What are the third-tier cities in China suitable for tourism?

There is no doubt that Lijiang, as a third-tier city, is indeed a first-tier tourist city with many titles

1. What is the altitude of Lijiang? Will there be altitude sickness?

Altitude sickness is when a person reaches a certain altitude, and the body adapts to the air pressure difference caused by the altitude. The altitude of Lijiang is only over 2,400, so most people will not have altitude sickness. Shangri-La, which is over 3,200, relatively speaking, will not. A little bit, but generally not serious. Altitude sickness is related to several factors. Generally speaking, men react more strongly than women, tall people react more strongly than short people, fat people react more strongly than thin people, people with strong physiques react more strongly than people with weak physiques, and older people react more strongly than those with weak physiques. The younger ones reacted strongly.

2. How to avoid or reduce altitude sickness?

When you first arrive in the plateau area, you should not walk fast, let alone run, or do physical labor. Do not overeat to avoid increasing the burden on the digestive organs. Do not drink or smoke. Eat more vegetables, fruits and other rich foods. Eat vitamin foods, drink plenty of water, keep warm, and take less baths to avoid catching colds and consuming physical energy. Don't take oxygen at the beginning, try to adapt to it yourself, otherwise, you may never be able to do without oxygen at the plateau (very strong dependence). You can take some medicines to relieve altitude sickness: Rhodiola rosea, Gaoyuanan, American ginseng lozenges, etc.

3. Are there any banks in Lijiang? Is it convenient to withdraw money?

Lijiang has four major state-owned banks: Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and China Construction Bank. The four major banks are all located in the ancient city. There are also China Merchants Bank and Postal Savings Bank on the edge of the ancient city. Withdrawing money is very convenient.

4. What is the general price range of Lijiang inns?

There are more than 1,000 inns in Lijiang Old Town, with prices ranging from 80 to 2,000 yuan. There are also many hotels outside the ancient city, but it is still recommended to stay in the ancient city so that you can feel the slower life of Lijiang.

5. Are there pharmacies in Lijiang Old Town? Do I need to bring any special medicine when going to Lijiang?

There are pharmacies in Lijiang Old Town. You don’t need to bring any medicines, they are all sold in the old town pharmacies.

6. Are there many tourist routes in and around Lijiang? What are they?

Lijiang is rich in tourism resources. One-day tour routes include Lashihai Ancient Tea Horse Road, Shuhe Ancient Town, Baisha Ancient Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Black Dragon Pool Park, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Guanyin Gorge, Wenhai, and Liming Qian. Turtle Mountain, etc.; two-day tour includes Shangri-La Pudacuo, Shangri-La Shika Snow Mountain, Laojun Mountain, etc.; three-day tour includes Lugu Lake; four-day tour includes Meili Snow Mountain-Shangri-La; six-day tour includes Yubeng-Meili-Shangri-La, Daocheng Aden-Shangri-La.

7. Are there many individual tourist groups in Lijiang? Is it just for fun? How to register generally.

There are many outdoor clubs or reception points for individual tourists in Lijiang, and they can generally be booked online in advance. Some of these tours are for fun and some are for shopping, so please ask before signing up. Most outdoor clubs are located in Guchengkou. The more formal one is Mingyuan Outdoor Photography Club, a government unit. Prudent friends can refer to several more and choose one with suitable price, considerate service and guarantee.

8. How to get from Lijiang Airport to Lijiang Old Town?

There is a bus from the airport to Xincheng for 15 yuan, and a taxi for 7-10 yuan to the ancient city. Or book the route and hotel in advance, and they will provide free or discounted pick-up. If you take a taxi yourself, it will cost about 100-120 yuan per car.

9. How to get from Lijiang Railway Station to Lijiang Old Town?

There are bus routes 18, 4 and 16. Bus 18 goes to the terminal at Bailong Square in the ancient city. Bus 4 gets off at Guchengkou. You need to transfer. A taxi costs about 20-30 yuan, or you can book a route in advance. and hotels, they will provide free or discounted pick-up.

10. What are the direct flights to Lijiang?

There are direct flights to Lijiang from Kunming, Banna, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chongqing, Nanjing, Changsha, Hefei, Linyi and other cities (but only Shenzhen and Chengdu are truly direct flights , Chongqing, Kunming, Banna, Hangzhou, others need to stop in Kunming)

11. Which cities does Lijiang’s trains reach directly?

There are currently very few cities that can be visited, only Kunming, Dali, Guangtong and Chuxiong.

12. What is the climate in Lijiang? How to bring clothes?

Lijiang has a typical plateau climate with large changes and large temperature differences. Wearing a coat all year round has two specific characteristics: it is cool in the morning and evening, and the temperature difference between the daytime and the daytime is between 7 and 15 degrees; winter means when it rains, and it is very cold when it rains. Except for the cold winter, you can basically wear singlets or short-sleeves when the sun is shining brightly during the day.

13. When is the peak season in Lijiang? Will prices increase during peak season?

Spring Festival, National Day, and summer vacation from July to August are the peak seasons in Lijiang. Accommodation prices will increase during peak seasons, but other prices will not increase much. Accommodation in October is generally between 200-300

14. When is the most beautiful time to go to Lijiang?

Lijiang is beautiful all year round. Come in winter to see snow-capped mountains, and June, October, and November are both good months to see flowers.

15. How much is the maintenance fee for the ancient city? Can you escape? Which attractions do I need to show? Can I get discounts if I have a certificate?

The maintenance fee of the ancient city is 80 yuan, which can be paid once. It is collected by the government and used to maintain the daily protection, repair and related expenses of the ancient city. However, if you don’t go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Mufu, and Black Dragon Pool, you don’t need to buy it in normal times (the management is strict in peak seasons), because these points must show the ancient city maintenance fee voucher when collecting tickets. Those over 70 years old and under six years old are exempt from the ancient city maintenance fee.

16. Is the new city close to the ancient city?

Very close. . The ancient city has no walls. It is surrounded by the new city. The new city is beyond the ancient city.

17. Are there supermarkets in Lijiang? Where is the supermarket?

Of course. There is one in the ancient city, but it is more expensive. If you need to take a taxi in Xincheng, it's almost the same. (There is a Baixin Shopping Mall in Guchengkou, which is a relatively large supermarket).

18. Where can I rent a car in Lijiang? Is chartering a car safe? What's the price?

There are many places to charter a car in Lijiang, but it is recommended to charter a car through a relevant travel agency or inn, which is safer. The price depends on the distance and vehicle type. For an ordinary minivan, it usually costs 150 yuan a day to travel to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, 250-300 yuan a day to Tiger Leaping Gorge, 500-600 yuan a day to Shangri-La, and 800-1,000 yuan a day to Lugu Lake and Meili Snow Mountain. It will increase by 30 in October

19. What are the accommodation conditions in Lijiang?

Lijiang has various types of accommodation, which can basically meet the needs of different groups of people. There are also many inns with hot water, computers and air conditioning.

20. Are there youth hostels or hotel chains in Lijiang?

Both.

21. Where can I find companions to travel with in Lijiang?

This depends on your ability. Generally, you can meet many fellow travelers in an inn or eating out, and you can just chat with them. Or just join the outdoor club itinerary, they all have notices looking for companions hanging outside.

22. What are the special foods in Lijiang? Where can I taste it?

The more famous snacks include Lijiang Baba, chickpea jelly, rice enema, Naxi grilled fish, etc. You can eat them at many stalls in the ancient city, or there is a snack street on Qiyi Street past Sifang Street. , where the snacks are very complete. Specialties include salmon, potato chicken, cured pork ribs, black goat, wild mushrooms, etc. You can eat the above dishes at the Qiuyue Pavilion Restaurant and Bar in the ancient city, Huama Street and Jinkai Plaza in Xincheng.

23. How is the road condition during the rainy season? Need rain gear?

The road conditions are basically okay during the rainy season. The worse situation is in Lugu Lake, where there are occasional landslides. But now that the road is being built, it should be better in the future. You need to bring rain gear during the rainy season, but some hotels also provide free umbrellas.

24. When is the best time to go to Shangri-La?

June is the best season to go to Shangri-La. A sea of ??flowers in June. 1. The ideal season for viewing Meili Snow Mountain is winter and spring from October to May. The best season is after the end of October, when the weather is clear, the air is clean, the transparency is high, and the main peak can often be seen. Wolfsbane flowers can also be seen in October.

25. What is the shuttle bus situation in Lijiang?

There are shuttle buses from Lijiang to Kunming, Dali, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La and Lugu Lake. It is also available in some cities such as Panzhihua, Sichuan. Of course, there are even more places in other places in Yunnan such as Tengchong.

26. What artistic performances are there in Lijiang? Which one is more worth watching?

There are Zhang Yimou's "Impression of Lijiang", "Lishui Jinsha" and "Naxi Ancient Music". Which one is worth watching depends on personal preference. Naxi ancient music is a living fossil of music and ancient music; "Lishui Golden Sands" is a Naxi cultural song and dance performance; "Impression of Lijiang" is a real-life landscape performance with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as the background. Eternal love is the hottest thing in Lijiang right now.

27. What are the latest prices of various tourist attractions in Lijiang?

1. Lijiang Ancient Town Maintenance Fee........................80 yuan (valid for one week)　

2. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Mountain entry fee............130 yuan (an ancient maintenance fee receipt is also required)

3. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Cableway..... .......170 yuan

4. Yunshanping Cableway.............75 Yuan

5. Maoniuping Cableway......................80 Yuan

6. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area Loop line (Yunshanping, Maoniuping) 20 yuan

7. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area loop car (large ropeway)... 20 yuan

8. Shuhe Ancient Town. .............50 yuan (receipt of Guwei fee is also required)

9. Wenbi Mountain............. .............25 yuan

10.Mufu............. ......60 yuan (receipt for ancient maintenance fee is also required)

11. Wangu Building...................... .....15 yuan

12. Black Dragon Pond........................Free (Guwei fee required Receipt)

13. Yufeng Temple........................30 yuan

14 .White Sand Murals......................30 Yuan

15. Dongba Museum..... .............30 Yuan

16. Yuzhu Qingtian............ .....30 yuan

17. Dongba Sacred Garden......................30 yuan

18. Yushui Village........................50 yuan

19.Sister Lake.. .........................15 yuan

20. Laojun Mountain............ .............80 yuan

21. Haimeile District, Lashi............. ...20 Yuan

22. Shigu Pavilion........................5 Yuan

23. Lijiang Section of Tiger Leaping Gorge......................80 Yuan

24. Dongba Kingdom.... ..................30 yuan

25. Locke’s Former Residence............ .........15 yuan

26. Heritage Park........................60 yuan

27. Dongba Valley........................30 yuan

28. Lugu Lake Scenic Area......................100 Yuan

29. Mosuo Home Visit...................... .......

.......30 Yuan

30. Guanyin Gorge........................80 Yuan

31. Lugu Lake cruise to Wubi Island......30 yuan

32. Lugu Lake cruise to Tusi Island... .............30 yuan

33. Yongning Zhamei Temple............. ....15 yuan

34. Gemu Mountain Cableway......................92 yuan

35. Mosuo Soul Performance......................98 Yuan

36. Lishui Sands Performance Ticket A.... .............180 yuan

37. Lishui Sands Performance Ticket B............160 yuan

38. Lishui Sands Performance Ticket C.............140 yuan

39. Impression Lijiang Performance...... .............190 Yuan

40. Xuanke Naxi Ancient Music Performance Ticket A............160 Yuan

41. Xuanke Naxi Ancient Music Performance Ticket B............140 yuan

42. Xuanke Naxi Ancient Music Performance Ticket C ............120 yuan

43. Tiger Leaping Gorge........................ .....50 yuan

44. Pudacuo National Park.............190 yuan

45. Lashi Haimei Horseback Riding Tour on the Ancient Tea Horse Road... Line A is 160 yuan, Line B is 280 yuan, Line C is 380 yuan, basically all-inclusive.

46. Rafting in the First Bay of the Yangtze River... ...Line A is 168 yuan, Line B is 168 yuan, Line C is 128 yuan

Stay at: Naxi Impression Inn (Naxi style) around 100, Feiyang Series Boutique Inn around 100-500, between Lijiang Bieyuan Inn, around 200, Baisuiqiao Inn, around 80 to over 100

Tours: day 1 Lashihai - Eternal Love day 2 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain day 3-4 Lugu Lake day 5 Tiger Leaping Gorge day 6 Qianshui Zhaiy7 Lijiang Ancient Town-Shuhe Ancient Town and surrounding attractions. If you like excitement, you can choose a day of helicopter rides and mountain ATVs - a day of Falcon Valley. There are many attractions in Lijiang, so you can choose freely. ------

Safety tips: It is recommended to bring daily necessities when going to Lijiang: 30 times sunscreen, sunglasses.

In addition to sightseeing in Lijiang, the main thing is to experience Lijiang’s food and choose souvenirs

The most famous food in Lijiang is wild mushrooms, salmon, black goat, and cured pork ribs

The =Stone Pot Fishing Restaurant at the Sifang Temple Fair in Lijiang Ancient Town= is most famous for its salmon wild mushrooms and local specialties. It is very authentic, safe, delicious, clean and hygienic.

Nearby, =Rhodiola Restaurant=, the black goat and cured pork ribs are authentic, delicate and very delicious.

Sifang Caotang, the most famous souvenir shop in Lijiang, mainly sells medicinal materials and tea. It is a century-old shop with great integrity and good prices.