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Lijiang Ancient Town Classic One-Day Tour

Best Season: April-May

Route Overview

D1 Lijiang Ancient Town (2 hours) → Lion Hill (1 hour) → Mu Mansion (1 hour) → Lijiang Sifang Street (3 hours)

Tips

Lion Hill Park on the west side of the ancient city is the best place to enjoy the panoramic view of the ancient city. In addition to the Wangu Tower at the top of the mountain, there are many spots in the park where you can see the ancient city and snow-capped mountains.

D1

Travel Tips

Today's main agenda is to explore the ancient city of Lijiang, strolling through the narrow alleys of the ancient city, fully enjoying the leisurely atmosphere of the ancient city. You can also search for various Lijiang specialty snacks on the streets and alleys to fill your stomach. After that, head to Lion Hill and climb to the highest point of Lion Hill—Wangu Tower, overlooking the entire ancient city of Lijiang. If you are lucky enough, you can look to the north and see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. After getting off Lion Hill, go to the Mu Mansion on the way, and appreciate this Naxi palace-style building in the ancient city that imitates the Forbidden City at close range. In the evening, return to the ancient city and feel the nightlife of the ancient city at Sifang Street. You can also go to the bar to have a good time, and you might encounter a beautiful encounter.

. Lijiang Ancient City (2 hours) -> 20 minutes on foot-> Lion Hill (1 hour) -> 10 minutes on foot-> Mu Mansion (1 hour) -> 15 minutes on foot-> Lijiang Sifang Street (3 hours)
image of Lijiang Ancient Town

Lijiang Ancient Town

image of Lion Mountain

Lion Mountain

image of Mu Mansion

Mu Mansion

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Lijiang Sifang Street

Transportation Guide

Lijiang Ancient City, you can walk to various attractions within the city.

Dining Guide

Lijiang's most famous cuisines include snacks and hot pots. Jido Liangfen (Chicken Bean Jelly), Naxi Roasted Fish, Baba (a type of pancake), and Dongba Barbecue are the most popular snacks, while hot pots are represented by cured pork ribs hot pot, potato chicken hot pot, black goat hot pot, mushroom hot pot, and yak beef hot pot. Today, you can have all three meals in the ancient city, with any combination of snacks and hot pots, and you can also taste the unique salmon of Lijiang.

image of Zhongyi Market

Zhongyi Market

Snacks

image of Lijiang Sifang Street

Lijiang Sifang Street

Snacks

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Xiangshan Market

Snacks

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No. 88 Snack Shop

Naxi Flavor

image of Yu Jie Spicy Pork Ribs Hot Pot

Yu Jie Spicy Pork Ribs Hot Pot

Hot Pot

image of Tuotuo River Fish House (Lijiang Store)

Tuotuo River Fish House (Lijiang Store)

Local Specialty

image of A'an Dessert (May 1st Street Store)

A'an Dessert (May 1st Street Store)

Specialty Beverages

Accommodation Tips

Take the Sifang Street as the center and go east to Wuyi Street. This is a street full of petty bourgeois sentiment, with various characteristic shops, coffee bars, and a strong artistic atmosphere. It is recommended to choose this area to stay. Sesame Blossom Chain Sesame Open Inn is located on Wuyi Street, near Sifang Street, with a superior geographical location and very convenient transportation. The inn is a very typical wooden-style building, with a small bridge and flowing water in front of the door, allowing you to fully experience the charm of the ancient city's water and people. Cloud Top Boutique Holiday Courtyard (Lijiang Naxi Style Shop) is also located on Wuyi Street. The inn is decorated and arranged according to the Naxi traditional quadrangle, retaining the unique style of the Naxi courtyard. All rooms are equipped with Naxi carved solid wood furniture, and the courtyard has a rocker, pavilion, and artificial mountains and flowing water.