In southwest China's Yunnan Province, Yulong Snow Mountain forms a sweeping chain of 13 peaks, with its the tallest peak, Shanzidou, standing 5,596 meters above sea level. Glaciers, snowfields, and alpine lakes sparkle under the sun, while forests and meadows shift with elevation. Hailed the "Black and White Snow Mountain" because of its striking contrast of dark rock and pure snow, it has long been held as a sacred site by local communities. Its dramatic geological landscape has made it one of the world's top tourist mountains.