What are the must-visit attractions in Lijiang?

As Lijiang becomes more and more famous, more and more domestic and foreign friends come to Lijiang for tourism, but how can we experience the real beauty of Lijiang in the shortest time? Below, I will share with you the must-visit attractions in Lijiang. I hope it will be helpful to you!

Lashihai

Lashihai is a plateau lake located in Lashi Township, Yulong County, Lijiang City. "Lashi" is a Naxi language, meaning a new barren dam. Yunnan people call the lake "Haizi", so it is called Lashihai. Lashihai is a paradise for migratory birds and the back garden of Lijiang, but it has not yet been officially developed. It is a famous "wild spot" in Lijiang. Because of its "wildness", migratory birds continue to inhabit here. Lashihai has also become the most wild place in Lijiang. You can enjoy horse riding, boating, bird watching, picnicking, camping, etc. in Lashihai.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge is located at the junction of Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Shangri-La Haba Snow Mountain, about 60 kilometers away from the ancient city of Lijiang. Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into three sections: Upper Tiger Leaping, Middle Tiger Leaping and Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge, with a total length of 18 kilometers and a vertical height difference of 3790 meters. It is one of the deepest canyons in the world. In the 1980s, foreign backpackers began to hike here, and gradually inns began to serve simple meals. It is now a very mature hiking trail. Tiger Leaping Gorge is located on the way from Lijiang to Shangri-La. It is usually combined with some outdoor routes such as "Meili Four-Day Tour" and "Yubeng Six-Day Tour".

Laojun Mountain

Laojun Mountain is known as the ancestor of all mountains in Yunnan. It is said that Taishang Laojun once made elixirs here, hence its name. Laojun Mountain is located 110 kilometers southwest of the ancient city of Lijiang, at the junction of Lanping and Jianchuan. The main peak is about 4,300 meters above sea level. Unlike Yulong Snow Mountain, which is covered with snow all year round, Laojun Mountain is lush all year round, with vast and quiet virgin forests, wild rhododendrons all over the mountain, plateau meadows, and 99 glacial lakes dotted around it, commonly known as 99 Longtan. There are also more than 200 square kilometers of Danxia landforms formed by red sandstone.

Wenbi Mountain

Wenbi Mountain and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain lie to the south and north, surrounding Lijiang Bazi. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is famous for its natural landscape, while Wenbi Mountain is famous for its cultural landscape. The famous Wenfeng Temple, one of the five major lamaseries in Lijiang, is located here. Wenbihai at the foot of Wenbi Mountain is listed as an "International Wetland Reserve" together with Lashihai.

Baisha Ancient Town

Baisha Ancient Town is the oldest ancient town in Lijiang. It is located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is the earliest settlement after the Naxi ancestors entered the Lijiang Basin and the birthplace of Naxi culture. , the political and religious center of Lijiang before the Song and Yuan Dynasties. There are still religious buildings such as Liuli Hall, Dabaoji Palace, Dading Pavilion and King Kong Hall. There are also cultural and artistic heritages such as Baisha murals and Baisha music.

The First Bend of the Yangtze River

The First Bend of the Yangtze River is located in Shigu Town, Yulong County, Lijiang City. The Jinsha River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, turns a very spectacular bend here, because it is called the first bay of the Yangtze River. Shigu Town on the first bay of the Yangtze River is the earliest origin of Lijiang's place name.

Lijiang Ancient Town

Lijiang Ancient Town is known as the most complete ancient minority town in China. In a narrow sense, it refers to the Dayan Ancient Town, the main part of Lijiang Ancient Town. Lijiang Dayan Ancient Town has famous Sifang Street, Dashiqiao, Bar Street, Mufu and other small attractions. It has the largest concentration of inns and the most ethnically distinctive tourist souvenirs in China. It is a must-visit place when traveling in Lijiang.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the snow mountain with the lowest latitude (that is, the southernmost). It is a snow mountain that no one can climb to the top so far. It is the sacred mountain of the Naxi people in Lijiang and a snow mountain famous for its love-sacrifice culture. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area includes Ganhaizi, Yunshanping, Maoniuping, Glacier Park, and the highest golf course in China.

Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake is famous for the Mosuo walking marriage customs, the last matrilineal society, and the original and quiet paradise-like scenery of lakes and mountains. There are small attractions such as Lige Island, Luoshui Village, and Gemu Goddess Mountain in the Lugu Lake Scenic Area. Pig trough boats, Sulima wine, and wooden houses are the iconic symbols of Lugu Lake.

Shuhe Ancient Town

Shuhe Ancient Town was called "Shihe" in ancient times and "Shaowu" in Naxi. Before tourism development, it was called Longquan Village because there were several crystal clear springs in the village. , also known as the "hometown of clear springs". Shuhe Ancient Town is an important part of the "World Cultural Heritage Lijiang Ancient Town" awarded by UNESCO. It also has a longer history than the ancient city of Dayan in Lijiang. In ancient times, Shuhe was a gathering place for Lijiang chieftains to introduce skilled craftsmen from the Central Plains, and was the center of Lijiang's handicraft industry. Today's Shuhe is known as "an ancient town that is more petty bourgeois and quieter than Lijiang". The main business card is "an ancient town in the countryside, a pastoral in an ancient town". There is the Qinglong Bridge, the largest stone bridge in Lijiang, and the Jiuding Longtan, the most artistic spring.

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The history of Lijiang's construction

The name "Lijiang" began with the establishment of the administrative district Lijiang Road in the 13th year of the Yuan Dynasty (1276) . "History of the Yuan Dynasty·Geography" says: "The road is named after the river." The origin of the place name "Lijiang" originated from the nickname "Lishui" of the Jinsha River. "Tongzhi of Yunnan": "The name of the river is Lishui, which originates from the Tubo realm. It is located under the Liniu Stone in Longchuan. Its real name is Lishui, but Li is named Li.

"The Jinsha River originated from the plowing cow stone on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and was called Plow Water. Later, it was written as Lishui and Lijiang because the sounds of Plow and Li were similar.

One hundred thousand years ago, there was Homo sapiens in the late Paleolithic period. "Lijiang people" are active here. The discovery of cave paintings in the Jinshajiang River Valley and numerous artifacts of Neolithic, bronze and iron tools prove that Lijiang was one of the important areas for ancient human activities in southwest China.

Warring States Period. At that time, it belonged to the Shu County of the Qin State. At the end of the Warring States Period, it was the territory of the Dian Kingdom. During the Han Dynasty, the Dian Kingdom fell to the Han Dynasty, and today Lijiang City belongs to Yuezhu Si County, which is called Suijiu County. During the Three Kingdoms period, it belonged to Yunnan County.

During the Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Lijiang was still a Yunnan County and was called Suijiu County. Around this time, the Naxi ancestors moved here.

During the Tang Dynasty, Lijiang was still a Yunnan County. , was once the governor's seat of Yaozhou, and later Tubo. It was called Sangchuan in Nanzhao and belonged to Jianchuan Festival.

In the first year of Baoyou in the Southern Song Dynasty (1253), Kublai Khan conquered the south and granted Naxi. In the second year of Shiyou (AD 1254), the tribal chief Aliang was appointed as the civil officer in charge of Chahan Zhang. 1271), the Chahanzhang Xuanwei Division was established in Lijiang. In the 13th year of the Yuan Dynasty (1276), Lijiang Road was reestablished and the Military and Civilian General Administration Office was established. It governed: Yongbei Prefecture, Tong'an Prefecture, Jujin Prefecture, Baoshan Prefecture, Yongning Prefecture, Langqiu Prefecture, Shunzhou, Lanzhou and Linxi Counties were renamed Lijiang Xuanfu Division in the 22nd year of the Yuan Dynasty (1285).

In the 15th year of the Hongwu Period of the Ming Dynasty (1382). Ajia'ade, the local magistrate of Lijiang, "led the people to surrender" and was renamed Lijiang Prefecture from the Xuanfu Department of Lijiang Road. In the 30th year of Hongwu (1397), it was promoted to Lijiang Military and Civilian Prefecture, with 4 states, 1 county and 1 patrol. Department: Tong'an Prefecture, Baoshan Prefecture, Lanzhou, Jujin Prefecture, Linxi County, Shimenguan Inspection Department

In the 17th year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1660), the Lijiang Military and Civilian Mansion was established, still managed by Mu. In the first year of Yongzheng's reign (1723), the imperial court implemented the policy of "returning scholars to exile" in Lijiang. Instead, the imperial court appointed exiled officials as prefects, and the Jiangmu family became the local magistrate; in the 35th year of Qianlong's reign (1770) , established in Lijiang County.

In the second year of the Republic of China (1912), Lijiang was abandoned and the county government was moved to the original Lijiang government office.

In the 20th year of the Republic of China (1931). ), Lijiang, Yongbei and Huaping counties were established in present-day Lijiang.

In the 30th year of the Republic of China (1941), the Seventh Administrative Office of Yunnan Province and the Lijiang County Government were established in Lijiang, later Lijiang County. It belongs to the 13th Administrative Supervision District, and Yongsheng, Huaping and Ninglang belong to the 10th Administrative Supervision District.

In July 1949, Lijiang County was liberated and came under the jurisdiction of the Northwest Yunnan People's Commissioner's Office. On April 1, 1950, the Lijiang People's Administrative Commissioner's Office was established. In April 1950, it was changed to the Lijiang People's Administrative Commissioner's Office, with jurisdiction over Lijiang, Yongsheng, Huaping, Ninglang, Weixi, Lanping, Zhongdian, and Deqin. , Bijiang, Fugong, Gongshan, Heqing and Jianchuan 13 counties.

At the end of 1953, Hushui County was transferred from Baoshan Prefecture to Lijiang area.

In August 1954, the four counties of Hushui, Bijiang, Fugong and Gongshan were set aside to form the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Region, which was placed under the jurisdiction of the Lijiang Prefecture.

In 1956, Heqing and Jianchuan counties were placed under the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture.

In September 1957, the three counties of Zhongdian, Deqin and Weixi were set aside to form the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. In addition to the 8 counties in the two autonomous prefectures of Nujiang and Diqing, the Lijiang Region governs 4 counties: Lijiang County, Yongsheng County, Huaping County, and Ninglang Yi Autonomous County.

In April 1961, Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County was established, belonging to the Lijiang region.

In August 1973, Nujiang and Diqing prefectures came under the direct jurisdiction of the province, and the Lijiang area only governed 4 counties, including Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County, Yongsheng County, Huaping County, and Ninglang Yi Autonomous County.

In 1980, the Lijiang District Administrative Office was established.

On December 26, 2002, Lijiang was evacuated and established as a city. The original Lijiang area was renamed Lijiang City, and the original Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County was divided into Gucheng District and Yulong Naxi Autonomous County.

Lijiang Travel Guide

1. Find your favorite inn

Lijiang’s inn culture is the best in the country. Nowadays, inns are the soul of Lijiang. If you stay in a star-rated hotel in Lijiang, it will be useless. You can stay in any hotel, but the inn culture here is unique.

There are thousands of inns in Lijiang Ancient Town, with prices ranging from 30 to 30,000 yuan. Although many of them are called inns, their internal facilities are comparable to five-star hotels. If you come to a popular place like Lijiang and don’t want to collapse while carrying your suitcase on the cobblestone roads of the ancient city, you must book your favorite inn online in advance, so that you can enjoy the inn’s considerate pick-up and drop-off service.

2. Stroll around the ancient city, be in a daze, and bask in the sun

Lijiang Ancient Town, also known as Dayan Ancient Town, is one of the must-visit attractions in Lijiang travel guide. When you come here, it is a pleasure to just find a place to sit down, drink tea, and bask in the sun.

You can look for the Naxi Dongba characters, take a photo, and send it to your friends to test them; you can go to a Naxi ancient music concert, or learn the Guozhuang dance from the local Naxi people to learn more about Naxi Chat with the local residents about their ethnic culture. Every corner of the ancient town is filled with old men and young men chatting about everyday things. Listen carefully: whose wife knows how to work, whose wife is more skilled in crafts? You can also go to the roadside shop to buy some. Some ethnic ornaments and clothing can give you a sense of the ethnic atmosphere there; you can also sit on a stone bench or rocking chair by the roadside and look up at the stars at night, quietly enjoying the tranquility and tranquility here.

3. Climb Lion Rock to see the panoramic view of Dayan

Although climbing Lion Rock is tiring, it is a trip to Dayan Ancient City without climbing Lion Rock to overlook the panoramic view of Lijiang. A big regret. There is an all-wood ancient building on the top of Lion Rock. It is called "Wen Gu Lun" in Naxi language, which means that you can enjoy the view from the commanding heights. Because of its homophonic sound, it is called "Wangu Building". Climbing to the top of the building and looking out from the windows on all sides of the building, you have a panoramic view of the entire ancient city of Lijiang. The tranquility here has a spectacular momentum, and the feeling of being high up and having a panoramic view of the mountains is enough to make you indulge in it, relax yourself, and forget everything.

4. Look for specialty shops selling quirky gadgets

Walking in the alleys of Lijiang Old Town, you will see various specialty shops everywhere. From clothing, pottery studios, galleries, to wood carvings, everything has its own unique flavor and national characteristics. I heard that every shop has a different story. The oil painting at the door of the store was painted by the owner of the courtyard for his wife; the young man in the simple-style wood carving shop gave up a good future and engaged in wood carving that he loved; the young man in the old-style wood carving shop did not hesitate to let his voice become louder in order to hear the sound of the ancient bell. Hoarse Su Ping.

Here you will not only find a dazzling array of magical shops, but also discover many touching stories. Finally, let me tell you secretly that the prices of the products in the store can be negotiated.

5. Shuhe, Dayan Ancient Town 10 years ago

Shuhe is one of the earliest settlements of Naxi ancestors in Lijiang Bazi, and it is also the best preserved place on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. important market town. It is just like Dayan Ancient Town ten years ago, quiet and simple. The batik, silver jewelry, clothing, ancient copper bells, etc. in roadside shops are not much different from those sold in Lijiang, but they are much cheaper than those in Lijiang. Here, there are more reasons for you to stay, such as the quiet and comfortable courtyard, the peaceful and friendly atmosphere, the friendly and kind hostess, the delicious carrot rice...

Like it Friends who are quiet can take a stroll here, stay overnight and experience the pure Naxi style.

6. Listen to the original flavor of Lijiang

If you are fascinated by snow-capped mountains, come to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. If you come to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, you must listen to the original flavor of Lijiang. The most worth watching performances in Lijiang are "Impression of Lijiang" and "Lishui Sands". Both of them select the most representative cultural images of various ethnic groups in Lijiang, and comprehensively display Lijiang's unique and broad national culture and national spirit. Before watching the performance, you must understand the culture of the Naxi people in advance, otherwise you may not understand it, so it is necessary to know the Lijiang travel guide in advance.

7. Looking up at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from Yunshan Ping

Yunshan Ping is a huge lawn hidden in the original spruce forest, located in Qingli at the eastern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Lying among the green lawns of Yunshanping, you can see the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

It is said that Yunshanping is the place where the first couple of the Naxi people died in love. Kaimei and Yulepai, their loving love life was destroyed by polygamous feudal marriage. They yearned for a free love life, so they went to Yunshanping to fall in love. So during the Torch Festival in June, young men and women living in villages near Yulong Mountain made paper figures symbolizing Kaimei and Yulepai, and came to Yunshanping to pay homage to the first couple who fell in love.

8. Lashihai, rafting, horseback riding

It would be a pity not to go to Lashihai when you come to Lijiang. Lashihai is relatively close to the ancient city of Lijiang and the cost is relatively low. attractions. In the morning, you can experience the historic Tea Horse Road. The locals will pull their own horses to take you around the Tea Horse Road. After riding the horse, you can go boating, sit on the wooden trough boat, watch the migratory birds flying around you, the ducks swimming on the lake, and feel a bit of excitement in the quiet. In the afternoon, you can bring your equipment to capture every beautiful moment here. I heard that famous photographers in Lijiang used to create their works here all year round.

9. Go to Black Dragon Pool to see the holy water in the eyes of the Naxi people

The main reason why the ancient city of Lijiang ranks among the top ancient cities in the country is the water in Lijiang. Black Dragon Pool is The water source of Lijiang Ancient City is a holy water place for the Naxi people.

You can bring a water bottle with you when you come to Heilongtan, because its water source is an artesian well, like Baotu Spring in Jinan. It is green and pollution-free. The water contains a lot of minerals. Pure natural mineral water can be directly For drinking, locals go here to get water in the morning. Black Dragon Pond is the best place to shoot the reflection of Yulong Snow Mountain, so it fascinates many photography enthusiasts.

10. Bar clubbing, romance, nightlife

A small river, ancient buildings on both sides, red lanterns, tourists from all directions and bars with various moods, this is the busiest place in the ancient city at night Place - Bar Street. As night falls, the bar streets of the ancient city exude seductive magic. Bars with different styles are decorated with small bridges and flowing water, which add to the charm. I wonder what kind of encounter is waiting for you? Therefore, clubbing is also one of the plans in the Lijiang travel strategy for singles.

Here, the ambiguity in the air will stimulate every sensory nerve of yours, and the different moods in the bar will make you dizzy and obsessed. Here, you can stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city and meet someone you have never been attracted to before. But don’t be greedy here, and don’t drink with strangers.