Lijiang
China · Yunnan · 2400 m
Description
Lijiang (丽江) is a historic city in northwestern China's Yunnan Province and one of the country's most culturally significant destinations. Its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town is renowned for its centuries-old network of canals, stone bridges, cobbled streets, and traditional Naxi architecture. Rising above the city is the 5,596-meter Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, one of the southernmost permanently glaciated mountain ranges in the Northern Hemisphere, whose snow-capped peaks dominate the surrounding landscape. Nearby attractions include the turquoise lakes of Blue Moon Valley, Black Dragon Pool Park, and the historic village of Baisha. Once an important trading center along the Ancient Tea Horse Road, Lijiang combines rich cultural heritage, spectacular alpine scenery, and the traditions of the Naxi people, making it one of China's most captivating travel destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – April or September – October
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- Feb
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Lijiang Old Town
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Tiger Leaping Gorge(Day trip)
- Blue Moon Valley
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Cableway
- Black Dragon Pool Park
- Mu Palace
- Dongba Culture Museum
- Naxi Ancient Music Performance
- Shuhe Ancient Town
- Baisha Ancient Town
- Baisha Murals
- Yufeng Temple
- Yak Meadow
- Spruce Meadow
- Glacier Park
- Impression Lijiang Show
- Lashi Lake(Day trip)
- Lashi Lake Wetland(Day trip)
- Yuhu Village(Day trip)
- Wenhai Lake(Day trip)
- First Bend of the Yangtze River(Day trip)
- Stone Drum Town(Day trip)
- Haba Snow Mountain(Day trip)
- Meili Snow Mountain(Multi-day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- LJG
- Train stations:
- Lijiang Railway Station