yùhú Cūn)，also known as Xuesong Village (雪嵩村)，is an ancient Naxi ethnic village at the southern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain，about 18 km north of Lijiang Old Town，Yunnan Province。
Basic Facts
Location: Baisha Town, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang
Elevation: 2,700–3,200 m
Nickname: “The First Village Under the Snow Mountain”
Naxi Name: Wuluken，meaning “village at the foot of the snow mountain”
What to See & Do
Stone Village Architecture
Traditional Naxi houses built with local glacier stone (walls, roofs, lanes). Many roofs have small wooden fish (a Naxi talisman against fire)。
Jade Lake (玉湖)
An artificial lake from the Ming Dynasty，built by the local Mu rulers。“Jade Lake Reflection” is one of the 12 Scenes of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain。
Joseph Rock’s Former Residence
The Austrian-American botanist/explorer lived here 1922–1949。His wooden house is now a small museum (¥10) with photos and plant specimens。
Horse Trekking
Ride horses on the ancient Tea-Horse Trail with views of the snow mountain (¥68–168)。
Dongba Culture Experience
Try Dongba papermaking workshops (¥88) and learn about Naxi writing。
How to Get There
By taxi: 30–40 mins from Lijiang Old Town (¥60–80)
By public tourism shuttle: ¥10
Travel Tips
Best time to visit: March–April (cherry blossoms) or October–November (clear skies, snow views)
Entrance fee: Free (some sites like Rock’s house charge separately)
Time needed: Half a day
Compared to busy Lijiang Old Town，Yuhu Village offers a quiet, original Naxi experience with stunning snow mountain views。
