Is it fun to travel to Lijiang? Lijiang three-day tour introduction

Lijiang Three-Day Tour Guide

Is it fun to go to Lijiang? How to spend a three-day holiday? For those who are short on time, how to visit Lijiang in the shortest possible time? Now, let’s take a look at the three-day travel guide to Lijiang to make your time in Lijiang the most relaxed.

1. Lijiang Special Itinerary:

The three-day tour is mainly to see the snow-capped mountains, streams, lakes, canyons, alpine meadows and experience the Dongba culture of Naxi, while taking into account the ancient city People's handicrafts while walking and shopping in Lijiang Old Town.

2. Lijiang River Route Design:

Day 1: Visit Lijiang Ancient Town

Day 2: Baishui River, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Dongba Valley, Shuhe Ancient Town, Qianhaizi, Blue Moon Valley

Day 3: The first bay of the Yangtze River in Lashihai, Lijiang overlooks Haba Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge Lijiang.

3. Detailed introduction of Lijiang Line:

The name of Sunday given by the Christian Friendship Society

Visit the ancient town of Lijiang during the day. Lijiang Old Town is simple and beautiful, full of nature and harmony. Due to the undulating terrain and gurgling water, the houses are made of wood, stone and earth, which are beautiful and practical. They incorporate the traditions of Han, Bai and Tibetan dwellings to form a unique style. The water originates from the Yuquan River at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain in the north of the city. It is divided into the West River, the Middle River and the East River under the Yulong Bridge. It enters the ancient city and then divides into countless tributaries. It crosses the streets and winds around the alleys, forming streets next to the river, alleys next to the water and close to the mountains. The plateau water city scene. There are more than 300 stone and wooden bridges of various shapes on the water.

Suggestion: There are many small buildings, stone bridges and forked roads in Lijiang Old Town. It is easy to get lost when walking around. Most of the important scenic spots in the ancient city are on both sides of the Zhonghe River and the Xihe River. It is recommended to walk along these two rivers. If you start from Yuhe Square, first walk along the river, then pass by Wanzi Bridge at Guanmenkou on Qiyi Street, Dashiqiao, Naxi Ancient Music Society in Dayan Town, and East Street, and then turn west at Wanzi Bridge and you will reach the Xihe River. . The tour route is Guangyi Street, Guanyuan Lane, Tianyu Liufang'an Bridge, Shogun Zhongyi Square, Guangbi? The three-eye well goes north to Sifang Street and east to Baigong Waterwheel Yuhe Square. Now, you should know what the ancient city is like.

If you are still confused, walk south along Bar Street on the west side of Xihe River to Sifang Street, then walk west and climb to the top of Lion Rock. When you climb to the top of Lion Rock, you can see the panoramic view of the ancient city of Lijiang and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance. Then you will have a general understanding of Lijiang Old Town.

Go shopping in the ancient city at night, or go to the bar street to experience Lijiang’s nightlife.

In the evening, stay in Lijiang Old Town.

The next day

Depart at 8:00 and visit Dongba Valley. Dongba Valley is actually a folk village, inhabited by six ethnic minorities, each with their own unique customs. Craftsman Street is the main street of Dong Ba Valley, lined with shops of various colors. Walk along Craftsman Street to the end and cross Limbo Bridge. Under the bridge is the famous Naked Beauty Lake, with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance. Here, you can also enjoy the frightening performances of the Lisu people going up mountains of swords and under seas of fire, as well as their traditional customs of making people fall asleep and fall in love.

Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at 10 o’clock.

The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the nearest modern marine glacier near the equator in the northern hemisphere. Its main peak is 5,596 meters above sea level and is still a virgin peak. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a sacred mountain in the eyes of the Naxi and Lijiang ethnic groups. The three patron saints of the Naxi people are the incarnations of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. So far, Lijiang has held three annual grand festivals.

Reminder: There are three cableways in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The first one goes to Yunshanping, the second one goes to Maoniuping, and the third one is the big ropeway. Prices increase with altitude. Please prepare your cotton clothes before climbing the mountain.

Noon

14:00 Visit Baishui River and Blue Moon Valley. Baishui River is a river formed by melting snow from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It flows down the valley, its water clear and dark green. Because the river bed and platform are made of white marble and Carboniferous fragments, which are gray in color, it is named Baishui River. Take an electric car to Baisha

Visit Qianhaizi at 16:00. Ganhaizi is an open meadow east of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is a good place to watch the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Here you can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Fan Dou Mountain and other peaks vividly. Ganhaizi meadow is a natural pasture. When flowers bloom in spring, herbs sprout. Tibetan, Yi, and Naxi herdsmen who live in the mountains near Qianhaizi will carry blankets, ride tall horses, and drive yaks and sheep to graze on the meadows.

7:30 Visit Shuhe Ancient Town. In recent years, more and more tourists have come to Lijiang Ancient Town, which has made the commercial atmosphere of the ancient city stronger and stronger, and some of them are unable to experience the quaint atmosphere. Therefore, going to Shuhe Ancient Town to experience a condensed version of Lijiang Ancient Town has become a way to make up for regrets. Shuhe Ancient Town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, surrounded by Lotus Mountain, Jubao Mountain, Longquan Mountain, Jiuding River, Qinglong River and Shuhe River. Ancient streets, ancient lanes, ancient temples, ancient bridges, ancient trees, and ancient murals can be seen everywhere, making you glad you came.

Suggestion: Shuhe Ancient Town is very small. From Sifang Yinting Square to Sifang Street, you can walk 3/4 of the ancient town in just over ten minutes. Then, you can go north to Jiuding Longtan, and you have completed the entire ancient town. Important attractions along the way include: Sifang Yinting Square, Xiaoping Bridge, Sifang Street, Tea Horse Road Museum, Dajue Palace Murals, Sifang Street, Qinglong Bridge, and Longtan Sansheng Palace.

In the evening, you can stroll around Shuhe Ancient Town for shopping, or go to the bar area to experience the nightlife.

Stay in Shuhe Ancient Town in the evening.

The third day

Depart at 7:30 and take a bus to Lashihai.

Visit Lashihai in the morning. How about going to Lijiang on May Day? Hella is an international wetland park. There is a plateau lake here. The mirror-like lake water reflects the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and wintering waterbirds either perch or soar among the blue sky and white clouds, creating a unique scenery of the plateau wetlands.

Depart at 10:00 and head to Shigu Town.

1:30 Arrive at Shigu Town for lunch, overlooking the first bay of the Yangtze River. When the Jinsha River reaches the junction of Shigu Town and Shangri-La Bicun in Shasong, Lijiang, it suddenly makes a sharp turn of more than 100 degrees and turns northeast, forming a rare V-shaped bend, known as the first bay of the Yangtze River. .

Depart at 12:30 and head to Tiger Leaping Gorge, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Haba Snow Mountain along the way. Haba Snow Mountain, located in the Haba Snow Mountain area among the eight areas of the Three Parallel Rivers World Heritage, is a shining diamond in the crown. The main peak is 5,396 meters above sea level. It is one of the famous extremely high mountains in Yunnan and brings together all the wonders in the world.

14:30 Visit the Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge. The total length of Tiger Leaping Gorge is 18 kilometers, which is divided into three sections: Upper Tiger Leaping, Middle Tiger Leaping and Lower Tiger Leaping. The winding mountain highway is 25 kilometers long, with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the east and Haba Snow Mountain in the west. The canyon has a vertical height difference of 3,790 meters, making it one of the deepest canyons in the world. It takes 2 to 3 days to walk through the entire canyon, and there are dangers along the way. Shanghai Hutiao is the narrowest section of the canyon, only more than 30 meters long. It stands on a huge rock in the middle of the river, like a high bulging waterfall, splitting the rapids in two and making the waves thunder. Legend has it that a tiger once jumped from the edge of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to Haba Snow Mountain through this huge stone in the middle of the river, hence the name Tiger Leaping Stone.

Depart at 16:30 and return to Lijiang.

9:30 Arrive at Lijiang Old Town for dinner.

20:30 Visit the ancient city for shopping or rest.

In the evening, check into Lijiang Old Town.

The above is for reference only.