The severely underrated Yunnan, it feels like retirement life has already been planned out
Quaint dwellings, alleys by the canals
Today's Baisha still retains its simplicity from 20 years ago, with many interesting little shops lining the streets. Sitting in a café in the old town, gazing at the distant snow-capped mountains, it feels like retirement life has already been planned out.
🏔【Off the Beaten Path Recommendations】
1️⃣ Black Dragon Pool Park
No need to wake up early, just 2 kilometers from Lijiang Ancient Town, you can see the stunning 'Golden Mountain by Sunrise' at Black Dragon Pool Park🌅
2️⃣ Qingxi Reservoir
Navigate to Qingxi Park, a little-known spot only locals are aware of, where the reservoir is crystal clear🌊, and you can look up to see the snow-capped mountains.
3️⃣ Zhongji Sea Park
Here, there's a large area of redwood trees, where you can camp and watch the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, very pleasant.
4️⃣ Baisha Old Town
Of the three ancient towns in Lijiang, Baisha is my favorite. It's not very big, but it's not so commercialized. Order a cup of coffee☕️, and you can spend the afternoon watching the snow-capped mountains from the rooftop.
5️⃣ Yuhu Village
Yuhu Village is probably the most characteristic ancient village in Lijiang, built entirely of stone, hidden at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, secluded and hermitic.
6️⃣ Longnu Lake
A small lake at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with a solitary tree🌳 by the lake, where cattle and sheep graze, as if it's a paradise on earth.
7️⃣ Wenhai
Not Xinjiang, but Wenhai Village in Lijiang, with lakes, grasslands, cattle, and sheep🐑... and the distant snow-capped mountains, like a fairy tale.
8️⃣ Jinta Scenic Area
The free and unmanned Lijiang Jinta, reflecting the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, leaves a deep impression.
🚗【3-Day Itinerary】
I've organized this 3-day itinerary that allows you to see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and experience the lesser-known spots in Lijiang. For the detailed route map, please refer to P2:
🟡 day1 Black Dragon Pool Park——Qingxi Reservoir——Zhongji Sea Park
🟡 day2 Baisha Old Town——Yuhu Village——Longnu Lake
🟡 day3 Wenhai——Lijiang Jinta Scenic Area
💡【Travel Tips】
🌅 About 'Golden Mountain by Sunrise': In winter (December-January), as long as it's a sunny day, there's a high chance of seeing the 'Golden Mountain by Sunrise', with sunrise around 8:00-8:15 AM.
🧥Weather and Clothing: Yunnan is one of the best travel destinations in winter, with a comfortable climate that's not cold. Wear a down jacket in the morning and evening, and a light jacket or shell jacket during the day.
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Very good, with the children to go around, very good, what is real freedom? It is no worry or emotion that can bind you. In the rain of swords, you come and go freely. "You are too hard, so you can't walk far." Do anything at the beginning, do your best, pay all your time and energy. Over time, more and more tired. Without momentum and enthusiasm, how hard it was at first, how powerless it was later. There is a saying in the Moral Sutra: the wind does not end in the morning, the shower does not end in the day. It means that the wind will not blow in the morning, and the rain will not fall all day. What can really last for a long time is the drizzle of the rainy season.
It is a famous Taoist view in ancient times, and it is said to be the seat of Heishuiyu in the Han Dynasty. Heilongtan is composed of two groups of Taoist buildings. The Longquan view hidden in the depths of the green shade is called the upper view, and the Black Dragon Palace in the deep water of Bitan is called the lower palace. In addition, there are three famous ancient trees in Heilongtan, namely Tang Mei, Song Bai and Ming tea. Heilongtan has been the main feature of this hall, Shuishengtan and Ximu, and called Heilongtan “four musts.” The two pools of water are connected to each other, with the stone bridge in the middle, the muddy pool on the left, and the clear water pool on the right. It is the black dragon pool. The wonderful thing is that the clear and muddy two pools are connected, and they are actually a pool, that is, black dragon pool. But the two pools of water are connected, and the water color is different, like the “Taiji map” of each half of the Taoist Yin and Yang. Standing on the bridge, you can find a wonder: “The two water intersects the fish, and the water color of the bridge is broken.” But now, the muddy pool has become clear, and a large number of fish die, one clear, the clear landscape no longer exists, and the specific reason has yet to be verified by experts.
It is not free and worth it! 50 yuan can come anytime within 7 days. The key is the beautiful scenery, overlooking the whole city of Lijiang! Compared with the ancient city of many people and the artificial scenic spot that many people have circled, this is really close to nature. The snow-capped mountains can be seen on the other side of the mountain. Today, the clouds and fog are invisible. In addition, the front of the mountain is more convenient to see the snow-capped mountains. The reason for time is not going.
Overall it is quite good, the tour guide is very enthusiastic and the service is thoughtful
Located near the ancient city center, the park is an ideal place to shoot the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with a beautiful environment.
Heilongtan Park is worth visiting, the photos are very popular, the park is free of tickets, and the ancient city maintenance fee is charged for tourists. It feels a bit expensive.