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Must-Visit Restaurants
Top 20 Must-Visit Restaurants in Lijiang [2025]
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Forest Factory Party
5.0
/5
463 reviews
Yunnan Cuisine
From AU$ 19.00
Shuhe Old Town | 7.3 km from downtown
Address: 束河街道蔷薇大道东康七组（近束河古镇东门入口）
Highlights:
A filming location for the variety show "Youth Periplous," featuring modern Yunnan cuisine
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It’s no exaggeration….The most beautiful and delicious place to take photos in Lijiang!
When I came to the hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang, I found that there was a restaurant with a long queue at the door.
I came in and ate it and found that Zun’s food was super delicious and photogenic!
The architecture of the single-family house can be directly photographed with the snow-capped mountains!
The landscape full of tropical rainforest atmosphere is spread all over every corner indoors and outdoors
I personally recommend fried beef with porcini mushrooms
The porcini mushrooms are super fragrant! The beef is not dry at all! ! ✨
The service attitude is also very good and there are responses throughout the process.
The service standards are not lowered because there are many people and it is an Internet celebrity restaurant~
📍Muyu • Ruins Restaurant
The first meal in Lijiang, of course, can't be a bad one!
Not only must it be delicious😋, but also have a high appearance value that can be photographed and checked in~
Muyu Ruins Restaurant🍴 must not be too much for my requirements!
The tropical🌴rainforest and ruins style are combined together, and the fairies🧚♀️ are all rushing for me!
This restaurant is also the same restaurant as the stars in Youth Travels
Recommended dishes🍴
1⃣️Colorful Yunnan Mini Hand-Pulled Rice
The hand-pulled rice that I have been looking forward to for a long time did not disappoint me. The aroma of meat and pineapple mixed together, especially delicious!
2⃣️Dehong Nami Almond Shrimp Ball🦐
The super large shrimp balls, covered with crispy almond slices, are so satisfying to eat one by one❗️
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SaKura Restaurant
2.5
/5
740 reviews
Yunnan Cuisine
From AU$ 33.00
The Old Town of Lijiang | 2 km from downtown
Address: Next to No. 100 Guanyi Street, Ancient City (opposite Sakura Food Court)
No.9 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Lijiang
Highlights:
A Yunnan restaurant in the Old Town of Lijiang with a unique ethnic style
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This restaurant is quite good in Lijiang. On the one hand, it has some unique decorations, and flowers are all over the restaurant, so it has become a popular check-in spot for Internet celebrities, who like to take photos here. On the other hand, the restaurant's dishes are also quite unique and very popular.
Sakura Restaurant is the largest online celebrity restaurant in Lijiang Ancient Town. This restaurant has two floors, and it is highly recommended to sit on the second floor! The whole restaurant is surrounded by flowers, which is very beautiful (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡Although the price is a little expensive, this restaurant is really recommended.
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The Master of Lijiang(Restaurant)
5.0
/5
1700 reviews
Yunnan Cuisine
From AU$ 20.00
The Old Town of Lijiang | 1.5 km from downtown
Address: No. 149, Zhongyi Lane (at the entrance of Bailong Parking Lot, 200 meters beside the ancient city Mufu)
No.2 of Local Restaurants in Lijiang
Highlights:
The restaurant's decor showcases ethnic style, and the Yunnan cuisine is full of character
Saved by 165 users1303 positive reviews
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The service was excellent, and the waiters paid close attention to us throughout the entire meal. The food was also delicious. I recommend a bowl of Yunnan flavor, Dai-style double roast, and Lijiang cured pork ribs. They tasted very good!
It was my first time in Lijiang, and I came to this restaurant. The dishes there were delicious and the taste was great. We ordered a Huo Piao beef, a Jianshui homemade patina, black tofu, a Fenghuaxueyue fish, and a barley cake. Overall, the service attitude was very good. The waiter replaced the bone plate in time and added tea in time. The environment style is the characteristic of the Naxi people. The most important thing is that the taste is very good. The staff here are also very relatives, and the proprietress is also very kind and amiable. I highly recommend everyone to eat in this restaurant.
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屋顶咖啡·日落甜茶·雪山花园 ·bistro
5.0
/5
67 reviews
Coffee Shops
From AU$ 12.00
The Old Town of Lijiang | 2.1 km from downtown
Address: 五一街兴仁中段48号
Highlights:
A rustic courtyard restaurant with beautiful rooftop views from the windows
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Attracted by the aroma of coffee, the environment is very good and it is also nice to take pictures
Vacation
After arriving in Lijiang, it's finally time to relax.
Our first stop was Shuhe Ancient Town.
We chose a hotel reminiscent of a celebrity,
and visited the Alice in Wonderland garden.
🏡 Accommodation | Xitian Yueshang (Shuhe Ancient Town)
· Complimentary perks: Delicious breakfast and afternoon tea 🍵, plus a late-night complimentary sweet soup!
· Premium Experience: Cloud-like bedding 🛏️, smart home technology throughout, and floor-to-ceiling windows for gazing at the morning sun on the snow-capped mountains.
· Photogenic Ceiling: A must-see Alice in Wonderland-style green garden 🌿! A vine swing and misty forest create a fairytale-like atmosphere 📸
📸 Café | Rooftop Snow Mountain Cafe
· Panoramic Views: Surround yourself with a vibrant sea of flowers 🌸 and capture the breathtaking views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 🏔️ (recommended for afternoon light)!
· Hidden Bonus: On-site professional photographer! Free instruction and skirt accessories 👒, the original footage is stunning!
🍴 Dining | Lijiang Old Town Mabang Flavor
· Sour Soup Beef: Plateau yak stewed in a spicy and sour broth 🥩, the meat is tender and warming, a must-try. It's rainy season these days, so a little soup will warm you up!
· Xunweifang Huaxiang Restaurant: Naxi Mabang secret dishes 🔥 Recommended: "Wild Mushroom Copper Pot Rice" and "Fire Pit BBQ," full of ethnic flavor!
📌 Itinerary Tips:
Morning photoshoot at Xitian Garden → Rooftop coffee and snow-capped mountain views for afternoon tea → Evening stroll and enjoy Mabang cuisine in the Old Town—a truly effective day!
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JIU GE RICE NOODLES
5.0
/5
172 reviews
Snacks
From AU$ 11.00
The Old Town of Lijiang | 2.1 km from downtown
Address: 大研街道办事处五一街居委会王家庄巷65-2
Highlights:
A great choice for authentic Yunnan rice noodles, using fresh and high-quality ingredients
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Very authentic Yunnan rice noodles, very popular and good environment
It really deserves to be the king of queues for Lijiang rice noodles!
The special Yunnan cross-bridge rice noodles recommended by the owner of the homestay are so pleasantly surprised after taking a bite! !
I heard from the waiter that their restaurant was originally called Zha Zha rice noodles, and later changed its name to Jiuge rice noodles, which is more famous haha😆 Don’t go wrong!
Who knows the happiness of enjoying the second-floor environment at a different meal time! Blowing the breeze, smelling the fragrance of flowers, watching people coming and going on the trail downstairs, eating hot and fragrant rice noodles, cozy and comfortable😌
Jiuge rice noodles (original Zha Zha rice noodles)
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TIANCUN SOUR SOUP YAK MEAT
5.0
/5
307 reviews
Hot Pot
From AU$ 16.00
The Old Town of Lijiang | 2.4 km from downtown
Address: 民主路玉河走廊A区37号（大水车对面）
Highlights:
Rich, sour, and spicy broth with tender, delicious yak meat
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Listen to the advice! It's in Lijiang Ancient Town! You will regret it for the rest of your life if you don't eat it!
This Tiancun sour soup beef hot pot brought to me by a friend in Lijiang today is really my favorite! For someone who loves sour food, I believe no one will refuse this natural fermented delicacy! The taste is really authentic, and the location is near the Dacheshui in Lijiang Ancient Town. After dinner, I also visited the ancient town by the way, which is really convenient!
A bowl of sour and appetizing broth to whet your appetite before dinner! After simmering the yak beef from Shangri-La, you can put it in your mouth with a few ups and downs. The meat fragrance spreads in your mouth, and it is tender and tender. You can't stop eating it with the dipping sauce!
The store also has pea tips, watery lilies, colorful potatoes, etc., which are essential for Yunnan people to eat hot pot. Each one is delicious!
The first choice for Lijiang, I went there with my friends three times! I recommend the sour soup, everyone must try it! The portion is also very large, the atmosphere in the store is very good, and the portion is very large. This time, let's experience the yak beef sour soup pot. I ordered a set meal. The bottom of the pot is rich in ingredients, fresh day lily, pickled beans, sour radish, sauerkraut, etc. The yak beef has a solid taste and unique taste. It is still as delicious as always, with good color, fragrance and taste. Next time, try other things that I haven't eaten. I hope I will have a chance to come again😄
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YSYZ COFFEE
5.0
/5
396 reviews
Coffee Shops
From AU$ 9.00
Shuhe Old Town | 7.3 km from downtown
Address: 束河路束河古镇开文社区东康七组54号
Highlights:
An elegant and quiet retreat with exquisite decor perfect for photos
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Yunnan｜Go to a windy place to drink coffee
👀Life advice: A must-try Chinese bamboo forest coffee shop
A full bamboo forest makes people feel very happy~
Every green plant and arrangement is very beautiful and complete
I took a Chinese style photo of Zhao Liying here, it was really beautiful
☕️The coffee is made with great care, and the latte is very fragrant
Their desserts🍰 are also quite diverse
Listen to the sound of the bamboo forest in your spare time on weekends
Read a book and do some funny things~
(Ps: Their big golden mango is so cute)
The location is in the Kaiwen community of Shuhe Ancient Town
📍Mangosteen Coffee
Because not many people know about it, come and check it out~
If you like to check in at special forces attractions, then this may not be the place for you. But if you want to have a cup of coffee comfortably on a sunny and windy afternoon, and be in a daze and think about your worries, then this may be worth a visit~ The scene layout is extremely unique~ The coffee and desserts taste great~ The main thing is that the store manager is so cute~ In my heart~ I don’t want to praise her, but she is a sweet girl with curly hair~
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Spoon Rice Noodle
4.3
/5
73 reviews
Snacks
From AU$ 8.00
The Old Town of Lijiang | 2 km from downtown
Address: 百岁坊8号
No.2 of Light Bites in Lijiang
Highlights:
A popular restaurant with delicious crossing-the-bridge noodles in a rich broth with generous ingredients
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As the number one rice noodle, you must check in. It took a lot of effort to find it from the main entrance. I walked around, walked through the bright lights, walked through the secluded alleys, and saw the spoon.
It is very popular. I took the number and waited for 5-6 minutes. After sitting down, I ordered beef rice noodles, tomato crispy meat rice noodles, milk egg fermented glutinous rice, and bamboo worms.
For rice noodles, except for the rice noodles that I don’t like, the other three finished with a clean plate, so it should be good.
Milk egg fermented glutinous rice is a new product for me, and the method is clean. The milk and eggs are well integrated, but I don’t feel that the milk flavor of milk and eggs will have a fishy smell. Fermented glutinous rice is actually like fermented glutinous rice, but it contains a lot of nuts and white sesame seeds. It is really nutritious, healthy and refreshing!
Bamboo worms, I was afraid to try it but I still tried it. In that environment, as long as you want to serve something other than worms, you want to eat it. It can supplement collagen and is still easy to eat. If it were here, I still wouldn’t dare to try it!
It was raining, and I wanted to find a place to eat and see the scenery. The reviews of Shaozi Rice Noodles were very good, so I went there to try it.
The store is on a small street behind the main street. I almost thought I was in the wrong place when I followed the navigation.
The environment of the store is very good, and you can see the scenery when you open the window.
The chicken soup rice noodles are very fresh. The fried mushrooms are very fragrant. The milk and egg fermented glutinous rice is delicious. The price is reasonable in the scenic area.
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浮娴小锅饭·云南民俗风味餐厅(束河古镇店)
4.9
/5
1964 reviews
Yunnan Cuisine
From AU$ 16.00
Shuhe Old Town | 7.5 km from downtown
Address: 束河街道康普巷30号
No.4 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Lijiang
Highlights:
A reputable restaurant in a converted classic building, with authentic Yunnan cuisine you'll never get tired of
Saved by 150 users335 positive reviews
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I found a restaurant in Shuhe Ancient Town to have dinner. I came in because it was popular. The environment was OK, with a small courtyard feeling. The main dish was a Naxi dish. The grilled fish was quite unique. It was not particularly amazing, but it was quite delicious. Water lily was also one of the special vegetables here. You can try it. The food here was also good. Overall, the taste was not too salty. It was a unique and homely restaurant. You can still try it.
This restaurant is located in Shuhe Ancient Town. I discovered it by accident. The environment really attracted me. It is the best restaurant I have been to in Lijiang. It is a garden-style courtyard restaurant with very good decoration. There are many flowers, which are especially suitable for taking photos and checking in. With the blue sky and white clouds, it is another beautiful scenery! I went there with my friends. The dishes are delicious and fragrant. The Pu'er tea braised pork is the MVP. It is especially good with small pot rice. The water lily and local specialty vegetables taste pretty good. The restaurant environment is very good and has a great atmosphere. There are many flowers of various colors in the courtyard. With some drinks and Pao Luda, there are also singers next to it. It is especially great to eat and chat with friends. Hahaha, I will go again next time I have a chance!
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阿婆腊排骨火锅(旗舰店)
4.5
/5
203 reviews
Hot Pot
From AU$ 14.00
The Old Town of Lijiang | 2.3 km from downtown
Address: 五一街兴仁上段38号
No.4 of Local Restaurants in Lijiang
Highlights:
A three-generation secret recipe for cured pork ribs, bursting with traditional, savory aroma
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This restaurant was recommended by b&b owner where they come usually.The signature cured pork ribs hotpot is very nice, and the soup is boil everyday. The portion is big and It is so delicious and we almost finished all soup
Recommended by the local B&B owner, this is a small restaurant he usually goes to.
The signature cured pork ribs and chicken hotpot 🍲 is full of pork ribs and chicken. Drink the soup first, it's so delicious, I finished three bowls in a row!!!
The ribs are all from the ribs, the meat is very good
There are also many crispy bones that I love. The ribs are slightly salty
It's mainly the aroma of cured meat, dipped in chili and very delicious with rice
The grandma's secret aged ham slices are really delicious
It feels more rich than the ribs and more delicious with rice
Finally, cook the mushroom platter, it's really amazing!
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