Lijiang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Lijiang Ancient City Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
After visiting Lijiang Ancient Town ten times, I've devised a three-day, two-night walking tour itinerary
Lijiang is a city that can heal the soul, with its snow-capped mountains, lakes, and ancient towns crisscrossed by streams and bridges, hiding the fireworks of everyday life. Being here and blending in feels like returning to the origin of the world, to a time long, long ago. That's why Zhao and I have come to Lijiang no less than ten times and still often long to return.
Each time we visit Lijiang, we arrange to stay in the Ancient Town area for a few days and explore the days and nights of the old city on foot.
This time we stayed at the Anyu Hotel in Lijiang Ancient Town, where the simple and tasteful decor allows one to fully immerse in the charm of antiquity, and their afternoon tea and breakfast are particularly rich.
▶️Here's the three-day, two-night off-the-beaten-path itinerary we personally tested, perfect for those staying in the ancient town and accessible entirely on foot:
Day1: After checking into Anyu Hotel in the afternoon, you can first enjoy their afternoon tea, and then in the evening, walk into the ancient town towards Black Dragon Pool Park, which takes about 40 minutes. You will pass through the main street of the entire ancient town, where you can stroll and take photos at leisure. By sunset, you'll reach Black Dragon Pool Park, just in time to see the golden hour over Jade Dragon Snow Mountain...
Day2: After breakfast at the hotel, you can start your day exploring the ancient town. First, head towards Sifang Street, where you can find 'Oil Umbrella Street' (where the entire street is lined with oil-paper umbrellas for beautiful photos). It looks great both in the morning and evening, so you can visit early and return later. Then navigate to Lion Hill or Mu's Residence to overlook Lijiang Ancient Town. In the evening, go to Dayan Huaxiang, which is very dreamy when lit up at night.
Day3: If you can get up early, walk through the ancient town to Black Dragon Pool Park and Qingxi Reservoir to see the sun shining on the golden mountain. In the evening, head towards Zhongyi Market, where the night market is very distinctive at night, offering many authentic delicacies such as grilled bait blocks, grilled milk fans, cactus fruit, chicken bean jelly, and local chicken rice noodles, etc...
Yunnan Travel, the ultimate guide for the whole network
🎈In the scorching summer, looking for a place to escape the heat and travel🚶? Yunnan is a great choice🤩!
Here you will find the landscapes that people yearn for😍~
Peaceful Erhai Lake, cool Lugu Lake,
Pristine Blue Moon Valley, sacred Jade Dragon Snow Mountain,
And the lively Lijiang, romantic Dali,
Each place is as picturesque as a poem🤗!
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😜Below is a share of the travel tips for Yunnan📒~
💞1. Clothing advice
Due to the large temperature difference between day and night in Yunnan, remember to bring T-shirts, shirts, and a light jacket👕,
Add clothes in the morning and evening, and you can take them off at noon~
Bright dresses👗 look better in photos,
Match them with comfortable sneakers or casual shoes🥿, convenient for walking~
Remember to do sun protection🌞!
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✳️2. Transportation guide
Direct flights to Kunming Changshui Airport are cheaper✈, and also convenient for transfers~
You can take the subway in the city🚇, and trains or high-speed trains outside the city🚄,
Taxis or buses are also very convenient🚕~
🔰3. Tour routes 2
📍1. Various places - Kunming
Stay in hotels in Guandu District or Wuhua District for convenient transportation🚇~
When resting, you can go to Guandu Ancient Town or Jinma Biji Square,
Try the local snacks😋~
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📍2. Kunming - Stone Forest Scenic Area - Chuxiong
Check out the unique karst landforms🧐,
Go to the Yi Ancient Town at night, eat wild mushroom hot pot🥘,
Watch the Yi ethnic dance performance💃~
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📍3. Chuxiong - Dali Ancient City - Foreigner Street - Osprey Show - Jeep Tour around the Lake - Internet-famous Flower Sea - Dali
Take a jeep or yacht to tour around Erhai Lake🚤, take photos at internet-famous spots📸~
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📍4. Dali - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - Glacier Cableway - Lishui Jinsha - Lijiang Ancient City - Lijiang
To go up to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, you need to take the cableway🚠,
Don't be fooled by other routes~
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📍5. Lijiang - Shuhe Ancient Town - Lashi Lake - Lijiang
Feel the tranquility in Shuhe Ancient Town🤫,
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lashi Lake🤩~
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📍6. Lijiang - Pudacuo - Dukezong Ancient City - Shangri-La
Explore the mystery of Pudacuo🤔,
Experience the charm of Dukezong Ancient City~
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📍7. Shangri-La - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang
Experience the thrilling excitement of Tiger Leaping Gorge🦁,
This is an unforgettable hiking trip~
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📍8. Lijiang - Lugu Lake Scenic Area - Stay at Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake is known as the 'Oriental Daughter's Country'🏯,
The scenery and customs here are very unique~
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📍9. Lugu Lake - Liwubi Island - Lake Tour
📍10. Home
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❤Tips: Yunnan attractions are quite scattered🤔, it is more convenient to join a local tour group👍,
There are pick-up services + accommodation + transportation + tickets🎫,
The average cost for a 10-day tour is about 1500 RMB💰, which is cost-effective,
And you don't have to worry about the itinerary🤗~
Yunnan Travel Guide | Yunnan Travel Instant Understanding Map | Yunnan Practical Guide Inventory
👭Go to Yunnan once, to appreciate the beautiful scenery of nature, to experience different ethnic customs🎉, to the sacred Tibetan area of Shangri-La, to see cattle and sheep running🐑, vast grasslands; to the ancient stone streets of Lijiang ancient city, to listen to the sound of small bridges and flowing water, ㊙️ to explore the stories hidden in the corners; 🌊 to the Cangshan Erhai in Dali, to see the wind, flowers, snow and moon, as if in a paradise.
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🌈Essential attractions
✅Yubeng: Paradise on the left, Yubeng on the right, suitable for novice hikers
✅Dianchi: Yunnan's largest freshwater lake, a good place to watch seagulls
✅Stone Forest: A spectacular karst landscape, very spectacular
✅Kunming Old Street: The most historical block in Kunming city
✅Guandu Ancient Town: One of the famous historical and cultural ancient towns
✅Dukezong Ancient City: Experience the horse gang culture of walking through the streets and alleys
✅Meili Snow Mountain: You can see the beautiful scenery of sunrise on the golden mountain
✅Songzanlin Temple: A sacred place, known as the 'Little Potala Palace'
✅Tiger Leaping Gorge: One of the deepest gorges in China
✅Pudacuo National Park: A truly unpolluted fairy tale world
✅Starlight Night Market: Asia's largest night market, a good place for Dai ethnic group photos
✅Manting Park: The royal garden of the ancient Dai royal family
✅Dai Ethnic Garden: Dai culture display, water splashing activities
✅Wild Elephant Valley: The only place in China with wild elephants
✅Lijiang Ancient City: World Cultural Heritage ancient capital, 'City of Romance'
✅Shuhe Ancient Town: A leisurely and quiet ancient town, suitable for relaxation
✅Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: A magical gift from nature, the cradle of Naxi love
✅Blue Moon Valley: The water is green, a beautiful scene with a built-in filter
✅Lugu Lake: A beautiful scene of water and sky, known as the 'Oriental Women's Kingdom'
✅Erhai: Sunshine, blue sky, Erhai, charming scenery
✅Dali Ancient City: Experience the slow life of literature and art, quiet and romantic
✅Shuanglang Ancient Town: The essence of Dali's scenery is in Erhai, and the essence of Erhai's scenery is here
✅Cangshan: One of Dali's famous 'Wind, Flower, Snow and Moon' four scenes
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💯Yunnan 5-day route
🔥Yubeng hiking 5 days:
D1️⃣: All over the country--Lijiang
D2️⃣: Lijiang Ancient City-Xiaozhongdian Grassland-Moon Bay-Feilai Temple
D3️⃣: Feilai Temple-Sunrise on the Golden Mountain-Xidang-Nanzheng Pass-Yubeng Village
D4️⃣: Yubeng Village-Seabuckthorn Forest-Xiaonong Base Camp-Ice Lake-Return the same way
D5️⃣: Yubeng Village-Primitive Forest-Pilgrimage Camp-God Waterfall-Return the same way
D6️⃣: Yubeng Village-Ninong Gorge-Lijiang
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🔥Lijiang Shangri-La Lugu Lake 5 days
D1️⃣: Lijiang—Eighteen Bay—Nise—Rige Peninsula—Lover's Beach—Lugu Lake
D2️⃣: Lugu Lake—Pig Trough Boat—Grass Sea—Baisha Ancient Town—Shuhe Ancient Town-Lijiang
D3️⃣: Lijiang—Blue Moon Valley——Jade Dragon Snow Mountain——Lijiang Ancient City——Lijiang
D4️⃣: Lijiang——Napa Sea Wetland Grassland——Tusi Banquet——Dukezong Ancient City
D5️⃣: Shangri-La——Songzanlin Temple——Tiger Leaping Gorge——Lijiang
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Don't just go to the ancient city when you come to Lijiang, I highly recommend this niche attraction!
You don't have to squeeze with people here in Lijiang, you can see the sunrise over the Golden Mountain at a close distance, which is located next to the ancient city of Lijiang, the Black Dragon Pool.
Don't miss this place when you come to Lijiang (with a map of the shooting location).
About transportation:
Location: Black Dragon Pool Park, Lijiang
Train: Lijiang Station
Plane: Sanyi Airport
It is recommended to stay near the ancient city of Lijiang, where it is convenient for food, accommodation and transportation!
☑️About the attraction
Black Dragon Pool, also known as Jade Spring Park, is located at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain in the north of the city. It is one of the 4A scenic spots in Lijiang. The history can be traced back to the Qianlong period. You can see a clear and crystal pool of water when you enter, with an area of about 40,000 square meters. The park is beautifully designed with mountains and water, surrounded by beautiful mountains and water, and dotted with classical architecture, which complement each other. The sunrise over the Golden Mountain here is unique!
1⃣️Jietuo Forest
If you go straight from the main entrance, you will reach here first, which is also the position facing the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. I personally like it here the most, the shooting location here will have the most positive sunrise over the Golden Mountain.
2⃣️Suicui Bridge
If you go forward, it is the Suicui Bridge. Among them, I think the most outstanding one is this bridge, which can take a full panoramic view.
3⃣️Wanshou Pavilion
This is also a very good shooting location, where you can sit and wait for the sunrise over the Golden Mountain, but you need to go early, as there are not many places here.
4⃣️Five-hole Bridge
The bridge facing the Jietuo Forest, where you can take close-up shots of the sunrise over the Golden Mountain.
Tips
1. There is an entrance fee here, also known as the ancient city maintenance fee. It is recommended to go in before 7:20 in the morning without an entrance fee.
2. Everyone must pay attention to the sunrise time to avoid missing it. It is still very cold in Lijiang in the morning, so keep warm
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Yunnan Travel, the ultimate guide for the whole network
🎈In the scorching summer, looking for a place to escape the heat and travel🚶? Yunnan is a great choice🤩!
Here you will find the landscapes that people yearn for😍~
Peaceful Erhai Lake, cool Lugu Lake,
Pristine Blue Moon Valley, sacred Jade Dragon Snow Mountain,
And the lively Lijiang, romantic Dali,
Each place is as picturesque as a poem🤗!
...
😜Below is a share of the travel tips for Yunnan📒~
💞1. Clothing advice
Due to the large temperature difference between day and night in Yunnan, remember to bring T-shirts, shirts, and a light jacket👕,
Add clothes in the morning and evening, and you can take them off at noon~
Bright dresses👗 look better in photos,
Match them with comfortable sneakers or casual shoes🥿, convenient for walking~
Remember to do sun protection🌞!
...
✳️2. Transportation guide
Direct flights to Kunming Changshui Airport are cheaper✈, and also convenient for transfers~
You can take the subway in the city🚇, and trains or high-speed trains outside the city🚄,
Taxis or buses are also very convenient🚕~
🔰3. Tour routes 2
📍1. Various places - Kunming
Stay in hotels in Guandu District or Wuhua District for convenient transportation🚇~
When resting, you can go to Guandu Ancient Town or Jinma Biji Square,
Try the local snacks😋~
...
📍2. Kunming - Stone Forest Scenic Area - Chuxiong
Check out the unique karst landforms🧐,
Go to the Yi Ancient Town at night, eat wild mushroom hot pot🥘,
Watch the Yi ethnic dance performance💃~
...
📍3. Chuxiong - Dali Ancient City - Foreigner Street - Osprey Show - Jeep Tour around the Lake - Internet-famous Flower Sea - Dali
Take a jeep or yacht to tour around Erhai Lake🚤, take photos at internet-famous spots📸~
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📍4. Dali - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - Glacier Cableway - Lishui Jinsha - Lijiang Ancient City - Lijiang
To go up to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, you need to take the cableway🚠,
Don't be fooled by other routes~
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📍5. Lijiang - Shuhe Ancient Town - Lashi Lake - Lijiang
Feel the tranquility in Shuhe Ancient Town🤫,
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lashi Lake🤩~
...
📍6. Lijiang - Pudacuo - Dukezong Ancient City - Shangri-La
Explore the mystery of Pudacuo🤔,
Experience the charm of Dukezong Ancient City~
...
📍7. Shangri-La - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Lijiang
Experience the thrilling excitement of Tiger Leaping Gorge🦁,
This is an unforgettable hiking trip~
...
📍8. Lijiang - Lugu Lake Scenic Area - Stay at Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake is known as the 'Oriental Daughter's Country'🏯,
The scenery and customs here are very unique~
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📍9. Lugu Lake - Liwubi Island - Lake Tour
📍10. Home
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❤Tips: Yunnan attractions are quite scattered🤔, it is more convenient to join a local tour group👍,
There are pick-up services + accommodation + transportation + tickets🎫,
The average cost for a 10-day tour is about 1500 RMB💰, which is cost-effective,
And you don't have to worry about the itinerary🤗~
The beauty of Blue Moon Valley live broadcast (including travel suggestions)
The beauty of Blue Moon Valley live broadcast (including travel suggestions) live pictures were taken at 11-12 noon on April 8th on a sunny day.
🧼Recommended reverse route: Yunsongping-Blue Moon Valley-Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Reasons: 1. The sparkling beauty of Blue Moon Valley under the midday sun is particularly beautiful, it is the kind of beauty that can only be felt with the naked eye, and pictures and videos cannot capture the actual feeling. 2. If you go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain first (I climbed to 4680), then you won't have much energy to stroll around Yunsongping and Blue Moon Valley.
🧼Recommend the 50 yuan battery car ticket. The free bus goes directly to the end of Blue Moon Valley. If you want to see the whole Blue Moon Valley, it takes a few hours to go back and forth, and the route will be repeated. For those who want to play the whole scenic spot in one day, the time is relatively tight, it is recommended to take the battery car directly, divided into three stations, so you can see the whole Blue Moon Valley along the way, and the first station of the battery car, pictures 3-5, almost no one, you can quietly feel the emerald green clear bottom lake water.
How to travel in Yunnan from January to February
How to travel in Yunnan from January to February? Stay up late and summarize the work|||Want to go out and play, Yunnan is the most suitable, stay up late to summarize the Yunnan dry goods guide, give you a reference!
🚝Transportation in various cities in Yunnan:
①Depart from Kunming→(High-speed rail 2.5 hours)→Dali Station
②Dali→(Motor train 2 hours)→Lijiang
③Lijiang→(Car 12 hours/Plane 1 hour)→Xishuangbanna
✨Yunnan Accommodation Guide:
Kunming: Stay in Guandu Ancient Town or the old street area, it is very convenient to stroll and eat
Lijiang: It is recommended to stay in hotels or homestays around the ancient city
Dali: Seaview hotels are mainly in Haidong and Shuanglang
✨Attractions check-in:
Dianchi Lake: You can see seagulls from December to March
Stone Forest Scenic Area: Karst landform natural wonder
Erhai Lake: Dali must play super healing scenery
Dali Ancient City: The capital of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom and Dali Kingdom
Lijiang Ancient City: Cultural heritage ancient capital, also known as the "City of Romance"
Yulong Snow Mountain: The peak is filled with the ancient love of the Naxi people
Blue Moon Valley: The water is treasure green, and the lake with its own filter
🗺️Brief itinerary preview:
DAY1: All over the country→Kunming→Check in special five-star hot spring hotel→Free activities
DAY2: Kunming→Stone Forest→Afternoon tea→→Yi Ancient City Bonfire Party.
DAY3: Chuxiong→Dali Private Yacht→Dali Ancient City→Jeep Tour around Erhai Lake.
DAY4: Lashi Sea→Shuhe Ancient Town→Lijiang Ancient City.
DAY5: Yulong Snow Mountain→Blue Moon Valley
DAY6: Kunming→Tourist Distribution Center→Back to the warm home
🍜Recommended food:
Kunming: Cross-bridge rice noodles, corn cakes, broken su bao
Dali: Flower cake, chicken silk cold noodles, old milk potatoes, roasted milk fan
Lijiang: Steam pot chicken, wild mushroom hot pot, Lijiang cake
Xishuangbanna: Basil leaf minced meat over rice, spicy grilled chicken, mushroom oil mixed noodles, red oil chicken feet, pounded pig skin, pounded squid, Thai style lychee lime water
Dreamy Yunnan, a land of diversity
Dreamy Yunnan, a land of diversity.
On this paradise-like land, mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and colorful clouds reflect each other, outlining the beautiful and colorful scenery of Yunnan.
If you want to heal your soul, come to Dali, where Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake accompany each other, the ancient architecture and the pure blue sky reflect each other, immersing people in it, feeling the gift of nature.
Lugu Lake is another side of Yunnan's cloud, quiet and peaceful, the white clouds flow on the lake, the water and mountains reflect each other, as if it is a fairy tale world. The gentleness of the Naxi girls and Mosuo girls will only capture people's hearts more.
Lijiang is everyone's favorite, and the angles they like are different. Wooden buildings, stone roads, flowing water, flowers, and the combination of the ancient city and Yulong Snow Mountain are the most popular. Standing at the foot of the snow mountain, it seems that time has stopped, feeling the tranquility and happiness deep in the heart.
The flower sea of Spring City Kunming is really worthy of its name, the colorful flowers bloom, each one has its own story. And every corner has people's enthusiastic smiles, the life here is brilliant and colorful.
Shangri-La is the paradise in the dream, the eternal peace and tranquility on the plateau. The clouds are lingering on the peak of the snow mountain, people believe in Buddhism with a pure heart, and live a simple and happy life.
Yunnan, every step is a poem, every scene is a painting. The nature and humanities here are integrated, which is fascinating. The dreamy beauty of Yunnan will always stay in the heart and become a precious memory.
If you yearn for this land, then seize the pace of time, go to Yunnan to experience a wonderful journey. Let the 'place of longing' become the 'place that has been passed', and leave valuable experiences for yourself.
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A hidden world under the snow mountain
At the eastern foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, about 25 kilometers away from Lijiang City, there is a natural large pasture. This place was originally a high mountain lake, but due to geological changes, the water outlet expanded, so the local people commonly call it 'Dry Sea'.
Ganhaizi is about 4 kilometers long, 1.5 kilometers wide, and about 2900 meters above sea level. The meadows are undulating, covered with grass and trees, natural glacier lakes, and the streams in the sea are winding, like a secret world. People gradually changed the name 'Dry Sea' to 'Ganhaizi'.
The scenery is beautiful in all four seasons. In summer and autumn, wild flowers are dotted among them, and there are groups of cattle, sheep, mules and horses. Sometimes you can see the magnificent avalanches. On the east side of the main peak of the snow mountain, Fan Zidou, there is a glacier, ice tower forest, and ice field that is slightly green by plants. It is beautiful;
In winter and spring, it is deep yellow, contrasting with the surrounding snow mountains and red leaves. On the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a quiet white, showing a holy crystal clear, thirteen peaks winding, like a leaping white dragon, ready to jump into the rushing Jinsha River at any time.
A quaint and tranquil boutique hotel in Lijiang
🏨 Lijiang Boxin Yunshu Wenyuan
📍Detailed address:
No. 22, Jinxing Lane, Guangyi Community, Dayan Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang City.
🌟Highlights:
Here, you can not only enjoy the warm spring sunshine, watch the spring flowers bloom in the courtyard, but also overlook the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, observe the Mu Mansion, enjoy the tranquility of the book house, and jump into the embrace of the blue swimming pool.
🛏Room facilities:
The linen slippers, bamboo fiber towels and peach wood combs in the room can be taken away, and the toiletries are large bottles for home use. The bathrobe cuffs have a special design, like the sleeves of clothes, which are very convenient to wear. If you want to take it away, it's 680 per piece.
👍Most recommended:
【Naxi Courtyard】
Boxin Yunshu Wenyuan inherits the characteristics of Naxi houses, with a courtyard of 'four blessings and longevity', wooden houses, a courtyard full of flowers and plants, plus a water landscape, winding paths leading to a secluded place, and deep flowers and trees.
【Dongba Culture】
The Hundred Surnames Dongba Wall of Boxin Yunshu Wenyuan attracts many tourists. The Dongba column, Dongba exhibition hall, and Dongba calligraphy and painting in the courtyard lead you into the ancient and mysterious Dongba secret realm.
【Ancient Tea Horse Road】
A carefully designed Tea Horse Road garden. The ancient road in the garden is made of ancient Wuhua stone, a horse pot head is leading a horse on the ancient road, the winding road up, and the mural on the wall blend together, the prosperous horse gang seems to be in front of you.
❤Recommended reason:
This homestay is very worth recommending, quiet in the midst of noise, sitting on the terrace outside the room also has a very quiet feeling.
The service attitude of the staff is very good, almost responsive, very enthusiastic. The laundry room is on the fourth floor, next to it is a high platform made of blue mirror, standing on it and looking far away is the blue sky, white clouds and ancient city, very photogenic.
A tranquil place amidst the hustle and bustle - Boxin Yunshewen Garden
When it comes to ancient cities, we all think of bustling and prosperous places with many shops, and indeed, the ancient cities and towns I've visited are more or less the same. However, sometimes I still like the quaint and charming ancient cities because I really enjoy such scenes, which sometimes makes me feel conflicted! But currently, what I like is the Boxin Yunshewen Garden in Lijiang, which is located in the center of Dayan Ancient City. It's not only quiet, but also peaceful amidst the hustle and bustle. You can also come and try this place!
The most healing place under the Yunlong Snow Mountain, where the heart is baptized
The Bo Xin Yun She • Wen Yuan is hidden in the belly of the Lijiang Ancient City, with the Sifang Street on the left, the Mu Mansion on the right, the Lion Mountain on the back, and the ancient city all around, occupying an excellent location in the geomantic treasure land. This guesthouse has brought its understanding and application of Lijiang Naxi folk customs and Dongba culture to the extreme, and it is a guesthouse with a strong Naxi architectural style. In the guesthouse full of Naxi style courtyard, you can explore the ancient Dongba culture, and in the master bedroom with full ethnic characteristics, you can enjoy the unique beauty of Lijiang.
Design
The courtyard-style building is composed of five courtyards and a Tea Horse Ancient Road garden. It retains the architectural style of the Naxi ethnic group and integrates the essence of the Bai, Yi, and Tibetan ethnic groups. The entire courtyard is like a secret place of Dongba culture, with a different view at every step, and it is full of Naxi ethnic style everywhere, where you can listen to the echo of the thousand-year-old Dongba culture. Through the Dongba wall of the hundred surnames at the door, stepping into the courtyard, the succulents filled with flower ponds, the four not Sami sitting in it, the smoky revolving bridge, the exquisite natural infinity pool water system, walking in the Zen courtyard, instantly let you calm down, this is a great place to purify the soul.
Room
Bo Xin Yun She has a total of 30 master bedrooms, each room's layout and lighting are very good, some rooms can directly see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The romantic couple suite I stayed in is more than 60 square meters, with a super large balcony facing the swimming pool, the yard is very quiet, there is no need to worry about being disturbed to sleep. The exclusive custom Musi mattress, Fuanna Egyptian cotton bedding, Italian imported MPE latex pillow, original imported Shiseido bath products; exclusive custom new bamboo fiber bath towels, linen slippers, peach wood comb, only for Bo Xin family exclusive use, and can be taken away.
Food
The breakfast is very local style, various rice noodles, noodles, Lijiang Baba, Chinese and Western combination, there are many types and characteristics, suitable for Chinese stomach. The free afternoon tea is all handmade by the butler, super high value, super delicious, there are different styles of sweet soup, fruit, pastries every day, so satisfying.
Service
After booking the room, the butler will contact in advance to arrive at the time, will tell the driver's contact information in advance, the driver will wait at the airport or train station in advance, the exclusive butler will also wait at the intersection in advance, help to carry the luggage. Every day after playing back, the butler will deliver fruits, milk, and snacks to the room, a very intimate service, very moved.
Experience
Bo Xin Yun She is the best service I have ever experienced in a guesthouse, the location is very good and it is very convenient to travel, the exclusive butler service is very intimate, and the product details are done very well. It can be called the high-end guesthouse of Lijiang Ancient City, the star inn, the hidden luxury hotel, the must-stay series in this life!
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🇨🇳Lijiang’s Timeless Trio: Ancient Towns
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Nestled in the heart of Yunnan Province, Lijiang is home to three ancient towns, each offering a unique glimpse into the region's rich history and vibrant culture. Here’s a closer look at what makes Dayan, Shuhe, and Baisha Ancient Towns must-visit destinations for any traveler.
Where to stay:
📍Xisu·Panoramic View of Snow Mountain Intelligent Beauty Su (Trip.com)
✨Convenient location to travel to Lijiang destinations
I visited all 3 ancient towns and here are my thoughts:
🌟Dayan Ancient Town (丽江古城）
Dayan, often synonymous with Lijiang Ancient City, is the most tourist-centric among the three. It buzzes with life, courtesy of the numerous tour groups that traverse its cobblestone streets daily. Here, commercial vitality thrives—with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and shops catering to every tourist's need.
Recommend food to eat here: 久哥米线, 狮子山夜市🍽️
🌟Shuhe Ancient Town (束河古镇)
Shuhe offers a contrast to Dayan's hustle with its poetic ambiance, slower pace, and scenic beauty, drawing parallels to the charm of Dali Ancient City. Favored by backpackers and independent Chinese travelers, this town is less crowded with tour groups, offering a more intimate experience of Lijiang's ancient culture. The presence of a clear-water river running through Shuhe adds a picturesque quality, making it significantly more scenic. Commercial amenities abound, yet the town retains a laid-back vibe, with prices more forgiving than its more famous counterpart.
🌟 Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇)
Baisha, the most tranquil of the trio, presents a stark contrast to the commercial hustle found in Dayan and Shuhe. Historically a significant commercial hub, today it is a quiet, residential town that offers visitors a closer look at the Naxi way of life. Travelers preferring homestays and a deeper cultural immersion often choose Baisha. Its laid-back atmosphere provides a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the tourist throngs and connect with the local culture on a more personal level.
Recommend place to go: 白沙书局客栈, 香巴拉牦牛奶茶
Each of these towns offers a unique perspective on the Naxi culture and the ancient heritage of Lijiang. Whether you're drawn to the bustling streets of Dayan, the artistic lanes of Shuhe, or the quiet, cultural immersion of Baisha, Lijiang's ancient towns promise an unforgettable journey through time.
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Today I'm going to share with you a super comfortable parent-child self-driving tour guide
Hello~ Everyone! Today I'm going to share with you a super comfortable parent-child self-driving tour guide, the place we're going to is Yunnan! Yunnan's tourism development is very mature, all kinds of facilities are very complete, so here is definitely an ideal place for parent-child travel.
Our itinerary is as follows:
D1: Fly from Hangzhou to Kunming, after a short rest, you can stroll around Kunming city and feel the beauty of this spring city.
D2: Take a high-speed train from Kunming to Lijiang (about 3.5 hours), rent a car and go directly to Shuhe Ancient Town and Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area, this place is really beautiful!
D3: Lijiang. Stroll leisurely in Shuhe Ancient Town in the morning, and in the afternoon we will go to Yak Meadow, where there are super cute yaks!
D4: Lijiang. In the morning we will go to Pearl Sea, find a shepherd's house by a lake, children can experience horse riding, feeding lambs, in the afternoon we will go to Lijiang Ancient City to feel the charm of the ancient city.
D5: Lijiang-Shaxi Ancient Town. After enjoying the hotel's breakfast, we drive to Zhongyi Market for a stroll, then set off for Shaxi Ancient Town, about 1.5 hours drive, the scenery along the way is really beautiful!
D6: Free activities in Shaxi Ancient Town, here has simple architecture and quiet environment, is a good place for children to play.
D7: Shaxi-Shangri-La, about 2 hours and 40 minutes drive, the scenery along the way is also magnificent. After arriving in Shangri-La, we will first go to Dukezong Ancient City for a stroll.
D8: Shangri-La. Set off in the morning to Pudacuo National Forest Park and Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area, return to the hotel for rest around 4 pm, and go to Dukezong Ancient City in the evening to feel the charm of the world's largest prayer wheel.
D9: Shangri-La-Lijiang. We choose to take the national road, along the way you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yunnan Plateau, it takes about 6 hours drive, but it's absolutely worth it!
D10: Fly back to Hangzhou from Lijiang, ending this wonderful journey!
I will share with you the detailed photos and itinerary of each day later! Our whole journey was very relaxed and pleasant, we will stay two nights in each place, the arrangement of scenic spots is not many, most of the time is free activities, children and we do not feel tired, this trip is really perfect~
I hope this guide can help you, if you have any questions or need to recommend more fun places, feel free to contact me! Wish you a pleasant journey~ 🚗🌴
Yunnan Travel Guide
How to spend a week in Yunnan in the off-season in December? Sisters! From December to January, there are much fewer tourists! This period is very suitable for traveling to Yunnan, it's so cost-effective that it makes you cry😭
Sharing the itinerary✈️
🚩day1: Lijiang
Landed in Lijiang! Went to the long-awaited Yulong Snow Mountain, the snow scene is super beautiful, starting a poetic journey in Yunnan❗️Checked in at the Blue Moon Valley at the foot of Lijiang Snow Mountain🏔, it's like a sapphire, like a scroll~ Had Lijiang spare ribs and grilled milk fan💕super satisfied
🚩day2: Lashi Lake ➕Yulong Snow Mountain (Yunshanping)➕Blue Moon Valley ➕Shuhe Ancient Town
Yulong Snow Mountain is now covered with more snow and it's very beautiful~ Blue Moon Valley is too photogenic🎥! No need to adjust the color, the friend circle nine palace grid is full in one go‼️It's suggested to wear a storm jacket to take photos in Yunshanping, it's very cool❗️Very atmospheric~ Go to Shuhe Ancient Town to find a second floor to have coffee or tea, it's really cozy✨Watching the clouds roll and unfold
🚩day3: First Bend of the Yangtze River➕Tiger Leaping Gorge➕ Yi Village➕Pudacuo National Park➕Tibetan Toast Banquet
Passing by🚌the First Bend of the Yangtze River, you can check in and take photos📸, heading to the world's smallest gorge - Tiger Leaping Gorge, known for its 'danger'. Then you will pass by the Yi Village, you can get off the bus🚌to check in and take photos📸, sisters, Pudacuo National Park is very photogenic, all of you go‼️In the evening, there is a Tibetan toast banquet, experiencing Tibetan food culture
🚩day4: Tancheng ➕Dukezong Ancient City➕Yila Grassland Napahai➕Lijiang
Go to Dukezong Ancient City to visit Turtle Mountain Park, and Shangri-La Tancheng, at noon go to Yila Grassland Napahai Scenic Area, sisters👭I just say, how can you go out and play without taking photos, it's a pity, grassland❗️I mean, there is no better place to take photos and relax than the grassland, okay😳
🚩day5: Lijiang➕Shuanglang➕Jinsuo Island➕Ideal State
Riding a small electric donkey🛵to Shuanglang Ancient Town, visit the internet famous Yujidao, then take a ferry🛳to tour Erhai Jinsuo Island, enjoy the performance, take photos📸, the scenery of Erhai Lake is in full view. What I look forward to the most is going to Santorini, it's too photogenic, any shot is a blockbuster❗️❗️❗️
🚩day6: Dali Ancient City-Jeep Travel Shooting-Tie-dye Experience-Xizhou Ancient Town-Lijiang
Go to Dali to feel the pattern of 'a water around Cang Mountain🏔Cang Mountain embraces the ancient city' then go to the 'wind flower snow❄️moon' Dali, go to the flower sea💐 , you can choose to travel and shoot freely. Go to Zhoucheng to visit tie-dyeing, experience a craftsman. Go to Xizhou Ancient Town, go to the place with wind as the shooting location, go to see where Xie Zhiyao and Xu Hongdou have been.
🚩day7: Lijiang-Return to the warm home
Lijiang Ancient Town- A step back in time.
Getting There -
Lijiang ancient town is located roughly 35-40 minutes from Lijiang airport by taxi.
Attractions -
For me, the best thing to do during the day is explore. I enjoyed getting lost and taking photos of the old town. To the north is Shuhe and Baisha ancient towns, which are less touristy and a little quieter. Around the towns are plenty of things to do, such as mountain top shows, the tiger leaping gorge, hiking and a few museums.
Hotels -
There are hotels to suit all budgets. There's an Intercontinental on the edge of town for luxury, or you can spend as little as 50rmb per night for a perfectly comfortable room.
Food & Restaurants -
If you love hot pot, you'll love the selection. There's also a wide variety of street food as well as buffet style restaurants.
Shopping -
If it's silver or leather you want, you'll be spoiled for choice. There are also many shops selling traditional Naxi clothes
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Lugu Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
I thought Erhai Lake was already beautiful! | Until I went to Lugu Lake
| Until I went to Lugu Lake...
If you ask me, what is the most worthwhile place to visit in Yunnan?
I would answer without hesitation---Lugu Lake
Vast colorful forests, stunningly tranquil blue waters, flocks of seagulls, light clouds and breezes, it's not an overstatement to call it the romantic ceiling of early winter!
This winter, take a trip to Lugu Lake, that blue will heal you for a long, long time...
Transportation:
Some cities have direct flights to Lugu Lake Airport
I recommend a more economical way, first get to Lijiang, then take a bus or rent a car to Lugu Lake
Bus tickets can be bought on travel apps, from Lijiang Daluoshui Village, about 4 hours, prices vary depending on the starting point, ranging from 80-98
Ticket: 70/person
Accommodation:
It is recommended to stay in Daluoshui Village for convenient transportation and dining, and it is also a good spot to watch the sunrise
2-day tour itinerary:
D1: Depart from Lijiang to Daluoshui Village at noon, after lunch, take a lake tour: Daluoshui Village Xiaoyuba → Lover's Beach (Yunnan) → Lige Peninsula Lover's Beach (Sichuan) Caohai → Walking Marriage Bridge
D2: Watch the sunrise in Daluoshui Village, then leave from Puluo Wharf and Lvjiawan Wharf back to Lijiang
Punch-in tips:
① Panoramic viewing platform
Go right after entering the scenic area gate and checking tickets, it's an excellent spot to view the Goddess Mountain
② Daluoshui Village
There are many wild ducks and seagulls by the lake, as well as red trees, sitting under the trees on the chairs to take photos is super beautiful
③ Xiaoyuba
There are a small number of pig trough boats, completely deserted, the scenery is incredibly beautiful, and there are also many seagulls
④ Lover's Beach
There are Lover's Beaches in both Sichuan and Yunnan, but the one in Yunnan is more beautiful, and it is currently the place with the most seagulls
⑤ Lige Peninsula
The small island that divides the lake into a heart shape, the water is tranquil and azure, everyone who sees it will exclaim how beautiful it is
⑥ Caohai
Next to the viewing platform, there are many colorful pig trough boats you can go on to take photos, the background is golden and stunning
⑦ Walking Marriage Bridge
The romantic Lover's Bridge, accompanied by the sunset glow, walk halfway with your loved one and then return, symbolizing that the love between the two will never end
⑧ Puluo Wharf
The wharf area is wide, the pig trough boats on the shore are particularly good for taking photos, and there are many boating routes to choose from
⑨ Lvjiawan Wharf
Near the wharf, there is a pebble beach facing the Goddess Mountain, the lake is full of duckweed, the water is as clear as crystal, and you will be amazed when you see this place
Pig trough boat tips:
Mainly concentrated at Daluoshui Wharf, Puluo Wharf, and Lvjiawan Wharf, available daily from 8:30-17:00, prices vary depending on the route, roughly 100-200/person
Dreamy Yunnan, a land of diversity
Dreamy Yunnan, a land of diversity.
On this paradise-like land, mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and colorful clouds reflect each other, outlining the beautiful and colorful scenery of Yunnan.
If you want to heal your soul, come to Dali, where Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake accompany each other, the ancient architecture and the pure blue sky reflect each other, immersing people in it, feeling the gift of nature.
Lugu Lake is another side of Yunnan's cloud, quiet and peaceful, the white clouds flow on the lake, the water and mountains reflect each other, as if it is a fairy tale world. The gentleness of the Naxi girls and Mosuo girls will only capture people's hearts more.
Lijiang is everyone's favorite, and the angles they like are different. Wooden buildings, stone roads, flowing water, flowers, and the combination of the ancient city and Yulong Snow Mountain are the most popular. Standing at the foot of the snow mountain, it seems that time has stopped, feeling the tranquility and happiness deep in the heart.
The flower sea of Spring City Kunming is really worthy of its name, the colorful flowers bloom, each one has its own story. And every corner has people's enthusiastic smiles, the life here is brilliant and colorful.
Shangri-La is the paradise in the dream, the eternal peace and tranquility on the plateau. The clouds are lingering on the peak of the snow mountain, people believe in Buddhism with a pure heart, and live a simple and happy life.
Yunnan, every step is a poem, every scene is a painting. The nature and humanities here are integrated, which is fascinating. The dreamy beauty of Yunnan will always stay in the heart and become a precious memory.
If you yearn for this land, then seize the pace of time, go to Yunnan to experience a wonderful journey. Let the 'place of longing' become the 'place that has been passed', and leave valuable experiences for yourself.
I've been to Lugu Lake 11 times! Please keep this treasure guide!
Coming to Lijiang, of course, don't miss Lugu Lake! A fairyland Daughter Country!
This is the highest lake in Yunnan, and one of the deepest freshwater lakes in China.
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Lugu Lake is called "Goddess Gemu" by the locals,
Her untouched natural environment,
The landscape of mountains and rivers like a fairyland,
The primitive and mysterious folk culture all highlight the purity of this land.
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"Lugu Lake Scenic Spots":
✅Daluo Water Village:
The earliest developed village on the side of Lugu Lake, a relatively prosperous village, and also an area where many people choose to stay.
This is an early developed village with complete facilities, convenient transportation, offering a variety of Mosuo cultural experiences, and very lively at night.
✅Lugu Lake Viewing Platform:
Located at the entrance of Lugu Lake Scenic Area, it is also a place where many people must check in, where you can overlook the entire Lugu Lake.
✅Lige Peninsula:
The small island surrounded by water on three sides is like a teardrop, where you can take pictures of the heart-shaped lake surface, also known as the lover's tears.
I think it's the most beautiful place in Lugu Lake.
✅Queen Island:
A very characteristic small island, which can be reached by local boats from Guandi Flower Sea Wharf or Wuzhiluo Wharf.
✅Grass Sea Walking Marriage Bridge
The only bridge on Lugu Lake, the most beautiful in autumn, and also the dating place for Mosuo boys and girls, a very romantic place.
✅Goddess Bay:
The best place to watch the sunset and sunset, facing the Goddess Gemu Mountain.
✅Lover's Beach:
There is a Lover's Beach in both Sichuan and Yunnan, which is a more popular place for internet celebrities to check in.
✅ Goddess Gemu Mountain:
You need to take a cable car to go up, more than 3000 meters above sea level, with a good view.
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"About Accommodation":
If you want to be more convenient, it is recommended to stay in Daluo Water Village, which is more prosperous and lively.
Lige Village, Nisai Village and many other villages are relatively quiet.
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"Bonfire Party":
The bonfire party held in Daluo Water Village is the most grand, and there will also be in Xiaoluo Water Village and Lige Village.
Personally, I would suggest going to the bonfire party in Daluo Water Village for the first time.
Tickets are required, 30/person.
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"About Boating":
The recommended ones are the docks where you can enjoy the water lilies, such as Puluo Dock, Guandi Flower Sea Dock, Wuzhiluo Dock, Love Dock, etc., starting at 50, and you can share a boat with more people.
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"Tour Sightseeing Time":
✅ Best travel time: September to May of the following year
✅ Water lily viewing time: July, August
✅Star viewing time: Winter, 3 to 4 in the morning
Comprehensive comparison, which is more worth visiting, Lugu Lake or Erhai Lake?
Erhai Lake and Lugu Lake, as two lakes in the western Yunnan tourist route, many people who travel to Yunnan will be entangled, how to choose between Erhai Lake and Lugu Lake?
This article will make a comprehensive comparison of the two lakes, like and collect notes, to see which lake is more suitable for you.
🍀Lake color: Lugu Lake > Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake and Lugu Lake have many similarities, both lakes can be circled, and there are mountains by the lake. Erhai Lake is nestled at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, while the Gemu Goddess Mountain by Lugu Lake is also quite distinctive.
The difference is that Erhai Lake is larger. Erhai Lake is the second largest lake in Yunnan after Dianchi Lake, while Lugu Lake is shared by Sichuan and Yunnan, ranking fifth in Yunnan.
Just looking at the lake itself, the scenery of Lugu Lake is far better than that of Erhai Lake. The water quality of Lugu Lake remains in the first class all year round, the lake is clear, and it will show different colors at different angles, which is incomparable to Erhai Lake.
So, if you want to see water, Lugu Lake is undoubtedly the first choice, provided it must be sunny.
🚌Transportation: Erhai Lake > Lugu Lake
Erhai Lake is not far from Dali Ancient City, and it is on the must-pass route from Kunming to Lijiang, the transportation is very convenient, which is incomparable to Lugu Lake.
In comparison, Lugu Lake is not on the main line of Yunnan tourism, most people choose to drive from Lijiang (about 4 hours, many mountain roads), precisely because of this factor, many people give up Lugu Lake, let Lugu Lake be unknown.
In terms of tourism facilities, Erhai Lake and Dali Ancient City, Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas, etc. constitute the basic plate of Dali travel, whether it is the richness of scenic spots or various entertainment facilities, Erhai Lake is much more complete. And Lugu Lake is relatively less diverse in scenery, mainly natural scenery.
💰Tourism cost: Lugu Lake > Erhai Lake
Excluding the consumption factors of eating and living, the cost of going to Lugu Lake is higher than that of Erhai Lake. Mainly reflected in two aspects:
First, time cost. As mentioned earlier, Lugu Lake is far away and is on the tourist branch line, so it usually takes 2-3 days to go to Lugu Lake.
Second, ticket cost. Erhai Lake is free, Lugu Lake ticket is 70 yuan/person.
✨Comprehensive comparison: the duel of humanities and nature
Overall, Lugu Lake and Erhai Lake have their own characteristics. Erhai Lake has a deeper historical accumulation, the story of wind, flower, snow and moon is long, and it is more literary and artistic to take pictures.
And Lugu Lake is natural and primitive, the color of the lake and the colorful pig trough boat are memorable. If there is enough time, it is recommended to go to both Erhai Lake and Lugu Lake.
If you have to choose one, it depends on whether you like nature or humanities more, I personally recommend Lugu Lake more.
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