Trip Moments Recommendations
Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Attractions
In order to fully immerse yourself in the diverse mountain vistas, I highly recommend exploring all the attractions nestled in the mountainous regions.
Attractions - Recommended duration within the premise
1. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 玉龙雪山 - 1-2 hrs climb *Highly Recommended*
2. Yaks Pasture 牦牛坪 - 2-3 hrs walk *Highly Recommended*
3. Yun Shan Ping 云杉坪 - 1-2 hrs walk
4. Blue Moon Valley 蓝月谷 - 1-2 hrs walk *Highly Recommended*
5. Impressions Lijiang 印象丽江 - 1 hr show
Recommended Itinerary:
Day 1: Attraction 1 > 4 > 5
Day 2: Attraction 2 > 4 > 3
Important Reminders: Allocate time for waiting in line for the bus/cable car and for the actual ride itself. The bus ride from the Tourist Center to the various cable car lines varies. The longest bus ride, to Yaks Pasture, takes about 40-50 minutes, while the others should be within 10-20 minutes.We spent approximately an hour waiting in line for both bus and cable car just to ascend Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. However, queues for other attractions were still manageable. Do note that this was during low peak period.
💰Money Matters 💰
Below are the details from my trip on 2024 March FYR
1. Mountain Entrance Fee (¥100 Per Pax)
—Payable at the mountain entrance
2. Attraction Tickets can be purchase through WeChat official channel, Lijiang Tourism Group 丽江旅游集团
2.1. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (¥140 Per Pax)
— Inclusive of entrance, cable car and tourism bus
— Tickets available from 8pm the day before
— Entry is strictly based on your purchased timeslot. Ticket runs out crazily fast, almost instantly. If you do not want to go through the stress, I would suggest you book the Day Tour.
2.2 Yaks Pasture (¥65 Per Pax) & Yun Shan Ping (¥60 Per Pax).
— Tickets available from 9pm the day before
— Inclusive of entrance, cable car and tourism bus
— More flexibility if you missed your purchased timeslot
2.3 Blue Moon Valley: Free Entrance.
— If you choose not to walk, theres Electric vehicle 电瓶车 option (¥50 Per Pax) from the top to bottom of Blue Moon Lake
2.4 Impressions Lijiang 印象丽江 (¥280/¥346 Per Pax Standard/VIP Seating)
— Unsure of the actual opening sale timing but from the look of it it’s available 2 days prior
— Standard seating is good enough
2.4 Day Tour 一日游 (¥538-¥603 Per Pax)
— Inclusive of car ride to/fro hotel, one-stop service, mountain entrance fee, blue moon lake, jade dragon snow mountain, impression Lijiang + 1 oxygen tank + winter jacket + food (optional)
— List of pickup/drop off points, however it should be negotiable as long as it’s within reasonable range
— One-stop service provides guidance on using oxygen tank and sell medicine for altitude sickness prevention. They also sell oxygen tank at a higher rate though cheaper than in the mountain.
3. Oxygen Tank
— It’s cheaper to purchase at any ancient town that cost ¥15. Mountain is selling at 4x.
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2 Day Itinerary in Lijiang🇨🇳
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Yunnan Province is one of the most beautiful provinces in China and it has one of the most captivating cities in China too.
Lijiang took my heart. It such a calm and interesting city with many spots to enjoy and visit. However in this post, I would highlight 2 best places to experience and see.
1. Lijiang Ancient Town- if you want to see a 100 year old of history then coming to Lijiang ancient town is really one for the books. It is a Unesco World Heritage with old architecture of establishments. There are many shops and restaurants around so you won’t het bored.
Recommended length of visit- 3-4 hours.
2. Yulong Snow Mountain- this needs an entire day trip. I also recommend to book a package deal to ho to those mountain and everything will be taken cared of. From pick up to taking you back to your hotel, entrance tickets to the tourists spots in the mountain, cable car and of course oxygen bottles.
Please be reminded that going to the snow mountain requires you to be physically fit or you don’t have any heart conditions. The tip of the mountain which is the highlight if your trip is around 3800 meters above sea level so it is possible to experience chest tightness and breathless.
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I’ve been to Heaven (A5 by UNESCO)
The best time of my life ever! It was really unforgettable to see the beautiful nature with my own eyes. I got inspired so much just to being in there . Nature is so amazing and powerful in itself it’s just too beautiful that i wanna cry , the water is actually really blue I didn’t use any filter and the mountains with sky just like a paint of art work. Should see with your own eyes. “ Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow mountain & Blue Moon Valley “ #snow #freehotelstay #yulong #jademountain #lijiang #Yunnan #bluemoonvalley #unesco #a5
Living in Lijiang (for 3 days)
When in Lijiang...
~ Every second store you see in the ancient town is a place for professional photography. Get dressed up in traditional costume and take some photos around the ancient town, it's a great way to record your time here, especially if you are traveling alone.
~ You can easily spend the whole day here in the town and find lots of nice cafes here. Just expect a lot of walking as you can't drive through the town.
~ At night there is even some live music in many bars and outside... the nightlife here is alive and well. Don't expect anything open before 10am and they all close at midnight.
~ There are also a few places you can try dyeing a tshirt, bag, socks, dress, hat, etc. Or try their special batik technique with the wax that let's you draw your own design before dyeing.
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Lay back and relax in Lijiang
Stopping in a hotel in the centre of Lijiang Ancient City I was instantly struck by both the charm of Lijiang as well as its popularity. After heading to the edge of the Ancient city for an amazing meal we came back to the centre to relax and watch the City at night with a coffee as time passed by.
The next day we headed to Lashi lake. This is a fantastic place to escape the crowds, relax or be active. You can walk around the beautiful fields admiring the lake, taking photos. You can also Kayak and take a horseback ride up the mountains. As I was with my son we did all of the above which made for a great day out for everyone.
In my final day I spent the afternoon in Baisha Ancient town. A much smaller and quieter Ancient town where you can really relax and chill. There are an abundance of cool and quirky coffee shops to relax in, as well as bars, restaurants and shops to visit.
Before leaving in the morning I headed to Black Dragon Pool for a nice walk around the park, before coming back into the Ancient City to shop for tea at one of many of the local tea stores selling Yunnan tea.
Lijiang is a great place to visit, there is so much to do and I'm sure I'll be back. #lijiang #blackdragonpool #baisha #yunnantravel #lashi #lijiangancienttown
A Stroll Trough Lijiang's Oldtown
Lijiang is a wonderful city in the Western mountains of Yunnan province. Inside the modern city is an old historic part, where you can stroll, drunk coffee from Yunnan, eat local food and explore the oldtown.
🚝 Lijiang has a train station and an airport.
You can find hotels, hostels or guesthouses on Trip for every price range, espcecially in low season, prices go down!
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Beautiful Guesthouse In Baisha-Oldtown
My second visit to Baisha oldtown in Lijiang led me to "Flamingo Theme Inn", a wonderful guesthouse in the center of the small town.
The rooms are spacious and well designed. Breakfast was also included and offered a good start into the day. From the guesthouse, you can explore the whole town and the surrounding fields. So calm and beautiful, especially in the morning and evening.
🏷️ Price: About 200 RMB for a nice room.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I give a 5/5 rating, because everything is clean and made with love.
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It’s like you’re in a movie!!!
The old town of Lijiang is just amazing. It feels like you’re in a movie when you walk along the narrow alleys. We enjoyed staying in a local inn hotel with stunning panoramic views of the old town.
Hotel name: Manty House, Lijiang.
The owner of the inn could speak English and the location is perfect to enjoy the stunning rooftops of Lijiang and see the beautiful dragon jade mountain towering in the background.
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5 star view…5 star experience!
Hotel name: Pullman Lijiang Resort and Spa
Location: Suhe area of Lijiang, Yunnan.
This hotel is true affordable luxury in the beautiful city of Lijiang. The gardens of this hotel are some of the prettiest I’ve ever visited. Walk along the bridges, around the ponds and admire the towering Dragon Jade mountain beyond the gardens of the hotel.
The hotel features comfortable rooms with soft beds. The breakfast is fully international with lots of choice. We enjoyed sitting outside to experience the dinner barbecue buffet too.
The hotel is located beside one of the old towns too…so no need to commute for long periods of time.
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The Black Dragon Pool
Attraction name: Black Dragon Pool Park
Location: Lijiang, Yunnan province
This attraction is conveniently located within walking distance of the centre and old town of Lijiang. The park is surrounded with a stunning smooth lake which has traditional pagodas beside it. The best part is gazing at the pool with the pagoda AND dragon jade mountain soaring behind it. Quite a scene.
We spent hours here and we’re amazed at its natural beauty. Entry is free!!
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Small Paradise: Lijiang Oldtown
Lijiang is a city in the Yunnan mountains. It's quite popular, but didn't loose its charme. I went during off season, it wasn't crowded at all.
🎟️ You don't need a ticket. The old town in Lijiang is for free now.
✈️ The Lijiang airport is not too far from the old town. Busses 🚌 go there for 20RMB. You can also come by train from Dali or Kunming.
You can spend one or two days in the old town and won't get bored, don't worry. There are many Cafés, temples and small hills with a great view over the hilly old town!
#lijiang #yunnan #ancientlandmark #china #chinatravel
Alone in Lijiang? Try this Hostel!
Lijiang has a lot to offer, ancient city, mountains, Yunnan food and bars! Last time I stayed in "Like Fish Hostel", a small guesthouse with dorms and private rooms.
The boss lady is nice and the room was comfortable, huge bed. Dorms are seperated for boys and girls. Shower is available and there is a community area with games and a small bar. Price from 40-150 RMB per night.
#lijiang #yunnan #tripmoments
Coffee with a View!
The Old Town of Lijiang, which is perfectly adapted to the uneven topography of this key commercial and strategic site, has retained a historic townscape of high quality and authenticity. Its architecture is noteworthy for the blending of elements from several cultures that have come together over many centuries.
Recommendation: Go to the top of the ancient town to the numerous coffee shops. The coffee shops offer stunning sunset views and you can take wonderful photos and enjoy the unique view.
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Lijiang Ancient City
Lijiang is a very famous old city in Yunnan province, China.
You can get here by taking a plane. The airport has flights to most cities in China. You could also take the train from Dali or Kunming as part of a bigger Yunnan trip.
Recommendations: Stay in the old town at the top of the hill to get stunning sunrise views like I did.
We spent most of our time in the old city enjoying the local rice noodles, coffee and stunning scenery.
A wonderful holiday.
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Grasslands near Lijiang, Yunnan🌿🍃
On the outskirts of Lijiang in Yunnan province, you can find beautiful grasslands with mountain landscapes and wild horses 🐎🌿 To reach this grassland, you only need to walk a short way from Baisha Ancient Town and you can ask a local to tell you the way! You can see the impressive Yulong Snow Mountain in the background and also a natural lake nearby!🌿🍃🌷 This was an unexpected stop on my Lijiang tour and one which I would highly recommend🌺🌷🌿🍃📍 #lijiang #yunnan #mountainview #mountain #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #tripblazers #china #chinatrips #chinatravel
Black Dragon Pond, Lijiang🌿🍃
Located at the base of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang, Yunnan, Black Dragon Pond is a natural wonder and one to see when visiting this part of China🍃🌿 The pond is a natural blue and has beautiful mountain backdrops all around 💧 The natural rock formations and underlying moss makes for a beautiful colour and it stands out as one of the brightest lakes in Yunnan💧🌿🪵 Drive directly from the snow mountain to spend time relaxing at this pond!✈️🇨🇳 #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #tripblazers #naturalwonders #yunnan #lijiang #dragon #mountainview #urbanexplorer
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Baisha Village - Lijiang's Quaint Old Town
Baisha Village is a traditional Naxi Village. The Old Town was the first settlement of Naxi People upon their arrival in the Lijiang basin and houses the Baisha Murals.
Baisha is located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain about 10 km from Lijiang city.
This is a lovely quaint village on the edge of Yulong mountain, 30 mins drive from Lijiang, with tasteful craft shops and coffee shops.
#newyearadventure #tripblazers #baisha #白沙道 #lijiang #lijiangtravel #lijiangoldtown #麗江古城
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Lijiang
There are several things that I recommend to do in Lijiang. of course first is taking the walk I. the only town. Like any other city, Lijing’s old town also is beautiful but the streets are narrow and we were just following the flow. You shouldn’t miss the photo shoot with traditional costumes of Chinese minorities. There are many shops in old town which provide traditional clothes and photo shoot. This experience made our stay in Lijiang unforgettable.
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The Best View of Lijiang Old Town
Head over the Mufu Palace for the best view of Lijiang Old Town!
There are plenty of paid viewpoints in the old town, most of which need to be paid for with an entrance ticket or by purchasing food. If you're going to spend money on the view, spend it on an entrance ticket to Mufu Palace where you get a panoramic view of the town and you can explore the historic buildings and garden for the same price.
After reading that this location was overrated I was happily surprised by how beautiful it is inside. Highly recommend 👌
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Free Cultural Performance in Lijiang
Hoping to see some of Yunnan's famous ethnic minorities whilst visiting Lijiang? There are daily free performances by the Naxi people in Lijiang Old Town.
Ask at your hotel, or make your way to the main square of the Old Town and follow the signs up the hill to the performance. There are several shows each day with singing, dancing and musical instruments.
Pictures are allowed, but no videos. This was one of my favorite experiences in Lijiang, if only I'd had mofr them to go back and see another performance!
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Classic Old Town
Location: Lijiang old town.
Lijiang in Yunnan offers wonderful chances to photograph the stunning Yu Long dragon mountain. From the local hotels, you can wake up to a spectacular sunrise over the rooftops.
We visited in the summer and there was still snow on top of the mountain.
Lijiang has great mild weather throughout the year. From Lijiang old town you can visit other places like Dali or Lugu lake.
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Incredible Lijiang ☁️
No wonder it has beauty in the name, Lijiang Old Town is a sight to behold. Full of souvenir shops, restaurants and performances there's plenty to see and do at all hours of the day.
☁️ It can be quite noisy at night so book a hotel on the outskirts of the town.
☁️ Make sure to climb the hills to get the best view points.
☁️ Catch the free ethnic performances in the centre of town during the day. Not to be missed.
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A moment of solitude in Lijiang 🌲
When visiting Lijiang I didn't have any particular interest in going to the top of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, especially since it sells out at 8am each morning. Instead I wanted to go up into the mountains amongst the forests.
I found Spruce Meadow! The woman at the ticket office was very helpful and explained that Spruce Meadow and Yak Meadows were very similar but Spruce Meadows are a lot closer. So I bought a ticket and hopped on a shuttle bus.
The views at the top didn't disappoint, tall snowy mountains and dark forests. To avoid all the tourists follow the walkway round into the forest, it's very quiet and deserted and you can spend a few moments alone appreciating the nature all around.
#yunnan#jadedragonsnowmountain#lijiang#passionpassport
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Expectations and reality
First scenic stop that everyone is recommending is Blue Moon Valley. On pictures it looks amazing and it's mostly used as a photo opportunity. You can rent some local clothes, walk around, take pics with yak etc.
Driving from Lijiang was ok, lot of parking space nearby gate where you can take a bus to scenic spot. We tried to bypass this, but at the end we didn't have anywhere to park nearby.
Disappointment was that this is not natural lake, bottom of the lake is even painted in that nice blue shade. Clouds were covering mountain tops, so we didn't have luck with that either. We went to Yak medow and ended up in foggy surroundings. At least you can go there by car and park for free. It shouldn't be in Top3 if you ask me.#yak #medow #bluemoonvalley #nationalpark #themepark #lijiang
Lake and Nature in Lijiang's Jade Dragon Park
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Park is a huge park above the mountain covered city of Lijiang in Yunnan province.
Inside the park you can either hike to the snow mountain, or you can walk around lakes and green grasslands. This time we went to this beautiful lake with crystal clear water. It's easy to walk and not really a hike. You can also go with kids. 🏞️
📍 It's a short ride from Lijiang. Busses leave on a regular base. If you have a car you can navigate to 玉龙雪山国家级风景名胜区冰川公园
🎟️ The cheapest ticket price only includes the entrance and is 60 RMB. It geht's more expensive if you add a mountain tour, cablecars and so on...
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A Stroll In Lijiang's Oldtown
Lijiang in Yunnan province is one of the most famous oldtowns in China. It's a three hour right from its capital Kunming, but there are many direct flights ✈️ to Lijiang from all over China.
The oldtown is in the middle of the city and really big.
It was first built in the late Song Dynasty and early Yuan Dynasty, so it has a history of more than 800 years. Today it's a busy Oldtown with many museums, canals, shops, local food, Cafés and bars. Explore the old town, have a coffee or explore the quite busy nightlife! 🖼️☕🌃🏚️
🎟️ Usually you need a ticket for the oldtown, in low season (when I went there) it's sometimes free to curb tourism...
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Moon Valley Blues
If not for the fact it took us almost an hour and a half to get there from Lijiang Old Town by Didi (due to a traffic jam) it would have been a perfect day.
Blue Moon Valley (蓝月谷) is an extremely blue river meandering through a lush valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain between Ganhaizi (甘海子) and Spruce Meadow (云杉坪) . It is mainly compose of four large turquoise lakes and dozens of miniature white waterfalls. The incredible scenery in Blue Moon Valley makes the place a perfect spot to feast your eye.
Type: Nature & Parks, Lakes & Waterfalls
Best Time: all year around
Altitude: above 2800m
Recommended Visiting Hours: half a day
Opening Hours: 8:00 - 18:00
Ticket: CNY 100/person
Distance from Lijiang Town: 31 kilometers
Address: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City (丽江市玉龙纳西族自治县雪山景区内)
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Blue Moon Valley
This beautiful pearl is located 31 kilometers outside LiJiang, inside Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. This is an absolute must see place. Because it s so popular it can be a little bit crowded, but you can still enjoy in 4 hour hike around like (or more if you like 😁). Coming to Blue Moon Valley, you can take a bus, or taxi (80ish RMB for a ride). After that you have to buy bus ticket 20rmb per person that takes you first to three cable cars lines : Glacier cable car, Yak meadow cable car and Yunshanping cable car. We visited Yunshanping where is beautiful grass field, and you have wonderful view on mountains and forest. After that there is a bus that takes you to blue moon valley. There you can spend relaxed afternoon chilling by the water and enjoying wonderful blue color. This is definitely must see place. #gorgeousyunnan #lijiang #bluemoonvalley
Lijiang
-If you are traveling through Yunnan province Lijiang is a must visit place, and stay couple of days. Lijiang is definitely the best place to feel Naxi culture and cusine. Also it is best location if you plan to visit Shangri-La. Coming to Lijiang is fairly easy by plane, bus or train.
-Lijiang is famous for being an UNESCO Heritage site, having 3 ancient towns. Lijiang ancient town is the biggest and most popular. Shuhe ancient town is couple of kilometers away form city center , little bit less crowded but still beautiful. And Baisha ancient town is located couple of kilometers North of city center and in my opinion is the most beautiful one. You van sit in coffee shops and enjoy beautiful view on the mountains.
-Attractions that are close to LiJiang and mist see are Blue moon valley and Tiger leaping Gorge
-Anyway LiJiang took our breath away and i will definitely be back here #gorgeousyunnan #lijiang #lijiangoldtown #yunnan
Winter wonderland at Yulong snow mountain
Experience the incredible Yulong Snow Mountain on your journey through Lijang, in Yunnan Province.
Be sure to grab an oxygen tank at the bottom of the mountain, as prices on the mountain are pretty steep. Once you have your tickets, make your way inside the national park and take a stunning cable car ride to the top, enjoying the breathtaking scenery as you float into the clouds above!
Once outside of the elevator, start your hike to the Glacier Peak with an altitude of 4680 m above sea level! If you’re luck the sky might break through for some incredible photo opportunities, or enjoy floating on the clouds below ☁️
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