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Chine: 11 choses à faire et à voir à Lijiang + Où dormir?

Que faire à lijiang.

Lijiang est la ville la plus touristique du Yunnan . Inscrite au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO pour sa vieille ville depuis 1997, elle est située à 2400m d’altitude et est principalement peuplée par la minorité Naxi.

Afin de vous aider à préparer votre voyage, voici notre guide des choses à faire à Lijiang. En plus des lieux d’intérêts incontournables et des activités, vous y trouverez aussi ma sélection des meilleurs hébergements où dormir à Lijiang et de restaurants.

Alors, que faire et voir à Lijiang? Où dormir?

1. Vieille ville de Lijiang

2. black dragon pond, 3. jade dragon snow mountain (yulong snow mountain), 4. blue moon valley, 5. village de shuhe, 6. village de baisha, 7. village de yuhu, 8. lac lashi (lashihai), 9. gorges du saut du tigre, 10. white-water terraces (baishuitai), 11. lac lugu, 12. bonus: rencontrer superman à lijiang, visiter lijiang en une journée, visiter lijiang en 2 jours, visiter lijiang en 3 jours, visiter lijiang en 4 ou 5 jours, où dormir à lijiang, où manger à lijiang, lijiang: les incontournables.

Inscrite au patrimoine mondial de L’UNESCO, encensée dans les guides touristiques, la vieille ville de Lijiang est bien entendu l’attraction principale de la ville!

Attention, pour y entrer, il faudra vous acquitter d’un droit de passage de 80 yuans, qui sert à financer la restauration de la vieille ville.

Il est valable un mois, et vous sera demandez lorsque vous irez dans des lieux d’intérêts touristiques, même hors de la ville (jade Dragon snow mountain ou les gorges du saut du tigre par exemple).

Dans la vieille ville de Lijiang, vous découvrirez la beauté de l’architecture Naxi , avec ses maisons intégralement restaurées et transformées en boutiques, hôtels ou restaurants.

Un des petits canaux de Lijiang

Voici les lieux d’intérêts à ne pas manquer dans la vieille ville de Lijiang.

  • La place des moulins à eau : Très jolie place, magnifiquement mise en valeurs par les pêchers en fleurs au moins d’avril. Il y a des bancs pour s’assoir à l’ombre des arbres, et vous pourrez voir les personnes âgées y danser dans l’après midi!
  • Square street: L’autre très grande place de Lijiang, aussi très touristique! A voir une fois avant d’aller se perdre dans des ruelles plus calmes.
  • La résidence Mu: Aussi appelée palais Mu, c’est un grand complexe d’une centaine de bâtiments situés au pied de la colline du Lion. Sur 6 hectares, vous pourrez admirer l’architecture de ce qui était autrefois le centre du pouvoir du peuple Naxi! Il s’agit d’une reconstitution basée sur l’organisation du site tel qu’il était avant sa destruction pendant la dynastie Qing.
  • La pavillon Wanggu , sur une colline, qui offre une vue magnifique sur les toits de la vieille ville

Une autre attraction de la ville sont les petits magasins de musiques, d’où s’échappe une mélodie entêtante, reprise au tambour par les vendeuses. 1 an après mon voyage, j’ai toujours la musique en tête!

tambour lijiang

Situé à environ 15 minutes à pied de la vieille ville de Lijiang, le parc de l’étang du dragon noir, aussi appelé Black Dragon Pool , ou Black Dragon Pond, est l’endroit ou vous verrez l’un des plus beaux panoramas de la région.

Un pavillon et un pont d’architecture traditionnelle se reflètent dans l’eau de l’étang, avec pour arrière plan les sommets enneigés de la montagne du Dragon de Jade . C’est la visite idéale à grouper avec la vieille ville pour votre première journée de visite de Lijiang !

black dragon pool

La montagne enneigée du Dragon de Jade est un petit massif composé de 13 sommets dont le plus haut atteint 5600m d’altitude.

L’accès au sommet se fait en empruntant un télécabine qui vous conduit au sommet de la montagne, à plus de 4500m. Si les conditions le permettent (pas trop de neige!) il est possible de marcher sur des escaliers en bois pour se rendre encore plus haut!

Je vous conseille vraiment de vous renseigner à votre hôtel et de faire un tour organisé qui part de Lijiang (qui comprends généralement aussi un arrêt à Blue Moon Vallley ).

C’est une bonne façon de se faire des amis chinois, mais c’est aussi très pratique parce qu’ils fournissent un gros manteau imperméable + de l’oxygène.

Jade dragon snow mountain

Blue moon Valley , ou en francais « La Vallée de la lune bleue » est un autre site incontournable proche de Lijiang.

Dans cette vallée située au pied de Jade Dragon snow mountain se trouvent 4 lacs aux eaux turquoise, séparés par de petites cascades. C’est certainement l’un des plus beaux coin photo de la région!

L’eau y est vraiment très froide, même en été, car elle provient de la font des neiges.

La légende locale du peuple Naxi raconte d’ailleurs que lorsque 2 personnes sont amoureuses, si le garçon entre pieds nus dans l’eau de la rivière en plein hiver pour prouver son amour en la présence de la montagne enneigée sacrée, celui-ci durera pour toujours.

Blue Moon Valley

L’ancien Village de Shuhe est tout comme la vieille ville de Lijiang inscrite au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. C’est simple, c’est exactement la même chose que Lijiang, mais en plus tranquille!

Les canaux y sont aussi très jolis, et le musée du thé, qui vous racontera l’histoire de la route du thé est très intéressant, pour peu que vous vous intéressiez à l’histoire de la Chine .

Que ce soit à Shuhe ou à Lijiang , je vous recommande vivement de gouter aux brochettes de Yak et de chèvre , 2 spécialités de la région, qui sont absolument délicieuses!

Comme ce n’est pas très loin (environ 5km) Il est possible d’y aller en bus de ville depuis Lijiang.

Village de Shuhe

Ce village situé à 8km au nord de Lijiang est, avec le village de Yuhu, une destination parfaite pour les voyageurs souhaitant découvrir un Yunnan traditionnel lors de votre circuit en Chine .

Le village de baisha est surtout réputé pour ses 55 fresques murales datant de la dynastie Ming (Baisha murals en anglais) mais ce n’est vraiment pas un endroit touristique, donc ne vous attendez pas à un Lijiang Bis!

Il est possible d’y aller en vélo ou de prendre le bus numéro 6 depuis Lijiang.

Tout comme le village de Baisha , le village de le village de Yuhu est un autre village Naxi peu touristique.

Il est situé à 15km au Nord de Lijiang, et vous pouvez grouper la visite des 2 villages sur une demi journée! Pour les amateurs de photo, ce sont de bons endroits pour capturer des scènes de vie authentiques.

Le lac Lashi est situé à 10km de la vieille ville de Lijiang et faire partie d’une réserve naturelle.

Ce lac et la zone marécageuse qui l’entoure sont propices à la pratique du canoë-kayak, de l’équitation (il est possible de louer des chevaux ou des poneys pour se promener autours du lac) et de la pêche. Le lac Lashi est aussi un endroit bien tranquille pour une simple randonnée pédestre!

Une autre option est de louer des vélos à Lijiang , et de se faire transporter en Taxi jusqu’au bord du lac pour en faire le tour.

Des excursions à la journée avec guide local et repas sont aussi organisables, renseignez-vous auprès de votre hôtel ou dans un magasin de location de vélo.

Lac Laishi Lijiang

Les Gorges du Saut du Tigre , située à 60 km au nord de Lijiang , comptent parmi les plus profonds Canyon du monde . Long de 17km, il abrite la rivière Jinsha Jiang, extrêmement impressionnante de par son débit, surtout après la saison des pluies.

Il est possible d’arriver au fameux rocher sur lequel le tigre aurait sauté d’après la légende qui a donné son nom aux gorges directement en bus. C’est bien sur l’endroit le plus touristique ou vous verrez des hordes de touristes chinois!

Une option bien plus sympathique est de faire une randonnée , sur un ou 2 jours, qui longe les gorges et vous offre des points de vues magnifiques sur les montagnes et la rivière en contrebas.

Il y a plusieurs guest houses sur le chemin, vous pourrez donc faire la randonnée en plusieurs jours.

Si vous êtes intéressé par cette excursion, je vous invite à lire l’excellent article de Fabienne et Benoit, du blog Novo Monde pour plus d’information sur la façon d’organiser votre visite: Randonnée dans les gorges du saut du tigre.

Situés au nord de Lijiang, c’est une excellente visite à grouper sur la même journée avec les Gorges du saut du tigre . Les terrasses de Baishuitai , composées de sédiments de calcium sont remplies d’une eau cristalline

Ce n’est pas bien grand, mais l’endroit vaut le détour pour le beau panorama sur la vallée!

Ce site est situé proche du village de Sanba, à une centaine de km de Lijiang et à mi chemin entre les villes de Lijiang et Shangri La.

White water terraces

Le lac Lugu est situé à la frontière des provinces du Yunnan et du Sichuan, à 200km au Nord Est de la ville de Lijiang .

Si il figure dans ce top des choses à faire à Lijiang , c’est tout simplement parce que malgré la distance, Lijiang est le meilleur point de départ pour s’y rendre!

Bordé de collines aux forêts verdoyantes, c’est l’endroit idéal pour faire des randonnées autour du lac à pieds, en vélo ou en moto.

Il est aussi possible de faire une croisière sur le lac et de visiter 2 des plus grandes iles. Un conseil: Levez-vous tôt et profitez en pour admirer le magnifique lever de soleil sur le lac

Le lac Lugu est aussi connu pour être le lieu de résidence du peuple Mosuo , une société matriarcale dans laquelle le mariage n’existe pas.

Ici, c’est l’amour libre: Les liaisons entre les hommes et les femmes ne sont encadrés par aucun dogme, d’ailleurs, dans leur dialecte, le mot jalousie n’existe pas!

N’attendez pas trop pour y aller , l’offre touristique se développe beaucoup autour du lac, et la région risque d’être beaucoup moins authentique d’ici à quelques années.

lac Lugu

Et oui, j’ai même rencontré superman à Lijiang , comme à son habitude (ou pas!) accompagné de Batgirl! Il a même prit la pose pour moi! Alors, vrai Superman ou contrefaçon chinoise? Le mystère restera entier…

superman lijiang

Combien de jours rester à Lijiang?

C’est une question qui revient souvent, et cela va dépendre de ce que vous souhaitez visiter. Voici donc des suggestions d’ itinéraires pour votre visite de Lijiang

En une journée à Lijiang , il vaut mieux se concentrer sur les attractions de la ville même:

  • Visitez la vieille ville de Lijiang
  • Montez au pavillon Wanggu
  • Vous pouvez aussi faire la visite de la résidence Mu
  • Terminez par le Black Dragon Pool (Étang du Dragon Noir)

Si vous choisissez de passer 2 jours à Lijiang, je vous suggère, en plus du jour 1, de faire une excursion à Jade Dragon Snow mountain et Blue Moon Valley.

Ca sera bien plus dépaysant pour vous que de visiter d’autres villages relativement similaires (même si il est vrai, moins touristique). le plus simple est de vous renseigner à l’avance auprès de votre hôtel pour organiser un tour.

Si vous choisissez de rester 3 jours à Lijiang, je vous recommande de faire par exemple le vieille ville de Shuhe dans la matinée, puis de vous diriger vers le Lac Lashi , un endroit paisible pour faire une activité nautique, ou une randonnée à cheval!

En 5 jours dans la région de Lijiang , vous allez pouvoir faire une excursion de 2 jours aux Gorges du Saut du Tigre , en dormant dans l’une des auberges sur place. Au passage, vous pouvez faire un petit détour par White-Water Terraces .

Si vous choisissez de passer 4 jours à Lijiang , le mieux est de faire le programme des 2 premiers jours cités plus haut, de zapper le « jour 3 » et de faire les 2 derniers jours comme sur le programme de 5 jours.

Cela vous permet de vraiment découvrir les incontournables de la région!

Voici mes 3 hôtels favoris à Lijiang, pour leur rapport prestation/prix et pour leur quiétude! pas de doute, vous allez bien dormir 🙂

  • Landscape Taoyuan Inn : Un hébergement de qualité en chambre double de qualité à 12 euros la nuit à Lijiang? C’est possible! A ce prix la, vous serez en dehors de la vieille ville, à environ 10 minutes à pieds (mais du coup vraiment au calme!)
  • Lijiang Yue Tu Inn : Chambre double à partir de 33 euros. Mon gros coup de coeur à Lijiang, et le prix reste très correct!
  • Si il n’y a plus de place, essayez le Ling Long Xiao Zhu , j’en ai entendu que du bien!

Si vous cherchez un restaurant à Lijiang , en voici 2 que je vous recommande:

  • V Sherry Restaurant: Un bon choix pour goûter à une cuisine locale de qualité. La cuisine chinoise est parfois assez grasse (beaucoup d’huile) et ce n’est pas le cas ici, alors régalez-vous! Adresse: No.108 Xingwen Alley, Qiyi Street, Gucheng District , Lijiang
  • Hua HuaSe SiFang Cai: Si vous aimez ou souhaitez gouter à la fondue chinoise, c’est l’endroit ou il faut aller! En plus, ce n’est pas très cher, vous pouvez vous en sortir à moins de 100 Yuans à 2. Adresse: GuCheng District Wu Yi Street ZhenXing Alley , Lijiang

Comme partout en Chine, n’hésitez pas à gouter à la « street food »! (nourriture de rue). Les brochettes sont excellentes à Lijiang! Je suis d’ailleurs tombé amoureux des brochettes de yak et de chèvre <3 <3 <3

Comment aller à Lijiang?

Pour se rendre à Lijiang, vous avez le choix entre le train et l’avion. Y aller en bus est aussi possible, mais il n’est recommandé de prendre le bus en Chine qu’en dernier recours (lorsqu’il n’y a pas d’autres moyen de se rendre dans un endroit), du fait de l’insécurité sur les routes. De plus, le bus met souvent plus de temps et n’est pas forcément moins cher que le train.

C’est la façon la plus simple de se rendre à Lijiang. Il y a des départs depuis les principaux aéroports chinois. Dans certain cas, il faudra faire une correspondance à Kunming (Par exemple: Lijiang >>> Guilin )

  • Dali – Lijiang : Pour les distances relativement courtes, le train est une excellente solution. C’est d’ailleurs le moyen de transport que je vous recommande si vous venez de Dali, car le trajet dure moins de 2h.
  • Kunming – Lijiang : Il est possible de prendre un train de nuit pour Lijiang depuis Kunming. Personnellement, je préfère prendre l’avion pour ce trajet, mais le train de nuit vous permet d’économiser une nuit d’hôtel.

Pour les distances plus longues, il vaut mieux privilégier l’avion.

Avez-vous prévu de visiter Lijiang lors de votre prochain voyage en Chine ?

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Discussion 3 commentaires.

Simone

Cet article nous a révélé tellement de chose sur Lijiang, merci. Un endroit idéal pour passer un séjours en toute sérénité, durant les vacances d’été! En tout cas, j’ai aussi apprécié le White Water River. C’est tellement séduisant, pour faire une petite balade, que ce soit en amoureux ou en famille.

Mathieu

superbe article, je m’en suis inspiré pour tenter une feuille de route pour quelques jours sur Lijiang. Pensez-vous que cela tient la route ? et autre question, ne souhaitant pas louer de voiture ou moto, est-ce que tous les points de visite nécessitant un véhicule sont accessibles via tour organisé ? (surtout le jour 3 et 4)

Jour 1 : Lundi après-midi et mardi – Arrivée Lijiang via le train depuis Kunming – vieille ville de Lijiang – pavillon Wanggu – Résidence Mu – Black Dragon Pool

Jour 2 : Mercredi – Village de Baisha – Village de Shuhe – Village de Yuhu

Jour 3 : Jeudi – Jade Dragon Snow mountain – Blue Moon Valley.

Jour 4 : Vendredi – Gorges du saut du tigre – Les terrasses de Baishuitai

Jour 5 : samedi – retour sur Kunming par le train

merci pour votre réponse, Mathieu

Vincent

Bonjour Mathieu,

Excuse moi pour cette réponse un peu tardive, je suis en voyage en ce moment!

Oui ça me parait très bien niveau planning.

Pour le jour 3, pas de souci, il existe une excursion organisée.

Pour le jour 4, pas de problème pour le Gorges du saut du tigre, il y a des excursions organisées également. Pour Baishuitai, ca risque d’être plus difficile je pense. C’est pratique lorsque l’on fait Lijiang>>> Gorges du saut du tigre >>> prendre l’ancienne route pour Shangri la et arrêt à Baishuitai sur la route. Ca fait une grosse journée, mais c’est faisable. Aller a Baishuitai pour ensuite retourner à Lijiang ne vaut pas forcément le coup je pense, ca fait vraiment beaucoup beaucoup de route. Autant profiter un peu plus des Gorges pour faire une plus longue randonnée.

Profite bien de ton voyage en Chine, et si tu as d’autres questions, n’hésite pas!

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  • 1 Understand
  • 2.1 By plane
  • 2.2 By train
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  • 4.1 Gucheng District
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Understand [ edit ]

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Lijiang is the main center of the Naxi or Nakhi people, though it is by no means a Naxi-only town: at least half a dozen other ethnic groups are represented. The Naxi number under a million and are perhaps best known for their embroidery; they also have their own language with its own hieroglyphic-style writing system, and their own religion, clothing, art, architecture, music and dance. The Chinese government classifies the Mosuo (found mainly further north around Lugu Lake ) as part of the Naxi group, but neither the Naxi nor the Mosuo accept this.

Lijiang or nearby Baisha (now a village 12 km north of town) have been important for about 2000 years, when the Naxi settled in the area, and Baisha was the capital of a Naxi kingdom from 658 to 1107. Then the area came under Chinese control and Lijiang became the administrative center. Parts of the old town date back to this period, built during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). The town was built where the Jade River divides into three and its streams form the canals and waterways which flow along the old town streets.

In 1278, the Yuan Dynasty appointed the Naxi chief Mu De hereditary ruler of the area, and the Mu family retained power for about 500 years. Today their palace is one of the major tourist attractions of the old town.

Lijiang became known in the west through two men who lived in or near the town in the early 20th century, Austrian-American botanist Joseph Rock who wrote a Naxi dictionary, several scholarly papers, and many articles for National Geographic, and Russian Peter Goullart who wrote several books. It has been suggested that Rock's articles inspired James Hilton's Lost Horizons novel about a fictional Himalayan paradise, Shangri-la, but the claim is controversial.

After China started to admit foreign tourists in the 1980s, Lijiang began to attract many visitors. To fulfill their needs, local people started restaurants and cafes. Chinese people also long for the lifestyle and the excellent environment in Lijiang and started to pour in.

An earthquake in 1996 flattened large parts of the town, though quite a few of the traditional wooden buildings remained standing while far more of the Mao-era brick or concrete structures collapsed. Since then there has been extensive rebuilding, mainly in traditional styles. There have been some complaints that much of that work followed traditions of central China, rather than locally appropriate ones, but most visitors will just notice a lot of rather pretty old-looking buildings.

Get in [ edit ]

Most guest houses in the traditional architectural style are in the old town. As taxis are not allowed to enter the old town, they have to stop at the gates. So either be prepared to carry your luggage a bit or call the hotel to send someone to carry your luggage on a cart.

By plane [ edit ]

There are many flights from Kunming to Lijiang, from early morning to late at night.

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It is also possible to book a flight to Lijiang from any major city in China, direct flights are available from Shanghai, Beijing etc., but many flights will stop in Kunming and many will require a change of planes there.

The modestly sized airport is 40 minutes from the city. You can take a taxi for ¥100 (official fixed price) to get to the city. There are touts that will offer the same trip for ¥60-80, but it is likely you will find yourself squeezed into the same vehicle with strangers. Alternatively, outside the arrival hall, you will find the airport bus, which leaves regularly when full, for ¥20, to the Blue Skies Hotel near the Guangfang Hotel, which is 1 km from the Old Town. A taxi to the old town will be ¥7-10 from the Blue Skies Hotel carpark.

When leaving Lijiang, arriving at the airport an hour before your flight is sufficient. Taxi back from Old Town to airport is around ¥110, with additional ¥10 toll fee.

Lijiang is at 2,400 m (almost 8,000 feet) so there is some risk of altitude sickness if you fly in from a lower altitude. The risk is not remarkably severe , but it may be more prudent to fly to Kunming at 2,000 m, acclimatise there, then come to Lijiang. Dali would be an interesting intermediate stop. If you do fly direct to Lijiang from sea level, plan to take it easy the first day or two while your body gets acclimatised.

By train [ edit ]

  • 26.814209 100.251518 2 Lijiang Railway Station ( 丽江站, Lijiang Station ), Shangji Road, Huangshan Town, Yulong County (玉龙县黄山镇上吉路) ( Several public bus lines serve the station, including the number 18 and some number 4 buses. Taxis are reluctant to use the meter and will demand high fares of ¥30-40, though with bargaining ¥15 may be possible. Taxis are not easy to come by in Lijiang, but small SUV-type vans cruise around offering a share-taxi service ). The train station is an impressive structure about 7km south of Lijiang old town. ( updated Apr 2019 )

A new bullet train service commenced on January 2019, which can take you to Lijiang from Kunming in 3-3½ hours (6 trains per day). First class seats ¥330-350, second class seats ¥210-220. Some of these trains travel non-stop all the way to Lijiang while others stop at one or more of the following stations: Lufeng South, Chuxiong , Xiangyun, Heqing. The bullet train begins its journey from the Kunming South Railway Station and also stops at the Kunming Railway Station.

There are four normal trains leaving each evening that take 8½-10½ hours. Soft Sleeper ¥226, Hard Sleeper ¥153, Hard Seat ¥89 (Apr 2019).

If you travel as a family, consider the VIP chamber which is at the price of ¥614, one less than purchasing three individual tickets in a four-bed standard room. You may feel a bit tight for luggage storage space, but you gain more valuable privacy, with your own family.

From Dali the train is a faster, cheaper alternative to the crowded buses: A hard (padded) seat is ¥34, and the journey takes only 2 hours from Dali city on a K-class train. (As of April 2019, although there are bullet train services from Kunming to both Dali and Lijiang, these are separate services and it is not possible to take a bullet train from Dali to Lijiang. When this service becomes available, the journey time between Dali and Lijiang will be less than one hour.)

By bus [ edit ]

  • 26.862518 100.233789 3 Lijiang Bus Station ( 丽江客运站 Lijiang Passenger Transport Station ), 25 Kangzhong Road, Gucheng District (古城区康仲路25号) ( The bus station is south of the old city. You can take the bus 8 in front of the bus station to the old town ), ☏ +86 888 5121106 . ( updated Apr 2019 )
  • From Dali , minibus/bus/comfort bus at ¥55/60/80 about every 30/60 min, ~3 hr on highway.
  • From Shangrila there are regular services and overnight service from Kunming stop here.
  • from Chengdu there is a direct bus which starts at 11:20 at Xinnamen station in Chengdu . It takes about 24 hours to do the trip, and cost about ¥280. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chengdu to Panzhihua (15 hr, ~¥191 for a hard sleeper) to arrive in the early morning. At the exit of Panzhihua train station, take one of the bus 64 on the left of the exit and get off at the terminus, which is the bus terminal (¥3, ~1 hr). Then, you can take a bus to Lijiang, which run every 45 minutes from 07:00 to 13:00 (from ¥83 to ¥92, ~8 hr).

Get around [ edit ]

Map

Walking is the only option in the old town, while taxis are often the easiest way around the rest of town, meter starts from ¥9 (as of Mar 2019). Make sure you have the exact location info or address for the cab driver. Some of them do not know a whole lot more than you do.

Fracture alert: watch where you are walking. It is easy to trip on the cobblestones or fall into the canals from the walkways or bridges, many of which do not have handrails. The cobblestones can be very slippery when wet.

To see the sights outside the old town, the options are walking, biking, public bus, private mini-bus, or taxi. The public bus mainly stays within the city and stops. The mini-buses are the same price as the public bus within the city. They will have the number of the bus on the front windshield. The price of a mini-bus to a nearby village is ¥1-5, but the starting location within the city is different for most villages. If you do not know where you want to go and are limited on time, the best option is to rent a taxi or mini-bus for the day, but the price can vary wildly from about ¥100 all the way up to ¥300. The price mainly depends on whether you can speak Chinese or not, and how comfortable you look when you try to bargain the deal.

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Gucheng District [ edit ]

  • 26.87267 100.23334 2 Mu Palace ( 木府; Mùfǔ ), 49 Guanyuan Lane, Guangyi Street, Gucheng District (古城区光义街官院巷49号) , ☏ +86 888 5181468 , +86 888 5122572 . 08:30-17:30 . The palace where the Mu Clan of the Naxi people ruled for over 400 years. It is a large complex that extends part way up the hill behind it. There used to be a lot of high quality paintings in the palace and finely carved wooden doors, but most were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. At the back hill of the Mu's Palace is the 'Lion Hill Scenic Area', which requires additional ¥40 entrance fee. At the top is a Daoist temple, with a few Daoists ready to give fortunes to visitors for a donation. A taste of Mulaoye Wine (木老爷酒; Mùlǎoyejiǔ), a kind of local alcohol, is available for ¥5 (in a shot glass), and there is also a free tea tasting area. Allow at least two hours explore this expansive complex and do wander off into the side courtyards as it will take you back to the main courtyards. If you are visiting Wangulou, exit the Lion Hill Park from the south exit which leads you right into the back entrance of Mu Palace. Entry fee is ¥40 (as of Mar 2019). Discounts are available for children over 1.2 metres in height and adults aged between 61 and 69. Children under 1.2 metres in height and adults aged 70 and over may enter for free . ( updated Mar 2019 )
  • 26.923063 100.204618 5 Shuhe Old Town ( 束河古镇 ), Shuhe Road, Gucheng District (古城区束河路) ( About 8km north of Lijiang OId Town. Take bus no. 5a or 5b from Lijiang Old Town, bus no. 6 from Xiangshan Market or bus no. 11 from the bus station. It should take no more than 30 minutes to get there ), ☏ +86 888 5174636 (tourist hotline) . Better than Lijiang if you want a place less commercialized; a horse ride in the town is an attraction. ( updated Jan 2020 )
  • 26.925601 100.203905 6 Old Tea Horse Road Museum ( 茶马古道博物馆 ), North Gate, Shuhe Old Town, Gucheng District (古城区束河古镇北门) . 07:30-17:30 . One of the main attractions in Shuhe Old Town. The museum is housed in a former Buddhist temple, which was historically known as the Dajue Temple (大觉宫) and dates back to the late Ming Dynasty. So besides the exhibitions on the Old Tea Horse Road, one can also view some old Buddhist murals. More murals from the same time period may be seen at Baisha Old Town (see below). ( updated Jan 2020 )

Yulong County [ edit ]

  • 27.009452 100.260139 8 Dongba Valley ( 东巴谷 ), Yuquan Road (玉泉路) ( About 2km south of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area ), ☏ +86 888 5131705 , [email protected] . 07:00-17:00 . On your way to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, you may stop by at the Dongba Valley culture center. They moved some families from other places to this village and let them live their normal lives. Such domestic scenes as the husband in a family counting change while the wife is comforting the baby or two young siblings baking cookies and selling them to visitors are common. There are live singers and instrumentalists performing at different corners. Some singers are pretty and sing well. ¥40 . ( updated Apr 2019 )
  • 26.95813 100.21676 10 Baisha Murals ( 白沙壁画 ), Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇) ( Opposite the Baisha Town Government building ), ☏ +86 888-5137026 . 08:00-17:30 . The Buddhist murals here reflect a fusion of both Han Chinese and Tibetan painting techniques with Naxi cultural traditions. ¥30 . ( updated Sep 2018 )
  • 26.95752 100.21571 11 Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute ( 白沙锦绣艺术院 ), No. 17 Group 1, Sanyuan Village, Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇三元村一组17号) ( opposite the post office ), ☏ +86 13095230290 , [email protected] . The Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute. It is a typical Naxi courtyard with a very nice surroundings. The mission of the institute is to save, protect, inherit and promote the Naxi traditional hand-made embroidery. It occupies 800 m² and there are many embroidery masters and students. You can try how to do hand-made embroidery there if you have time. Also you can buy some very nice embroideries there if you like.  
  • 26.864067 100.140089 12 Lashihai Lake Wetland Park ( 拉市海湿地公园, Lashihai Wetland Park, Lashi Lake Wetland Park ) ( On the south side of Lashihai Lake. Take bus no. 31 or 32 from the Zhongyi Market (忠义市场) bus stop on Changshui Road on the southwest side of the old town ), ☏ +86 888 5440199 , [email protected] . 08:00-17:00 . A popular area for bird-watching, particularly during the winter months when thousands of migratory birds flock here from distant lands. You can also go horse-riding around the lake. Boating activities, however, have been banned since October 2018. ¥30 . ( updated Apr 2019 )
  • 26.861637 100.100807 13 Zhiyun Monastery ( 指云寺, 指云禅寺 ), Hainan Village, Lashi Township, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县拉市乡海南村) ( Near Lashihai Lake. Take bus no. 31 from the Zhongyi Market (忠义市场) bus stop on Changshui Road on the southwest side of the old town. Get off at the final stop. ), ☏ +86 888 5158111 . 08:00-21:00 . A Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Unlike many other sights in Lijiang, the monastery has so far resisted commercialisation and sees relatively few tourists. Free . ( updated Feb 2020 )

Other counties [ edit ]

  • 26.78378 100.38896 14 Gold Dragon Bridge ( Jinlong Bridge 金龙桥, Zili Bridge 梓里桥 ), Yongsheng County (永胜县) ( Take a taxi. The bridge is roughly 50km southeast of the old town ). Built between 1876 and 1880, this iron chain suspension bridge spans the Jinsha River, a tributary of the Yangtze. It is said to be the oldest bridge on the Yangtze still in use today.  

Do [ edit ]

  • 26.8772 100.232838 1 Naxi Concert Hall ( 纳西古乐会 ), 86 Mishi Lane, Xinyi Street, Gucheng District (古城区新义街密士巷86号) , ☏ +86 888 5127971 . 20:00-21:30 . Enjoy the traditional Naxi music Culture Show performed by the Naxi Orchestra, which includes some 70-90 year old men. The music itself is a combination of traditional Chinese music dating back to the Tang dynasty and local instruments and flavours. The music is well performed, however be prepared for long explanations of its musical history in Mandarin between each piece and the sometimes self-serving comments of Xuan Ke the Director. While the Naxi Ancient Music group of Lijiang is famous and well promoted, there are other excellent classical Chinese music groups playing in Lijiang's parks (for ¥10) or at weddings or housewarmings all over Yunnan. ¥120-160 .  
  • Float styrofoam boats . Along the main streams are girls selling candles that float on delicate flower-shaped styrofoam boats. Tourists can purchase one, make a wish, and send their candle down the waterways. Late in the evening after groups have had significant amounts of alcohol you can see many floating candles sailing down the waterways. If you are environmentally conscious and have reservations about sending styrofoam downstream do not worry. There is a net, far down the waterway, that catches the boats. The girls just go down, pick the boats up, and re-sell them the next night. ¥10 (September 2010) .  
  • Biking . Rent a bike downtown, e.g. at Ali Baba's near Mao Zedong's statue, and see the sights. Ali Baba's will give you a handmade map of smaller surrounding towns that capture the quaint styles of Lijiang without the heavy tourism and the tacky souvenir shops. There are at least three towns, ranging from converted hippy communes to remote farming villages. There is a beautiful remote Buddhist monastery at Puji Mountain which is worth the 30 minute hike. There is also a Tibetan village labeled on the map but is hard to find, so ask Ali Baba for directions. Most of the terrain around Lijiang is level and the roads have only light traffic. These small, non-touristy towns and other sightseeing destinations can be reached within a 20-minute ride. About ¥40 per day including a map .  
  • Walk the canal path . To get to the Black Dragon Pool you can walk the canal path north near the main water wheel. It will take you to the south entrance of the park. The north part of the park is free and you can get there by walking around the south entrance and keep heading north. You should reach a street with the main entrance to the park. Keep going north and you will see a small bridge that leads to a large white building. The white building is the Dongba Museum, everything north of that is free. If the guards bother you at the gate, just walk back to the street and keep walking north and there will be another path to get in to the free part with no gates or guards to bother you. Further north of the park is a local college, and northwest of that is a small reservoir. The reservoir is a good place to take photos of the snow mountain when it is visible. On hot sunny days in the summer there will be lots of locals swimming there in the afternoon. At the local college you can find students to help you. The English building is the large pink one just right after you enter the south entrance. There is a student run café that is open in the evening from 18:30-22:00 in the "butterfly" building, which is opposite of the English building. As of 2007 the school had an English corner every Thursday after lunch (~13:00), and after dinner at ~17:40. The English corner is so-so, but it is a great chance to ask students about where to go, and cheap transportation. Many of them are from other places in Yunnan.  
  • Visit Naxi villages . If you would like to visit some of the Naxi villages in the hills surrounding Lijiang, you can rent a small van to take you around for ¥100-300, depending on the driver and how much Chinese you speak. There are regular minivans on Shangrila Road, the main road on the west side of town, which take locals to and from the villages. Sometimes it can be difficult to find a mini-van to go back to Lijiang after 17:00 if you do not make arrangements with the driver who took you there. The regular one way mini-van fee is ¥2 to Shuhe, and ¥3-5 for villages farther north (2007). It is highly recommended to ask a student at the local college on where to find the mini-buses and the prices of the village you want to go. Many drivers will try to rip you off if you do not speak Chinese, and the buses are not always easy to find as they look the same as the private "3-8" buses that travel inside the city.  
  • Impression Lijiang . A cultural show demonstrating the traditions and lifestyles of the Naxi, Yi and Bai peoples of the area. The show takes place inside Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Park at 3500 m in an outdoor theater specifically designed to showcase the mountain which is used as a backdrop. The production itself was designed by Zhang Yimou (director of Hero, House of Flying Daggers), Fan Yue and Wang Chaoge, a cast of over 500 people, and a number of horses. However, the show does not have a plot. Tickets cost ¥190 and can be bought from the ticket booth in the Old Town (make a right at the water wheels and walk down the main street, the booth will be on your left). The ticket price does not include transportation to and from the theater (approx 1-hour drive) or the entrance fee for the park (¥80). There is also an Old Town Preservation fee that the park tries to charge as well, however, this can be avoided by claiming to have already paid at you hotel (and showing your hotel key). Bus 7 will take you to the theater for ¥10 and can be caught across from the Mao Zedong statue, but be sure to find out what time the last bus leaves the park.  
  • Dry Sea Meadow ( Ganhaizi ). The closest chair lift up the mountain to Lijiang. It transports visitors to a large meadow located at 3050 m. ¥160 return .  
  • Cloud Fir Meadow ( Yunshanping ). From the reception centre which is next to Impression Lijiang on the Lijiang-Daju road a fleet of buses transports visitors to a cable car. Both bus transfer and cable car costs a total of ¥110 for a return trip. From the upper terminus of the cable car a vehicle takes you to the Cloud Fir Meadow for ¥50. The view is not very spectacular which makes this trip highly overpriced.  
  • Yak Meadow ( Máoniúpíng ). The furtherest from Lijiang at a distance of 60 km, this cable car, costs ¥60 for a round-trip. At an elevation of 3,500 m and the least-visited of the three chair lifts this area offers grazing yaks, a Tibetan temple and a number of hiking possibilities. On the way to the chairlift’s lower terminus the road drips down and crosses a river. A number of yaks are located here where for a fee you can sit on one. Their owners seem to have no objection to visitors taking photos for no fee of the yaks standing in the river with awesome Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background. You can also access Yak Meadow by hopping aboard bus 7 across from the Mao Zedong statue which will take you to the Impression Lijiang Theater for ¥10. At the theater there is a ticket booth to the left of the show entrance which sells tickets to both Spruce Meadow and Yak Meadow (¥80) and provides a tour bus to and from the cable cars and a cable car ticket. Be sure to find out what time the last bus passes the Impression Lijiang theater or you may find yourself calling a taxi which could be expensive. Also see "Impression Lijiang" info for entrance fees to the park.  
  • Go hiking to local Naxi villages , Old Town Lijiang ( Start in old town ), ☏ +86 13769001439 . Get out of Lijiang and discover the real place, by hiking in the Lijiang valley or in the hills to temples, lakes, villages and scenic lookouts. Agencies like Lijiang Guides can arrange trips to remote villages, as well as Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lugu Lake and Baoshan stone village.  

Buy [ edit ]

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Loads of tourist shops available in old town. Probably overpriced, but Lijiang does not have as many cases of the Westerner price being too much higher than the Chinese price as in many other parts of China.

  • Burned wood carvings - One of the popular local specialties. Quality varies greatly by the individual artist, and prices vary by shops. Some shops do custom etchings of your face (near photo-realism) with Lijiang in the background. Expect to have your picture taken, then come back in a few hours.
  • Yak horn combs - Also popular, with some combs also carved from the yak hoof (the ones with the rougher edge on the handle).
  • Naxi clothing - For ¥5 you can get your picture taken in them without having to buy them. Local skirts that include designs that appear Ancient Egyptian may actually be based on pictographs that preceded Chinese characters.
  • Art and writing samples (东巴; Dōngbā ) - The Naxi have the only living hieroglyphic language in the world, and shops with samples of it, or of the unique Naxi style art, are abundant.
  • Yunnan Coffee - Coffee ground to a fine powder then added to water, although most contain milk and sugar powder already.
  • Warm Clothing - In the Old Town warm clothing is quite expensive if you are just looking for something cheap to keep the chill out. The road just outside the town by the waterwheel has very cheap hats, mitts, and even long johns. Just turn left at the first intersection.
  • Small red coconut - do not buy a small red fruit shaped like a coconut. It is just a coconut painted red and sold for a very high price. This is a scam.
  • Naxi hand-made Embroidery , Baisha Village ( 12 km north of Lijiang City ), ☏ +86 13095230290 . You can find many nice Naxi hand-made embroideries in the Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute. Some of them are arts, very unbelievable, made by the famous Naxi masters.  

If you are looking for supermarket that offers fair prices, there is none in Old Town. The nearest option will be 'Dragon Life Supermarket' near the South Gate, along the southwestern part of Old Town, or 'Good Mood Supermarket' near the North entrance of Black Dragon Pool.

Eat [ edit ]

There are three primary types of restaurants in Lijiang: Naxi, Tibetan, and Sichuan. Some restaurants offer more than one type of food. Much Western food is also available, but more expensive. A bowl of noodle costs from ¥12-15 (slightly more pricier than Dali) (as of Jul 2019).

Lots of local snack-type foods available from street vendors, including:

  • Baba - a flat wheatbread available; a savory version sometimes served with chili sauce and a sweeter version that tastes honey-flavored.
  • Naxi style fried white cheese - A soft white cheese cut into slices then fried in a non-greasy batter. Served with sugar sprinkled on top and very delicious (only seen in restaurants).
  • Yak's milk yogurt - Has a bit of a different flavor than cow's milk yogurt, but very good. Commonly served with honey, muesli, and/or fruit. Can also be made into fruit shakes.
  • Fried yak meat - served on skewers.

Budget [ edit ]

If you are in the old town, it's probably better to get out to find cheap prices.

Mid-range [ edit ]

  • Prague Café ( from main square take Easterly road, over a bridge, on the left(?) ). The food is good and fairly reasonably priced (given the touristy area it is in) and it has a friendly atmosphere, but the drinks are expensive. Especially green tea at ¥15/cup!  
  • Country Sky , Hongye Street, Shuhe Ancient Village ( Just outside of Lijiang ), ☏ +86 888 5178132 . Serves lunch and dinner and offers vegetarian and traditional dishes at fair prices.  
  • N's Kitchen , 2/F, 17 Jishan Alley, Xinyi St ( Find your way to a small square in the old town some people call the grass selling square. The place is easy to miss because it is on the second floor. The entrance is by the southern entrance to the square, across from Susan's Naxi ), ☏ +86 888 5120060 . Serves western breakfast, tasty sandwiches, monster burgers, and pizzas. Free Internet and WiFi. And they have very nice bikes for hire. You could also get lots of informations of biking and hiking here. the view from the balcony is nice and you can chill out a while.  
  • Qiuyuege Restaurant , 32 Cunwen Sect, Xinhua St , ☏ +86 888 5125671 . Serves Naxi foods. Free live music and free Internet and WiFi.  
  • Lijiang Gulou Restaurant ( 丽江古楼; Lìjiānggǔlóu ), 49 Yellow Hill Lower Section, Xinhua St , ☏ +86 888 5186923 . Serves Naxi and Sichuan food. The best ma-po tofu!  
  • Adam Restaurant . A unique restaurant inside the old town. There is no menu in this restaurant. Adam, the owner, will only cook when the visitors come in. You only need to enjoy the food he cooks and pay the food as your convenient. It is worth trying for the food adventure.  
  • Nordic Delight ( along the river path to the Black Dragon Pool ). A bakery and café with very good cheese cake and coffee. Seems closed. ¥25 for a slice of Oreo cheesecake .  

Splurge [ edit ]

Drink [ edit ].

There are a couple of local drinks worthy of special mention. Lijiang Yinjiu and Sulima (both commonly available in Lijiang) are modern renditions of ancient beer types of the Naxi and Mosuo people and far more enjoyable than the typical bland Chinese lager. Yunnan is famous for tea, as well (though Pu'er , Yunnan's best-known tea town, is way down south on the road to Xishuangbanna ) and every fourth shop is a tea shop specializing in the length and breadth of Chinese tea, the likes of which you will not find in your average Western Chinatown. See Chinese cuisine#Tea for details.

Unlike the rest of China, Lijiang's cafés and restaurants shut down around 11PM. The bars have to shut down their music at 23:30. But you can drink until you finish your alcohol. Along the canal you find find it packed with bars. It's packed with people even on rainy days. The cost for a dozen beers ranges from ¥98 at 21:00, all the way to ¥600 around 23:00. The bars along the canal are the most touristy. If you walk past Four Square street deeper into the old town you will find less touristy bars where you aren't constantly asked to buy flowers for the girls.

There are too many bars inside old town to list, but here are a few:

  • Freshnam Cafe ( 68 WangJiaZhang Alley WuYi Street Lijiang, right beside Mama Naxi Guest house (5 minutes walk from si fang jie) ), ☏ +86 13578383745 . 10:00-00:00 . Western/Korean bar. Easily accessible, 5 minutes walk from old town center. In the day, it is a quiet cafe, ideal for some hot tea or smoothies. Live music starts from 20:30 every night, perfectly located away from the tourist crowds. Refreshing cocktails served at reasonable prices, definitely worth a visit. Free wifi available and even a shelf of books for your reading pleasure.  
  • LMC - Lijiang Millionaire's Club , Bai Sui Qiao ( From old town square, either down Qi Yi Street and first left to Bai Sui Qiao, or go along Wu Yi street to the Big Stone Bridge, and go downstream to next stone bridge, Bai Sui Qiao. LMC is on your left, upstairs in Water Nymph cafe ), ☏ +86 13769001439 . after sunrise til late . LMC is a new cafe/bar in old town, the only one in the old town run by foreigners, and a good meeting place for travelers. Has free Wi-Fi, live music every night, film nights on Tuesdays, local and imported beers, wines from all over the world, as well as pizza, pasta and Indian meals. reasonable .  
  • Stone the Crows , 134-2 Wenzhi Alley, Wuyi St, Lijiang old town ( half way along the shortcut between Wuyi st and Wen Hua Alley ), ☏ +86 13368881832 , [email protected] . 18:00 - very late . Down-to-earth Irish pub with a fine selection of drinks, pool table and big movie playing TV. It can be a little hard to find as it is located down a small quiet alley, but it is well worth doing so. Popular with both foreign tourists and locals, this is a great place to escape the busy main streets and guarantees absolutely no karaoke. The kitchen stays open until 02:00 offering snacks, burgers, pizza and to any hungry customers. ( updated Oct 2018 )
  • Sweet Air ( 漫香(Man Xiang) ), 古城区 崇仁巷(饮玉巷(近振兴巷)) . This is probably the best bar in the old town that is not touristy. Once you step inside, you can tell they spent a lot of money on the renovations. There is a see through floor where the wine cellar lies below, and stone walls. They have a live band that starts playing at 21:00. They have a drummer from Africa and a bass guitarist from USA. You won't find people trying constantly sell you flowers or ice cream here. This place is hard to find, so most of the customers are regulars. You can sit at the bar counter and buy one beer, or get a table and get a dozen. Come early or their won't be any seats. ¥40 a beer, ¥480 a dozen .  

Sleep [ edit ]

Lijiang has plenty of hotels to fit all budgets and styles.

It is sometimes difficult to find specific addresses in the old town; the best option, especially in low season, is to walk around town and check out prices and rooms to see which suits you best, as there are many different options to choose from. In the winter, ensure that there is a heated mattress pad or heating in the room as the nights are quite chilly.

There are hundreds of beautiful and clean Chinese hotels not listed below. To find them it's best to ask around, or stand in the train station bus drop-off stop (East of the water-wheels central square) with a big backpack and look lost. Nice ladies will approach you: expect to get a double room for around 80Y-100Y, depending on the season.

  • Enjoy Inn , No.39 Lower Ba Yi of Qi Yi street in the old town (丽江古城七一街八一下段39号) ( From the bus station it's best to take a taxi (¥7-10 approx). Taxis cannot drive into the centre but they can get you very close. Ask the driver to take you to the 'first middle school of Lijiang' (丽江市第一中学) then walk straight into old town along the quaint Chinese street with the stream on your right and various dumpling restaurants on your left. Enjoy inn will be on your left after 300 meters - just at the end when the road swings right with the make-shift football pitch on your left. ), ☏ +86 13688766022 (English or Chinese) . Really charming little place situated on a very Chinese street with food vendors in the morning and some nice little dumpling houses. Easy walking distance to centre in a much nicer and less hectic part of the town. Lovely communal open-air courtyard to relax in. Run by Joy who speaks very good English and is extremely helpful. A tea-enthusiast who is happy to share her stash over a chat and is very happy to point you in the right direction if you're interested in buying some. Knows a lot about the area and very happy to help. Wifi throughout, computers available, hot water etc. Single room/twin room shared bathroom ¥40/¥70, double bed private bathroom ¥160, family suite ¥360 .  
  • Happiness Inn , Lijiang old town, Xin Hua Street Huang Shan Shang Duan ( Easy to find. Coming from the waterwheel on Dong Da Jie, go to Sifang square and turn right up the hill at the end of the square. The Inn is on the left about 5 minutes up the hill. ), ☏ +86 15987932280 (English OK), +86 888-8897356 (Chinese only) , [email protected] . Cute, quiet inn near the top of the hill. Run by very a friendly English-speaking young woman who goes out of her way to help guests with exploring the town and surroundings and often invites guests for communal meals. ¥80-120 .  
  • Long time no see Guesthouse (in Chinese: 好久不见) , Old City, five one street, Vincent lane No. 46 ( It is in the outer part of the old town area. You have to pass first the Garden Inn and the Panba Hostels on the Wenming Lane, Wuyi Street, Old-Town District, Lijiang. On the next crossroads behind the Panba turn right and after 15 meters you will see it on the left side ), ☏ +86 18636153997 , +86 1533440 8870 , +86 182 8885 7737 , +86 888 5390 1114 , [email protected] . Check-in: almost anytime . Very nice and very beautiful guesthouse with a very friendly woman, who is the owner. It is in the outer part of the Old City in a very quiet area. The house is older than 100 years, but completely renovated. The rooms are clean and big, the free wi-fi is very fast, the beds are in very good condition and the bathrooms are almost perfect. The laundry is for free and sometimes some friends of the owner come to cook for the people in this guesthouse. All rooms have flatscreens with satellite-TV. If you want something really good for your money, then you should go there! Double and twin rooms for around ¥100, very big room for about ¥160 .  
  • TianYiJiao 天一角 , 束河古镇街尾村88号 ( in ShuHe village, on SiFangJie main road, take the small road left of Le Petit Paris about 100 m, turn right and walk 50 m ), ☏ +86 13758815544 . Guesthouse, beautifully furnished, with open air courtyard. Free Wi-Fi, public kitchen, free washing machine. Areas for chatting, drinking tea and beer. Rooms have ancient Chinese locks. Owner Mr Wen doesn't speak English, but has travelled all over China, and each night happily shares tea with guests. Double rooms from ¥150 .  
  • After Sunday Guest House ( In ancient Shuhe Village outside of town, just follow Hongye road past the little pond and you will see it on your left ). Quiet and the people who run it are friendly. Double ensuite ¥60 per night in low season .  
  • Be With Me Inn ( in ancient Shuhe Village outside of town, on a side lane off a street with no name that is referred to as the bar street and meanders along one of the main streams that crisscross the town, it is 5-minute walk from Laosifang Street (the old square) ), ☏ +86 13708822910 , [email protected] . Another wonderful option is this charming inn. The owner is a young woman who speaks little English, but is extra accommodating and provides a wonderful service.  
  • Dongba House ( 东巴豪斯客栈; Dōngbā Háosī Kèzhàn; formerly called the MCA Guesthouse, or MCA Dongba House Holiday Inn ), 16 Jishan Lane, Xinyi Street, Lijiang Old Town (古城区新义街积善巷16号; Gǔchéngqū Xīnyìjiē Jīshànxiàng) , ☏ +86 888 5175431 , fax : +86 888 5175431 . In a traditional Naxi courtyard house. Cheap but clean. The restaurant has a great view of the old town below. Free internet and free wireless available. Dorms ¥20-30, doubles ¥50 .  
  • 26.87699 100.23908 1 [dead link] Garden Inn ( May's Garden Inn ), 7 Wenming Lane, Wuyi Street, Old Town District, Lijiang, Yunnan ( on the east side of Lijiang old town, a few minutes walk from the center of the old town (Sifang Square) ), ☏ +86 888 889 7829 , [email protected] . Check-out: 12:00 . Beautiful views of the mountains and valleys below. Rooms are comfortable and clean (dorms bed aren't comfortable and not safe, piece of wood which support the mattress was moving). Great atmosphere and wonderful staff that go out of their way to make sure your experience in Lijiang is a special one. Free Internet. Staff can organize trips: Lijiang to Qiaotou ¥35; Lijiang to Lige island ¥80 one way. Many more trips on request. Airportshuttle if you order in advance ¥80. Dorms from ¥40 (updated July 2012), standard rooms from ¥120 and luxury rooms from ¥100 .  
  • International Youth Hostel ( 丽江老谢车马店青年旅舍 ), 25 Jishan Alley, Xinyi Street, Old Town , ☏ +86 888 5116118 , +86 888 5102345 , [email protected] .  
  • [dead link] K2 International Youth Hostel , 1 Guailiu Lane, Kangpu Road, Shuhe Old Town , ☏ +86 888 5130110 , fax : +86 888 5130115 , [email protected] . ¥120-160 .  
  • Luminn ( 留名客栈; Liú​míng​ Kè​zhàn​ ), Qiyi Street, Xingwen Alley, Lijiang Old Town , ☏ +86 888 5128707 , +86 13108889313 . Guesthouse started by a Chinese young couple who both graduated as English majors. There are 10 guestrooms with clean and big bathrooms and big comfortable beds. There is a bar upstairs and a big kitchen and dining room downstairs. Free washing machine available. ¥70 .  
  • Mama Naxi's Guesthouse , 78 Wenhua Lane, Wuyi St ( telephone upon arrival and they will send someone to guide you ), ☏ +86 888 8881012 , +86 888 5185930 . Excellent friendly guesthouse south of the old town. This is an excellent place to share rides with others. Mama not only provides large communal meals (at 18:30, ¥25) but can arrange transport in minivans. Free internet and WiFi. Fairly clean and fun budget guesthouse that is a favorite for young backpackers. Dorms ¥25, double from ¥80 . ( updated Feb 2019 )
  • Old Cattle Hotel ( from the bus station take the road opposite, turn left up a stone-paved road beside a stone stream, take a left at the top, and you will be in the old town, the hotel will be on the left ). Inside a traditional courtyard building. A bit cold in the rooms in winter, but have lots of bed covers. Doubles ensuite ¥50 (2005) .  
  • The Yuegulou Inn ( In the golden region of Lijiang Old Downtown ), ☏ +86 888 5125671 , +86 888 8885211 , +86 13187791705 , fax : +86 888 5121181 , [email protected] . A historical cultural hotel in Naxi-style, offers 32 standard rooms at various price points. Free internet is provided in most rooms. They provide free airport pickup or dropoff if you stay two or more days. Other facilities include free washing machine, in room phones, flat screen TVs in some rooms and electric blankets. ¥100-360 .  
  • Story Inn , 166 Bayi Xia Section, Qiyi St , ☏ +86 15887565098 . A nice and very friendly inn in the southern part of the Old City. Very helpful staff, quiet, area, free Wi-Fi in the room, simple breakfast (included in the rate) in the courtyard. Laundry available, if you ask nicely. Rooms equipped with TV, kettle and in-built radiotor heater and heating blankets. As you arrive in Qiyi Street, give them a call to pick you up. The place is not easy to find, but worth it! Double and Twin Rooms for around ¥150 .  
  • Baisui Inn ( 百岁桥客栈 ), 25 Baisui Fang, Xingyi Street, Lijiang Old Town , ☏ +86 13688766252 , [email protected] . A 300-year-old Naxi traditional house renewed in 2004 with a pebble cobbled courtyard surrounded by three wooden buildings. The owner Mrs Ho has been living in the old town since she born. As the old Naxi saying says: one Naxi lady equals to 8 horses, the poor lady works all day long in the Inn. The inn is very peaceful, quiet, and good location. Haba is a guide who speaks very good English and Japanese. He is a nephew of Mrs Ho, assists Mrs Ho in the inn most of the days.  
  • Bruce Chalet (纳西明珠渡假居) , Ronghua Road, Shuhe Old Town, Gucheng District , ☏ +86 888 5188784 , [email protected] . Charming guesthouse with an open courtyard and view of the Jade Dragon Mountain. Clean and tidy, each room has a Western toilet, heated mattress, and flat-screen TV; some rooms also have a balcony view of the mountain. There is also free wifi, spring water, and computer access in the common room. Breakfast is available for ¥10 and there is self service laundry for ¥10/load. The owner speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese and can help you organize tours, trips, and arrange a car/driver. 7-10 minutes walking from Shuhe Old Town, this guesthouse is ideal for travelers looking to escape the touristy parts of town and want to just relax. ¥170-450 .  
  • Lijiang Sina Hotel 新纳大酒店 , 中国云南丽江古城七一街崇仁巷96号 ( No. 96, ChongRen Alley, QiYi Street, LiJiang Old Town ), ☏ +86 13769004122 , [email protected] . Lijiang Sina Hotel is in the famous "World Cultural Heritage" – inside the old town of Lijiang City. Accessing the hotel by the South Gate, its architectural structure is rich in art and also follows the traditional "Naxi" dwelling and is owned and managed by Emperor Resorts International Pte Ltd, Singapore. For info - Facebook Page - Lijiang Sina Hotel 新纳大酒店  
  • Lijiang Tianlun Guesthouse ( close to the main street ), ☏ +86 10 65187710-110 , +86 13401175525 , fax : +86 10 65187712 , [email protected] , MSN:[email protected] MULTIPLE-EMAIL . A traditional building of Naxi culture. Opened in 2008, with 24-hour hot water and good English service, kitchen, book bar, tour guidance, Naxi breakfast, airport pick-up. Different type rooms are available. ¥180-560 .  
  • Moon Inn , Wuyi Road, Dayan ( In the old town ), ☏ +86 888 5180520 , +86 888 6661073 . A delightful, upmarket hotel. Surrounding an open air courtyard the 10 double and twin rooms all have ensuite bathroom and Western toilet. Some have marvellous views over rooftops to the mountains. At night, as the roofs come alive in coloured lights, the effect is spectacular. The Li family run the hotel, and offer a computer with internet connection in the lobby, laundry and meals. Listed rates from ¥400, discounted from ¥200 .  
  • New Senlong Hotel , Minzhu Road, Lijiang Old Town . Four-star traditional Naxi palace-style hotel that is adjacent to Ancient Town. Inside the hotel’s traditional setting, modern facilities and services can be enjoyed. Amenities include 214 deluxe guestrooms, The Mushroom King restaurant, KTV, spa, and roof garden to name a few. Guaranteed online reservation is available. Listed rates from ¥1,080, discounted from ¥360 .  
  • 26.87377 100.241783 2 Hidden Garden , No. 46 Wenming Alley, Yishang Street (Wuyi Str.) Old Town District 674100 Lijiang, Yunnan, China ( get a taxi to Beimen Po Gucheng guan li ju (北门坡 古城 管理局). When you get off the taxi you are at the northside of the old town. Walk down the old cobble street then turn left after 25 meters. After 50 meters this alley ends, you turn left. Follow the street for 120 meters, turn right. The Hidden Garden is situated after 40 meters on the left hand side. ), ☏ +86-888-5301116 , [email protected] . Check-in: 12:00 , check-out: 12:00 . Hidden Garden Lijiang is the newest small scale (10 room) guesthouse tucked away in the narrow alleys of Lijiang Old Town. The hostel is located in the upper north eastern parts of the Old Town, just outside the crowds and noise of the center. The old Naxi style house has the ancient look and feel, with modern facilities. There is a peaceful garden, a relaxing and quiet place to hang out, have a coffee, or discuss your travel itinerary with the multilingual staff. Listed rates from ¥228 .  
  • [dead link] Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa , ☏ +86-0888-5300111 , [email protected] . Shuhe Road, Shuhe Old Town. Possibly the most comfortable place to be in Lijiang is here, with rooms starting at ¥1,400 per night and villas starting at ¥2,400 per night (as of Sept 2011). The interiors are of contemporary Chinese design, reflecting Naxi architecture and style. Amenities include new 42” LCD TV and sliding doors for washrooms. For cuisine, there is fine international cuisine, with local Chinese food in their restaurant. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain backdrops the resort. Water is free and transportation is well. The hotel is about 7 minutes away from Shuhe Ancient Town.  
  • Banyan Tree, Lijiang , ☏ +86-888-5331111 . Yuerong Road, Shuhe Old Town. For those with deep pockets the Banyan Tree Lijiang is possibly one of the world's nicest hotels with rooms from ¥3,000 per night (price of Apr 2008). Placed way out in the middle of farmland, this hotel is quiet, peaceful, and from afar looks like a fortress village. The "rooms" are small villas built in traditional farmhouse architecture, comprising of a bath, study and bedroom with a direct view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a private garden, patio, and an outdoor jacuzzi. The food here is mediocre but the prices are comparable to the touristy parts of the old town with meals costing ¥30-40. However the water is outrageously expensive with a bottle of Perrier setting you back a staggering ¥45, making it more expensive than a glass of wine (¥38). A taxi is required to get to and from the hotel (¥10-15 to the old town) (Nov 2006). This hotel is quite far from the center of Lijiang city.  
  • Guanfang Hotel . Although not in the old town (it's in the new city), you can get a taxi ride from this hotel to the old town's entrance for a reasonable fee (less than ¥10). Guanfang hotel is part of a hotel chain owned by a Yunnanese hotelier group - it has "Guanfang hotels" in other cities in Yunnan province. The Lijiang Guanfang hotel is built to a resort (bungalow) style. The hotel ground area is very big and you have to walk quite a distance from the hotel lobby to your assigned bungalow (containing a number of rooms). But the rooms are pretty spacious and it's beautifully set and are between 4-5 stars.
  • Hotel Indigo Lijiang
  • InterContinental Hefu Lijiang

Stay safe [ edit ]

The smaller streets in the old town are reported not to be safe at night. Do not walk alone.

As the city lies at the foot of the Himalayas, you may be susceptible to high altitude sickness, especially if you go visit the 3,000 m-high mountains in the area.

Go next [ edit ]

Lijiang is on a popular route described at Yunnan tourist trail . Other major towns along that route are:

  • Dali , next main city south. There is a direct bus to Xiaguan, Dali new town. You need to take another bus to Dali ancient city. There is also a direct bus from Lijiang to Dali ancient city; ask your hotel or a tour agent to book the ticket. All of the Lijiang buses pass the Dali old town on the way to Xiaguan. Just tell the driver to drop you off in Dali.
  • Shangrila , next main city north. It is ¥60 from Lijiang to Shangrila by express bus. about 4-hr trip, bus every hour.

Both Dali and Shangri-la can also be reached by train. The train trip to Dali is 2½ hours while the trip to Shangri-la takes about 1½ hours.

Other places in the region include:

  • Shaxi , between Lijiang and Dali. Unexploited ancient town unlike Lijiang, is less visited by tourists, but is more popular than it was in the past. As of 2024, it’s possible to get a direct bus to Shaxi from Lijiang’s main bus terminal, so it’s no longer necessary to change buses in the county seat of Jianchuan County.
  • Lugu Lake , north of Lijiang near the Sichuan border, direct bus from Lijiang. As of 2010, the road was under construction and very rough, more than seven hours of rough ride. Presumably construction is now complete, so travel should require about four hours and be reasonably comfortable.

Lijiang is also a jumping off spot for treks; see Tiger Leaping Gorge (quite nearby) and Three parallel rivers (more of an expedition).

  • Qiaotou for Tiger Leaping Gorge - regular bus services are available from the main bus station. You can also take any Shangrila bound bus and have the driver drop you off at Qiaotou. Costs about ¥25. If you take a Shangrila bus, make sure to ask for the ticket to Qiaotou only, otherwise they will charge you the full fare to Shangrila.
  • For the Three parallel rivers region you will need a guide (readily available in either Lijiang or Shangrila), equipment, and at least a week.

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How to Plan a Trip to Lijiang

How to Plan a Trip to Lijiang

Lijiang is an ideal destination for holidays owing to its relaxed atmosphere and wonderful scenery. We hope this article will give you some inspiration and helpful guidance if you are planning a trip to Lijiang. Alternatively, contact us if you have any questions or would like us to create a Lijiang trip based on your requirements.

What You Should Know before Going to Lijiang

  • The altitude is about 2,400 meters or about 7,800 feet. Some people may get some altitude sickness. So, take it easy the first day or two.
  • The English service in Lijiang is not as developed as in Beijing and Shanghai. Basic English service at most of Lijiang's attractions and hotels is available though.
  • Lijiang is very popular among domestic tourists which means crowds are expected during China's public holidays.

What Are the Must-Sees?

It may be difficult for you to choose what to see in your coming Lijiang trip with over 20 great attractions in Lijiang, especially if you are first-time visitors.

Therefore, we have listed the most popular five attractions suitable for all kinds of visitors. These are the Lijiang "must-sees".

Find out more about them and more on our Top 10 Attractions in Lijiang or The Ultimate 10 Things to Do in Lijiang .

How Many Days for a Lijiang Trip?

Usually, it takes 3 days for an "essence of Lijiang" trip. Here is our suggested itinerary:

  • Day 1: Lijiang arrival + Lijiang Old Town sightseeing
  • Day 2: Naxi culture experience in Baisha Village + Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (by cable car)
  • Day 3: Departure

If that looks good to you, check out more details of our 3-Day Essence of Ancient Lijiang Tour .

Lijiang is known as "the backpackers' paradise". Leisurely and carefree, backpacks are more at home in Lijiang than suitcases, not least because it has China's best hikes. If you are fond of hiking, you could refer to our 5-Day Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour — in brief:

  • Day 1: Lijiang arrival + Lijiang Old Town
  • Day 2: Baisha Village + Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (by cable car)
  • Day 3: 7-hour Tiger Leaping Gorge hike
  • Day 4: Continue the Tiger Leaping Gorge hike (4–5 hours' hiking)
  • Day 5: Departure

All our itineraries are flexible. If you have any ideas or requirements, contact us . We will make any adjustments you need based on your group size, time, budgets, interests, preferences, and other requirements.

Extending Your Lijiang Tour

Most travelers connect Lijiang with Kunming and Dali . You will need 6 days to visit the essential attractions in these three most famous cities of Yunnan.

  • Day 1: Kunming arrival
  • Day 2: See the Stone Forest and Stone Village, then transfer to Dali by bullet train.
  • Day 3: Enjoy Dali Ancient Town, and bike around Erhai Lake.
  • Day 4: Transfer to Lijiang, and explore Lijiang Old Town.
  • Day 5: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
  • Day 6: Lijiang departure

See more details of our 6-Day Yunnan Ethnic Minorities Tour if you are interested in this itinerary.

Many travelers will also put Shangri-La in their list. If you have the same idea, look at our 8-Day Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La Tour to meet the highest amazing beauty of Yunnan.

Best Times to Go

Lijiang's average daily temperature range is 8–19°C (46–66°F), which happens to be the middle seasons' too, when it is best to travel.

Although Lijiang is suitable for traveling all year round, the best times to visit Lijiang are from late March to May and mid-October to November .

The high altitude and low latitude results in cooler summers and milder winters in Lijiang. Thus, Lijiang is often a top destination for summer and winter vacations in China too.

Top Weather Tips :

  • Due to its high altitude, sun protection is necessary.
  • Temperatures differ greatly between day and night. Convenient and comfortable layers are practical for taking on and off.
  • Rainy season is from June to September. Cloud is more likely to spoil views and raingear is recommended, especially on hikes.

Check out Lijiang Weather to discover the best places to go in each season in Lijiang and more top tips.

How to Get to Lijiang

Lijiang has an airport and a railway station to connect with other cities in China and Yunnan.

Domestic cities such as Beijing (4 hours), Shanghai (4 hours), Hangzhou (4 hours), Nanjing (3½ hours), Guangzhou (3 hours), Shenzhen (3 hours), Kunming (1 hour), Guilin (2 hours), Chengdu (2 hours), and Chongqing (2 hours) have direct flights to Lijiang.

Driving and taking a bullet train are the two main ways to get to Lijiang from other cities in Yunnan.

From Kunming to Lijiang , it's a 3½ hours' journey by a bullet train.

From Dali to Lijiang , driving is recommended (2½ hours) or a 2 or 2½ hours' journey by normal train.

From Shangri-La to Lijiang , driving is the only way (3 or 4 hours).

Where to Stay in Lijiang

Hotels in the best places to stay with a convenient location, regional features, and good reviews are recommended here for your reference:

Lijiang Old Town Area — Top Choice

  • Luxury and special : Indigo® Lijiang Ancient Town
  • Boutique : Blossom Hill Inn Lijiang, Ivy Garden Resort Hotel
  • Economical : Manxin Lijiang Holiday Hotel

Shuhe Old Town — Quieter Relaxation

  • Luxury and special : Banyan Tree Lijiang
  • Boutique and economical : The Bivou Lijiang

Tiger Leaping Gorge — Hikers' Stopovers

The hotel facilities and services in Tiger Leaping Gorge are relatively lower than those in the city areas.

  • Inns : Halfway Guesthouse, Tina's Guesthouse

Recommended tour: 5-Day Lijiang and Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking

Lugu Lake — Scenic Accommodation

  • Luxury and special : Lugu Lake Shui Mo Lake View Hotel
  • Boutique and economical : Shilily Hotel

Find Your Ideal Lijiang Tour Here

All our tours can be customized. Feel free to contact us and we will create a trip based on your requirements, or see our popular Lijiang tours for inspiration:

  • 1-Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Hiking Tour — Pilgrimage to Joseph Rock's favorite mountain
  • 3-Day Essence of Ancient Lijiang Tour — including ancient towns, minority cultures, snow-capped mountains, and mysterious murals
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Lijiang (丽江) travel guide: discover the top things to do

  • February 26, 2024

Lijiang (丽江) is one of the most popular destinations in Yunnan. In this guide, you’ll find all the info you need to organize a trip to this ancient Chinese city and the nearby attractions.

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If you read my blog, it’s quite clear that Yunnan is my favorite province in China : it’s an incredibly diverse place ( here is my travel guide to Yunnan ).

In this article, I talk about one of the most famous places in Yunnan: Lijiang. It is a city with a millenary history, historically busy with traders and tourists. Maybe you have never heard of it, but Lijiang is one of the most visited cities throughout China.

As you can imagine, it is a place that is incredibly crowded at certain times of the year. Despite what many say, Lijiang has not become touristic in recent times; it has always been very busy! Due to its position on the Tea Horse Road Lijiang has been very popular over the last few centuries.

How to get to Lijiang

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Since Lijiang is a very popular destination, getting there is not difficult.

  • You can fly to Lijiang from most of the main cities in China.
  • You can take a train (fast or regular) from Kunming ( you can book it on Trip.com )
  • Finally, you can take a bus from Kunming.

The best way to get to Lijiang from Kunming (here is my travel guide) is by fast train. Once you get to Lijiang, don’t take the taxis waiting for tourists outside the train station. They are overpriced. Take one of the buses outside the train station instead: you’ll get to Old Town for only 3 RMB.

Top things to do and to see in Lijiang and the surroundings

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One thing to remember is that Lijian is divided into the modern part and the Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Fortunately, you no longer need to pay 80RMB per person to visit the Old Town . But you still do if you also want to visit the Black Dragon Pool (黑龙潭).

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Lijiang is famous for the architecture of the buildings designed following the Naxi (one of the Chinese ethnic minorities) traditions, as you can see in the picture above.

In this picture, you can see a Mosuo woman. This ethnic group is famous because it’s a matriarchal society, meaning that women often head the house, inheritance is through the female line, and women make business decisions. Read more info here.

The best time to photograph Lijiang is before sunrise. The city is empty, and it will be all for you.

The old town is not very big and a few days is enough to visit it. Ideally, use Lijiang to make some excursions nearby, including the other three old towns in the area: Baisha, Shuhe, and Yuhu.

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If you plan to stay a bit longer in Lijiang, these are some places you can visit that are not too far away.

Yulong or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 玉龙雪山

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This national park is one of the highlights of the area, and if it’s a sunny day, you’ll probably notice the iconic peak of the mountain while visiting Lijiang.

I wrote a detailed guide with all the info you need to visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Don’t miss it.

Blue Moon Valley 蓝月谷

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The Blue Moon Valley is one area you can visit inside the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain National Park. It’s famous for the pristine crystal-clear water that comes directly from the glacier.

The area is very popular, so if possible, head there early in the morning before the tourists from Lijiang arrive.

Here, you can find my complete guide on how to visit the Blue Moon Valley.

Tiger Leaping Gorge 虎跳峡

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Another nice trip from Lijiang is to the Tiger Leaping Gorge. At a maximum depth of approximately 3,790 meters (12,434 feet) from the river to the mountain peak, Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the world’s deepest and most spectacular river canyons. The people living in the area are mainly Naxi.

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A short interesting day trip from Lijiang is to Shigu, just a couple of hours away, and a good place for hiking with a majestic view of the Yangtze River.

Check my article for a detailed guide on how to visit Shigu.

The old town of Shuhe 束河

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When you hear people talking about Lijiang and its Old Town, they generally refer to Gǔchéng (古城), but that’s not the only Old Town in Lijiang.

There is another Old Town called Shuhe (束河). This is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site with fewer tourists and smaller than Lijiang Old Town. Shuhe is very beautiful, as you can see in the picture above, and, though similar to Lijiang, it has more canals, and the water is crystal clear.

Baisha Old Town 白沙

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Probably the last hidden gem in the area, Baisha is becoming increasingly popular among people who visit Lijiang but try to avoid the crowds.

Baisha is a lovely small ancient town, just a 20-minute ride from Lijiang, filled with cute coffee shops. It’s definitely worth a trip before it becomes too crowded.

Check out my travel guide to Baisha.

Yuhu Village 玉湖村

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Yuhu is a beautiful village in the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Park. Unlike in Lijiang, people are actually living there, and you won’t find many tourists. This was the home of the Austrian explorer Joseph Rock , the first Western to write extensive literature about the Naxi people. In Yuhu, you can explore a small museum built inside his former residence.

A visit to Shangri-La 香格里拉

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Lijiang is the ideal starting point to visit Shangri-La, a Tibetan town easily reached by bus or high-speed train. The original old town completely destroyed in a fire in 2014, but it has since been rebuilt. If you don’t have the chance to visit Tibet , this is a cheaper option to witness some Tibetan culture.

Here you can find my travel guide to Shangri-La.

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Lugu Lake is now conveniently connected to Lijiang via a new road, and it takes about 3 hours to get there. The lake is truly beautiful, but what makes this place so unique is the local Mosuo minority, one of the last matriarchal societies in the world. I definitely recommend it.

After your trip to Lijiang, you might want to continue exploring this part of Yunnan by visiting Dali Old Town and Shaxi Old Town.

Where to stay in Lijiang

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Although Lijiang is so popular, it is possible to spend very little money on accommodation. Hostels start from 5€ per night, but there are hotels and guest houses for all tastes and budgets. When organizing your trip to China, I recommend using Trip.com because it has more options than Booking.com.

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If you don’t want to book a room in a fancy hotel, remember that the beds in regular hotels and guest houses are all very hard, and the rooms don’t have any heating system, even if Lijiang can be relatively cold at night. All rooms have electric blankets, though.

The funny thing is that in China, those who design the rooms think separating the bathroom and the bedroom is not that important, so you’ll often find a glass.

One last tip: you can ask for a discount on the room price if you are in a guest house. If they ask you for 150RMB, try to get the price down to 120/130RMB.

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In addition to the information I have written, remember this:

  • Lijiang is on a plateau at an altitude of 2400 meters, so the sun is very strong. Remember to bring sunscreen lotion.
  • Don’t forget to visit the Black Dragon Pool outside the Old Town.
  • Don’t forget to visit the other Old Town: Shuhe.
  • Before visiting China, get a VPN. If you don’t have one, you won’t be able to use Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc…
  • The weather is quite pleasant year-round and never too cold or hot. However, it is better to avoid the months from May to October because it’s the rainy season and all holidays, such as Chinese New Year.
  • On Momondo , you can find some discounted flights to China.
  • Here’s the complete travel guide to China .

If you have other questions, please feel free to ask. Here you can find some more pictures I took in China. Here is an article about a place that is not very popular among tourists: the beautiful Jiuxiang caves.

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Great post! I’m excited to explore Lijiang now. This post has helped me plan my itineraries. Thanks!

Glad it helped!

Great post! I don’t see a date for the posting though. Is Shangri-la still basically just a construction site? I was hoping to travel there this summer, flying into Lijiang and then also visit and fly out of Shangri-la.Thx!

Hi. It should be completed now. I visited the city about 2 years ago. Next year there is also a new fast train connecting Lijiang to Shangri-La.

Oh, I love your photos. They look authentic but still charming, completely different from other travel bloggers. Thanks so much for your sharing!

Thanks a lot!

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Top 15 Things to Do in Lijiang 2024

What to do in Lijiang? As the national famous travel destination with irreplaceable historic culture, ethnic minority spirits, and beautiful landscape, Lijiang has a lot for your discovery, including the old towns, snow mountains, impressive gorge, peaceful lakes, mysterious Dongba pictographs, wonderful shows, rare existing matriarchal society, and so on, no matter when you visit Lijiang. Here are the top 15 things to do in Lijiang to help you plan your coming Lijiang trip with more great memories! Check them at below!

No.1: Stroll at Dayan Old Town (Lijiang Old Town)

Take a stroll at Dayan Old Town (or Lijang Old Town) is the no.1 must-do for anyone traveling to Lijiang. Listed as a proud UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, Lijiang Old Town is the icon to get close to local history and ethnic culture, with more than 800 years’ long history since late Song Dynasty. Enjoy your leisure walk in this ancient maze to admire those particular old wooden house clusters linking one by one, with chanting stream floating by the stone paved paths. With merchants keeping their shops selling local specials and other interesting items, the history is well extended in vitality by the harmonious combination with local people’s modern life. During your stroll, do not miss the top iconic sites, including Mu’s Palace that is a large-scaled palace group, Sifang Street that is very jubilant as the heart of the whole old town with ethnic people’s dance gathering, Wangu Tower that is the symbolic landmark to overlook Lijiang Old Town with the background of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, etc. Learn more about Lijiang Old Town >>

Types: UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, old town, old streets, architectures

Location: Gucheng District, Lijiang

Opening Hours: 24 hours every day for old town entrance

Visiting Time: 1 day

Best Time to Visit: all year round (better avoid Labors Day Holiday in early May and National Holiday during Oct. 1st-7th)

Ticket Price: Free for entrance; Maintenance Fee is CNY 50/person; some tourist spots in Lijiang Old Town needs extra charges.

Recommended Tour Package: 3 Days Lijiang Cultural & Natural Tour with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 6 Days Best of Yunnan Tour (Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming)

Lijiang Old Town

No.2: Embrace Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Landscape

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the holy mountain for local Naxi ethnic minority people, regarded as the embodiment of the god “Sanduo”, protecting locals for centuries. This amazing snow mountain is the southernmost snow mountain in the northern hemisphere, and the 13 peaks together just form the shape like a jade dragon. Though you can appreciate Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from your window in the old town from afar, taking the cableway up to closer embrace the natural sceneries is more memorable. There you will not only take a really fresh breath at the alpine emerald meows above 3000 meters high, please your eyes with the emerald waterscape at Blue Moon Valley loved by Joseph Rock, but also have a close look at the real ice glacier, and also catch the closest appearance of the holy snow mountain. Learn more about Jade Dragon Snow Mountain >>

Types: Snow Mountain, Nature & Parks, Sights & Landmarks

Location: Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang

Altitude: 3,100-5,596 meters

Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00 every day

Visiting Time: half to 1 day

Best Time to Visit: all year round, Nov. to May is best with beautiful snow scenery.

Ticket Price: CNY 130/person (including Ganhaizi and Blue Moon Valley)

Fitness Needed: **

Recommended Tour Package: 3 Days Lijiang Cultural & Natural Tour with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

No.3: Trek at Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the most famous gorges in the world for its precipitous terrain. Taking a hike at the core part including the upper, middle and lower sections is really exciting with Haba Snow Mountain and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain standing on both sides, which clamp Jinsha River running roaring with flying water blooms. The Upper Tiger Leaping is commonly planned by tourists with the view of rural cultivating fields and the landmark of the leaping tiger statue. The Middle Tiger Leaping is the essence of the route with narrower river and rapid flow, where you will hear the more powerful roar and more charming landscape. While the way at Lower Tiger Leaping is flatter and village sceneries can be seen for relaxation. Learn more about Tiger Leaping Gorge >>

Types: Gorges & Canyons, Nature

Location: Hutiaoxia Town, Shangri-La County

Opening Hours: 07:30-16:30 during April - October; 08:00-16:00 during November - March

Visiting Time: half to 2 days

Best Time to Visit: spring to autumn, especially April to June and September to October

Ticket Price: CNY 65/person (Upper Tiger Leaping & Middle Tiger Leaping)

Fitness Needed: ***

Recommended Tour Package: 4 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour with Lijiang Highlights 8 Days Classic Yunnan Tour (Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La)

Tiger Leaping Gorge

No.4: Enjoy Relaxing Peace at Shuhe Old Town

As part of Old Towns in Lijiang listed as the UNESCO World Heritage, Shuhe Old Town is another favored ancient town in Lijiang. Boasting the quieter atmosphere throughout the wooden-structured town, with pleasant countryside view embracing, Shuhe Old Town is quite ideal for relaxation without anything thinking in your mind. Every things going in a slower pace and the nice surrounding snow mountain and landscapes will easily help you enjoy releasing.

Location: Shuhe Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang

Opening Hours: 24 hours every day

Visiting Time: 2-3 hours

Ticket Price: CNY 40/person

Recommended Tour Package: 6 Days Best of Yunnan Tour (Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming)

Shuhe Old Town

No.5: Appreciate Baisha Mural Painting at Baisha Village

Baisha Mural Painting is one of the most important cultural gems of Lijiang. Arrange some hours to appreciate Baisha mural paintings during your Lijiang trip, which will make your go really meaningful. No matter those religious paintings of Buddhism, Taoism, etc. or those life scenes’ paintings about hunting, rural villages, cultivating, etc., or other ethnic featured works are all excellent with high skills kept from Ming and Qing dynasties, which is more than 500 years old and is a vital part of the world cultural heritage listed by UNESCO. Baisha Village (Baisha Old Town) is the best place to admire those outstanding mural paintings.

Types: Historical Sites, old painting, cultural sites

Location: Shubai Road, Yulong Naxi Minority Autonomous County, Lijiang

Opening Hours: 08:00-17:30

Visiting Time: 1-3 hours

Best Time to Visit: all year round

Ticket Price: free for Baisha Old Town; CNY 30/person for Baisha Mural Painting

Baisha Mural Painting

No.6: Seek Living Pictographs at Dongba Culture Museum

Naxi ethnic minority is a mysterious group in Lijiang with the world only living pictograph system. Visit Dongba Culture Museum to have a personal look of those graphic characters on books and buildings, living tools and religious musical instruments, paintings, and more in the traditional Naxi styled quadrangle courtyard to seek the mysterious and interesting culture of Naxi group in Lijiang.

Types: Museum, Cultural Site

Location: Black Dragon Pool Park, Jiaoyu Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang

Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00

Visiting Time: 1 hour

Ticket Price: free; Old Town Maintenance Fee of CNY 50/person is needed

Dongba Culture Museum

No.7: Sightseeing at Black Dragon Pool Park

Black Dragon Pool or called Yuquan Park is a popular part of Lijiang Old Town. This large scenic park with some peculiar pagodas and pavilions with flying eaves and stone bridge and some lovely ponds is great for some leisure and fresh walk. More importantly, the best sightseeing position there enables you to take the famous photo of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with the traditional styled building together. Learn more about Black Dragon Pool >>

Types: Park, Natural Site, Cultural Site

Location: No.1 Minzhu Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang

Opening Hours: 07:00-19:00 every day

Best Time to Visit: morning and dusk hours are best to admire Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and its reflection.

Recommended Tour Package: 3 Days Lijiang Cultural & Natural Tour with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 8 Days Classic Yunnan Tour (Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La)

Black Dragon Pool

No.8: Watch Impression Lijiang Show

Impression Lijiang, an outdoor performance taking place in a natural theatre at 3200 meters above sea level, uses Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as the background and showing the local folk customs, the form of song and dance drama.

Directed by the famous Chinese director Yimou Zhang, the show is divided into six parts, composing of "Tea Horse Road And Caravan", "Snow-capped Mountains Of The Wine", "Immeasurably Vast", "Playing Jump Group Song", "Drum Dance Worship Heaven", and "Blessing Ceremony". More than 500 locals of 10 ethnic groups, and about 100 horses, aim to provide an insight into the lives of the region’s ethnic groups.

Types: Performance, Concert, live show

Location: Blue Moon Valley Theater, Dry Sea of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Area

Performance Time: 11:00-12:10; 14:00-15:10 (The show time is only for reference, the time may be changed sometimes)

Ticket Price: CNY 245/person for a Normal Seat; CNY 305/person for a VIP Seat

Altitude: 3,050 meters

Impression Lijiang

No.9: Step into the Matriarchal Society at Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake is popular for the beautiful diamond-like lake, besides, the Mosuo people and their unique marriage culture are very attractive. Today, the Mosuo people still live in a matriarchal society. Men stay in the women's home as mates called “Axia” and the intimate relationship lasts as long as they like for there is no marriage safety belt. Children are brought up by women, and use the surname of their mothers. Families are composed of the members of the matrilineal kin. Women operate production and management, and hold the principal position in the society, forming a modern day “woman's kingdom”. Extend from Lijiang to discover the special culture around the charming getaway. Learn more about Lugu Lake >>

Types: Lake, Body of Water

Location: Ninglang Yi Minority Autonomous County, Lijiang

Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00

Visiting Time: 1-2 days

Best Time to Visit: all year round; March to October is particularly beautiful

Ticket Price: CNY 70/person

Recommended Tour Package: 7 Days Yunnan Paradise Tour to Lijiang, Shangri-La & Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake

No.10: Admire the First Bend of Yangtze River

At the foot of Shigu Town west from Lijiang City, Yangtze River makes a giant turn of a “V” shape and then flow toward the northeast, which is the famous view of First Bend of Yangtze River. Visitors usually drop by to see the scenery there on their way from Lijiang to Shangri-La, where to admire the wide river running fast but looking peaceful with the surrounding lush countryside landscape with grassland, villages, willows, mountains, and more to treat eyes well.

Types: Nature, River, Body of Water

Location: G353, Shigu Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing, Yunnan

Visiting Time: less than half an hour

Ticket Price: free

Recommended Tour Package: 6 Days Best of Yunnan Tour (Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming) 8 Days Classic Yunnan Tour (Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La)

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No.11: Explore Local Daily Life at Zhongyi Market

What to go deep into local Naxi people’s daily life? Go to Zhongyi Market! This market is the core of life for local people in Lijiang Old Town, where you can see lots of local ethnic minority people dressing in their traditional Naxi costumes buying fruits, vegetables, daily necessities, etc. and chatting in Naxi language. Besides look at their life scenes, you can hang to find some local special snacks to treat your curious tongue.

Types: Wet Market, Streets, Open Fair

Location: Guyou Lane, Gucheng District, Lijiang

Opening Hours: 6:00-18:00 every day

Visiting Time: half to 1 hour

Best Time to Visit: all day, especially morning hours

Lijiang

No.12: Play Golf at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Imagine playing golf in a snow mountain! That is rightly accessible and popular in Lijiang. Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Course located at Ganhaizi of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is designed by the world famous golf course designer - Neil Haworth. With 3,100 meters above sea level, it is the only snow mountain golf course in whole north hemisphere and is praised as one of the top best courses at high altitude in the world. Every swing in the green alpine grassland surrounded by pure white snow peaks is superb for visual and spiritual enjoyment. Besides, the traditional buildings at the foot of the mountain give you a quite particular playing experience during your holiday!

Types: Entertainment, Sports, Activity

Location: Ganhaizi, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang City

Opening Hours: 8:30-18:00

No.13: Appreciate Naxi Ancient Orchestral Music

When walking on the ancient street of Lijiang Old Town, you will undoubtedly hear the amazing Naxi Ancient Music, the traditional Naxi classical music that is regarded as a “living fossil of Chinese music”.

According to research, this ancient music originated in the 14th century. It originally included three parts, 'Baisha Fine Music' (Baisha Xiyue), 'Dongjing Music' (Dongjing Yinyue), and 'Huangjing Music' (Huangjing Yinyue), however, the last one has long been lost in the river of time. Played on venerable Chinese musical instruments such as flute, shawm, Chinese lute, plectrum, and zither, the special music has the power to cleanse the heart and relax the mind. The performances of the "Naxi Concert Hall" (every night) have attracted a lot of audiences from around the world.

Types: Concerts, Musical Performances

Location: No.86 Mishi Lane, Xinyi Street, Lijiang Old Town, Gucheng District, Lijiang

Performance Time: 20:00-21:30 every day

Ticket Price: CNY 120-160/person based on types of tickets

No.14: Hit the Bars in Lijiang Ancient Town

In Lijiang Ancient Town, a large number of bars which are decorated in different styles will be another highlight in Lijiang. No matter what you like, there is one for you. Different from noisy bars in modern cities, these bars have an atmosphere of tranquil and tender, which can be found only in beautiful places like Lijiang. Listening to soft music in the hazy light, tasting plateful wine, murmuring with your girlfriend and appreciating the night scene of Lijiang, you will find an eternal peace and beauty in your heart.

Types: Entertainment, Nightlife

Location: along streets of Lijiang Old Town

Opening Hours: morning till late night

Best Time to Visit: afternoon to night

Consumption: CNY 50 per capita and above

Lijiang Bar

No.15: Ride a Horse in Lijiang

In Lijiang, it is a great enjoyment to do the horse riding adventure. You could ride a horse leisurely around Lashihai Lake or Wenhai Lake. The most popular route is the Horse Tea Trail. This is the classic path which tourists could take. The steep, weathered path still is luring with the dense forest, lake and waterfalls, serene temple as well as the local Naxi farming life in the little village. The groups of horse riders, tinkle of horse bells and the wild singing of the horse man may give you an illusion of the ancient traders' horsing journey.

Types: Entertainment, Activity

Location: Lashihai Lake; Wenhai Lake

Visiting Time: 1-5 hours

Price: CNY 100-500/person according to different routes and horses (for your reference)

Recommended Tour Package: 3 Days Lijiang Tour with Horse Riding Experience

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Travelers usually enjoy 2-3 days in Lijiang to discover Lijiang Old Town (Mufu Palace), Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Shuhe Old Town, Dongba mural paintings, Black Dragon Pool, etc. for a classic savory of this romantic ancient city. Besides, if you are fond of the emerald alpine lake and mysterious matriarchal society culture of Mosuo ethnic culture, you can plan another 2-3 days at Lugu Lake to enjoy more peaceful holiday time!

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Besides, quite a lot of visitors prefer travel Lijiang with Shangri-La where to seek the pure holy sceneries and Tibetan belief to catch the best essence of Yunnan province, which usually needs 5-6 days with best visits to Tiger Leaping Gorge with a memorable trekking experience, Sumtseling Monastery, Pudacuo National Forest Park, and more.

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Furthermore, actually most travelers arrange Lijiang city as a part of their Yunnan travel to visit more top destinations in one go, such as Kunming famous as Spring City and convenient province capital, Dali with profound Dali Old Town and splendid Erhai Lake, Yuanyang with terrific rice terraces, Xishuangbanna with exciting tropical flavor and Dai ethnic dances, etc., which usually needs 6-15 days based on your exploration depth! Moreover, if you have any idea of more interested destinations in China to travel with Dali together, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Lhasa, etc., please feel free to contact us and our experienced travel expert will help you to plan you coming tour with sincerity!

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La vieille ville de Lijiang est sûrement l’une des villes anciennes les plus charmantes du Yunnan, voire de la Chine toute entière. Bien que détruite en grande partie en 1996 suite à un tremblement de terre, elle s’est vite reconstruite, notamment grâce à son classement au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. Lijiang est le centre de la minorité Naxi, à la culture très spécifique, notamment pour sa religion et son écriture constituée de plus de 1000 pictogrammes. La culture propre à Lijiang et sa vieille ville constitue un lieu agréable pour se détendre et flâner quelques jours.

Romantisme vs tourisme de masse à Lijiang

Ancien centre d’échanges importants sur la route du thé et des chevaux, et relié avec le Tibet et la Birmanie, Lijiang est toujours aussi riche, peut-être trop : Lijiang est devenue ces dernières années une destination très prisée des touristes chinois, qui la considèrent comme une région très romantique et où voyager avec sa moitié y est très répandu. Cela est notamment dû à une légende locale racontant le suicide de jeunes gens dont l’amour était rendu impossible en raison de leurs origines sociales différentes. Lijiang abrite aujourd’hui de plus en plus de boutiques vendant les mêmes souvenirs, certains quartiers de bars et restaurants sont maintenant très bruyants le soir, il convient de le savoir et de s’y adapter, sinon chercher un petit hôtel calme en périphérie du centre de la vieille ville, ou dans un petit village voisin. Lijiang reste un bonheur à explorer, mais très tôt le matin !

Visites et activités autour de Lijiang

En dehors de la vielle ville de Lijiang, ses ruelles et nombreux canaux, Lijiang est le point central vers une région riche en activités diverses, comme la randonnée dans les Gorges du Saut du Tigre ou le trek autour des  Montagnes du Dragon de Jade en passant par les petits villages de Wumu, Baoshan ou Daju. Plus proche, vous pourrez découvrir le village de Wenhai dominant la vallée de Lijiang, à pied ou à cheval, sinon les anciennes villes Naxi de Shuhe, Baisha ou Yuhu, ou le lac de Lashihai. Lijiang est également le point de départ pour une expédition vers le Lac Lugu d’où nous vous conseillons une très belle randonnée vers Baoshan voir vers Yading au Sichuan.

Quand visiter Lijiang ?

Il est possible de voyager à Lijiang à n’importe quel moment de l’année ! Chaque période propose avantages et inconvénients : les températures pendant l’hiver sont inférieures au reste de l’année, mais cette période vous présente la quasi garantie d’un ciel bleu, et de belles vues sur les montagnes environnantes, dont les pics enneigés de la montagne du dragon de jade. Comme pour le reste du Yunnan, printemps et automne présentent un climat modéré (ni trop chaud ni trop froid), mais quelques risques de pluie. C’est également le cas pour les mois de Juillet et Août avec des précipitations élevées, mais pas trop ennuyeuses pour votre découverte de la région si vous ne planifiez pas de longues randonnées. L’été est également de plus en plus populaire pour les chinois dans la région. Vous trouverez plus d’informations détaillées sur le climat à Lijiang sur la page  Météo Lijiang .

Choix d’hôtels dans la région de Lijiang

Nous l’avons dit plus haut, faites attention à sélectionner un hôtel calme si vous souhaitez séjourner au sein de la vieille ville de Lijiang. Le Zen Garden Wuyi Yard et Village Green Inn sont situés dans une ruelle calme de Lijiang, tout comme le Zen Garden Lion Hill , mais on entend tout de même un peu la musique des bars et discothèques de la ville, jusqu’à minuit tous les soirs. Pour plus de calme, privilégiez un hôtel de charme dans le village de Shuhe, comme l’ Arro Khampa ou The Bivou , notre coup de coeur dans la région.

Pour un séjour plus rustique et proche de l’habitant, optez pour la Nguluko Guest House à Yuhu. Nous recommandons vivement aussi Manty House , ouvert fin 2017, situé lui aussi sur les hauteurs de la colline, offrant une très belle vue en soirée sur les toits et les ruelles éclairées de la vieille ville. Manty House a l’avantage d’être à deux pas de chemins piétonniers qui vous permettront de descendre rapidement la colline qui sépare la vieille ville de la nouvelle, pour une balade nocturne dans les rues animées du nouveau Lijiang qui vibre, qui s’émancipe, très fréquenté par la jeunesse de la ville jusque tard en soirée ; idéal aussi pour se restaurer à petits prix dans une atmosphère toujours joviale et dynamique !

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Nom : Lijiang Nom chinois : 丽江, 麗江 Province : Yunnan Statut : Ville prefecture Population : 1 126 646 hab. Superficie : 7 485 km2

Destination touristique attrayante de la province du Yunnan , Lijiang est comme Dali , coupée en deux avec d’une part sa vieille ville et de l’autre la ville moderne. Très agréable, Lijiang permet de prendre un bon bol d’air frais avec ses ruisseaux, ses montagnes enneigées à couper le souffle et un paysage naturel habité et respecté par une population sympathique. Lijiang est connu pour être le foyer de la minorité Naxi , l’une des 55 groupes ethniques de Chine.

L’histoire de Lijiang remonte à la période des Royaumes combattants (476 av JC. – 221 av JC). Avec l’avènement de la dynastie des Tang (618-907), l’économie locale a atteint un somment notamment grâce au développement de la route du thé qui a grandement contribué à la communication entre le Tibet, le Sichuan et le Yunnan. En 1996, un tremblement de terre a ravagé une grande partie de la ville ne faisant pratiquement aucun dégât sur l’ancienne ville et ces bâtiments traditionnels. En 1997, la vielle ville de Lijiang a été inscrite par l’Unesco sur la liste du patrimoine mondial en tant que « ville ancienne exceptionnelle dans un paysage spectaculaire ».

Aujourd’hui

Ruelles pavées, ancienne maisons en bois branlantes et canaux se confondent dans cette ville située à 2400 mètres d’altitude. Lijiang est l’une des villes les plus visitée du Yunnan du nord et sa popularité ne cesse d’attirer de nouveaux voyageurs chaque année. Lijiang a la particularité de se diviser en deux parties bien distinctes : la vieille ville et la nouvelle ville. La différence est très notoire entre les deux parties. La ville nouvelle s’est développée en marge de l’ancienne ville et accueille aujourd’hui de nombreux locaux qui ont déserté la vieille ville pour laisser place au tourisme. Pleine de charme, la vielle ville est imprégnée de la culture Naxi avec ses maisons d’époque, ses petites rues et ses canaux. Les hôtels se sont, pour la majorité, implantés dans les bâtisses Naxi offrant un cadre exceptionnel pour une nuit de repos bien mérité. Flânez à travers ses ruelles et laissez-vous tenter par une boutique de souvenir ou un restaurant de cuisine locale. La vue sur les collines environnantes est extraordinaire et ajoute de la valeur à la beauté des lieux. En vous éloignant de la ville, les environs de Lijiang sont particulièrement attractifs pour les voyageurs en quête d’évasion. Les célèbres Gorges du Saut du Tigre ou encore la montagne Yulong offre de superbes randonnées. Ne manquez surtout pas l’étang du Dragon noir et sa magnifique vue sur les montagnes.

La météo de Lijiang est relativement agréable avec des températures douces. La températures moyenne annuelle s’élève entre 13°C et 20°C avec peut de variation entre l’hiver et le printemps. L’hiver, les montagnes bloquent le grand froid du nord de la Chine ce qui permet de conserver des températures agréables. En été les températures peuvent très vite chuter en raison des pluies qui sont plus abondantes en cette période.

Comment s’y rendre

Depuis que le tourisme s’est développé dans la région, il est facile de rejoindre Lijiang.

L’aéroport de Lijiang (LJG) est situé à environ 28 kilomètres au sud du centre-ville. Actuellement, il existe des connexions à partir de Kunming , Xishuangbanna, Pékin, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen et Guiyang. Cependant, la plupart des visiteurs préfèrent se rendre à Kunming d’abord, puis rejoindre Lijiang par avion , train ou bus longue distance.

Environ 10 km sépare la vieille ville de la gare de Lijiang . Elle est actuellement la deuxième plus grande gare ferroviaire dans le Yunnan après celle de Kunming. La station opère principalement avec des trains depuis / vers Kunming, Dali et Qujing.

Bus longue distance

À l’heure actuelle, le moyen le plus pratique pour rejoindre la ville est en bus. Situé à la frontière des provinces du Sichuan et du Tibet, Lijiang a mis en place un réseau routier relativement complet. Il est facile pour les visiteurs de voyager entre la ville et d’autres destinations de la province du Yunnan, comme Kunming, Dali et Shangri-La. En outre, il y a des bus réguliers entre la ville et la province du Sichuan.

Comment circuler à Lijiang?

Avec le développement du tourisme, Lijiang a développé un réseau de bus parcourant la nouvelle ville. Pour se déplacer dans la vieille ville, il est possible de louer des bicyclettes .

Que faire à Lijiang?

  • Flâner dans les ruelles de la vielle ville .
  • Partir à la rencontre de la minorité Naxi dans le village Baisha .
  • S’étonner devant les Gorges du Saut du Tigre .
  • Admirer la vue magnifique au parc de l’étang du dragon noir .
  • Marcher sur à travers les sentiers du Mont Yulong .
  • Visiter la Résidence de la famille Mu .

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A spectacular land of blue sky, white clouds, stunning scenery and a fascinating cultural potpourri of ethnic minority groups, Lijiang is one of China’s most fascinating cities. Located in Yunnan Province, the cobblestone lanes of Dayan Town – the historic heart of Lijiang – are a Unesco World Heritage Site overlooked by the jagged ice peaks of the massive Yulong Snow Mountain, home of the local Naxi people’s protector god, Sanduo. Yes, Lijiang’s Unesco listing means it’s now often busy with tourists but it’s still never hard to escape the crowds and to experience the Naxi’s spiritual veneration of nature. Still need convincing? Here are eight reasons why you should make a stop at Lijiang on any visit to the Maindland.  By Harvey Thomlinson

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Lijiang Old Town

Lijiang Old Town

Let’s get the obvious one out of the way first. Lijiang Old Town is a tourist’s ideal, a picture postcard combination of cobbled streets, traditional wooden buildings and sleepy canals fed fresh water from Yuquan Spring at Black Dragon Lake. The waterways, ponds and wells have continued to be an integral part of the city down the centuries, even after the introduction of piped water. For centuries this was the capital of the Naxi, a people of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau who had settled in the area by around the third century CE. The old town is a warren of lanes and streams which nurture more than 6,200 households. While Naxi culture dominates, a large part of the town’s attraction is its multiethnic tapestry, in which, from music to architecture, Naxi meets Han and Bai styles in a unique fusion.

Mu’s Palace

Mu’s Palace

For 700 years Mu’s Palace was the centre of politics, power and wealth in the Naxi kingdom. Covering some eight acres, the palace and its courtyards bear a strong resemblance to Beijing’s Forbidden City, albeit in miniature. Home to many wonderful buildings – which contain sutras, paintings and famous calligraphy works – the palace is a must-see.

Black Dragon Pool

Black Dragon Pool

A jewel set beneath Elephant Hill, Black Dragon Pool is the heart of Lijiang. One of the most beautiful scenic spots in Lijiang – which is saying something – the extensive pool covers more 430,000sq ft and is home to a number of ancient buildings including a five-arch bridge and an adjacent pagoda. The impressive centrepiece, however, is Longshen Temple. Originally built in 1737, the temple is a frequent setting for flower and art shows. Nearby, on the banks of Black Dragon Pool, the Lijiang City Museum complex contains a huge range of exhibits relating to the various local cultures. In particular, this is a good spot to learn about the Naxi people’s way of life and customs.

Baisha

A small town north of Yulong Snow Mountain, Baisha was a centre of Naxi culture during the Song and Yuan dynasties. The quaint village’s most notable attraction is its collection of 15th century Baisha murals housed in Dabaoji Palace and other Ming dynasty buildings. There are 53 in total, which portray Buddhist bodhisattvas, Daoist immortals and Naxi shamans whose mingling in an ethereal afterlife reflects the Naxi’s sense of tolerance for different beliefs.

Shuhe

If you’re searching for a more authentic, less touristy version of Lijiang Old Town, head to Shuhe. Located within forests four kilometres northwest of Lijiang, the town is nestled against the beautiful backdrop of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (the Naxi name translates to ‘a village at the foot of a peak’). Points of interest to tick off on your visit include the Museum of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, Dragon Spring Pool and the ancient Qinglong Bridge.

Yulong Snow Mountain

Yulong Snow Mountain

Steeped in Naxi mythology, Yulong Snow Mountain has been a holy place for centuries and long celebrated for its scenery and views. Yulong’s summit, named Shanzidou (扇子陡) or Fan Peak, unfolds 5,596m above sea level. Below the snowline stretch slopes carpeted with primeval pine forests, which turn amber and yellow in autumn. Beyond that, beautiful meadows unfold between trees where herders take their cattle, goats, sheep, and yaks to graze.

Dongba Valley

Dongba Valley

Dongba Valley is a cultural theme park located at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain. Rated 4A for its scenery – that’s top stuff – the area features five courtyards which respectively display the characteristics of Naxi, Lisu, Pumi, Yi, Naxi and Mosuo ethnic minority people. This is a good place to discover the unique customs of some of Yunnan’s many ethnic minorities. Double down on this by wandering the central band of the street market, which exhibits folk arts and crafts of many other ethnic minorities.

Lugu Lake

One of the most beautiful plateau lakes in China, Lugu is nestled in the roots of the Himalayas than span the borders of Yunnan and Sichuan provinces. It’s a fair trek from Lijiang, though, some 200km away and 2,690m above sea level. Flowers bloom around the glittering lake with its forested slopes, beaches and islands all set against a backdrop of the Xiaoliang Mountains. Inseparable from Lugu’s mystique is the fascinating culture of the Mosuo people who live on its shores and are known for retaining elements of a matriarchal society. One of the fascinations for visitors of a trip to Lugu Lake is the chance to encounter the Mosuo and learn more about their society, customs and way of life.

Getting there

Getting there

Hong Kong Express flies daily to Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan. Price varies according to season, but can be as low as $238 return. From Kunming to Lijiang can take eight hours by bus, so many take a second flight. We recommend going with China Southern, which charges around $2,000 for the one-hour journey.

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Le mont du Dragon de Jade, avec une altitude de 5596 m, se situe dans la plaine de Lijiang, à 15 km au nord de l'ancienne ville de Lijiang. C'est un haut lieu des touristes Chinois. Cette montagne se serait formée lors d’un phénomène géologique, il y a 230 millions d’années. Ses 13 pics aux sommets enneigés, paraissant sortir subitement de la terre, lui donne la forme d’un dragon. Selon la légende chinoise, aperçevoir les sommets enneigés porterait bohneur car ces derniers sont pour, la plupart du temps, cachés dans les nuages.

Le mont du Dragon de Jade est reconnu pour posséder une très grande variété de faunes et de flores. En effet, on trouve en ces lieux 3200 variétés de plantes dont des plantes médicinales comme le fameux thé des neiges réputé pour être un excellent remède contre les problèmes de pression sanguine. Cette plante précieuse ne pousse qu’à haute altitude, et doit être cueillie durant les mois de novembre, décembre et janvier avant d’être séchée. Il y a aussi un grand nombre de variétés d’azalées, de gentianes, de lis et tant d’autres plantes. Le mont du Dragon de Jade est un véritable paradis floral pratiquement tout le long de l’année.

Concernant la faune, on ne compte pas moins de 59 espèces animales dont 30 sont  rares et protégées par l’Etat chinois comme le Daim musqué, le faisan argenté ou encore le singe du Yunnan. Peut être aurez vous la chance d’apercevoir quelques unes de ces espèces au cours d’une promenade champêtre.

Dans le pré des sapins, accessible par le chemin de bois de Yunshan long de 700 m traversant une épaisse forêt, vivent en harmonie yacks et chevaux mongols qui paissent en tout tranquilité les miliers de fleurs qui tapissent ce pré.

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Restaurant de Lijiang

Lijiang profite d’une position géographique favorable et d’un climat doux tout au long de l’année. Ces deux conditions réunies procurent à la région une grande diversité de ressources naturelles et de nombreux produits issus de l’agriculture. Le peuple Naxi, qui y vit depuis des générations, développe sa propre cuisine en y incorporant de nombreux ingrédients locaux. Ses plats, aux saveurs rafraîchissantes et aux confins des cuisines chinoise et tibétaine, méritent réellement le détour si vous visitez cet endroit.

Dim sum de Lijiang

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L’authentique cuisine naxi se retrouve dans un certain nombre de délicieux snacks que l’on découvre aisément le long des rues de la ville de Lijiang. Le Jidou Liangfen (sorte de gelée de pois chiches) compte parmi les collations les plus prisées des autochtones et tout voyageur doit absolument le goûter lors de son passage.

Un autre mets incontournable est le baba, sorte de beignet de pommes de terre qui se mange accompagné d’un assaisonnement. Enfin, le bingfenliangxiao (un dessert savoureux et rafraîchissant) de même que le thé au beurre restent également très populaires auprès des visiteurs. Hormis ces snacks, la cuisine naxi comporte un ensemble de plats dits de “banquet”, habituellement servis lors de la venue des invités de marque. Ce dernier, appelé le Sandieshui, comprend environ trente neufs plats et spécialités locales. Actuellement, on peut trouver ce banquet ainsi que d'autres spécialités naxi dans le restaurant Rongpo, implanté dans la rue Xinhua de la vieille ville.

Au fil des années, la progression, sans cesse croissante, du nombre de visiteurs étrangers et chinois, entraîne l’installation d’une myriade de restaurants occidentaux et chinois dans le cœur de la vieille ville. En outre, quelques anciens voyageurs succombant au charme de Lijiang y ont ouvert leur propre établissement qui offre, à la fois, un plaisir gastronomique mais également, un partage d’expériences touristiques.

Restaurant naxi Amayi

Abrité à l’intérieur d’une cour paisible de la vieille ville, ce restaurant, propose une authentique cuisine naxi (groupe ethnique vivant principalement dans la province du Yunnan). Parmi les plats, on retiendra le poisson rôti (马帮 烤鱼), le filet de steak braisé (小 炒肉) ,la gelée de jidou (pois chiche local) (鸡 豆 凉粉), le ragoût de travers de porc (腊排骨火锅), le thé au beurre (酥油茶), le bœuf rôti (马帮烤肉) et le riz sauté naxi (纳西炒饭).

  • Nom chinois : 阿妈意纳西美食 Amayi Naxi Meishi /a-ma-yee na-sshi may-shi/
  • Adresse : proche du Pont de Pierre, rue Wuyi, district de Gucheng (古城区五一街小石桥边)
  • Prix moyen : 45 yuan par personne

Restaurant privé Laodao Fang

Ragoût de travers de porc

Bien qu’équipé de seulement cinq tables et d’un environnement relativement rustique, l’établissement doit sa belle réputation à son sympathique patron (Laodao Ma) et ses délicieux mets de cuisine familiale comme, notamment, le poulet huangmen (黄 焖 鸡, sorte de poulet sauté), le ragoût de travers de porc (腊 排骨 火锅), le ragoût de poulet et d’igname (山药 炖鸡), le bœuf braisé en sauce (红烧 牛肉), le poisson braisé en sauce (红烧 鱼) et les préparations à base de champignons sauvages (野山菌).

  • Nom chinois : 唠叨坊私房菜 Laodao Fang Sifang Cai /laoww-daoww fune si-fung tseye/
  • Prix moyen : 20 yuan par personne
  • Adresse : allée proche du Grand Pont de Pierre, district de Gucheng (古城区大石桥布农铃旁巷子内)
  • Tél : 0888-5180 439
  • Horaires d’ouverture : 09:00–22:00
  • A noter : déjeuner ou dîner dans ce petit restaurant conduit au respect de certains usages comme, par exemple, nettoyer sa table ou aller chercher une bouteille de bière pour sa consommation personnelle, etc…. A cause de l’exiguïté du lieu mais aussi pour des questions pécuniaires, il est impossible de manger seul. Un client devra donc partager sa table avec d’autres personnes.

Restaurant familial Long

Spécialisé dans la confection de ragoûts et de sashimis à base de sébaste, ce restaurant symbolise l’endroit idéal pour apprécier les saveurs délicates de ce poisson.

  • Nom chinois : 龙记斑鱼庄 Longji Banyu Zhuang /long-ji ban-jyoo zhwung/
  • Prix moyen : 55 yuan par personne
  • Adresse : 12-15 portion centrale de la rue Huama, district de Gucheng (古城区花马街中段12-15号)
  • Té l: 0888-5123 458

Le pavillon Qiuyue

Dans le pavillon Qiuyue, l'un des plus anciens restaurants de Lijiang, les visiteurs peuvent y déguster de nombreux et délicieux plats, comme son saumon, ses travers de porc séchés, son poisson rôti à la façon “naxi” et ses préparations de champignons sauvages. De plus, le restaurant propose un service d'accès à internet sans fil et quelques spectacles. Enfin, la clientèle pourra admirer le type de construction, sans clous ni rivets, typique de l’ethnie Naxi.

  • Nom chinois : 秋月阁餐吧 Qiuyue Ge Canba /qyo-youair ger tsan-ba/
  • Prix moyen : 77 yuan par personne
  • Adresse : 1 allée Jishan, rue Xinyu, district de Gucheng (古城区新义街积善巷1号)
  • Tél : 0888-51113 930, 8898 220

La Cantine Yi

La Cantine Yi

Les fenêtres de ce restaurant plongent directement sur des terrains agricoles. Il sert de la cuisine familiale et la plupart des plats sont un peu épicés, comme la soupe de légumes cuite dans un pot de terre cuite (杂 锅 菜), le poulet huangmen (黄 焖 鸡, sorte de poulet sauté), le poisson aux cornichons, le poisson rôti, le ragoût aux travers de porc (腊 排骨 火锅) et la gelée de jidou, pois chiche local (鸡 豆 凉粉).

  • Nom chinois : 壹餐厅 Yi Canting /yee tsan-ting/
  • Prix moyen : 48 yuan par personne
  • Adresse : proche du Grand Pont de Pierre, ancien village de Shuhe (束河古镇大石桥)
  • Tél : 0888-5136 681

Restaurant Yongxia

Il s’avère difficile de trouver ce minuscule restaurant niché au coeur du marché grossiste Zhongyi. Toutefois, si vous demandez de l'aide, les habitants chaleureux vous indiqueront certainement le chemin. L’établissement doit sa popularité à son équipe accueillante et aux mets exquis qu’on y sert tels que le poisson aigre de style naxi (纳西酸辣鱼), la soupe de légumes mitonnée dans un pot de terre cuite (杂锅菜), les tendons de bœuf braisés (烩牛筋), les pieds de porc en tranches et le rôti de bœuf à la sauce.

  • Nom chinois : 永霞小吃 Yongxia Xiaochi /yong-sshyah sshyoww-chi/
  • Adresse : 108 marché grossiste Zhongyi, district de Gucheng (古城区忠义商贸综合批发市场108号)
  • Horaires d’ouverture : 11:30–21:00

Restaurant A Lili

L’emplacement exact du restaurant reste toujours un peu difficile à trouver. Tout en attendant leur plat, les clients pourront consulter les nombreux messages de satisfaction accrochés aux murs. Les plats remarquables du A Lili sont ses raviolis de pomme de terre (土豆饺子) confectionnés à partir d’une galette de purée de pommes de terre enrobant un mélange de légumes et de viande, sa soupe de légumes cuite dans un pot de terre cuite (杂锅菜), son ragoût de bœuf et de tofu fumé (臭豆腐炖牛肉), son vin de prunes (雕梅酒) et ses petits pains farcis (丽江粑粑).

  • Nom chinois : 阿哩哩 A Lili /a lee-lee/
  • Adresse : 7 allée Zhongyi, rue Guangyi, district de Gucheng (古城区光义街忠义巷7号)
  • Tél : 0888-8885 885
  • Prix moyen : 44 yuan par personne

Le Bistro Well

Le Bistro Well

Il s'agit plutôt d'un salon de thé proposant desserts et boissons. Nous retiendrons son délicieux gâteau au chocolat et son lait frappé à la banane.

  • Nom chinois : 井卓 Jingzhuo /jing-zhwor/
  • Prix moyen : 37 yuan par personne
  • Adresse : 32 allée Mishi , rue Xinyi, district de Gucheng (古城区新义街密士巷32号)

Restaurant occidental Yuerong Zhuang

L’hôtel Yuerong Zhuang installé en face du mont du Dragon de Jade abrite ce restaurant du même nom. Bien que la nourriture y soit correcte, le panorama qu’il offre aux visiteurs reste néanmoins son point fort. Actuellement, le restaurant met davantage l'accent sur des plats végétariens.

  • Nom chinois : 悦榕庄西餐厅 Yuerong Zhuang Xi Canting /youair-rong zhwung sshi tsan-ting/
  • Adresse : rue Yuerong, ancien village de Shuhe (束河古镇悦榕路)

Yaju Xiaochao Wang

  • Nom chinois : 雅居小炒王 Yaju Xiaochao Wang /ya-jyoo sshyoww-chaoww wung/
  • Adresse : S12-4 rue Huama, district de Gucheng (古城区花马街S12-4号)
  • Tél : 0888-5111 148

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