The plane arrived at Lijiang Sanyi Airport at 1 a.m. and arrived at the inn by car (100 yuan, 20 yuan per person if there is an airport bus). After a nap, I woke up naturally. It took 4 hours to visit the ancient city. Because the accommodation was closest to Mufu, I went to Mufu first, continued to climb Lion Mountain, and then returned to Ancient City, where I checked in for the big water wheel, Sifang Temple Fair, and Dashiqiao Bridge. We didn't choose to go to Lashihai. Although the innkeeper strongly recommended it, we had long heard that Lashihai was being renovated and we couldn't row boats. We had no interest in riding, so we passed directly. However, there is not much difference between Shuhe Ancient Town and Dayan Ancient Town, and they have basically become shopping areas, so there is no need to waste time. Frankly speaking, there is really nothing to visit in the ancient city. If you are not interested in history, you can also pass through Mufu. As for the Wangulou on Lion Mountain, I personally suggest that if you are not a professional photographer, you can also skip it (photos I took will be attached later, and my skills are average). In general, the ancient city has become a pure commercial district, with few check-in points without any characteristics. The following figure is attached.
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Yulong Snow Mountain
Highly recommended must-visit place. The scenery of the snowy mountains is excellent and suitable for taking photos, but we need to pay attention to the good weather. Sometimes the mountains are closed because of the strong wind. We have encountered tourists who were unable to climb the mountain for two consecutive days. It is a pity.
How to play the Yulong Snow Mountain? We both have ID cards, so we refuse to follow the group. If we don't have ID cards, please consider it yourself (Snow Mountain ticket is 100, cableway is 120, sightseeing bus is 20, and group tour is 400 including round-trip bus). We picked up an express train at around 100 yuan to get up the snowy mountain. It was like a taxi down the mountain. Later, we discovered that there was a special tourist line on Ctrip, with 30 people per person. This was a place that was never mentioned in the previous strategy. Do you need to rent down jackets and oxygen bottles to climb the cableway? Personally, I feel that as long as you keep exercising, it is not a big problem. However, it is necessary to prepare chocolates in advance to replenish your strength. Don't buy them on the mountains. Local tycoons can skip them. Try to walk slowly after going up the mountain so that you can gradually adapt.

When you come down from the snowy mountains, take a bus straight to the Lanyue Valley. The scenic area is quite crowded. The bus takes you to Yunshanping. If you want to go to the Lanyue Valley, you have to pay for a sightseeing bus or walk. We simply learned in advance that Yunshanping is bare this season, which is a huge waste of time for someone like me who makes taking photos of my wife his top priority. A 10-minute walk to Blue Moon Valley. There are a lot of things here! Never fool!!! The original picture is attached, and there is no post-stage. All aperture effects are the most realistic. Due to the battery problem of the mobile phone, Huawei and Apple took turns to shoot, which indirectly proves that the camera effect of Apple's mobile phone is indeed better.

Time is limited, otherwise I really want to keep filming! I drove to Dali that night. This time it was a special tourist route booked by Ctrip. It was economically safe. Arriving in Dali at around 10 p.m., I stayed in the ancient city of Dali to rest and prepare for war.
Day 3: Dali Ancient City
The experience on this day is the worst in the week. Don't believe the reviews of the inn. Things like the sky and online celebrity check-in are all gimmicks. Travel is to see the scenery and take pictures of the inn. It's better to go directly to Hainan and stay in the hotel for three to five days. Turning to the topic, the ancient city of Dali is really a deep hole. Maybe it's the wrong season. My circle of friends summarized that Cangshan doesn't go because Cangshan is bare in winter (unless it happens to snow)
Now think about it, Dali's slow life is probably a pure waste of time. The ancient city becomes lively at night, but only for one thing. Sitting in the bar and listening to music is still comfortable, but it hurts (a small cup of poorly mixed cocktail 98 can only be for people like me who pursue value for money. Hehe).

For the two days to settle in Dali, the best itinerary should be to take a bus from Lijiang to Shuanglang and stay in Shuanglang or Haidong. The next day, ride an electric bike or carpool to tour Haidong Road. At night, stay in the ancient city of Dali and experience the bar. As for the flowers and snow, you can't feel it this season, so you can't give any reference opinions. Everyone depends on benevolence. Whether to choose travel photography, if you have a special hobby for jeeps, you can consider it. I drove back to Lijiang that night and prepared to go to Lugu Lake the next day.
Day 5 Lugu Lake
First of all, it is a four-and-a-half-hour journey from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, so be prepared to kill time in advance. There are three types of transportation, bus, chartered car, and carpool. We book a special tourist route on Ctrip. It is cheap and guaranteed, and we can replenish sleep all the way. During the process, the bus master kept recommending the lake. As long as 130 yuan, many people were impressed by the master's sincerity. Impressed and generously donated, and will explain in detail whether it is worth it.

Another reminder, regarding accommodation in Lugu Lake, don't book in advance if you go in the off-season. The online price is relatively high. We booked a room with a lake view online. Fortunately, the inn was renovated, so we decisively chose to unsubscribe. Many lakeside inns are empty and are not satisfied. We found an inn with a large bed room with a lake view on the third floor. It has a separate balcony with floor heating. It only costs 200 yuan a night. I only mentioned that it will drop to 180 yuan after staying for two consecutive nights. I don't have enough experience, otherwise I'd probably be okay to bargain to 150 yuan.

I didn't immediately surround the lake in the afternoon, so I left enough time for the best experience. The only event in the afternoon is a pig trough boat ride. The 1 hour and 40 minutes project only costs 50 yuan. It is great value and must experience it. The lake is clear, surrounded by seagulls, the sun is warm, and the joy is pleasant. It is recommended to buy a bag of bread. The seagulls will follow the boat all the way. The picture is particularly beautiful. Because the space is limited, there are not many photos, but many videos have been taken. Don't talk long-winded, just go straight to the picture.

As for the last two stops around the lake, Caohai and Zaozhuangqiao, I feel extremely embarrassed. The Zaozhuangqiao are full of vendors. They are so annoying that they can't even take a pure photo of the bridge. Caohai is also boring. Except for taking photos at a white table, there is really no scenery.

It usually takes 4 to 6 hours around the lake. We start at 9 o'clock and return at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. We don't want to go to Goddess Mountain. The best thing to watch the sunset is Valentine's Bay, and we don't bother to turn back. The two elderly people carpooling on the road are really leisurely. They stayed in Rigg to watch the sunrise, and the next day they made a special trip to Valentine's Bay to watch the sunset. Life after retirement is really enviable.
Return to Lijiang on the seventh day
Take the bus back to Lijiang and buy specialties, mainly flower cakes, and prepare to return.
Food
I would like to recommend a few delicious things to everyone. Personal tastes are different, so just try them.

Rolled powder, great

Pineapple cake, delicious
Put down your luggage, rest for a while, and walk outside the house
Go up where there is sunshine
The sunshine here is very pure and makes people fascinated by the warmth and happiness in the bottom of their hearts

We had dinner at Dreamers Salmon Restaurant. This restaurant was something we saw on the Food Guide. We called the restaurant in advance and asked someone to pick it up and pick it up at Guchengkou for free.
When we arrived at the restaurant, the lobby on the second floor was already crowded. The waiter arranged us in a private room on the third floor. We went to the second floor and ordered a golden bottle and a rainbow trout.
Personally, I feel that the meat of the golden bottle is firmer. After all, the price is higher, but it is worth the money.
During this period, the waiter kept cooking fish for us and was very attentive. Later, when we saw that there was rose wine at the bar, we also ordered a pot to try it. It tasted good.

Lijiang's blue sky and white clouds are beautiful beyond your imagination

Summarizing the week's trip, it takes a lot of time to spend on the road. If you plan it well, it will be more efficient. Of course, traveling will definitely cost you. If everyone has enough time, you can spend two more days in Lugu Lake and feel the lakeside. Leisure by the lake. After all, there is a saying that the most precious thing in Lijiang is sunshine, and the least valuable thing is time.