Lijiang Travel Guide

Picturesque Lijiang Stepping into the ancient city is like stepping into a painting. Traditional Naxi houses are built along the mountains and rivers, with old streets intertwined towards different ends. Walking by the flowing water and lingering by the small bridges truly embodies the saying 'people are touring in the painting'. 🚗 Transportation 🚅 Take a bullet train directly to Lijiang ✈️ Fly to Dali, then take a bullet train to Lijiang; or fly directly to Lijiang 🚌 If you have finished playing in Dali, you can take a bus directly from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Ancient City. 💖 Different seasons - different scenery: 1️⃣ The ancient city is most beautiful in April, with fewer tourists, suitable temperature, and the spring is just budding when the winter snow has not yet retreated 2️⃣ In mid-May, the rhododendrons in Xiaozhongdian are in full bloom, and you can daze and sunbathe in the ancient city 3️⃣ July-August is the rainy season, the rain in Lijiang comes quickly and goes quickly, this is the peak season until October 4️⃣ After October, the weather turns cold, the winter sun is bright, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. Autumn and winter are the best time to see migratory birds, and it is also a good time to see the harvest outside the city 5️⃣ December-January, there is more snow at this time, if you happen to catch up with the snow, it is the most beautiful time of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 💖 Recommended ancient city tour route 📍Ancient City History and Culture Tour: This route is like an epic of the vicissitudes of Lijiang Ancient City. The culture of Mu Mansion, Ancient Tea Horse Road, Dongba Culture, Imperial Examination Culture, and Red Culture. It witnessed the difficult road of peace that the Naxi people have gone through with wisdom and courage in the historical torrent and the changing times. 📍Ancient City Water Culture Tour: Start from the water outlet of the ancient city, the south gate, and end at the water source of the ancient city, Black Dragon Pool. You can feel the elegant scenery of the small bridges and flowing water in the ancient city and the life philosophy of the Naxi people along the way. 📍Ancient City Religion Tour: There are Dongba Religion, Tibetan Buddhism, Han Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Christianity in the ancient city. Various cultures converge and thrive here, forming the Naxi people's all-encompassing religious beliefs. 📍Ancient City Architecture Tour: You can clearly see the residential style of Lijiang Ancient City that is built according to the mountain and lives by the water. The residential forms of Lijiang Ancient City are diverse. Including: three squares and one screen wall, four squares and five courtyards, one entrance and several courtyards, etc. It is praised by architectural experts as: Residential Museum. 🔥 North-South Through Ancient City Route: Walk the busiest street in the ancient city and experience the most passionate atmosphere of Lijiang. You can check in the big water wheel, Sifang Street, Kegongfang, Dashiqiao, Yican Well, Bai Sui Fang, San Yan Well along the way. Route: Ancient City North Gate Yuhe Square→East Street→Sifang Street→Dashiqiao→Bai Sui Fang→July 1st Street→Ancient City South Gate. (Can also be from south to north) 🔥 Lion Mountain Overlooking the Ancient City: The endless Lijiang Ancient City, see it all at a glance on the top of Lion Mountain, you can check in the big water wheel, bar street, Sifang Street, Kegongfang, Wangu Tower along the way. Route: Ancient City North Gate Yuhe Square→Xinhua Street (Bar Street) →Xinhua Street Huangshan Lower Section→Lion Mountain Viewing Platform 🌟 About staying: Outside the ancient city: quiet Inside the ancient city: rich nightlife, but a bit noisy, but the bar can't sing after 12 o'clock in the evening, so it's okay, I highly recommend staying inside, there is a feeling of isolation from the outside world ‼️ Note: Because there are all cobblestone roads in the ancient city, it is more tiring, it is recommended to wear sports shoes, it is difficult to pull a suitcase on the cobblestone road, you can contact the merchant in advance to help pull the luggage. 🌟 About eating: There is a lot of food in the ancient city, Grandma's smoked ribs; Zha Zha rice noodles, Nima Tibetan hot pot. ⚠️ Precautions: 1⃣️Pay attention to the temperature change in the morning and evening 2⃣️Pay attention to sun protection 3⃣️It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes 4⃣️There are many small roads in the ancient city, and the attractions are scattered, so you must make a strategy!