The most complete Lijiang free travel strategy in 2019, showing you a different Lijiang

Lijiang overview:

Lijiang is located at the junction of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the northwest of Yunnan Province. It used to be a transit station for the Silk Road and the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. . Lijiang Ancient Town, also known as Dayan Ancient Town, is one of the few minority ancient cities in China. The pace of life is rich in nightlife. Many travelers think that the Old Town of Lijiang is Lijiang, but it is not. In addition to the ancient city, the Lijiang area is much larger than the ancient city of Lijiang. There are many places worth visiting here, such as the mysterious "Oriental Daughter Country" Lugu Lake, the quiet and leisurely Shuhe Ancient Town, the towering and majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the beautiful Lashi Lake. land.

best time to travel

Lijiang is suitable for sightseeing all year round. When you come to Lijiang at different times, you will have different feelings and gains.

February: Go to the farmland near Lashihai to see rapeseed flowers, visit the First Bay of the Yangtze River, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is recommended to wear sweaters, and cotton clothes are required on the snow mountains (rental available).

April: When Lijiang Old Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain are the most beautiful, it is recommended to bring short-sleeved T-shirts, sweaters, jackets, sunscreen, and rain gear.

May: In the mountains and fields of Lijiang, you can see the flowers blooming and the flowers falling colorfully. Pay attention to sun protection.

June-August: In the rainy season, you can see Lijiang's style in the rain. It is recommended to bring rain gear when going out.

September-October: Go to the fields of Lijiang to see the beautiful scenery of the harvest. It is recommended to wear a fleece jacket.

Recommended number of days to visit

3-5 days.

Since the scenic spots in Lijiang area are relatively scattered, most tourists will choose to spend 3-5 days to visit classic scenic spots such as Lijiang Old Town, Lashi Lake, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, etc. If they choose to go to Lugu Lake, they need to stay for 5 days.

lijiang cost

Things in the ancient city of Lijiang are more expensive, but the consumption level in the new urban areas outside the ancient city and other scenic spots outside Lijiang is relatively low.

Attractions: 15-100 yuan

Catering: Taking Lijiang Old Town as an example, there are not only rice noodles at an economical price of 10+/bowl, but also set meals for two people at more than 100+ in boutique restaurants. Consumption in bars and cafes is on par with first-tier cities.

Accommodation: The average price of three-star and four-star hotels is between 200-350 yuan.

Transportation: It costs 80-120 yuan to take a taxi from the airport to downtown Lijiang, and 700-900 yuan to charter a car from Lijiang Old Town to Lugu Lake.

Lijiang traffic:

In fact, the traffic in Lijiang is very complete now. There are many ways to get to Lijiang, such as planes, trains, trains (the trains from Kunming to Lijiang have been opened now), and everyone can search for Lijiang air tickets and train tickets through travel websites. , train tickets, bus tickets, etc., the editor will not introduce them in detail here

So how should I go to Lijiang Old Town after arriving in Lijiang?

Lijiang Airport is about 20 kilometers away from Lijiang Old Town. There are buses to Lijiang Airport every day. The fare is 25 yuan to arrive at Lijiang Lantian Hotel. After arriving at Lantian Hotel, you can take a rental car to the place you want to go, or take a taxi (but here I want to remind everyone that Didi Taxi is illegal in Lijiang, so please choose carefully)

General situation of internal traffic in Lijiang area

The internal traffic in Lijiang is divided into the inner section of Lijiang City and the outer section of Lijiang City. The main means of transportation in Lijiang City are taxis and buses. The series of scenic spots outside Lijiang City mainly rely on chartered cars and buses.

taxi

There are many taxis in Lijiang. The starting price in Xiali is 6 yuan during the day, and 1.6 yuan/km will be charged later. The starting price of Santana is 7 yuan, and an additional 1.8 yuan/km fee will be charged later. The starting fare of a taxi at night is 11 yuan. The main taxi stops are located near the Yulong Bridge at the junction of the ancient city and the new city, and around the Lijiang Dongba Cultural International Exchange Center. Some Xiali taxi drivers can provide chartered services to Yunshanping, Yufeng Temple and other scenic spots, and the price can be discussed with the driver.

tips

Some black cars will wait near scenic spots, airports, and hotels to deceive tourists to trust them, and sell some scenic spots and accommodation places to earn high kickbacks. You need to be careful of being deceived.

bike

The Red Sun Plaza in Lijiang City can provide bicycle rental service, and the rental fee is 15 yuan per day. In addition, some youth hostels and inns also provide this service, and the rental prices are slightly different. However, bicycles are not allowed in the ancient city, and you only need to rent a bicycle when you go out of the city or to a nearby place. tips

It is recommended to rent a bicycle and start from the ancient city. Three routes are good. One is to Lashihai in the west, the other is to Wenhai Village in the northwest of the ancient city, and the last one is along the Baishui River to the north until Baisha Ancient Town.

chartered car

Generally, you can sign up for local tours or charter cars from scenic spots such as Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lugu Lake, Shangri-La, and Dali in the ancient city. The price of chartered cars is relatively high, and you can choose according to your free preferences, but you must always go to a regular travel company or chartered car company, and avoid choosing some private chartered cars.

bus

There are 2 ways to go to various scenic spots in Lijiang by bus:

Today I will list the bus from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, because there are many departure times for the bus to Shangri-La, you can choose according to your own time, and you can check the relevant travel websites for details.

One is Lijiang High-speed Passenger Station pick-up at 08:30 and 09:30 every day, via Lijiang New Passenger Station (the time is 09:00 and 10:00 respectively), the normal fare is 77 yuan. It takes about 5 hours to drive until Daluoshui (the shuttle bus back to Lijiang runs twice a day at 10 o'clock and 12 o'clock, and there is only one trip in the ultra-light season);

There is also a minibus from Lijiang to Yongning passing Lugu Lake, starting at 8:30 in the morning, and arriving at Lugu Lake at about 2:00 in the afternoon. The fare includes insurance at 53 yuan, and it takes about 5 hours;

2. Tourist special line bus, from Lijiang to Lige (you can also get off at Daluoshui), the round-trip fare is about 160, get on the bus at Guchengkou (all major intersections in the ancient city should be available), and get off at the scenic spots along the way to watch and take pictures , and the car is sent to Lige, you can choose to get off, and it is more convenient

Where to stay in Lijiang:

Lijiang Inn Choice

Why do I only mention the inns in Lijiang, because relatively speaking, the inns in Lijiang are the best choice for friends who come to Lijiang, and there are tens of millions of inns in Lijiang, so the editor will briefly talk about which inn is better to choose Some

Sifang Street area (core location, easy access, but close to Bar Street, heavy traffic, expensive, noisy, people who like lively can live here)

On the Lion Rock (good view, a good place to see the whole ancient city, some can watch the sunrise in front of the window. It is tiring to go up and down the mountain, and it is inconvenient to get in and out)

Wuyi Street (There are many quiet bars and characteristic small shops on the street, with a petty bourgeois atmosphere. It is adjacent to Sifang Street, easy to access, and quiet in the middle of the bustle).

Qiyi Street, Mufu area (core fringe area, quiet, personally think this area is also very suitable)

South Gate area (convenient access, most of them are newly built houses, lacking the characteristic atmosphere of Lijiang Old Town)

Accommodation is cost-effective, mainly referring to price, extended services, etc. Thousands of Inns in the ancient city have mainstream prices ranging from 80 to 1,000 yuan. Additional services are an important criterion for measuring prices. Many inns talk about how many "free services" they have, which is also a major feature of Lijiang Inns. In fact, the so-called free services, including pick-up, breakfast, tea, fruit, even massage, foot bath, etc., are all added to the room rate. If you stay for ten and a half months and don’t get free pick-up or breakfast, don’t be depressed. This shows that the room rate is indeed real. In addition, sound insulation, sanitation, quietness, location, etc. should also be taken into consideration. The stone road in the ancient city is a roller killer, so you must drag the suitcase. It is recommended to choose the inn at the junction of the ancient city and the new city. It is convenient to enter and exit, and it is convenient to drag the suitcase...

Attraction overview

When you come to Lijiang for the first time, you will definitely be moved by the beautiful scenery like small bridges and flowing water. Dayan Ancient Town, Shuhe, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain are the best places for you to understand Lijiang. There is also the mysterious Lugu Lake, the daughter of the East, which is beautiful. The scenery of lakes and mountains will surely make you intoxicated. In Lijiang, you can be a wayward child, put aside the troubles of life, fantasize, have fun, and enjoy the warm sunshine here wantonly; or go on a hike to feel the beauty of natural mountains and rivers; One night, looking forward to an unexpected love. Healing, Aventure, Traveling, Searching, Purity, Dazed... These words may be able to describe Lijiang very well, but she still has many unknown charms, waiting to be discovered by people who come here.

1 Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake was called Luku Haizi in ancient times, and it is known as the "magical oriental daughter country". The residents by the lake are mainly Mosuo people, and some Naxi people. The Mosuo people still retain the matrilineal clan marriage system.

Here also includes scenic spots: Lugu Lake Scenic Area - Boao Island Lover's Beach Lugu Lake Scenic Area - Liwubi Island Gemu Goddess Mountain Lugu Lake Observation Platform Caohai Lige Island Zhaojiawan (Goddess Bay) Luguhu Town (Zuosuo Town) Walking Marriage Bridge Liwubi Temple Nisai Village (Lise Village) Luyuan Cliff

2 Lijiang Old Town

Here also includes attractions: Dashuiche Sifang Street, Lijiang, Lion Mountain, Lijiang Old Town-Wangu Building, Guanmen Gate, Baimalongtan Temple, Stone Ancient City, Naxi Jinshi and Gengji’s Former Residence, Zhou Lin’s Art Memorial Hall, Indian Overseas Chinese Yang Shouqi’s Former Residence, Observation Deck, Red Second Front Army Passing Lijiang Headquarters The former site of Bailong Cultural Square Mosque (North Gate Slope) Ancient City Christian Gospel Church

3 Lijiang Eternal Scenic Area

Here also includes scenic spots: Walking Marriage Bridge, Tea Horse Ancient City, Eternal Love Performance

4 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

The sacred mountain in the hearts of the Naxi people, the main peak Fanzi is 5596 meters above sea level, surrounded by clouds and mists all the year round, it is an unconquered virgin peak. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the closest snow mountain group to the equator and the southernmost snow mountain in the northern hemisphere.

It also includes scenic spots: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Cableway Blue Moon Valley Glacier Park Yunshanping (Sacrifice Valley) Maoniuping Scenic Area Jade Dragon Snow Mountain National Scenic Area - Baishui River 4506-meter stone monument Dongba Valley Scenic Spot Yunshanping Cableway 5 Shuhe Ancient Town

Compared with Lijiang Old Town, it is quieter here

Here also includes attractions: Flying Flowers Touching Water Sansheng Palace Shilian Temple Harry Valley Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum Jiuding Longtan Ancient Road Collectors Three Eyes Well Qinglong Bridge Qinglong River Shuhe Sifang Street Jinghun Cave Shuhe Archway Former Residence of Tea Horse King Tea Horse Welcome Square Guanzhi Hall East Ba Wishing Wind Chimes Wangfeng Pavilion (Dingye Street) Naxi Mythical City

6 Shangri-La

Here also includes scenic spots: Tiger Leaping Gorge Yila Grassland (Napa Sea) Small Zhongdian Ranch Dukezong Ancient City Dukezong Ancient City Guishan Park Big Buddha Temple Prayer Wheel Tusi Feast Haba Snow Mountain Mingyong Glacier Meili Snow Mountain Feilai Temple Baima Snow Mountain Jinsha River Great Bend Observation Deck Foggy Peak Observation Deck Mingyong Glacier Benzilan Yubeng Shenpu Upper Yubeng Down Yubeng Xiaonong Base Camp Baima Snow Mountain Pass Shenpu Shenhu

7 Dali

Dali Ancient Town Foreigner Street Erhai Lake Nanzhao Customs Island Little Putuo Erhai Park Shuanglang Three Pagodas Haitong Park Shaxi Ancient Town Xizhou Ancient Town Butterfly Spring Cai Village Digging Zhoucheng Village

Things to do locally:

Sightseeing route recommendations: (the simplified version is suitable for the general public)

The best itinerary recommendation (multiple options, free choice, welcome to add):

Recommended 3-day itinerary (1 day in Lijiang Old Town + 1 day in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain + 1 day in Lashihai)

5-day itinerary recommendation A (1 day in Lijiang Old Town + 2 days in Shangri-La + 2 days in Lugu Lake)

5-day itinerary recommendation B (1 day in Lijiang Old Town + 2 days in Shangri-La + 2 days in Dali)

5-day itinerary recommendation C (1 day in Lijiang Old Town + 2 days in Shangri-La + 1 day in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain + 1 day in Lashihai)

5-day itinerary recommendation D (1 day in Lijiang Ancient Town + 2 days in Lugu Lake + 1 day in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain + 1 day in Lashihai)

7-day itinerary recommendation A (1 day in Lijiang Old Town + [Shangri-La + Meili Snow Mountain] 4 days + Lugu Lake 2 days)

7-day itinerary recommendation B (1 day in Lijiang Old Town + [Shangri-La + Meili Snow Mountain] 4 days + Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 1 day + Lashihai 1 day)

7-day itinerary recommendation C (1 day in Lijiang Old Town + [Shangri-La + Meili Snow Mountain] 4 days + 2 days in Dali)

7-day itinerary recommendation D (1 day in Lijiang Old Town + 2 days in Shangri-La + 2 days in Lugu Lake + 2 days in Dali)

7-day itinerary recommendation E (1 day in Lijiang Old Town + 2 days in Shangri-La + 2 days in Lugu Lake + 1 day in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain + 1 day in Lashihai)

9-day itinerary recommendation A (1 day in Lijiang Old Town + [Shangri-La + Meili Snow Mountain + Yubeng] 6 days + Lugu Lake 2 days)

9-day itinerary recommendation B (1 day in Lijiang Old Town + [Shangri-La + Meili Snow Mountain + Yubeng] 6 days + 2 days in Dali)

9-day itinerary recommendation C (1 day in Lijiang Ancient Town + [Shangri-La + Meili Snow Mountain] 4 days + Lugu Lake 2 days + Dali 2 days)

9-day itinerary recommendation D (1 day in Lijiang Old Town + [Shangri-La + Meili Snow Mountain] 4 days + Lugu Lake 2 days + Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 1 day + Lashihai 1 day)

Other entertainment items:

Lijiang Entertainment

There are mainly "three schools" of bars in Lijiang: the bar street on Xinhua Street, the quiet bar on Wuyi Street, and the "dining bar" between restaurants and bars. Bar Street: The official street name is Xinhua Street, which is the main street connecting the big waterwheel at the entrance of the ancient city and Sifang Street in the center of the ancient city. It will be very noisy here at night, the stereo is deafening, and there are older brothers and younger sisters soliciting customers outside each door. They wear beautiful national costumes. The bar here is the disco. If you want to have a good time, I suggest you go there. Generally, tourists like to go to the bar street, because it is well-known here, playing the Aventure card, and the consumption is relatively high. If the inn brings it, the rebate is also high. Even if you get a 12% discount, the price of drinks is not much different from that in Beijing and Shanghai.

If you are a person who likes clubbing and a person who loves bar culture, then go to Sit Down. People who love clubbing all over the world unite to carry out clubbing to the end.

People who live in Lijiang prefer to go to the bars on Wuyi Street, which are not very noisy and can hear some original songs by local singers. Drink some wine and chat with brothers from all over the world, that feeling is definitely something you will never experience in the hustle and bustle of the city.

This is another very distinctive bar in Lijiang, called Huotang Bar. The area is relatively small, there are not many customers, the music is more individual, the wine is more unique (self-brewed), and the environment is more original. Most of them are in very remote alleys, in the middle There is a fire, and everyone chats, listens to singing, and entertains themselves around the fire. The consumption is lower than that of a bar street, so it is called "Qing Bar".

Here you can hear some original songs by local singers, sit and drink some wine, and chat with brothers from all over the world. That feeling is definitely something you will never experience in the hustle and bustle of the city. The singers in these bars are basically singers who have been in Lijiang for a long time. They are so talented and have personalities. This kind of bar is called Huotang Bar or Jing Bar in Lijiang. The consumption is slightly lower than that of Bar Street. The innkeeper or the tourist workers who live in Lijiang can usually get a discount of 50-30%. Oh your grandpa Mao. Of course, there is no discount if you go by yourself.

Naxi ancient music is classical music widely spread among the Naxi people. Taoist ritual music, Confucian ritual music, and even Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties' lyric and qupai music miraculously merged into the melody of Naxi ancient music, forming a unique verve of Naxi folk music. This is a pure, ethereal charm. The Naxi Ancient Music Collection is a collection of ancient music, ancient musical instruments and long-lived artists. It is known as the rare "Three Treasures". Friends who like classical music must listen to it.

Performance venue: Gucheng East Street, there are performances at 20:00 every day.

"Lishui Jinsha" is a large-scale song and dance party that shows the customs of various ethnic groups in Yunnan. Among them are the Naxi people's stick party, the Yi people's torch festival, the Mosuo people's walking marriage, and the martyrdom in pursuit of free love, etc., which is very shocking. Powerful. Lishui Sands is divided into four shows: "Preface", "Water", "Mountain", and "Love", so the English translation is Mountain.River Show.

The venue of the performance is in the theater of the National Cultural Exchange Center, opposite to the Red Sun Square, turn right at the entrance of the ancient city and walk for seven or eight minutes.

There are performances at 19:30 every day, and there will be additional performances during the tourist season.

"Lijiang's Eternal Love" is the soul of Lijiang culture. With the blockbuster vision of IMAX3D, it reproduces "Naxi Genesis", "Lugu Daughter Kingdom", "Legend of the Caravan", "Mufu Splendor", "The Third Kingdom of Jade Dragon" and other Lijiang's longest history Thousands of years of history and legends lead the audience through the snow-capped mountains. A romantic encounter in the third country, in the paradise-like Shambhala, can be called a must-see performance in a lifetime. The whole play integrates dance, acrobatics, martial arts, stage machinery, panoramic stunts, installation art and other elements. Through high-altitude anti-gravity walking on the moon, Miracle bird rescue ancestors, high-altitude door bumper, mines, floods, waterfalls, rain curtain plank road, The combination of tens of thousands of sets of high-tech machinery such as large-scale snow mountain mechanical models and original ecological art outlines a cultural legend full of soul and flesh, blood and tears, life and death, love and love.

Ticket price: 280 yuan for VIP seats and 380 yuan for deluxe seats.

Lijiang Food

Chickpea jelly: in the alley, made by Naxi aunts and old ladies, fried or cold, whatever you like. If you are lucky enough to find "Shigu jelly", it's the most delicious one!

Candied fruit: In an alley past Baisui Bridge, there is a very small and remote doorway. You can smell a strong sweet fragrance from a long distance. Candied white fungus, candied eggplant, and green peppers. A very kind old Naxi couple is here For sale, only this one!

Lijiang Baba: "I am afraid that Lijiang is the only one that can fry a piece of Baba in an oil pan to make a romantic appearance!" Lijiang Baba is a unique snack of the Naxi people. It has a long history and its main raw material is the local refined wheat Add ham, lard, sugar and other seasonings to the noodles, mix them thoroughly, knead them into layers, make them into round cakes about the size of a plate and about an inch thick, and then bake them in a pan over low heat. This is the most famous specialty snack in Lijiang, I think you should try it.

Waxed pork ribs, hot pot, in Xiangshan Market. The typical Naxi flavor, enough pot bottom and delicious cured pork ribs are very attractive. There are also water stewed Baba to try.

Wild Mushroom Hot Pot, Flower Horse Street. Add mushrooms such as matsutake, chicken palm, boletus, and blue-headed fungus to the black-bone chicken soup, and simmer for 20 minutes before eating. Soup is a must. (It's just torture, looking at a pot of delicious food but not being able to eat it, and having to endure the smell that wafts over from time to time...) The price is not cheap.

Black goat with skin, hot pot, take a taxi to Jinkai Square, there is a street there, and every sign says it is the first one, it’s right to pick the one with a lot of people, haha... Lijiang’s special food, It is said that the black goats used are raised on the mountain. After special processing, they have no mutton smell at all. The mutton with skin is very tough and has a certain nourishing effect, which is deeply loved by the local people. "Dragon meat in the sky, donkey meat in the ground" General black goat shops sell donkey meat at the same time, and it is also very good to order a catty of donkey meat. The price is moderate, and the meal time will be very lively.

Preparation

currency

At present, most shops in Lijiang support WeChat and Alipay payments. There are also banks and cash machines near Sifang Street in the ancient city of Lijiang. You can prepare cash to buy small commodities and snacks at roadside stalls.

Dress Guide

Lijiang has strong ultraviolet rays, so anti-ultraviolet sunglasses and parasols are essential. You can also wear a hat (preferably one that can cover your ears) or a large-sized scarf for sun protection; if you are hiking, remember to wear gloves (for horse riding and antifreeze), warm and light shoes.

drug

The Lijiang area is located on a plateau, and the ultraviolet rays are strong, so you need to bring sunscreen and after-sun repair products. If you need to take a long-distance car, it is best to prepare motion sickness medicine.

Altitude sickness

The altitude in Lijiang is relatively high, so it is prone to altitude sickness. Mild symptoms of altitude sickness are drowsiness, dizziness, elevated blood pressure, and severe cases may even have symptoms such as vomiting or dyspnea. It is not advisable to exercise strenuously when you first arrive, it is best to rest for a day. Those with high anti-slight symptoms usually recover within 1-2 days.

luggage preparation

The roads in the Old Town of Lijiang are mostly gravel roads with relatively potholes, so it is not recommended to carry a trolley case, as it is difficult to walk.

Shopping overview

The ethnic customs and rich natural resources in the Lijiang area make it worth buying a lot of special commodities and shops. Most shopping resources are concentrated in Lijiang Old Town and Shuhe Ancient Town.

If you want to choose a gift for your elders, you can choose spirulina, Lijiang scented wine, snow tea, cordyceps and Gastrodia elata for your elders. For your friends or girlfriends, you can choose Dongba tie-dye, camel bells, and some characteristic ornaments with ethnic customs.

tips

With the development of the tourism industry, counterfeit and fraudulent products also occur from time to time, so please be careful when choosing silverware, jewellery, jewellery, precious medicinal materials and other commodities.