Lijiang is a place that you don't want to leave when you come. Many people leave, but their hearts are still in Lijiang.

Some people say that Lijiang is an open mental hospital, Dayan Ancient City is the general hospital, Shuhe Ancient Town is the branch hospital, and Baisha Ancient Town is the critical area; some people say that Lijiang is a poison, and even if you just look at it from a distance and hear it vaguely, it will be poisoned; some people say that Lijiang is a disease that can be infected with a slight touch; some people say that Lijiang is a medicine that treats urban mania and has unique effects on depression, insomnia, frustration, lovelorn love, etc.

Ten thousand people create ten thousand Lijiang in their hearts. Lijiang is a slow city, Lijiang is a way of life, Lijiang is the back garden of the soul, Lijiang is the healthiest art ecosystem, Lijiang is a life...

Lijiang has a special magic power. It is simple and innovative, and it is lively in its tranquility. Enjoy the laidness with laziness. Whether you're in a daze, healing, or looking forward to an affair, this is a really good choice. When one comes here, you can cultivate your own cultivation; when two people come here, you will gain a sense of romance; and with friends, you will leave behind a beautiful memory worth cherishing.

In order to reduce the blind spots and misunderstandings of travelers visiting Lijiang, and to make tourists 'itineraries more reasonable and economical, this summarizes some strategies for Lijiang tourism for reference.

Lijiang tourism considerations

Lijiang, Yunnan Province is located in the transition area between the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. The ancient city of Lijiang is about 2400 meters above sea level. Most people usually do not experience altitude sickness in the ancient city of Lijiang. Lijiang's climate belongs to a low-latitude plateau monsoon climate, with abundant sunshine, strong ultraviolet rays, dry and windy winter, cool and rainy summer.

The annual temperature difference in Lijiang is small, and the temperature difference between morning and evening in a single day is large. The lowest temperature in the ancient city of Lijiang is about 0℃ in winter, and the highest temperature in summer is about 35℃. Friends who come to Lijiang should pay attention to sun protection and prepare sunglasses. It's best to wear thick clothes, your body is the asset. In addition to clothes, daily necessities, they are exposed to the sun during the day and cold at night. Bring summer clothes, winter clothes, and umbrellas. It may rain at any time. It is also good to block out the sun. In short, it is necessary to keep out the cold and sun protection.

(1) What season is the most suitable for traveling to Lijiang?

Many people are asking what season is the most suitable to come to Lijiang. In fact, Lijiang's natural attributes determine that Lijiang has beautiful scenery all year round, and Lijiang is worth playing in every season.

In spring, the mountains and rivers of Lijiang will be intoxicating, and the spring breeze is like a master of oil painting. The flowers bloom in the depths of the alleys in the ancient city set off the beautiful picture of small bridges and flowing water; looking up at the silver light of the Yulong Snow Mountain is unforgettable; In the fields of Lashihai, golden rapeseed flowers stick out their shy heads, and the lake surface looks like a sapphire against the sky; Spring in the courtyard is inviting you, which will make you feel drunk without wine in Lijiang, which is full of spring.

The continuous drizzle in Lijiang in summer has come, and the air has a little coolness. This is actually summer in Lijiang. Rainwater is green, transparent and beautiful in the ancient city of Lijiang. I wouldn't mind letting it wet my face. Sitting in the small courtyard and making a pot of green tea is Lijiang-style daze. Enjoy the rare coolness and the sunshine after the rain.

Autumn is poetic Lijiang, golden ginkgo trees play the autumn symphony, and golden small flowers bloom in the alley paved with bluestone. Walking in the autumn of Lijiang, my heart suddenly softened, and warmth fluctuated in my mind. I don't know how many people have been captured in this small city.

Lijiang does not feel dry in winter. The sun embraces this land every day. The winter sun is warm, and the clear stream flows through the ancient city glistening with golden light. The bonfire beside the fire pond on winter nights burns warmth and burns countless hearts. People from all over the world meet in this small town, meeting the city, meeting people, and meeting hearts.

Personal suggestions:

First: First of all, avoid Golden Week. There are many people, accommodation is tight and expensive. (There is really no way to avoid it)

Second: From the beginning of May to June, there are fewer tourists compared to the peak season. At this time, all kinds of small flowers in Shangri-La are in full bloom and the scenery is pleasant. It is a very good travel season.

Third: July, August and September is the rainy season in Lijiang. Travel will be affected, but it is also a good time to escape the heat. At this time, looking at the mountains and water is hazy and dreamy.

Fourth: From mid-September to November, Lijiang's autumn weather is crisp and distinctive. No matter where you go, the scenery is extremely beautiful. The wolf poison flowers in Shangri-La and the rain-blown fairyland outside the world are full of colorful colors.

Fifth: From December to February, this is the best season to see the snowy mountains. They are majestic and majestic!

Tip: Except for the rainy season in July and August, which is relatively cold, other times in Lijiang are similar all year round. You need to add a coat when it is chilly in the morning and evening. It is very comfortable to wear a T-shirt to bask in the sun during the day. In summer, Lijiang often has a few minutes of light rain from time to time during the day. Lijiang's climate is dry. In fact, a little light rain can moisten the air and is also excellent.

(3) What should I bring to travel to Lijiang?

Friends who come to Lijiang for the first time are worried and confused. What equipment do they need to bring?

Lijiang Tourism Dress Tips:

1. Clothes:

For travelers who love travel and sports, the sports and leisure mash-and-match suit not only has the softness and elasticity of sportswear, but its rough and thick fabric provides solid and wear-resistant personal protection for mountain climbing and hiking. Jackets, sports T-shirts, and jeans are a cool three-piece set that can be called the comfortable and handsome "Three Musketeers" among travel clothes.

2. Shoes:

You must pay attention to the choice of shoes when traveling to Yunnan. When purchasing, you should pay attention to the moderate strength of the toes and heels and should have anti-slip stripes; when trying on, it is best to move freely. Walking for a long time can cause swelling in your feet, so travel shoes must be a size larger than your usual shoes.

Big taboos for wearing Lijiang tourism: high heels. Lijiang is a plateau city, and its terrain is no different than that of plains. Moreover, Lijiang tourism mainly includes ancient town tours, hiking tours, and mountains and rivers tours. The ancient city of Lijiang uses stone slabs to pave roads. Wearing high heels to Lijiang Tourism will definitely be considered the most unprofessional and failed. Beautiful women can bring a pair of high heels and wear them when taking photos or going to bars, but they must not wear them to participate in tourist routes. Otherwise, you will be cheating yourself.

3. Pants:

The wear-resistance of pants is very important. For general outdoor activities, loose jeans and cotton casual pants give you comfort and elegance. But experts suggest that for real outdoor sports, choose windproof pants made of GORETEX fabric.

4. Windproof clothing:

This is currently a very popular outdoor clothing in the world. It is usually made of waterproof and breathable GORETEX fabric, which has good wind resistance and warmth retention properties. This high-tech product also has rainwater that cannot penetrate, and sweat generates steam. The magical effect that can be emitted. Most of these windbreakers are matched with bright contrasting colors to make a relatively loose hooded short windbreaker style. The waist size is adjustable, making it easy and casual to wear, which is conducive to outdoor activities. Add a sweater inside to resist the cold at night.

5. Hat:

Yunnan tourism has strong ultraviolet rays. When traveling, hats not only can shade the sun and enrich the layering of clothing, but also can solve the problem with one hat when it is too late to take care of your hair. It is best to choose materials that can be folded. It is recommended to choose a hat type based on the itinerary you participate in. You can choose a beautiful style in the urban area. When hiking in Shenshan, it is recommended to choose a round wide-brimmed sunscreen hat.

6. Sunglasses:

In Lijiang, sunglasses are also one of the important equipment. Even if he is dressed casually and paired with fashionable sunglasses, he immediately has a star style. When choosing sunglasses made of dark polarized lenses during outdoor activities, they can make the light beams entering the eyes in the same direction and soften them, eliminate the interference of external light, make the field of vision clear and natural, and be very practical while playing cool.

7. Sun protection:

Lijiang's sunshine intensity is very high, and the ultraviolet intensity is even more terrifying. Lijiang locals have dark skin colors, so beautiful and handsome people come to Lijiang to travel without wanting to become locals in a day, or be mistakenly thought that they have just returned from Africa. When you come back from Kenya, you must bring high-power sunscreen; The air in Lijiang is also very dry. Moisturizing masks and creams are must-have items. In addition, when you go to bed at night, you can put a basin of water in the room to increase the humidity, otherwise you will feel a sore throat or even a nosebleed the next day.

Tip: Lijiang's climate is dry and the temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large all year round. Even in summer, it will be cooler when it rains. You also need to bring a coat to travel to Lijiang in summer.

(4) How to get to Lijiang?

aircraft

Lijiang Sanyi Airport

Address: Qihe Township, Ancient City, Lijiang City, about 30 kilometers away from Lijiang Ancient City.

Note: It takes about 45 minutes from Kunming to Lijiang

Airport--Lijiang Ancient City

1. Pick up: The best way is to book a room in advance. When booking a room, choose the accommodation that can be provided. The pick up service is divided into paid or free, depending on the specific situation.

2. Taxi: Generally 80-100 yuan. It depends on your bargaining skills. In addition, you cannot drive into the ancient city. You can only park the car at the entrance of the ancient city and call the employee to pick it up. Otherwise, you will be blinded by the ancient city like a maze. If you haven't made a reservation yet, you need to pay special attention. Many drivers will deceive you to stay, so you must be cautious.

3. Carpooling: The taxi is charged per trip. No matter how many people you ride, it costs so much. If you can carpool to the ancient city with people on the same flight, it is not only cheaper, but you can also meet more friends. Later, it is also a good choice to date and travel with Lijiang.

4. Civil aviation bus: Take it at the airport gate, 20 yuan per person, and get off at the Lantian Hotel in Xincheng. Take bus No. 6 opposite to get to Shuhe. To get to the ancient city, you can take a taxi for 10 yuan, which is a 10-minute drive. It is recommended to walk a little further after getting off the bus before taking a taxi. Negotiate the price in advance before getting on the bus to prevent you from being cheated.

train

Lijiang Railway Station

Address: Shangji Village, Chengnankou District, Yulong County, about 10 kilometers away from the Lijiang Urban area.

Lijiang Railway Station is located on the Dali Railway (Dali-Lijiang) line. It is the terminal station of the Dali Railway and the second largest railway passenger station in Yunnan Province.

Railway Station--Lijiang Ancient City

1. Take bus No. 4 and No. 18 directly to the ancient city

2. Taking a taxi is 30-50 yuan. Generally, 40 yuan is relatively reasonable. Don't use the meter and bargain in advance;

3. There are a lot of blue buns at the exit of the train station to the ancient city. It costs 10 yuan/person. However, don't be fooled into going to accommodation and tourist attractions, otherwise you will definitely be cheated. Vans are highly recommended here. Ten yuan is not expensive to go to the ancient city. If you get off the bus at the wrong stop, you have to take a taxi again, and it doesn't have to cost only ten yuan. But be sure to remind you not to go to the recommended accommodation and travel routes. Remember!

(6) Lijiang weather and clothing index in four seasons

Lijiang's climate belongs to a low-latitude plateau monsoon climate, with abundant sunshine, strong ultraviolet rays, dry and windy winter, cool and rainy summer. The annual temperature difference in Lijiang is small, and the temperature difference between morning and evening in a single day is large. The lowest temperature in the ancient city of Lijiang is about 0℃ in winter and the highest temperature in summer is about 36℃.

Spring weather in Lijiang (March-May):

The temperature is about 5℃-20℃, mainly sunny.

Dressing: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., mainly long clothes and trousers, and from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next morning, add a coat or thin sweater.

Summer weather in Lijiang (June-August):

The temperature is about 10℃-36℃. It is rainy and cooler in the morning and evening. During the day, it is hotter in the outdoor sun and cooler indoors.

Dressing: T-shirt with trousers or skirt from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thin coat from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. the next morning.

August is the rainy season and it often rains. When it rains, the temperature drops by 5-10℃. It is recommended to prepare rain gear or waterproof clothing when going out. When it does not rain, the ultraviolet rays are strong, so it is recommended to wear sunscreen and wear sunglasses when going out (except for those who want to experience a tan feeling). Ultraviolet rays in Lijiang are very "toxic" in summer. They are exposed directly outdoors for more than 2 hours in the afternoon. If there is no sun protection measures. The delicate skin had no obvious reaction at first, began to turn red and peeled off the next day, and began to turn black on the third day.

Autumn weather in Lijiang (September to November):

The temperature is about 5℃-23 ℃, with rainy days, sunny days and cloudy days accounting for one-third each.

Dressing: A long coat or T-shirt with trousers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a coat or thin sweater from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next morning. When going out to see the sky, bring rain gear or waterproof jacket if you build many dark clouds.

Winter weather in Lijiang (December-February):

The temperature is about 0℃-15℃, the temperature is low, and the air is dry. In the vast majority of cases it is sunny.

Dressing: From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., mainly long clothes, trousers, sweater and coat, and from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. the next day, add down jackets or change into thick coats.

Lijiang is 2400 meters above sea level and has strong ultraviolet rays all year round. Friends who come to Lijiang should pay attention to sun protection and prepare sunglasses. It's best to wear thick clothes, your body is the asset. In addition to clothes, daily necessities, they are exposed to the sun during the day and cold at night. Bring summer clothes, thermal jackets, and umbrellas. It may rain at any time. It is also good to block out the sun. In short, it is necessary to keep out the cold and sun protection.

Weather on Yulong Snow Mountain: The average temperature is-5℃ to around 5℃.

Weather of Lugu Lake: The winter temperature of Lugu Lake is equivalent to that of the Ancient City of Lijiang, and the spring and autumn temperature is about 3℃ lower than that of the Ancient City. The summer temperature is about 5℃ lower than that of the ancient city.

Tiger Leaping Gorge Weather: Due to the large terrain drop in Tiger Leaping Gorge, the temperature drop is also very large. The temperature on the mountain is equivalent to that on the Yulong Snow Mountain, and the temperature at the bottom of the valley is equivalent to that of the Ancient City of Lijiang.

Lashihai Weather: About 3-5℃ lower than Lijiang Ancient City.

Weather in Shuhe Ancient Town: About 1-3℃ lower than that in Lijiang Ancient Town.

Weather in Baisha Ancient Town: About 3℃ lower than that in Lijiang Ancient Town.

(7) Classic tour routes in Lijiang

The main scenic spots around Lijiang include the Yulong Snow Mountain, known as the Glacier Park, the unrestrained, beautiful and primitive Lugu Lake, the Lashihai where migratory birds gather in wetlands, the ancient tea-horse road that crosses the virgin forest, the Shangri-La in the open grassland, the unconquered Shenshan Meili Snow Mountain, Qiangui Mountain with Danxia landform, Laojun Mountain with rich vegetation and ecology, the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the Holy Land for Hiking, the Stone Village where ancestors have lived on a huge rock for generations, etc.

Different scenery should be chosen in different seasons. If you come to Lijiang in summer, there is not much snow in the snowy mountains, so you should choose Lugu Lake, Shangri-La, etc. When you come to Lijiang in winter, you can choose Meili Snow Mountain, Shangri-La Shika Snow Mountain, Yulong Snow Mountain, Lugu Lake, etc. The ancient city of Lijiang and its surroundings are available all year round.

It is recommended that tourists who have just arrived in Yunnan go to Lijiang first. The average altitude of Lijiang is 2400 meters, the highest altitude of the Yulong Snow Mountain cableway can reach more than 4800 meters, and the average altitude of Shangri-La is also 3280 meters. Violent exercise in plateau areas can easily cause fatigue and altitude reaction.

Some tourists ask the question of riding up the snowy mountains. Strictly speaking, the Yulong Snow Mountain is three independent cableways with three different heights. Riding up the snowy mountains just takes you to the back mountain to climb a hillside, and you can't see anything. The actual definition of climbing a snowy mountain is completely unreliable.

So here's how to get to a tourist attraction:

1. Lijiang Ancient City (Dayan Ancient Town)

Mufu: The palace of Mu, the chief of the Naxi nationality, before the change of land in the Qing Dynasty in 1723. Mufu can be called a small Forbidden City. Xu Xiake once lamented the Mufu: "The beauty of the palace is similar to that of a king." This shows the style of ancient Mufu. The current Mufu was rebuilt after three years of hard work after the 1996 earthquake with a huge loan from the World Bank. "Mufu Fengyun" was filmed here, which will be a new reason to come to Lijiang. Walk east from Sifang Street in the ancient city along Qiyi Street for about 200 meters and you will meet the gate archway on the right side. Enter the gate and go straight for 100 meters to the Muwangfu Palace. The ticket is 60 yuan.

Shuhe ancient town

2. Shuhe Ancient Town Shuhe was selected as CCTV's "Famous Charming Town in China" in 2005. Overall, it is quieter and more primitive than Dayan Ancient Town. Shuhe has more pastoral comfort than Dayan. Shuhe River is divided into old areas and new areas. The old area refers to the west of Qinglong Bridge and near Lao Sifang Street. It is an ancient village with a history of more than 800 years. The most interesting ones are the Qinglong Ancient Stone Bridge built during the Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty, and the Quanyan Jiuding Longtan (a must-visit place to Shuhe), which residents of Shuhe rely on for survival.

It takes about 30 yuan (6 kilometers) by taxi from Dayan, and the journey is 15 minutes. You can also go by bicycle, which takes about an hour. Don't worry about getting lost. Watch Xueshan ride on Xueshan Middle Road, the widest road in Lijiang, and you will see the sign of Shuhe at the end of the ride.

Baisha ancient town

Yulong Snow Mountain

4. The Great Yulong Scenic Area dominated by the Yulong Snow Mountain

Yulong Snow Mountain is a sacred mountain in the eyes of the Naxi people and various ethnic groups in Lijiang. Although the main peak is only 5596 meters above sea level, no one has reached the summit so far. The Great Yulong Scenic Area is a large scenic area dominated by the Yulong Snow Mountain. The main tourist spots include the Great Cableway, Yauruping, Yunshanping, Lanyue Valley, Ganhaizi, Dongba Valley, Yushuizhai, Dongba Pantheon Garden, Impression Lijiang, etc. You can choose some tours as needed and last for one day. The large cableway has the highest altitude and can reach the embrace of snow-capped mountains. It has zero distance contact with the snow on the mountain and the glacier with the lowest latitude. It is suitable for friends who live in the south and have no chance to watch snow.

Yauping (Middle Cableway) is second at sea level. From here, you can view the thirteen peaks of Yulong Snow Mountain. It is also a good place to appreciate the sunrise and mountain flowers and weeds. It is suitable for friends who like photography.

Yunshanping (small cableway) has the lowest altitude. Looking at the side of the snowy mountains and the virgin forest, the legendary Yulong Third Kingdom, the sacred sacred land of Naxi youth martyrdom, is here. Suitable for friends who are afraid of altitude sickness.

You only need to choose one of the cableways to play, and you can pass through any one of them to Lanyue Valley, Ganhaizi, Dongba Valley, Yushuizhai, Dongba Pantheon Garden,"Impression of Lijiang" and other attractions.

"Impression of Lijiang" is a large-scale song and dance drama created by Zhang Yimou with the main peak of the Yulong Snow Mountain as the natural background. It is very spectacular and magnificent, and some tourists were moved to tears by the performance.

lashihai

Lashihai produces a kind of small fish, and local residents will paddle boats to sell roasted small fish. The taste is so beautiful. Many people came closer when they smelled the fragrance, and all of them looked like greedy cats... Recommended, delicious and inexpensive.

Baoshan Shitoucheng

Lugu Lake

7. Lugu Lake Lugu Lake is the mother lake of the Mosuo people of the matriarchal clan, and is also known as the Pearl of the Plateau. When the weather is clear, it is as beautiful as a blue sapphire inlaid in the green mountains. When you first see it, you will really be amazed by her beauty.

When you go to Lugu Lake, you can go to Shuishui Village or Ligg Village. Generally, teams like to go to the larger Dalishui Village, while individual tourists like to go to the more beautiful Ligg.

The grandma's house is the oldest in the entire Liga. It is said to have a history of more than 200 years. You can bring a small gift of one to twenty yuan to visit the grandma's house, taste the wine brewed by the landlord, listen to the walking marriage culture of the Mosuo people, and appreciate the dancing posture of the first beautiful woman in Mosuo.

When going to Lugu Lake, most people go to Lijiang first and then leave from Lijiang. Currently, it is not possible to directly go from Shangri-La to Lugu Lake.

It can also be reached from other places:

1. From Kunming to Lugu Lake, there is a sleeper train at Kunming Western Passenger Station. It leaves at 16:00 p.m. and arrives at Ninglang County at 10:00 the next morning. The fare is about 130 yuan.

2. From Sichuan to Lugu Lake, you can take train No. 117 (departing from Beijing), train No. 165 (departing from Xi'an), train No. 511 (departing from Chengdu) to Panzhihua Station. Every day at 8 a.m. There is a long-distance bus from here to Ninglang, which takes 8 hours, and the ticket price is about 45- 55 yuan.

3. During the rainy season of 678 yuan, the road from Lijiang to Lugu Lake will collapse, so we can only detour Yongsheng and take an extra 100 kilometers of mountain road. The picture below shows the self-driving route from Lijiang-Yongsheng-Lugu Lake:

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Shangri-La

Many friends left messages asking if it is not suitable to come to Shangri-La except summer and autumn? My reply: That is not the case. Summer and autumn are the best tourist seasons for Shangri-La. Other seasons are not the best seasons, but each has its own style, some are desolate and vast, or some are covered in silver. You can come to Shangri-La all year round and harvest different scenery and different moods.

I myself have been to Shangri-La in spring, summer, autumn and winter, and I have surprises every time.

The picture below shows Shangri-La in early winter.

The picture below shows the Baima Snow Mountain Pass on the way from Shangri-La to Deqin in February.

Meili Snow Mountain

10. Meili Snow Mountain Meili Snow Mountain is a sacred mountain in the hearts of Tibetans. It is called "Rongzan Kawagbo" in Tibetan. As early as the 1930s, American scholars praised Kawagbo Peak as "the most beautiful mountain in the world." It is famous for its Rizhao Jinshan Mountain, but whether you can see Rizhao Jinshan Mountain depends entirely on luck. Some people go ten times and don't see it, and some people see it only once.

Suggest everyone to play

A few must-do things to go to Lijiang (must-do)

1 Come for a delicious meal

When traveling to Lijiang, you must definitely enjoy the local specialties. Most of the Naxi people here are the Naxi people. Naxi food is very famous. You must think about some local delicacies.

The local gourmet shops can be said to be dazzling, but the forest is big and there are all kinds of birds, so it is not easy to really eat local specialties. Now I recommend a restaurant in Lijiang that specializes in making Lijiang specialties. It is a time-honored restaurant. The food is all authentic Yunnan specialties. When celebrities come to Lijiang, they basically go to this restaurant to eat. Big celebrities such as Andy Lau, Sun Nan, and Li Yapeng will come here to eat if they come to Lijiang!

So everyone really wants to eat authentic Lijiang cuisine, this is the best choice!

Characteristics: Good environment, enthusiastic service, singers singing, good food, sufficient portions, affordable price!

Enjoy the slow life in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang

When visiting Shuhe Ancient Town in Lijiang, you need to stroll around and feel the beautiful environment. This is the place where people really live and pursue. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and there are everything they should have. The pace here is slow. In addition to being slow, it is still slow. You can empty yourself here and enjoy this lazy life lazily. There is no pressure, only enjoyment!

When you go to Shuhe, you can find a small shop and lie quietly for an afternoon. It doesn't feel too good. The place I often visit is very good. The environment is good, elegant and peaceful. The coffee, desserts, juice, red wine, etc. are all cheap, and there are also a lot of books available for everyone to read for free. It's amazing. This is also something you should do when you go to Lijiang!

great nightlife

Lijiang's life is really rich. If you like to be lively and vent, you can find a bar and play in it. You also like to watch the night view. You can go to Lion Rock and see the night view of Lijiang!