It is said that everyone has a Yunnan dream, a dream about Lijiang. Me, too. I have been planning this dream for a year.

Last year, I had a long 13-day annual leave, but my Lijiang dream came one year late due to my driving license test.

I finally took a leave of absence, booked a ticket, and was about to start a wonderful journey to Lijiang.

A few days before going to Lijiang, I also inquired about many strategies. I have received a lot of goods during this trip, and I will share them with everyone.

1. The words written in front

Lijiang is beautiful! Please beware of thieves!!! There are many thieves, so you need to be cautious when traveling!!

(I don't know how sad I was when I said this!!!)

First, I will write a few Tips for all of you who are going. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.

Preparation for travel:

Items you carry with you:

1. Mobile power supply (you cannot check it on the plane, you must carry it with you)

2. Sunscreen (It's really important. The weather in Lijiang is just right this season and the sun is warm. While enjoying the beautiful sunbathing, please remember to apply sunscreen. I've already got a sunburn.)

3. Thick coat (the temperature in the morning is generally only about 5°, so you must wear it if you want to go to the snowy mountains)

4. Camera (remember to bring a card with a larger memory. I brought 8G. I cleared the photos from the memory card before going there, but the scenery of Lijiang is too beautiful, and the 8G photos cannot accommodate my love for the scenery of Lijiang),

5. Various chargers

6. A certain amount of cash (Many small shops in Lijiang do not support swiping cards. It is recommended to bring more cash instead of putting it in your wallet at one time. However, when withdrawing money in the ancient city of Lijiang, I only charge me a 2% handling fee for cross-bank transactions in other places)

7. A pair of sports shoes and flat shoes

8. Facial masks and skin care products (It is strongly recommended to bring them. The weather in Lijiang is too dry, and even if your skin is watery, it will lose moisture when you wear them for a few days.)

9. It is recommended to bring a small backpack. It is very convenient. You can put it in your bag when you see what you like while shopping, or put it in your bag. You can also put it in your camera and other sundries. The main reason is that it is not easy to be stolen (I am afraid of being stolen)

10. Anti-ultraviolet sunglasses (It's so necessary to wear them. It's noon and the sun in Lijiang is very strong. If you want to take a beautiful photo, your eyes will be dazzling. You can wear an extra pair)

Transportation tips:

I work in Suzhou, so after work on Wednesday night, I took my luggage and took the high-speed train to Shanghai in Gaoshang ~ catching the flight tomorrow morning.

Shanghai-Lijiang Eastern Airlines MU581907:50-11:30 arrived. Because I had to meet with my partner, I took the T1 terminal in Hongqiao first.

There is a free shuttle bus from Terminal T1 to Terminal T2, but it only leaves every 30 minutes. The earliest is 06:00. Fortunately, I caught it. T1-T2 takes about 10 minutes.

For direct flights from Shanghai to Lijiang, you can buy them with a basic fare of around 1,200 - 1,400 including tax. A 40% discount is already a very discount. It is recommended that friends who are not in a hurry can choose to fly from Shanghai-Kunming-Lijiang. Generally, the fare can be discounted by half, which is a very cost-effective way.

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is located in Qihe Township, Ancient City, about 25 kilometers away from the ancient city. It is still very far away. Taxi rides there are around 80-100, but there are also civil buses. Currently, there is only one line, and the unified fare is 20 yuan/person

Accommodation tips:

The most important thing in Lijiang is accommodation. Various prices vary. If you are traveling alone, I suggest you consider staying in a Youth Hostel. It is crowded and lively. I stayed at the south gate of Dayan Ancient City in Lijiang. Because I brought luggage, the ancient city of Lijiang is all on Qingshiban Road. Fortunately, my suitcase is still very strong, so I chose a hotel close to the entrance, which makes travel convenient.

Shuhe ancient town

The ancient city of Lijiang consists of three ancient towns, one is the oldest ancient town of Baisha, and the other is Shuhe Ancient Town and Dayan Ancient Town. It should be called Dayan Ancient Town now.

Location of Shuhe Ancient Town: About 12 kilometers away from Dayan Ancient City in Lijiang. There are also direct buses to it, just take No. 5, which is also very convenient. Or take a blue minivan on the main road for 5 yuan directly to the entrance of the scenic area. You can ride with confidence. You can ride this minivan next to the supermarket in Likelong, Xueshan Road, Ancient City.

Stroll in Shuhe Ancient Town in Lijiang

Just in Shuhe Ancient Town, we found a very good coffee shop. The environment is super good. The life in Shuhe Ancient Town is what everyone likes. It is carefree and free from the erosion of the noise. The tranquility is something that many metropolitan people like and chase, so we must enjoy it!

I found a pretty good shop with a particularly good environment. The outdoor and indoor areas are particularly good. The interior decoration is exquisite and the view is particularly wide. I like it. The outdoor is also filled with birds and flowers. I like it very much. The consumption inside the store is not expensive. I like it so much. Small shop!

I came out and continued to visit Shuhe Ancient Town. I especially like it

In the evening, we went to Shuhe Ancient Town and had a tempting meal. It was really unforgettable. It still leaves a lingering aroma in the mouth. This is also the most comfortable and comfortable meal Lijiang has had for so many days!

This is a very famous one in Lijiang. Many stars such as Sun Nan and Li Yapeng have visited it several times. It is also star-studded. The food they make is really delicious, tastes amazing, and the price is not expensive. The environment is super good. There are many beautiful flowers in full bloom at the door. They are especially tempting. Love it!

Yulong Snow Mountain

The sun in Lijiang is so warm that I can't look directly at the color of the sun. First, it's too dazzling. Second, under the brilliance of Lijiang, everything seems so comfortable that I can fall asleep just by squinting.

But I always felt that there was a beautiful scenery on the road, so I decided to go to Yulong Snow Mountain today.

Suggestion: Some groups do not include oxygen cylinders. When they are at the foot of the mountain, they will say that they have to buy one, otherwise the consequences will be serious if there is lack of oxygen behind the mountain, and then they will trick you into spending 88 yuan to buy one from him. I didn't use an oxygen cylinder after I went up. People who usually exercise or people who don't have heart disease basically don't know it. I suggest asking clearly if it is included when choosing to follow the group, so as not to have to spend more money to buy it..

On the way to the snowy mountains, I happened to encounter the sun rising. The sun shone on the snowy mountains and was golden. The sunrise was very short. In a few seconds, the snowy mountains looked different.

Yulong Snow Mountain National Scenic Area

Staying on the snowy mountain for 2 hours is enough, so I have seen many friends saying that taking this route is not cost-effective. At this price, you can go to Shangri-La or Dali. Everyone's feelings are different. For people with short time, it is a good choice to come to the Yulong Snow Mountain. The beauty and the amount cannot be compared. So today's day is still so beautiful.

Suggestion: If you have friends who want to see a performance at the foot of the mountain, the morning show starts at 11:00, so you have to take the cableway down the mountain at around 10:10, and then transfer to the through train down the mountain. There are two places queuing up to go down the mountain, one is to go to the Blue Moon Valley and the other is to go to the foot of the mountain. You need to line up under the wooden awning, the blue awning is for the Blue Moon Valley. Don't sit in the wrong seat.

Suggestion: It is very cold on the snowy mountains, so you need to wear a down jacket and sunglasses. Moreover, the waiting time for queuing to take the cableway on the mountain is long. It is recommended to bring some dry food or hot water. You can also choose to buy some snacks at restaurants on Xueshan Mountain after getting off the cableway. There are a wide variety of snacks and you can choose freely.

ganhaizi

Starting from Lanyue Valley and heading towards the Urban area, the Ganhaizi Scenic Spot next to the main road appears on the large and spacious open space. It seems so quiet. A long time ago, it was a sea, but later it dried up and it was called Ganhaizi. You can also see the handsome and majestic Yulong Snow Mountain here, with a better viewing angle. The tour guide let us get off the bus and take some photos. There were no other tourists around at this time. This land belongs to us for the time being!

blue Moon Valley

After coming down from the snowy mountains, after watching the performance, we head to the next destination-Blue Moon Valley, which is as beautiful as a painting. The water is transparent blue, just in the middle of the canyon at the foot of the Yulong Snow Mountain. At this time, the blue sky of Lijiang is just reflected on the lake. It is like a dream and seems to be a fairyland. I heard that because there is copper at the bottom of the lake, the water looks so blue. It's the same as Jiuzhaigou. It's really a small Jiuzhaigou! I spent a long time in Blue Moon Valley, and I spent more time sitting in a free place and quietly looking at the lake. The blue water was really intoxicating.

Transportation: You can get off the cableway from Yulong Snow Mountain and have a through train to come here. You can walk along the lake. You can also choose an environmentally friendly battery car, but you feel that it is unnecessary. The battery car charges 50 yuan/person

impression Lijiang

Local chicken rice noodle restaurant

This local chicken rice noodle shop should be very authentic. The prices are divided into large, medium and small bowls, and the prices are 8-10 yuan per bowl. The prices are quite transparent. Because it is near Heilongtan Park, most of the visitors are from local accessories. The raw materials are made of local chicken and rice noodles. The local chicken has been around for a while and is very fragrant. I also recommend the local chicken bait silk. It is very chewy. I heard from the boss that this is Dali bait silk. Very waxy. Later, I discovered that there were very few shops selling Er Si in the ancient city, so I still recall this family's local chicken Er Si.

heilongtan Park

This is the legendary and famous mahjong tree. I have a good luck playing mahjong. This is the first time I have seen tree bark that looks like ordinary mahjong. You can touch it if you go.

Lijiang ancient city

A trip to the ancient city of Lijiang City, a colorful trip, brought joy, disappointment and regret. What can be taken away are memories, but the gorgeous scenery here cannot be taken away. Lijiang, I will come again.

The trip was a bit rushed and I didn't have time to make it to Shangri-La and Lugu Lake as originally planned. it's okay

The flowers in Lijiang are in full bloom, waiting for me

I will come back, Lijiang.