Lijiang is located at the junction of Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the northwest of Yunnan Province. It used to be a transit point between the Silk Road and the ancient tea-horse road. It has a very long history and has become a very popular tourist destination in China because of its unique culture and natural landscape. Old Town of Lijiang, also known as Dayan Ancient Town, is one of the few ancient cities of ethnic minorities in China, and has been rated as a "World Cultural Heritage": it has rich ethnic customs, a layout of small bridges and flowing water, patchwork residential buildings, a relaxed pace of life and rich nightlife.
Many travelers think that Old Town of Lijiang is Lijiang, but it is not. Apart from the ancient city, Lijiang is much bigger than Old Town of Lijiang. There are many places worth visiting here, such as the mysterious Lugu Lake, the quiet and leisurely Shuhe ancient town, the majestic Yulong Snow Mountain and the picturesque Lashihai.
Optimal travel time
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 rape blossoms, and visit the First Bay of the Yangtze River and Yulong Snow Mountain. Sweaters are recommended, and cotton-padded clothes are needed on the snowy mountains (for rent.
April: When Old Town of Lijiang and Yulong Snow Mountain are at their most beautiful, it is recommended to bring short-sleeved T-shirts, sweaters, coats, sunscreen products and rain gear.
May: Look at Shan Ye in Lijiang, where flowers are blooming and trees are flourishing. Pay attention to sun protection.
June-August: During the rainy season, you can see the customs of Lijiang in the rain. It is recommended to take rain gear when going out.
September -65438+ 10: Go to the fields of Lijiang to see the harvest scenery. It is recommended to wear a fleece coat.
Suggested days of play
3-5 days.
Due to the scattered scenic spots in Lijiang, most tourists will spend 3-5 days visiting classic scenic spots such as Old Town of Lijiang, Lashihai and Yulong Snow Mountain. If they choose to go to Lugu Lake, they need to stay for 5 days.
Gourmet guide
Lijiang cuisine is spicy, mainly Naxi cuisine, but also Yunnan cuisine and Sichuan cuisine. Most of the ingredients are wild delicacies and poultry. In addition, there are all kinds of snacks, countless.
Sifang Street, Zhong Yi Market, Qiyi Street, Sakura Food Plaza and Dashiqiao in Old Town of Lijiang are all snack centers. The delicacies in the new town are mainly gathered in Huadu Trade City in Qixing Street, as well as Xiangshan Market, Mahua Street, Jinkai Square and Black Goat Street in the new town. In addition, Square Street in Shuhe is also very popular.
Lijiang recommended scenic spots
Lugu Lake National Scenic Area
Lugu Lake is the boundary lake between Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, and belongs to Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. Mosuo, Yi and Pumi mainly live by the lake. The lake is clear and blue. It is the highest lake in Yunnan and one of the deepest freshwater lakes in China. Full of mystery. The scenic spot is surrounded by mountains, and it snows for more than three months a year. It is rich in forest resources and is known as "Penglai Wonderland". The main attractions are Gemu Goddess Cableway, Xiaocaohai and Lugu Island. The battery car around the lake is the most popular way to play.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
The sacred mountain in the eyes of Naxi people, whose main peak is steep and 5596 meters above sea level, is an unconquerable Mount Qomolangma, which is shrouded in clouds all year round. The Snow Mountain consists of 12 snow peaks, and is rich in natural tourism resources, which can be divided into snow areas, glaciers, alpine meadows and virgin forest landscapes. The snowy mountains are magnificent and exquisite. With the change of seasons, azaleas in full bloom at different heights constitute the most beautiful scenery in the snow-capped mountains. There are scenic spots such as Yushui Village, Glacier Park and Blue Moon Valley, and there will be a large-scale live performance of Impression Lijiang in Blue Moon Valley Square.
Shangri-La Hutiaoxia Scenic Area
Tiger Leaping Gorge is the largest canyon in the world, which is divided into upper, middle and lower sections, with a total length of about 20 kilometers. Tiger leaping tiger is based on "tiger leaping stone", while China tiger leaping tiger takes "first sight" as a risk, and tiger leaping tiger takes "high gorge out of Pinghu" as a beauty. The conventional sightseeing way is to take a bus from Hutiaoxia town to Hutiaoxia, and then walk through Hutiaoxia to truly appreciate the majestic momentum of Hutiaoxia. In addition to the magnificent natural scenery, it is also a world-famous hiking resort with an endless stream of outdoor enthusiasts.