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Here are some tips for taking photos and seeing the Golden Summit at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Preparation • Clothing: Bring a down jacket, thermal underwear, hat, scarf, gloves, etc. to prevent frostbite. • Oxygen: Prepare an oxygen tank in advance to prevent altitude sickness. • ID: Bring your ID card or other valid ID for ticket purchase and park entry. • Camera and accessories: Prepare a camera, phone, power bank, spare battery, memory card, etc. to ensure sufficient power and storage space. Viewing time • Best viewing season: October to April. The weather is relatively clear and the days are longer, so you have a better chance of seeing the Golden Summit. • Specific time: Between 6:30 and 7:30 am. The sun rises and shines on the snow-capped mountains, creating a spectacular view. Viewing locations • Dongba Valley: With a wide view and large snow-capped lakes, the visual effect is stunning. It is a popular viewing spot and can be reached by taking the No. 101 Snow Mountain Express. • Ganhaizi: Located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it has open meadows and a clear artificial lake where you can take photos of the snow-capped mountains reflected in the water. You can go there after entering the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area. • Spruce Meadow: Surrounded by spruce forests, the sunlight shines through the branches and leaves, reflecting the light of the snow-capped mountains, creating a mysterious and tranquil atmosphere. You need to take a cable car to get there. • Yak Meadow: With vast meadows and herds of yaks, the golden snow-capped mountains contrast sharply with the green meadows and black yaks. You can take a cable car to get there. • Glacier Park: You can see the millennium-old glaciers and steep peaks up close. The glaciers reflect golden light in the sunlight, which is very impressive. You need to take the Glacier Park cable car to get there. • Black Dragon Pool Park: The ancient buildings in the park contrast with the snow-capped mountains. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of "Dragon Pool Reflecting Snow" from the viewing platform next to Suocui Bridge. You need to pay a CNY 50 maintenance fee for the ancient city, or you can enter from the back door. Photography tips • Composition: You can use the rule of thirds to place the snow-capped mountains in one-third of the frame. You can also use foreground composition, such as trees and meadows by the lake, to add depth to the picture. • Exposure: Reduce the exposure compensation appropriately to avoid overexposure of the snow-capped mountains and retain the details and texture of the snow-capped mountains. • Shooting mode: Use the camera's continuous shooting mode to capture the wonderful moments of the color change of the snow-capped mountains at the Golden Summit.