This place is not overrated at all! It's really beautiful (see the guide below).

Blue Moon Valley is located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang, Yunnan. It was formerly known as "White Water River". On sunny days, the water is blue and the valley is crescent-shaped. From a distance, it looks like a blue moon embedded at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, hence the name Blue Moon Valley. There are four lakes in the valley: Yuye Lake, Jingchi Lake, Blue Moon Lake, and Tingtao Lake. Here is a guide to Blue Moon Valley: - Opening hours: 08:00-16:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31); 08:00-16:30 (Chinese public holidays) (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31) - Recommended duration: 1-3 hours - Ticket price: Included in the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ticket, no separate ticket required - Transportation: - Bus: From Lijiang Old Town, take bus 101 (Snow Mountain Line). The bus departs every half hour. The fare is CNY 15 one way and the journey takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. - Taxi: From Lijiang Old Town, the fare is about CNY 100. - Recommended route: - First stop: White Water River. The water here is crystal clear and presents a unique blue color. It's very beautiful. You can take photos here and feel the magic of nature. - Second stop: Jingchi Lake. The lake here is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding mountains and trees. The scenery is very charming. You can take a walk along the lake and enjoy the beautiful lake and mountain views. - Third stop: Yuye Lake. The lake here is light blue and very clear. You can rest by the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery, or you can choose to take a boat tour of the lake. - Fourth stop: Tingtao Lake. The lake here is turbulent and the sound is thunderous. You can feel the power of nature here, or you can choose to taste local food in the restaurant by the lake. - Tips: - Blue Moon Valley is at a high altitude. It is recommended that visitors take measures to prevent altitude sickness before going, such as taking anti-altitude sickness drugs in advance. - The weather in Blue Moon Valley changes a lot. It is recommended that visitors bring rain gear and warm clothes. - The scenery in Blue Moon Valley is very beautiful. It is recommended that visitors pay attention to safety when taking photos, and do not climb or cross the railing.