Top ten must-visit attractions in Lijiang

Top 10 must-visit attractions in Lijiang

Tourist attractions refer to tourist areas or tourist destinations that are well-known, have certain characteristics, and are more attractive to tourists. It can be a beautiful landscape; it can also be a famous cultural country with a gathering of people. Here are the top ten must-visit attractions in Lijiang that I compiled for you. Welcome to read and collect!

1. Lijiang Ancient City

For thousands of years, Dayan Ancient City has been an important town in western Yunnan. Lijiang Ancient City is the most complete ancient ethnic minority city in China. It is famous for its town, which in a narrow sense refers to Dayan Ancient Town, the main part of Lijiang Ancient Town. There are row upon row of Naxi-style houses in the town. Small and exquisite arch bridges in front of each house span the clear streams that pass through the city and alleys. Rows of weeping willows sway in the breeze. The alleys paved with bluestones are winding and criss-crossing. , forming a unique plateau water town style of "every spring, every house with weeping poplar trees" and "small bridges, flowing water, and people's homes". The ancient town's Jiangnan water town-like scenery and unique architectural layout are known as "Suzhou on the Plateau".

Comments: Because Lijiang Ancient Town is so well-known, during the peak tourist seasons such as Golden Week, the streets and alleys are crowded with people. You must be prepared for travel. If there is no problem with time, you can choose to travel in the off-season.

2. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

As a sacred mountain revered by the Naxi people, the Naxi people’s patron saint "Sanduo" is the incarnation of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Every year on the eighth day of the second lunar month, the Naxi people visit A grand event is held to celebrate the "Sanduo Festival" to express respect for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the three gods. The main peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with an altitude of 5596 meters is still a virgin peak that has not been conquered by humans, and its many mysterious legends make people fascinated by it.

Comments: Because Yulong Snow Mountain is the snow mountain with the lowest latitude, coupled with global warming and the increase in tourists visiting the mountain, the snow storage in Yulong Snow Mountain decreases every year. Therefore, it is better to go to the snow mountain in the morning. There is no need to join a group. My friend packs a car and lets go for fun.

3. Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake is a virgin lake far away from the hustle and bustle of the city and unpolluted by modern civilization. The Mosuo people living by the lake still retain the traditional matrilineal social form. , they live in a large matrilineal family with women as the axis, and live a primitive Axia walking marriage life where men do not marry women. The head of every family here is female, and the blood lineage of family members is also matrilineal. The only ancestors are the maternal grandmother and her brothers and sisters, and the maternal generation is only the mother, uncles and aunts. , or the different customs, melodious songs and moving legends. In the eyes of outsiders, everything seems magical and simple, with a strong poetic feeling, but full of magic.

Comment: The walking marriage custom in Lugu Lake has a tendency to be over-publicized and distorted. I hope tourists will not shout about walking marriage as soon as they arrive in Lugu Lake.

4. Shuhe Ancient Town

Similar to Dayan Ancient Town, Shuhe Ancient Town also has a Sifang Street extending in all directions, with five roads leading to all directions. It was once an important hub for fur trading in Lijiang. Distribution center. Along the street are ancient wooden-fronted shops with dark red paint on the door panels. Mottled footprints are faintly visible on the bluestone pavement in front of the shops. The Naxi old man sitting on the street has a peaceful expression, which outlines the simple and natural character of Shuhe Ancient Town. Sifang Street is surrounded by water. People stroll on Sifang Street at night, walking and stopping as they please, holding lights in their hands. Walking through the riverside streets and alleys, they are like fireflies flying in all directions on a summer night. Over time, they become a river. A unique scenery - fireflies in the night market, is listed as one of the eight scenic spots in Shuhe.

Comments: Shuhe Ancient Town is a semi-ancient and semi-artificial ancient town that Kunming Dingye Real Estate Group is responsible for protecting and developing. The large area at the entrance of the ancient town is an antique commercial street, and crossing the Qinglong Bridge is the real Shuhe River.

5. Lashihai

As an ecologically intact plateau wetland, Lashihai is home to tens of thousands of migratory birds every winter, such as Chinese mergansers, black-necked cranes, and black mergansers. Cranes, bar-headed geese, etc., trekked across thousands of mountains and rivers. Under the cold sky, small wetland dams and lakes were divided into large and small inlets. From time to time, large groups of overwintering waterbirds that inhabited Lashihai could be seen flapping. Wings, either playing and foraging by the water, or soaring between the sky and the lake, form the unique atmosphere of the plateau wetlands. Lashihai has therefore become a major bird watching resort.

The mountains and rivers around Lashihai are beautiful, and the scenery is beautiful. In addition to wetlands and a wide variety of migratory birds, the spring water gushing out from the rugged rocks at the intersection of Beidou Mountain and Wohu Mountain is clear and sweet, forming a deep green sister. The water in the pool is so clear that you can see the bottom. The surrounding forests are dense and the flowers bloom early, making it a good place for vacation and leisure around Lijiang.

Comments: This route is relatively unstandardized. Many individual tourist reception centers offer low prices, and some aunties will ask you to go to Lashihai for 5 yuan on the road. Don’t be fooled, go with a regular club. , to enjoy the fun.

6. Tiger Leaping Gorge

The Tiger Leaping Gorge in the north of Lijiang City is located between the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Haba Snow Mountain. It is said that tigers once crossed over with the help of many huge rocks in the middle of the river. famous.

Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into three sections: Upper Tiger Leaping, Middle Tiger Leaping and Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge. There are 18 dangerous shoals. The mouth of the Gorge is 1,800 meters above sea level. It is one of the most famous hiking and adventure canyons in the world.

Among the three sections of Tiger Leaping Gorge, the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge is the narrowest section. A huge boulder lies in the middle of the river like a mainstay, splitting the rapids in two and causing roaring waves. Zhonghutiao is 5 kilometers away from Shanghutiao. The river surface has a huge drop, the current is turbulent, and there are many rocks, which look like stars in the sky, forming an extremely dangerous "star-filled" reef area. Xiahutiao is close to the exit of Tiger Leaping Gorge. With cliffs stretching to the sky on both sides and the rushing river rolling up huge waves, it is the best place to appreciate the spectacular scenery of Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Comments: Zhonghutiao is the best hiking route and requires a certain amount of physical strength. When hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge, you should try to avoid rainy days as there may be dangers such as landslides.

7. Laojun Mountain

Laojun Mountain is located in the middle of the three major scenic spots in Yunnan: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Cangshan Erhai Lake and Three Parallel Rivers. It is mainly composed of Laojun Mountain Ninety-Nine Dragon Pond, Golden Wire Factory, It consists of areas and attractions such as Yuhu Lake, Liming Meile Danxia Landform, Xinzhu Natural Alpine Botanical Garden, etc. Laojun Mountain is named after the mountains forming a semicircle and resembling a horseshoe-shaped alchemy furnace. It is known as the "ancestor of mountains in Yunnan Province" reputation. Laojun Mountain is surrounded by two major rivers, the Jinsha River and the Lancang River. The mountains are majestic and ancient. The ancient virgin forest on the mountain is covered with tall fir forests, making the entire mountain appear lush green. The main peak of Laojun Mountain is 4,247 meters above sea level. The rugged rocks, green pines and cypresses on the mountain complement the towering peaks. The rare Yunnan golden monkeys appear in the inaccessible fir forest. Being among them gives people a sense of harmonious beauty between man and nature.

Comments: Laojun Mountain has not yet been over-developed and there are fewer tourists. However, it has been mentioned in Lijiang’s tourism development strategy, so you should go there as early as possible. In addition, Laojun Mountain is adjacent to Shaxi Ancient Town in Jianchuan County, Dali. Shaxi Ancient Town in Yunnan is known as "the only surviving ancient market on the Tea Horse Road". It is quite ancient and quiet and well worth a visit.

8. 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.

Comments: Shigu Town is home to the Naxi people who live at sunrise and rest at sunset. Their lives do not seem to be greatly affected by tourism, so they are also known as "Lijiang in Lijiang".

9. Baisha Ancient Town

Baisha Ancient Town is located about 8 kilometers north of Lijiang County, bordering Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the north, Longquan in the south, and Zhishan Mountain in the west. It is one of the oldest market towns in Lijiang. It is the first settlement place of the Naxi people in Lijiangba and an important birthplace of Lijiang Mu clan toast. There are existing Ming Dynasty buildings such as Dabaoji Palace, Liuli Palace, and Wenchang Palace. The famous white sand murals are in Dabaoji Palace.

10. 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.

Comment: Wenbi Mountain is a good angle to see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. There are not many tourists on Wenbi Mountain. When the Buddha smoke rises, people will think of being in a fairyland.

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