Lijiang Tourism Encyclopedia, Traveler’s Utopia. What are your free travel tips for Lijiang?

If you want to feel poetry and you in the distance, you might as well bring a camera, a plane ticket, a yearning, and live the life you want. Let the roads you have traveled, the scenery you have seen, and the moments you have been touched transform into the meaning of travel.

South of Caiyun, this is a place that fascinates many people. On the remote and mysterious Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, there lies an ancient kingdom? Lijiang, which is a traveler's utopia.

The wind, clouds, rain, dew, sun, moon, rivers, just the right climate, and unreserved sunshine here all seem to be as comfortable as a paradise. Can you feel here that Birdsong Mountain is more secluded? .

1. Things to note when traveling to Lijiang

1. Lijiang has four distinct seasons and is located in a plateau area. Remember to protect yourself from the sun in advance and bring sunglasses and an umbrella when you go out. The temperature difference between morning and evening is also relatively large, so be careful to keep warm.

2. You can book air tickets online without entrusting a travel agency. You can arrange your accommodation in advance to avoid being in a hurry when you arrive.

3. Lijiang is a plateau area, so some people may experience physical discomfort. Don’t worry too much. Generally, altitude sickness will cause dizziness, nausea, and limp limbs. This can be relieved by taking more rest.

4. Don’t trust Lijiang’s romance culture. If the little fairies are going to a bar and someone asks to share a table, please be careful and do not drink the wine given by others, smoke the cigarettes given by others, or take advantage that should not be taken.

5. Don’t be greedy for petty gains. Please purchase tickets through formal channels to avoid being deceived.

2. How to choose accommodation?

In Lijiang, where folk culture is prominent, choosing antique B&Bs is the best choice for tourists. And many people come here because of the famous Lijiang Ancient Town. Naturally, the first choice for accommodation is in Lijiang Ancient Town. However, the more reliable and artistic B&B in Lijiang Old Town is naturally Manting Meisu. Manting Meisu is located on the Lion Mountain in the ancient city. It has the architectural characteristics of Naxi culture and a beautiful environment. There is an observation deck on the second floor of the inn. You can also watch the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain during the day and enjoy the beautiful night view of the ancient city at night. In addition to its beautiful environment, Manting Meisu also has a more humane service concept, nutritious meals, and very high cost performance. It is a mid-to-high-end B&B inn and a very representative B&B brand in Lijiang.

3. Food on the tip of your tongue? Lijiang Food: Shiguo Yushan Zhenguan

It’s not like you’ve been to a place without tasting the local food, and the food in Lijiang is nothing more than It's salmon and wild mushrooms. The Shiguo Yushan Zhenguan in the Sifang Temple Fair in the ancient city is one of the most popular restaurants among Lijiang citizens. It has been selected as one of the top ten popular restaurants in Lijiang and has become people's first choice for eating wild mushroom delicacies and salmon delicacies. Lijiang Stone Restaurant Guoyushan Zhenguan is the filming location of "Mufu" and has also been selected as the most influential and highly reputable restaurant in Lijiang by Ctrip and Dianping. The most distinctive delicacies of Lijiang Shiguo Yushan Zhenguan are wild mushroom hotpot and salmon.

Due to Yunnan’s climate, fungi have become a delicacy in people’s mouths. There are many types of wild mushrooms in Shiguoyu, and each one is very fresh. There are also many ways to cook it, and the taste is different. However, the best partner of wild mushrooms is local chicken, which is also suitable for the public's taste. Wild mushrooms and local chicken hot pot has a rich soup and a very delicious taste, which leaves people wanting more. Shiguo Yushan Zhenguan uses pure natural wild mushrooms and very fresh ingredients for cooking, and uses natural stone stone pots as hot pot materials, and then covers the stone pots with straw hats, which is very healthy and environmentally friendly . Among them, the stone pot is professionally carved from pure natural high-quality refractory stone. The food cooked is beautiful and delicious, with beautiful and diverse shapes, it is heated quickly, and it does not stick to the pot when used. It is rich in various trace elements that are beneficial to the human body. It is one of the special delicacies that tourists and friends should not miss when visiting Lijiang.

IV. Lijiang Characteristic Cultural Scenic Spots

(1) Dayan Ancient Town (Lijiang Ancient Town)

Dayan Ancient Town is one of the famous scenic spots in Lijiang and also It is one of the two ancient cities in China that successfully applied for world cultural heritage with its entire ancient city. If you don’t mention the ancient city of Lijiang, a trip to Lijiang is in vain. The streets in Lijiang Old Town are built along mountains and rivers, paved with red breccia, and dominated by antique houses. The ancient city is the best place to visit at night, experience the romance culture, and feel the ghosts of the bar street. The famous attractions in the ancient city of Lijiang include: Big Water Wheel, Sifang Street, Mufu, Wangu Tower, etc.

(2) Shuhe Ancient Town

Shuhe Ancient Town, known as "Shaowu" in Naxi language, is located in the northwest of Lijiang Ancient City. It was an important post station on the Tea Horse Road. A well-preserved important market town on the Tea Horse Road. This is also a quaint and quiet town, suitable for daytime fun, and the best place to experience the lazy time and slow life. The ancient town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and its structural layout is similar to that of Dayan Ancient City. The houses are well-proportioned, the water flows in the lanes, and the environment is beautiful. Most of Shuhe's bars are Qingba. When you are tired of wandering around, you can find a place to enjoy folk songs. When you are tired of walking, find a small shop and eat local specialties such as chickpea jelly and rice enema. The famous attractions in Shuhe Ancient Town include: Qinglong Bridge, Sifang Street, Jiuding Longtan, Tea Horse Road Museum, Sifang Listening, etc.

(3) Guanyin Gorge

Guanyin Gorge Scenic Area is located at the Yulong Pass, one of the three major passes in Bazi, Lijiang. It has the reputation of being the first scenic spot in Lijiang.

Lijiang Guanyin Gorge is an ecological scenic spot based on forests, lakes, mountains, rivers, canyons, and other natural landscapes. The long Qiutang Road of Xiongguan and the leisurely tea and horse racing in Yunnan are the reflection of Lijiang Guanyin Gorge. It is said that Xu Xiake entered Lijiang from this way and described Qiutang Pass as "Key to Lijiang". However, entering this "Key to Lijiang" means entering the gate of Lijiang. Only when you enter this gate can you enter Lijiang from the main gate. Famous attractions in Guanyin Gorge Scenic Area include: Mujia Villa, Guanyin Waterfall, Liangma Bridge, Dianzang Tea House, Huanglong Pond, Tianxiang Pagoda and Mujia Villa, etc. Guanyin Gorge has many experiential programs, such as glass plank roads, dry slides, electric rail cars, etc.

(4) Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is called "Oulu" in Naxi language, which means silver rock. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a 5A-level scenic spot. Its thirteen snow peaks are continuous, like a "giant dragon" flying across the sky. It is the sacred mountain of the Naxi people and is said to be the incarnation of Sanduo, the protective god of the Naxi people. The basic coordinates of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain are: Ganhaizi, Glacier Park, and Blue Moon Valley. After purchasing the ticket, take the cableway to Glacier Park. The cableway is divided into three cableways: large, medium and small. Take the large cableway to reach 4506 meters, where you will find Glacier Park; the middle cableway can see the yaks and natural landscape of Ganhaizi; the small cableway reaches Yunshanping. Not much to see. The blue at the foot of the snow mountain is called "Blue Moon Valley". From a distance, it looks like a blue moon embedded at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, so it is called Blue Moon Valley.

Tips: The altitude on the snow-capped mountains is high, so it is recommended to pay attention to altitude sickness. If it is severe, please seek medical treatment in time. There are temporary rescue stations on the snow-capped mountains!

(5) Lashihai

Lashihai is the first nature reserve named after "wetland" in Yunnan Province. The Lashi Sea was originally part of the paleogeosyncline in northwestern Yunnan. It was folded and uplifted into land during the Yanshanian Movement in the Mesozoic Era, and became a quasi-plain in the Miocene Era. With the development of the orogeny of the Hengduan Mountains, it became a continental area from the end of the Pliocene Era to the beginning of the Pleistocene Era. The beautiful scenery, green mountains, vague water shadows, high sky and clear clouds, simple and elegant atmosphere, fresh air and fresh scenery make people unable to distinguish between illusion and the lake and the sky. There is 90 minutes of horse riding time in Lashihai. At noon, you can take a bus to the club where there will be an authentic local chicken feast. After dinner, enjoy the sea breeze in the clubhouse and feel the comfort of the afternoon.

(6) Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake is located at the junction of Yanyuan County, Sichuan Province and Ninglang County, Yunnan Province. After the popularity of "Dear Inn", it became Many tourists focus on this mysterious land. Lugu Lake is a plateau fault dissolution subsidence lake. It is composed of a northwest-southeast fault and two east-west faults. Like a huge, flawless white pearl, set in the southwest of the motherland, it is known as the "Pearl of the Plateau". Its picturesque scenery, timeless matrilineal customs and mysterious walking marriages make it beloved by the outside world. If you look from a distance, the lake water ripples gently under the sun, blending the blue sky, white clouds, green water and green mountains into an ink painting. The scenic spots in Lugu Lake include: Walking Wedding Bridge, Boao Island, Lover's Beach, Xiaoluoshui Village, Gemu Goddess Mountain, Niaojue Lake Bay, etc.

(7) Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge is famous for its danger. It is one of the deepest canyons in China and is a national 4A tourist attraction. Surrounded by the Hengduan Mountains, the terrain is complex and changeable, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. There is a saying that "there are four seasons in one day". Tiger Leaping Gorge has towering mountains, rocky waters, and flying snow waves, creating a thrilling landscape that is rare in the world. There are two options for visiting Tiger Leaping Gorge: one is by foot, and the other is by car. Because walking consumes a lot of physical energy, you can bring some high-calorie foods to replenish energy when necessary. The entire scenic area is divided into Upper, Middle and Lower Tiger Leaping. Upper Tiger Leaping is the narrowest section of the canyon; Middle Tiger Leaping, lying in the middle of the stream, with shocking waves; Lower Tiger Leaping is the best place to appreciate Tiger Leaping Gorge.