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Top 10 Night Attractions in Lijiang [2025]
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Old Town of Lijiang
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15061 reviews
7.8
Based on 5,117 reviews
The Old Town of Lijiang | 1.9 km from downtown
Phone 0888-5111118
Address: Dayan Ancient City, Gucheng District, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
Charming ancient night views & moonlight
Small bridge and flowing water views formed by the Yuhe River system branches
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Lijiang Ancient Town, a thousand-year-old city under the snow-capped mountains, is a large ancient town that integrates leisure and entertainment, humanities and history, natural landscapes, and ancient buildings. There are many unique homestays in it. It is best to stay in them and walk around them every day and walk around Lijiang Ancient Town.
The following is a guide to the ancient city of Lijiang: Prepare in the early stage - Documents: Bring ID cards, other documents that may be needed such as student ID cards, old-age certificates, etc. to obtain corresponding discounts. - Clothes: Lijiang temperature changes, ultraviolet light, need to prepare long-sleeved coats, short-sleeved clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. - Items: Prepare mobile phones, cameras, chargers, mobile power supplies, etc., and can also carry some commonly used drugs. Transportation Guide - External Transport: You can choose to arrive at Lijiang Sanyi Airport by plane, then take the airport bus, taxi or bus No. 6, No. 15 to the ancient city; you can also take the train to Lijiang Station, take a taxi or transfer to the ancient city after leaving the station. - Internal transportation: The ancient city is mainly on foot, and you can choose to share bicycles, electric cars or take buses to the surrounding attractions. Attraction check-in - Sifang Street: The center of the ancient city is the epitome of Naxi culture. You can enjoy the architecture during the day and have a lively bonfire party at night. - Mufu: It is known as the "Lijiang Forbidden City". It is the official residence of the Tusi in the Ming Dynasty. The ticket is 40 yuan, and you can explain it for free at the door. - Heilongtan Park: A great place to shoot the reflection of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You need to show the ancient city maintenance fee bill. - Lion Rock Wangu Building: Located on the top of the Lion Rock, overlooking the whole view of the ancient city, the scenery is pleasant in the morning or evening. - Large waterwheel: The iconic entrance of the ancient city, the small pavilion next to it can receive the map of the ancient city. Food recommendation - Specialties: La pork ribs hot pot, Naxi barbecue, milk-wrapped tofu, Naxi grilled fish, etc. - Special snacks: Lijiang dumplings, bridge rice noodles, roasted milk fan, fried potato, flower cakes, etc. - Food district: Sifang Street, Zhongyi Market and other places have many gourmet shops. Accommodation choice - In the ancient city: You can choose a special inn to experience the Naxi architectural style, but the price is relatively high, and you need to book in advance during peak season. - Surrounding the ancient city: There are many accommodation options, the price is relatively affordable, and travel is more convenient. Play route - Day trip essence line: in the morning to Heilongtan Park to take a reflection of the snowy mountains, then visit Mufu, then go to Sifang Street to eat; in the afternoon, go to the Lion Rock Wangu Building, then go to Baihua Lane, and finally go to the big waterwheel to check in; in the evening, go to the bar street to listen to folk songs. - Two-day in-depth tour: the first day to visit Baisha Ancient Town and Shuhe Ancient Town, and enjoy the night view of the ancient city at night; the next day to Yuhu Village and Wenhai Village.
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The Romantic Show of Lijiang
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/5
4483 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 59.78
Based on 91 reviews
Lijiang Railway Station | 3.1 km from downtown
Phone 0888-6881111
Address: No.88,Yuxing West Road,Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.4 of Best Things to Do in Lijiang
Highlights:
Nighttime treats: tea & barbecue
Lijiang show: night spectacle
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Compared with Yangshuo's ancient love, I feel that Lijiang is very boring, the plot is not coherent, a little inexplicable feeling, and I will not be impressed after watching it (Yangshuo's 7 years of watching, but also impressed)
One of the best performances/show I've seen. The artists are all professional dancers and the stunts they did were amazing! Stage effects and choreography was also top tier, even Broadway is limited. It was truly a 4D experience. On a side note the story is a bit mature. It was about romancing, love, and couples that meet different kinds of tragedy. There were sexual innuendos too (though artistically and theatrically done, it is obvious for adults). Still, there are a lot of kids in the audience and overall it was a performance all age group and sex can enjoy. Do note if such a subject theme makes you uncomfortable.
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The Ancient Town of Shuhe
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3119 reviews
7.2
Based on 1,172 reviews
Shuhe Old Town | 7.4 km from downtown
Phone 0888-5174636
Address: Shuhe Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.7 of Best Things to Do in Lijiang
Highlights:
Naxi hotpot & snacks
Stroll ancient town & lights
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Shuhe Ancient Town, located 4 kilometers northwest of Lijiang Old Town, Lijiang City, is a small market town around Lijiang Old Town with a history of thousands of years. It is more like a quiet and elegant version of Lijiang Old Town. In addition to the similar architecture, it is more quiet and cozy.
- The Ancient Tea-Horse Road Museum is located on Zhonghe Road. It consists of Dajue Palace and Yuantian Pavilion ruins. It is the first private museum in China with the theme of tea-horse culture. More than 800 cultural relics related to the Ancient Tea-Horse Road are exhibited in the museum, vividly showing the historical features of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road.
- Dajue Palace was built during the Longqing period of the Ming Dynasty and was an important part of the Shuhe Courtyard of the Mu family chieftain at that time. Its building has a single-eaved hip roof and a raised beam structure. It has been preserved for more than 400 years. The 6 murals preserved in the hall integrate multiple religions and painting styles and are rare art treasures.
- Qinglong Bridge was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 400 years. It is all built with five-colored stones. It is the largest and most intact stone bridge in Shuhe, and it is also a landmark building during the heyday of the Mu family chieftain.
Natural ecological landscape
- Jiuding Dragon Pond The water of the pond comes from the cracks of the rocks at the foot of Longquan Mountain. It is not deep, but it is not muddy in summer and not shallow in winter. The clear water overflows from the cracks of the rocks, nourishing the ancient town. The pond is surrounded by green willows hanging down to the ground, and the green cypresses point to the sky. There are many fish swimming in the pond, and the Yulong Snow Mountain is reflected in it, with beautiful scenery.
- Three Rivers Flowing Together The three streams of Qinglong River, Jiuding River and Shuhe River pass through the town. The "Three Rivers Flowing Together" flows through the streets and villages, making Shuhe have both the natural beauty of the field scenery and the charm of the water town of Jiangnan town.
Folk culture and food
- Folk culture activities Every year, large-scale activities such as the Snow Mountain Music Festival, Tea Horse Culture Festival, Torch Festival, etc. are held, as well as Naxi ancient music performances, bonfire parties, etc. Tourists can participate in them and feel the rich ethnic cultural atmosphere.
- Special foods include Fuxian small pot rice, which has authentic Naxi flavor. In addition, there are Lijiang baba, chicken bean jelly, cured pork ribs and other special snacks to satisfy the appetite of tourists.
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Baisha Ancient Town
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472 reviews
6.8
Based on 203 reviews
Baisha old town/FOLIDAY Town Lijiang Mediterranean Resort | 11 km from downtown
Phone 0888-5142120
Address: Yulong Naxi Autonomous County,Lijiang
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.8 of Best Things to Do in Lijiang
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If you’re ever in Yunnan, Bai Sha Ancient Town is a must-see! The cobbled streets, traditional architecture, and peaceful vibes make it the perfect spot to unwind and take in some history. Trust me, you won’t regret it! 🌿🏛️
Transportation - Convenient and varied: From Lijiang City to Baisha Ancient Town, the transportation is more convenient, you can choose to take a taxi, about 20-30 minutes to arrive, the cost is about 30-50 yuan. You can also take buses, such as No. 3, No. 6, No. 17 and Baisha Ancient Town Tourist Lines, but the drive is long and about 1 hour. If you like a free and flexible travel method, renting an electric car is also a good choice, and you can enjoy the pastoral scenery along the way. Attractions - quaint and quiet: Baisha Ancient Town is one of the oldest market towns in Lijiang. Compared with Dayan Ancient City and Shuhe Ancient Town, the commercial atmosphere here is lighter, retaining more primitive style and local life. Walking on the bluestone road of the ancient town, you can feel the strong Naxi style. - Deep cultural heritage: the white sand murals in the ancient town are a must-check point, it is the product of the great opening of the Naxi society in the Ming Dynasty, integrating the painting styles of Han, Tibetan, Naxi and other ethnic groups, each mural tells a story, with extremely high artistic value and historical and cultural value. - Great viewing place: This is a good place to enjoy the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. In many places in the ancient town, such as the third floor of the Baisha Bookstore, the second floor of some coffee shops or the terrace, you can have a panoramic view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. When the weather is good, you can also see the magnificent scenery of Rizhao Jinshan. Food - Rich specialty snacks: Naxi Ama chicken bean jelly powder, white sand dumplings, butter tea and other local specialties. Chicken bean jelly powder tastes smooth and smooth, with unique sauces, the taste is very delicious; white sand is crispy and soft, the classic way to eat is hot sauce; The butter tea has a strong Tibetan flavor, and it warms your stomach and warms your body. - There are many quality restaurants: steamed snow-capped mountain fish and Pu'er fragrant crayfish in Yunnan cuisine of the Princess of the West of the West is worth a try. The fish is fresh and the shrimp is tender. Grandma's pork ribs hot pot salty ribs are delicious, and the soup is delicious. There is also Princess Naxi yak fresh milk tea, which is rich and mellow, sweet and not greasy. - Cozy leisure: find a coffee shop or tea house to sit down, order a drink, quietly enjoy the snowy mountains in the distance, feel the slow flow of time, very pleasant. You can also stroll around the streets of the ancient town, visit the specialty shops, and choose some handicrafts with Naxi characteristics as souvenirs. - Rich cultural experience: There are many non-legacy cultural heritage points in the ancient town, such as embroidery, East Bazaar dyeing, bronzeware and other studios, you can participate in these traditional skills and feel the charm of the traditional Naxi culture. In addition, you can rent a horse to ride around the ancient town and enjoy the scenery along the way. Shopping - Featured goods: Baisha Ancient Town has many small shops selling specialty goods, such as Wamao store, handicraft shop, bakery, etc. Wamao is a mascot of Yunnan watch house, unique shape, with strong local characteristics. The Dongba culture-related items in the handicraft shop, such as Dongba paper and Dongba wood carvings, are very commemorative.
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Lishui Jinsha Performance
4.4
/5
209 reviews
5.8
From AU$ 59.78
Lijiang Urban Area | 2.7 km from downtown
Phone 0888-5111020
Address: Red Sun Plaza, New Street, No. 211, Minzhu Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.11 of Best Things to Do in Lijiang
Highlights:
Dazzling night show in town
Award-winning large dance show
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I bought the ticket very early, but the pick-up driver said that it was not as good as the landscape. In fact, I was drumming in my heart, but the baby was particularly invested in the process, and the actors in several chapters were actually a wave of people, which was really hard. I didn't expect disappointment, I felt very good. But the waiting room is really hard to say. The ticket location is very good, given the middle of the fourth row, Trip.com is very good.
This package includes tickets for Lashihai Wetland Park and tickets for Lishui Sands Song and Dance Shows, which are much cheaper than buying separately. Lashihai exchanged tickets for the park with the QR code sent, and Lishui Sands performance report mobile phone number and name to change tickets for admission. The beautiful scenery of Lashihai is worth visiting, and the Lishui Sands show is also very exciting.
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Land of Wilderness
4.2
/5
12 reviews
5.8
Shuhe Old Town | 7.4 km from downtown
Phone 17308886597
Address: 丽江市古城区东阳路COART Village雪山艺术小镇北侧
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.12 of Best Things to Do in Lijiang
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If you dreamed of adventure in a place full of fantasy and fairy tales as a child, then "the country of the wilderness" is your dream paradise! It is full of the artist Joe's knife's ingenious ideas, various waste items are given new life, creating a "fairy tale castle" for friends of all sizes. Houses, aircraft, slides...everywhere you are amazed, as if you really entered the animation world of Miyazaki. 🎨 Features Overview: 1. Fantasy creative design: All kinds of buildings are made of waste materials, such as spacecraft, orange cat, robot car, etc., every corner is full of surprises and imagination. 2. Interactive experience: Adults and children can play freely in this "fairy tale castle", slides, aircraft let you experience childhood dreams. 3. Healing the soul: Joe knife hopes that the country of the wilderness is a healing place for the soul, helping adults and children find inner peace. 4. Integrated with nature: Located at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the natural landscape and artistic architecture complement each other, giving you a visual and spiritual dual enjoyment. 5. Photo-check-in paradise: Whether it is "Grandpa Octopus", "Rotary Horse" or "Butterfly RV", every corner here is a great photo background. 6. Fantasy Exploration Experience: Every house has its own story and function, from poetry bookstores to slide libraries, every place inspires your desire to explore.
Very suitable for children to play, also suitable for adults, many things are very artistic and age-like! Very unexpected and pleasantly surprised! I feel sad to see a lot of books and things from previous ages have been destroyed! It also slowly understands why the snow mountain art town from the initial hot to the later cold - because ideals and reality are always contradictory!
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