Lijiang has too many amazing scenery

There are also those touching stories in literary and artistic works

I want to give myself a vacation in my mediocre life,

A suitcase, a ticket, Lijiang, you can spend half a day in leisure!

It was already ten o'clock in the evening when we arrived in Lijiang, and the driver who had booked the pick-up had been waiting at the airport early. He felt the coolness as soon as he got off the plane. It takes about 40 minutes from the airport to the Ancient City of Lijiang. The driver on the road enthusiastically introduced me which places are worth visiting? Which places are more difficult?

As soon as we arrived at the inn, it began to rain heavily and thunder continued. I couldn't help but worry that it would be inconvenient to travel in the next few days because of the rain.

Fortunately, it didn't rain, so I walked to Dayanhua Lane. Dayanhua Lane is a new Naxi architectural style cluster complex close to the north gate of the ancient city of Lijiang and connected with the ancient city. If you don't like the bustling crowd, it is also a good choice to spend time here.

I met the Lijiang archway, the most iconic Naxi culture. It is said that in order to build this archway, top Naxi craftsmen and masters were specially invited to build it with painstaking efforts, just to restore the original flavor of the Naxi people.

If you go inside, you will arrive at the "Eye of Lijiang". The Eye of Lijiang is a landmark attraction that people must check in when they come to Lijiang after Dashuichui and Sifang Street.

Standing on the Eye of Lijiang observation deck, you can overlook the entire ancient city of Lijiang. You can have a panoramic view of this ancient city that will be compared to the upcoming festival. Visitors only need to look at the Eye of Lijiang to feel the changes brought by this thousand-year-old ancient city from morning to night. The ultimate visual feast.

The most important thing you can't miss in this city that is prosperous because of the caravan is the caravan cuisine. Meet Lijiang caravan cuisine restaurant near the Eye of Lijiang. The decoration in the store inherits the traditional Naxi architectural style, which is very similar to the generous character of those people, simple and atmospheric.

The mixed chicken bean jelly is sour, spicy and delicious. The ratio of pepper and vinegar is just right, which is very appetizing, and the chopped peppers in the seasoning are very fragrant.

Aquatic poplar flower is actually a kind of water plant in Lugu Lake. It is a unique dish in Yunnan. The taste is a bit like seaweed, refreshing and greasy. For me, who loves spicy food, fresh flower yak meat suits my appetite the most. It looks very small, but in fact, there is a lot of meat. One bite is spicy and delicious!

Naturally, you can't lack wine if you have meat. Order two bottles of Lijiang craft beer. The collision of highland barley and melted water from the snowy mountains gives off a unique refreshing taste that matches the horseband dishes. You can experience the generosity of those people who eat meat and drink big drinks!

I ordered 3 dishes alone and ate until I walked against the wall. I was super satisfied!

Coming down from the horse gang cuisine is Yanweifang. The decoration style of Yanweifang not only follows the tradition of Naxi traditional houses, but also maintains the original style of Dayan Ancient City in Lijiang.

Here, you can taste the most authentic and authentic Lijiang flavor. Lijiang Baba, Chicken Bean jelly, let these flavors awaken the memories of the ancient city and integrate them into Naxi culture.

I prefer Dayanhua Lane to the bustling crowds on Sifang Street. It does not have the noise of other places in Lijiang. Stroll through Dayanhua Lane. There are no one-size-fits-all shops. If you walk into a shop at random, you will have fresh ways to play that can bring you unexpected surprises.

Stroll around interesting shops and buy some of your favorite items to give them to relatives and friends. There are many exquisite shops here in Huaxiang. The clothes here will not be particularly eye-catching when worn, without losing taste, and incorporate national elements. They are not ostentatious but you can see that they are very attentive.

Cotton and linen tie-dyed is simple but creative. The various patterns are unique and will not collide with the shirt when worn.

Every corner in the flower alley always brings you different surprises. Even an ordinary staircase can take pictures.

There are also many shops with local culture as elements, such as Dongba Paper Workshop, Naxi Silver, Dongba Wood Carvings, Naxi Bamboo Weaving, etc. In the alley, the small shops are what really attracts me. The Craftsmen Collection Hall: Clumsy Yin, holding my footsteps.

Lijiang's four categories of local ethnic costumes, wood carvings, silverware, and tea leave vividly and exquisitely demonstrate Lijiang's local ethnic art and life aesthetics.

The rotten wood in the corner was transformed into small wooden ornaments of various shapes in the hands of craftsmen, which were warm and interesting at home.

After visiting the flower alleys, we went to the folk song square to listen to the stories told in the folk songs. In this free and relaxed music scene, everything slowed down.

Folk singers sing here every day in the Folk Song Square. Xia Xia, the "beauty of the tambourine" who has become popular across the country with her song "Little Baby", Lan Lan and Xiaozhi, the lead singer of the Jianghu band, Xiao Song,"The Voice of China" contestant Tang Kang,"The Voice of China" contestant Zhou Wednesday and many well-known folk singers in Lijiang have once sung here.

The reason why people like folk songs may be that they can always hear their own stories from other people's songs.

Order a bottle of Meet Lijiang Craft Beer. The sweetness of the malt and the richness of the hops will give off a unique refreshing taste during the fermentation process that matches the ultimate beauty of the ancient city in front of you. Everyone is intoxicated if the wine is not drunk, and it has a unique style.

Beer + folk songs must be the ultimate experience that cannot be missed during a trip to Lijiang!

Most of the inns in Lijiang retain the traditional Naxi architectural style. Once again, they are renovated on the basis. They not only have ethnic customs, but are unique. In Lijiang, inns have also become an indispensable scenic spot during travel, so choosing an inn is also a must-do homework when traveling.

Although Yunfan Shanju B & B is not as tall as a star-rated hotel, every corner exudes a unique charm. The simple and elegant decoration style makes it a little quiet.

From the layout of the entire yard to the layout of every item in the room, people feel full of sincerity.

The combination of elegant neutral gray and raw wood, whether it is the transparent glass window or the tables and chairs in front of the door, makes you feel fresh and full of leisure. There is a poem on the door number of the room, and I don't feel like I am not educated and dare not come to stay in a B & B. The decorations are all made from local sources, raw stones, branches, logs... primitive and not lacking in simplicity.

In order to fully ensure the guest's bathing experience, the wet and wet bathroom is more user-friendly, and the warm white lighting makes the room warmer at night. Lijiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, and heating is installed in the shower room.

The terrace is next to a huge walnut tree. I get up in the morning to make a cup of tea, sit here quietly, listening to the sound of running water and the sound of falling leaves, smelling the smell of soil, and enjoying a leisure life like a spring breeze.

There are also innocent clay sculptures placed next to the stairs, which are full of fun. The inconspicuous tree roots are like magic when they reach the boss's hands, and they transform into a beautiful decoration.

The simple Naxi aunt prepares an exquisite breakfast every morning, with rice noodles or sandwiches to choose from. She also enthusiastically makes a pot of tea and sits by the window and looks at the beautiful scenery in the distance. A comfortable day begins.

Everything here is so simple and natural, and exists quietly, in order to preserve the most original taste of wood.

A vegetable field has also been developed next to the B & B. Sitting by the window, you can see the local Naxi residents working hard in the fields.

Living here, you can bask in the sun in the yard every day and live a lazy life, and live a freehand life of listening to the singing of birds and flowers among the mountains and rivers. There is an impulse that makes people not want to leave, which is probably the magic power of Yunfan Mountain Residence!

After breakfast, I took a taxi to Lashihai. Gucheng took a taxi there for about 50 yuan. I could choose to carpool.

When it comes to the sea in Yunnan, the first thing everyone thinks of must be the Erhai Lake! But there is a Lashihai in Lijiang. It is more peaceful and primitive than the Erhai Lake, and it still looks undeveloped.

Lashihai is actually a wetland park. Because the ancient people of Lijiang had never seen the sea, they called the lake the sea. Lashihai is known as the "Back Garden of Lijiang" and "Lung of Lijiang", which functions to decompose and purify pollutants and purify the air. The water and grass here are rich and there are a large number of birds inhabit here.

Entering the scenic area is the bird watching corridor. Walking through the corridor, you can hear the chirping of birds and the sound of wild ducks fluttering in the water.

Looking around, you can also see nationally protected birds painted on the stones. If you bring children here, you will definitely like it.

There is also a wind chime prayer sign for making wishes on the promenade. On one side of the sign, the mysterious Badong characters are written, and on the other side the name is written. Whenever the wind blows, the wind chimes ring, it is a blessing. Tourists can also flick the prayer sign with their hands. Every time the bell rings, it is a blessing.

Walking further, you will arrive at the Memorial Hall of Chinese Ethnic Minority Villages. Such memorial halls are still rare. They display the traditional costumes, daily necessities, and ethnic culture of all ethnic groups.

Models placed on both sides of the national highway are wearing costumes of various ethnic groups. This is simply a big exhibition of national costumes and culture. There are introductions to the cultures of various ethnic groups on the wall. If you want to understand national culture, this must be a better way to check in.

Each ethnic group has a separate exhibition hall where you can learn about their lifestyles and beliefs.

The Badong Cultural Memorial Office Museum displays the beliefs of Badong people and can take photos inside. When you enter and look up, you can see a huge hornet's nest. In the hearts of Naxi people, a hornet's nest represents luck and blessing, so if there is a hornet's nest at home, it means good luck is coming. Wind chime prayer signs are hung on both sides of the corridor, and there are statues of nature gods inside.

The reflections in the lake are clearly visible, with blue sky and white clouds, surrounding mountains, flowers, trees and trees all reflected in them. The tranquility here is the same as Lijiang's temperament.

The glass bridge requires shoe covers to walk, and you can clearly see the fish in the lake swimming freely while walking. Many children lie on it for a long time and refuse to leave.

The blue sky is reflected in the surrounding mountains, flowers, plants and trees, giving people a majestic feeling. It is vast and distant, with abundant water and grass, and the surrounding mountains are tall and majestic and endless.

The Internet celebrity photo resort "Sky Land" satisfies your desire to take photos and attracts countless young ladies to stop and take photos. They take photos against the blue sky, white clouds and blue sea, leaving the most beautiful moments!

The plateau lakes are as level as a mirror, and the reflection of the Yulong Snow Mountain is clearly visible when the weather is good. There is a grassland nearby, where you can ride horses and watch the scenery of La City. Of course, you can also embark on a small boat and enjoy the "lake wind".

Stroll along the lakeside plank road, get in touch with nature at zero distance, and look at the wide and quiet lake. It seems to be a mysterious pure land in the world. The sky, grassland, and trees here are not polluted. They are all clean without any impurities. The sky has also become wider and colder with the Lashi Sea.

The Wetland Museum displays bird specimens of different shapes, and each specimen has a detailed introduction. There are bird models with spread wings hanging on the glass roof. When you look up, it seems that these birds are flying overhead. There are also China Wetlands and World Wetlands display stands, which are very spectacular. If you are a bird lover, this museum is well worth visiting.

The sea inside the museum displays the precious birds of many countries, calling on us to pay attention to wetlands, cherish birds, and protect our common home.

There is a racecourse next to the parking lot. There are galloping horses on the broad and distant grassland. You can also try what it feels like to run and ride on the grassland when you come to Lashihai. The horses here grew up eating abundant water and grass, so every horse is tall and handsome, with a straight posture.

The vast and pure lake in Lashihai is like a holy place on earth, and the charming scenery makes people addicted. And I can only become a passer-by, not bringing noise and impetuousness to that unique tranquility.

It was already afternoon after visiting Lashihai, and I was extremely hungry, but there was no place to eat except for the fruit stall. When I came to Dayanhua Lane, I met Lao Wang next door next to Lijiang archway. He occupied a large facade in Yinyu Lane and was easy to find.

The store is spacious and comfortable, simple but not simple, and the embellishments of murals and flower arrangements are more lively. Dining in such an environment is simply a dual experience of sight and taste.

The display in the store can also intuitively see the situation in the kitchen, and you can clearly see every step from material selection to serving, so that customers can eat with peace of mind.

I also ate too much, and it was troublesome for me to order food alone. I couldn't finish it even if I ordered too much, so just order one of their restaurant's signature dishes! Secretly made snow mountain fish can be found at almost every table. As a fish lover, the requirements for fish are relatively high.

Snow mountain fish grow in lakes with melted ice and snow. The fleshy q-bombs have no fishy smell at all. They are even more appetizing when dipped in sweet and sour soup, and are so delicious that they can't stop.

"Lao Wang Next Door" is a warm restaurant where you can enjoy unforgettable delicious food.

There is a song that goes like this: "You are the sun and moon in my heart, landing here, and the journey is just to meet you..." Listening to the song, the "sun and moon in my heart" that comes to my mind is Shangri-La.

The next day, I left Lijiang for Shangri-La. The public transportation of Lijiang Greater Shangri-La only has buses. Lijiang Passenger Station-Shangri-La Passenger Station: You can book tickets on the Weixin Official Accounts [Diqing Transportation] or buy them directly at the passenger station. The journey takes about 3-4 hours, the earliest bus is 07:30 and the latest bus is 17:10. After arriving in Shangri-La, I was afraid of altitude sickness, so I went directly to the hotel to check in and rest.

Shangri-La Tourism Destination Recommended Hotels Top 3 Internet celebrity hotel-the 5th Meteorite·Light Year Hotel is located in Dukezong Flower Lane, the ancient city of Dukezong.

On the disappeared horizon, it is said that there are 5 meteorites in Shangri-La, 4 of which are owned by local celebrities. The missing symbol, which people call a symbol of luck and good fortune, is now placed in the 5th Meteorite Hotel and can be seen when entering the hotel lobby, bringing luck to everyone who comes to Flower Lane.

The hotel is personally operated by a world-renowned travel designer in France. It combines the mysterious legend of lucky meteorites with local culture and historical inheritance, integrating collector tradition and modern fashion.

The room uses a large number of wooden structures and a large number of traditional Tibetan decorations, full of Tibetan style. Exquisite wood carvings, mysterious Tibetan-style decorations, simple Tibetan-style furniture, and unique Tibetan-style wall paintings all reveal exotic customs... As long as you pay attention, you can find unique Tibetan cultural elements everywhere.

The room is supplied with oxygen 24 hours a day, delivering oxygen with a purity of more than 90% to the room all day long. The oxygen content of the room can also be automatically adjusted, so that you can sleep well even on plateau.

Equipped with a humidifier, you don't have to worry about drying your skin.

What surprised me was that every room here also has a bay window, and there are many books on the bookshelves next to it. In your spare time, you can sit down here to make a cup of tea, read a book, and enjoy the scenery outside.

Zhandui Taurus in Jeb Gate Tower is the highest Taurus. Touching it will bring good luck!

Walking into Dukezong Flower Lane, traditional craftsmen Tibetan painting and Tibetan wood carving can be seen everywhere.

The beautifully designed and brightly colored buildings are the most representative ones in Huaxiang, giving people an atmosphere and heroic feeling at a glance. The colorful walls, beautifully crafted carvings and small pendants at the eaves... are all pleasing to the eye

You can feel the local culture inside the flower alley. A small stable and the reproduction of the life scenes of the caravan are a concentrated cultural landscape.

Watch an open-air movie at the Dukezong Grand Theater, and sometimes display local Tibetan ethnic customs.

Ancient street shops, clear stone slabs, and retro buildings intersect in the flower alleys to form an antique Tibetan-style beautiful scenery.

"Strolling and eating" in the alleys full of Tibetan charm, throwing worldly troubles to the wind, and feeling the wonderful artistic conception of "Shangri-La is not just Shangri-La" in the slow time of the flower alleys where "you can steal a life for half a day".

There is a wishing pool for girls in Rome, and there is a sacred Mani stone pile in Tibetan areas. Mani stone is the feather coat of six-character proverbs and the code for dialogue between man and God. Make a devout wish in front of the Mani stone pile and experience the spiritual blessing of a snowy holy land...

In Dukezonghua Lane, you can also access Shangri-La's relatively complete intangible cultural heritage projects. Such as Nisi black pottery, Dongba papermaking, Mani stone carving, pine forest Tibetan incense, Kasa Tibetan sword, etc.

During the experience of personally making Tibetan incense at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Center in Huaxiang, the slightly tipsy Tibetan incense is refreshing and you truly feel the charm of the intangible cultural heritage that has been passed down for thousands of years.

The Tibetan incense is neatly arranged. It is hard to imagine that it is made purely by hand. It seems simple. It takes a lot of time to practice behind the scenes. After learning for a few minutes, my hands began to shake.

Shangri-La Zhuoma Ceramics Experience Hall is the first comprehensive experience hall integrating clay art and soft pottery DIY. Tibetan traditional culture is combined with modern ceramics to create culture that is integrated into modern art and then displayed to the world.

The most important thing is the pottery made by Zhuoma. It cannot be broken no matter how you throw it, and it is very easy to use.

In the past, ceramics were easy to break during transportation. Zhuoma used various clay formulas and worked hard for many years to develop pottery that was not easy to break. It fell down more than a meter in the air and remained intact.

"SH·XM" in Dukezonghua Lane is an inn, a gallery, and a spiritual space. Its operators, Mongolia and A Jiao, are a strong Inner Mongolia guy and a sweet Hunan girl.

In the eyes of Mongolia and Gillian,"SH·XM" is a spiritual recuperation station. While painting, they tell the stories and scenery of the journey to passing tourists, helping tourists appreciate the beauty of the rule and reducing external interference on the soul. Blinding of freedom.

In order to allow guests to open the lock on their hearts and understand the unique purity and beauty of Shangri-La, they decided to turn this specialty store into a "fourth space" that can release unique spiritual energy, taking human kindness as a special gift for every customer.

It's almost past mealtime while shopping, and I'm so hungry that I'm protesting. I'd better go back to the hotel restaurant and reward my stomach first!

The Lucky Meteor Restaurant located on the second floor of the hotel adopts a unique transparent glass ceiling design, allowing you to watch the blue sky and white clouds while dining and bathe in the warmth of the sun.

Eat a sumptuous lunch to replenish your physical energy consumption. Warm sunshine shines through the glass on the roof of the hotel. Coupled with delicious meals, you can order a bottle of craft beer. There is wine and meat. It is simply too happy.

Dukezong contains two meanings in Tibetan. The first meaning means a castle built on stone, and the other meaning means Moonlight City. Therefore, the ancient city of Dukezong is also called Moonlight Ancient City. The thousand-year-old city of Dukezong is the best-preserved and largest Tibetan dwelling group in China and an important hub of the ancient tea-horse ancient road.

A fire in 2014 touched the hearts of countless people. Now in the ancient city of Dukezong, most of the buildings have been restored although no traces of the fire can be seen. But those ancient buildings will no longer exist, forever.

The road paved by stones in the ancient city is uneven. After thousands of years of travel by caravan gangs, there seem to be deep horseshoe marks left on the slab. I feel the blood rain of the caravan on the ancient tea-horse road, and I feel the tears and feelings.

There are also many handicraft shops with Tibetan characteristics in the ancient city, where you can find many exquisite handicrafts.

Creative libraries may not sell books, but snacks. Buy a few "books" in the store and sit on the chair at the door and enjoy the satisfaction brought by "knowledge".

The ancient city can not only feel the charm of the mysterious Tibetan culture, but also check in the Red Army Long March Museum.

Guishan Park in front of the ancient city is also one of the must-check attractions for tourists.

You don't need a ticket to visit it for free. It is the commanding height of the ancient city of Dukezong. Standing on the top of Guishan Park, you can overlook the entire city of Dukezong.

It seems that every temple sits on a higher ground, which also reflects the status of the temple in people's minds. Climb a few steps and stop to rest for a while. There are also many vendors selling local specialties, and pilgrims kowtow piously. Long heads.

There are many people of faith who come around the temple to pray, making people feel the holiness and beauty of this land.

The long prayer flags around the Great Buddha Temple are shocking and sacred under the wind.

The world's largest prayer wheel is here. It is 21 meters high and has a total weight of 60 tons. It is plated with gold and pure copper. It takes more than 10 people to push it together. The weather was not very good on the day I went. If the sun shone on these golden buildings, it would definitely be beautiful.

Because there is an endless stream of people coming here to pray for scriptures, the stone slabs are ground very smoothly.

Coming to Shangri-La Napahai is also very worth a visit.

Napa Sea is about 20 minutes by taxi from the ancient city. Like the Lashi Sea, the Napa Sea is not a sea but a wetland. It is a plateau seasonal lake. It is a "sea" during the rainy season in summer, and becomes a grassland in winter. Because different seasons lead to different scenery, you can see different scenery every season.

The Napa Sea is supplied with water by eight small rivers in the surrounding mountains. It may seem small, but in fact, it can be regarded as a large lake in any city. After staying in such a vast place for a long time, it seems that nothing is big enough except the sky...

In summer, the water and grass are abundant, and there are small flowers growing on the grassland. Sheep, cattle and horses eat grass in groups and integrate with the grassland, as if floating in the sea. The vast wilderness presents a beautiful grassland scenery where "cattle and sheep are seen low on the grass in the wind."

In autumn, the grassland turns golden, and the snowy mountains in the distance are reflected in the lake. In winter, spring and dry seasons, the lake shrinks or even dries up, turning into a large swamps.

The weather on the plateau is very changeable. It rained light rain when I went. At this time, the water and sky met each other, and the sky were covered in color.

You can also experience horse riding in Napahai, but the price must be negotiated in advance to avoid being cheated.

Another main way to visit the Napa Sea is to ride a bicycle around the lake. The whole journey is about 40 kilometers. It takes about three to four hours to cycle. The grasslands, lakes and snowy mountains along the road are beautiful. What is even more surprising is that the section of the road leading into the county can overlook Songzanlin Temple.

Songzanlin Temple is the largest Tibetan Buddhist Gelug Sect temple in Yunnan Province. It is also one of the famous "Thirteen Forests" in the Kangzang area. The occupied city is built on the mountain. Its appearance is like an ancient castle. From a distance, it is quite similar to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, so it is called "Little Potala Palace".

Gadan Songzanlin Temple is the name of the temple given by the Fifth Dalai Lama. We can also enjoy many murals of Tibetan legends at the intersection of the Fourth Courtyard.

As soon as we entered the temple, we were greeted by a 146-step steep slope. It was a huge challenge for me. We stopped and climbed up to the square in front of the main hall. Standing here, we can still look at the Shangri-La County in the distance.

Crossing Shangri-La at an altitude of more than 3000 meters, you still have to control this strenuous exercise and slowly climb up.

When entering Tibetan temples, we still have to strictly abide by the rules. We must take off our glasses and hats before entering the main hall. We must not step on the threshold. We cannot take photos in large shops. This is a taboo in temples. If you are lucky, you can also meet a free tour guide from the temple.

The upper floor of the main hall is gold-plated copper tiles, and the corners of the hall are surrounded by animals. It also has a Han-style temple architectural style. The lower floor hall has 108 pillars, representing the auspicious number of Buddhism. The hall can accommodate 1600 people.

In addition to its majesty, Songzanlin Temple will also change with the changes of the seasons, especially the temple bathed in the morning light, which is particularly spiritual.

On the shores of Ramyangcuo Lake in front of the temple, you can see many newlyweds dressed in costumes, taking wedding photos with Tibetan characteristics here. The gorgeous national costumes, coupled with the nearby lake and grassland and the distant Songzanlin Temple, are really beautiful. You can take wedding photos in the photo studio for a few streets.

Standing at the gate, it is difficult to take a full picture of the entire temple. Ramyancoo Lake directly in front of the temple is a check-in point that cannot be missed when coming to Songzanlin Temple. This is the best place to take a photo when you come to the lake. A good place to enjoy the panoramic view of the temple. The calm lake reflects the reflection of Songzanlin Temple, and our mood is as beautiful and peaceful as the scenery before us

At the end of the five-day trip, scenes were still reflected in my mind. The blue sky and white clouds seemed to have been psychologically washed. I don't know when I come next, but no matter when Shangri-La will always be the Shangri-La in my mind.