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Water fun & Cool Retreats
Top 10 Water fun & Cool Retreats in Lijiang [2025]
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Lugu Lake Scenic Area
4.7
/5
10483 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 15.05
Based on 889 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0888-5886045
Address: Lugu Lake Town, Ninglang County, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.3 of Best Things to Do in Lijiang
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Lugu Lake is beautiful, but the entrance fee is inexplicable. There are said to be many ways to evade the entrance fee, so why do they charge it? What kind of service does the scenic spot provide for the 70 yuan? None. Cars are parked randomly, there are no parking spaces, and garbage is left everywhere. Don't waste such a beautiful natural resource. And all other attractions still require separate tickets.
A soul-stirring experience at Lugu Lake! Climb aboard the Mosuo people's unique pig trough boats, and you'll feel like you've become part of this landscape painting. The waters are crystal clear, and the oars slice through the emerald waves, creating a tranquil and soothing experience. The boatman, a warm and friendly man, steers the boat steadily while introducing Mosuo culture and interesting stories about the lake, like an old friend. As the boat sails through the center of the lake, surrounded by mountains, the blue sky and white clouds reflected in the water are breathtakingly beautiful! This is an unmissable experience to experience the pristine charm of Lugu Lake and the Mosuo culture, and it's absolutely worth the price of admission! 🌙
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Lashihai Wetland Park
4.3
/5
5446 reviews
7.4
Based on 288 reviews
Lijiang Lashihai Wetland Scenic Area | 9.2 km from downtown
Phone 0888-5440199
Address: Anshang Village, Lashi Seaview District, Gucheng District, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.6 of Best Things to Do in Lijiang
Highlights:
View the wetland landscape from the lakeside in summer
The lake reflects Yulong Snow Mountain's beauty
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It's not a big park, a very ordinary park. We finished the tour in less than an hour. I don't recommend it. There is nothing fun. The scenery is OK, but it has no special features. It's boring for a few people to visit. There are additional charges for boat rides and horseback riding.
This trip was incredibly good value for money, and the crowds weren't too large! Lunch was even included, which was simple but clean and delicious. I had a great time chatting with the horse-drawn carriage driver. The natural surroundings were beautiful and quiet.
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Guanyin Gorge
4.1
/5
590 reviews
5.4
From AU$ 33.32
10.4 km from downtown
Phone 0888-5369766
Address: Qihe Town,Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.14 of Best Things to Do in Lijiang
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Super beautiful 🤩!!! The photos are very good, the sky is very blue, no need to edit the photos! It is also very convenient to come to the scenic spot. You can enter after exchanging the paper ticket at the gate. The environment is very comfortable. I also saw the Internet celebrity grandfather in the scenic area when I came in, but I was embarrassed to take pictures 🤳. It takes an afternoon to play leisurely. There is a Peacock Island, and the little peacock is super cute! There are also performances and hand drums on the ancient ship. Boating 🚣 is also fun, and I took a lot of photos. Everyone can rest assured to come and play! The photos taken in that place are all beautiful. It's also fun. The waterfall is very photogenic, and the baby likes it very much.
This attraction was found by my child on the Internet. Before, I was still struggling whether to go to Guanyin Gorge or Blue Moon Valley. Later, I asked around and chose Guanyin Gorge. After coming here, I realized that I made the right choice. The natural scenery combined with the man-made landscape is very good, and there are many entertainment facilities. The 210 package ticket booked on Ctrip is really good. The zipline at the end needs to be bought on site, which is not expensive at 39 yuan per person. This attraction is recommended to everyone and is worth a visit.
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Baishuihe River
4.3
/5
372 reviews
5.2
Based on 93 reviews
Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area | 30.2 km from downtown
Address: Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.7 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Lijiang
Highlights:
A variety of water activities in the lakes of Blue Valley
Experience the cool impact of the waterfall
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1. "Baishui River" is located in the "Blue Moon Valley" in the 5A scenic spot "Yulong Snow Mountain". Yulong Snow Mountain is a nationally famous tourist destination and a must-visit online celebrity attraction for Lijiang tourism. Its 13 snow-capped peaks are like a white jade dragon, which is named after it. It is regarded by the ethnic minority Naxi as the incarnation of their patron god "Three Gods" and has become the origin of Naxi culture. In history, many mountaineering teams have tried to climb the main peak "Shanzidou" at an altitude of 5,596 meters on Yulong Snow Mountain, but all ended in failure, which has added a layer of mystery to this sacred mountain. The scenic area is divided into 5 major areas: "Ganhaizi Garden", "Spruce Ping", "Yak Ping", "Blue Moon Valley" and "Glacier Park" (the highest altitude, often suspended, it is recommended to call in advance).
① Address: Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City.
② Transportation: There is no bus, but there is a direct bus from Lijiang Ancient Town. You can also drive or go with a group. It is easy to park by car.
③ Peak season: None, but the best place to take photos in winter is at the bottom of the snow line.
④ Notes: Those with strong altitude sickness can bring their own nutrients and oxygen bottles, which are sold along the scenic area.
2. Blue Moon Valley is a valley that the "Baishui River" passes through. It is named because the moon is reflected in the blue lake in the evening. The Baishui River is formed by the melting ice and snow of Yulong Snow Mountain and is also the source of the "Lijiang Ancient City". There are 3 sightseeing bus stops in the valley. After getting off the bus, you can get on the bus to the next stop. If you have enough time, you can also walk the whole way. There are ethnic costume rental places at each stop. The first stop is "Baishuitai", but the river water is blue and emerald green, and the terraced small waterfalls are very beautiful; the second stop "Jingtan Lake" is the most beautiful, with a large Dongba stone tablet (the ancient writing of the Naxi people, they call wise men "Dongba". There is an essay on the stone tablet), white yaks (white yaks are sacred animals in Tibetan Buddhist areas and cannot be slaughtered. The picture of leaning against plastic peach blossoms, with bluestone, waterfalls and snow-capped mountains on their backs is very beautiful. It costs 50 yuan to ride on it to take pictures) and other photo spots. Among them, the waterfall "Three Waterfalls and Greenery" is three layers of waterfalls stacked on top of each other. The waterfalls hit the goose-soft stones on the riverbed and make a tinkling sound, which is very popular; the third stop "Tingtao Lake" is very small, with only one waterfall viewing platform. There are semi-free photo spots in the scenic area: tourists will be given a two-inch photo for free, and the packaged large photos cost 20 yuan. I bought them because I thought they were okay.
Baishui River is a river formed by the melting glaciers of Yulong Snow Mountain. It cascades down the valley. The water is clear and dark green. The riverbed is composed of deposited limestone fragments, which is grayish white. The clear spring flows through it, and it looks like a white river from a distance.
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Jinsha River Three Valley Water Scenic Area
4.0
/5
176 reviews
4.1
From AU$ 4.30
19.4 km from downtown
Phone 0888-5448388
Address: Longtan Township, Yulong County, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Enjoy a cool summer walk by the stream
Lake kayaking adventure with fish therapy fun
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How beautiful the most beautiful hiking route by National Geographic Amway! The Tiger Leaping Gorge High Road Hiking was named one of the ten most beautiful hiking routes in China by National Geographic. Walking between the two snow-capped mountains of Haba Snow Mountain and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the canyon, waterfall, and the canyon along the way of the fast Jinsha River. The sea of clouds... After walking the Tiger Leaping Gorge, you will understand why foreigners prefer to come here for hiking -🚶 [How to get to the hiking starting point] 🚌 Bus: At Lijiang Bus Terminal, take the bus "On the Tiger Leap", the fare is 31 in advance in gzh "Lijiang Transportation" to buy a ticket, Come back and add the driver master vx to buy a ticket to reserve a seat. The time to return to Lijiang is about 15:30 the next day. At the end of the hike, "Teacher Zhang Inn" takes the car (you can ask the master if you don't understand anything) 🚗 Carpooling: If there are many people, you can directly carpool. As for the starting point of the hike, If you want to go completely, you can start at the Qiaotou of Hutiaoxi Town. If you don't want to be too tired, you can charter a car from the "Naxi Accord Inn" -🏠 [Accommodation] There are many inns to choose from in the middle: Tea Horse Inn, Halfway, Mid-Levels Secret...Prices range from 50 to 300, Book a room in advance - ⌚️ [Two Days and One Night Hiking Itinerary] ‼️ You need to arrive in Lijiang in advance, take the bus at 8 o'clock the next day -DAY1️⃣ Lijiang Bus Terminal buy tickets on the spot check tickets at the starting point of the hike Naxi Accord Inn Lunch 28 Road Turn Tea Horse Inn Halfway Inn Take from Lijiang Bus Terminal The earliest 8 o'clock car to the hiking starting point (get off the bus to buy Tiger Leaping Gorge tickets), have lunch at Naxi Accord at noon, and arrive at the Midway Inn -DAY2️⃣ Halfway Inn ~ Longdong Waterfall ~ Zhang Teacher Inn ~ take the ladder to Zhonghu Leaping ~ Zhang Teacher Inn ~ finish breakfast at the inn the next day, Depart at 8 o'clock, the first half will pass through a few spectacular waterfalls, you can stay for a while to take pictures, then start to go down the mountain road, you can go to the "Teacher Zhang Inn" at 12 noon, have lunch, you can spend 15 yuan to go down the ladder to see the tiger jump, enough time to go to the tiger jump, If there is not enough time, return to Mr. Zhang Inn on the same way - ◼️ punching tips ❶ Be sure to prepare hiking shoes, and two trekking poles, punching clothes, the temperature difference in the mountains during the day and night is large ❷ There is no problem at all. There is a sign on the roadside. If you don’t worry, you can also make an offline track in advance ❸ You don’t need to bring it on foot. What to eat, the roadside inn has food to eat, 15 yuan a fried powder is not very expensive ❹ Don't go with the group, the free travel experience is better, very mature route-
After experiencing the Peach Blossom Valley at LUXE Beike, we checked in at LUXE Sangushui. It is said that there are three springs in this place, which flow from the slope along the mountain to the Jinsha River. Along the way along the West Building, the water is gurgling, and there are small bridges and water wheels, which are very cool, especially in the hot summer. Walking to the riverside, there are rafting projects, but unfortunately they are not in operation for the time being due to the epidemic. There are also some projects such as glass plank roads and observation decks on the top of the mountain. In short, as a niche attraction in Lijiang, it is very distinctive and worth visiting if you have time.
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