Day4, December 24, Dali → Lijiang

It takes about 3 hours by car from Dali to Lijiang, and it is about 8 pm when you arrive at the ancient city of Lijiang.

There are nearly thousands of inns and B & Bs in the ancient city of Lijiang. One of the reasons why you choose Anshu in this endless group of inns is the answer before check-in: an exclusive WeChat housekeeper group will be established at the inn, from before check-in to After check-in, there will be exclusive housekeeper services. If you have any questions, just ask questions, and any inn staff member will respond quickly if they see it.

The inn is located on Lion Mountain in the ancient city of Lijiang. Before check-in, it was kindly reminded to take a taxi up the mountain. When I got off the taxi, Brother Xiaowu, the housekeeper of the inn, was already waiting in the cold wind.

Although Xinsu Inn is not very far from the taxi drop-off point, walking on the stone roads up and down in the ancient city is not easy at all. Without the inn's luggage service, the luggage weighing nearly 50 kilograms might have fallen apart on the road.

The Gate of Antares

After a small road is the lobby of the inn

The public space on the first floor of the inn is simple and stylish

Come to the cozy guest room on the fourth floor, which is your home in Lijiang for the next four days

Day5, December 25, a one-day trip to Lijiang Ancient City

In the early morning, the eastern sky is just beginning to dawn

The Yulong Snow Mountain in the distance slowly reveals its fragrance as the sky gradually lights up

Suddenly, a touch of gold appeared on the top of the snowy mountain, and the beautiful scenery of Rizhao Jinshan began to be staged at this moment.

It was 8:30 in the morning and the sky had turned into a beautiful blue color

The top of the Yulong Snow Mountain in the distance is also clearly visible, looking even whiter against the blue sky

The biggest reason for choosing Xinsu Inn is that it has an invincible viewing platform, from which you can overlook the entire ancient city of Lijiang

As the sun gradually rises, the golden sunshine gradually illuminates every roof of the ancient city

The room number plate of the inn is very distinctive

Standing outside the corridor, you can see the beautiful ancient city of Lijiang

Activity room on the second floor of the inn

Come to the public space on the first floor of the inn, which is also the restaurant and tea room of the inn

The breakfast is very exquisite, with two choices: porridge and rice noodles. Either one is delicious

After breakfast, walk out of the inn door and officially start the first day of Lijiang Ancient City Tour

On the way down the mountain from the inn, a wish wall on the roadside is very beautiful

First come to the south gate of Lijiang Ancient City

At the end of the year, the ancient city of Lijiang has the superimposed effect of off-season and extraordinary periods, and there are few tourists on the streets

Sifang Street in the north of the ancient city of Lijiang has become more popular

Corner of Sifang Street

At the door of a shop next to Sifang Street, there was a very cute little corki. It was still a little alert when walking here on the first day, but the next day it continued to sleep as if no one was around

Umbrella Street near Sifang Street

Starting from Sifang Street and heading north, you will arrive at a landscape avenue in the ancient city of Lijiang

On both sides of the road, there are shady trees and flowers

In the ancient city of Lijiang, you will encounter many anchors who are broadcasting live, and this young man in front of you happens to be one of them

Follow the landscape pedestrian street to the end and you will arrive at the folk square of the ancient city of Lijiang

The shelf next to it is also full of wishing signs

Next to the ancient city folk song square is the ancient city water wheel

Flowers next to the big waterwheel in the ancient city

The beauty of the ancient city of Lijiang lies in its small bridges and flowing water

Arriving at a certain corner of the ancient city, as a breeze blew, countless golden leaves danced one after another, and finally fell quietly on the water and were carried far away by the flowing river water.

The beauty of the ancient city of Lijiang lies in its colorful nature

Arriving at another corner of the ancient city, various succulents of various shapes dot both sides of the street, shining brightly and brightly.

Yunnan is worthy of being a meaty paradise

Wishing signs on trees are very common

One of the most worthwhile attractions in the ancient city of Lijiang is Mufu

Walking into Mufu

Inside several buildings

The red pillars that can be seen everywhere are also a major feature of Mufu

Pond in Mufu

The sky suddenly darkened, and the trip to Mufu came to an end for the time being

In the evening, when I returned to the balcony of the inn, the dark clouds gradually dissipated, and a spectacular expanse of clouds and clouds were being staged over the ancient city

The ancient city of Lijiang at night is different from the tranquility during the day, lively and noisy

Umbrella Street at night

On the water of the river, a small boat carrying candles slowly drifted into the distance

Day6, December 26, one-day trip to Yulong Snow Mountain

In addition to the famous ancient city of Lijiang at home and abroad, the Yulong Snow Mountain must also have a name.

It takes about an hour from the Ancient City of Lijiang to the Yulong Snow Mountain. Winter is Lijiang's dry season, so you don't have to worry about rainy days affecting travel. The only thing you need to pay attention to is cold prevention and warmth.

In the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area, there is a place called Xiaojiuzhaigou, which is Lanyue Valley

If you take the sightseeing bus in the scenic area, you can see the emerald blue water surface from afar

Lanyue Valley Entrance

The mountain peak behind it is the Yulong Snow Mountain. At this time, the mountain is covered by dark clouds, and a few snowflakes come from time to time

Under the pink tree next to the plank road, there is a cute yak

Under the sunshine, the scenery of Blue Moon Valley after the snow is beautiful

This is the Baishui River in Blue Moon Valley. The clear lake water and white snow complement each other

The lake is bright and the scenery is amazing

Pebbles on the water

Mini Waterfall by Baishui River

Panorama of Blue Moon Valley

There are several lakes of varying sizes in the Blue Moon Valley, the largest and most beautiful one of which is Yuye Lake

The blue lake is as beautiful as emerald

At that time, the sun was not blocked by clouds, so the beautiful scenery in front of you would definitely be more beautiful and the blue color of the lake would be more transparent.

If the weather in the Blue Moon Valley is cloudy and cloudy, then the weather on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain can only be described as gloomy.

As we climbed on the cable car and climbed up, the scenery around us slowly turned from turquoise to gray white

The cable car rises very quickly, and the whole journey takes only about 10 minutes. In order to prevent high reactions, it is best to take a breath of oxygen every once in a while.

Step off the cable car and there is a viewing platform outside the exit

The altitude at this time is 4506 meters

Outside the viewing platform, there was a vast expanse of white and low visibility

This is the place called Glacier Park

The winding path on the hillside ahead is the plank road leading to the Yulong Snow Mountain at an altitude of 4680 meters

You can vaguely see the red flag in the farthest distance, where the end of the plank road is.

Go on the plank road and move forward

At this moment, the sky is beginning to snow moderately, but there is still a long way to go ahead

The snow on the stairs is already very thick, so pay extra attention when climbing the stairs

Halfway through the journey, I arrived at the viewing platform at an altitude of 4576 meters, where you can take a short rest. There is still an altitude difference of 100 meters from the terminal station

It's amazing that birds can fly over at such a high altitude.

Arriving at the viewing platform and looking at the plank road and cable car station below, I had already traveled so far without realizing it.

The altitude of the Yulong Snow Mountain is very high. Although there is no high altitude, it will still be panting after climbing a few steps. Quickly pick up the oxygen bottle in your hand and take a sip, and you will be resurrected with full blood immediately.

The closer we got to the top of the mountain, the heavier the snow fell. I wanted to give up and return directly, but I still decided to grit my teeth and persist a little longer before we reached the finish line.

After an hour and a half of perseverance, I finally set foot on the platform at an altitude of 4680 meters on the Yulong Snow Mountain.

It's a pity that the weather is not beautiful. There is nothing but white and there is no beautiful scenery. It's a pity

But just being here is enough

After the difficult road to the top, the road down the mountain became much easier

On the way back, I passed through a grassland, which is also a good shooting spot

The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the sacred mountain in the hearts of the Naxi people. However, when they were in Shangri-La in the next few days, a local Tibetan directly stated that the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain was nothing in their eyes. This concept also existed in the eyes of an ordinary hiker friend, because the only sacred mountain in their hearts was Meili Snow Mountain.

Faith is a very magical thing. Everyone has their own faith in their hearts. Yulong Snow Mountain is a sacred mountain in the hearts of Naxi people, and Meili Snow Mountain is a sacred mountain in the hearts of Tibetans. Yulong Snow Mountain is suitable for tourism, and Meili Snow Mountain is suitable for hiking. Both snow mountains have their own characteristics. The snowy mountains do not belong to anyone. No matter which snowy mountains are, they are the result of the movement of the earth's plates. What is the difference between high and low?

Day7, December 27, Baisha Ancient Town VS Shuhe Ancient Town

If you want to ask Lijiang about the most famous ancient city, it is naturally Lijiang Ancient City

But in fact, the ancient city of Lijiang is actually just a general name. Its real name is Dayan Ancient Town

In Lijiang, there are three ancient towns, the most unknown of which is this ancient Baisha town located in the northernmost part of Lijiang City

This is a quiet and peaceful town, retaining the most original style of the ancient town

Baisha Ancient Town is at the foot of the Yulong Snow Mountain. Walking on the streets of the town, you can clearly see the Yulong Snow Mountain ahead.

Passing by a coffee shop, the sun was so great

When you spot a cat, sit down and get in close contact with it

The cute cat cub is playing happily in the sun

Oops, I was discovered

Compared with the ancient city of Lijiang, Baisha Ancient Town is much more unpretentious. It lacks the hustle and bustle of commerce and is worth tasting carefully

In the north of Lijiang City, there is also a low-key ancient town called Shuhe

Due to its late development, it has both the hustle and bustle of the ancient city of Lijiang and the tranquility of the ancient town of Baisha

On the square at the entrance, a large row of wishing signs is very spectacular

As one of the routes to the ancient tea-horse road, Shuhe Ancient Town has a unique project that is to ride around the ancient town

However, looking at the innocent expressions of the horses, it is better not to embarrass them. We must not trouble the horses and benefit the profiteers.

Strolling through Shuhe Ancient Town, there are almost no tourists

Flying flowers touching the water are a very beautiful landscape area in Shuhe Ancient Town

The scenery here is beautiful and its popularity has become much more popular

Standing on the plank road next to the pond, you can overlook the Yulong Snow Mountain ahead

Here, one water, one flower, one world

The pond is very clear, and several koi carp are swimming freely in it

The colorful flowers next to the pond make the place colorful

Come to the northwest corner of Shuhe Ancient Town, where you can see the original pastoral scenery

The Qinglong River flowing through it has formed ponds of varying sizes here

In the ancient city of Shuhe, there is also a very beautiful umbrella street

Paper umbrellas, windmills, and bells form a beautiful picture against the antique streets and blue sky and white clouds

On the way back, I passed a beautiful B & B with American pastoral scenery, which was perfect for sitting quietly all afternoon.

Day8, December 28, Lijiang → Shangri-La

A brand new day has begun

As the eastern sky gradually lit up, the ancient city of Lijiang slowly woke up from the night

The morning is peaceful and beautiful

The Rizhao Jinshan on the Yulong Snow Mountain is worth getting up early and seeing it again

With the gradually rising sun, the ancient city of Lijiang gradually became colorful

The morning sun slowly shone into the inn, and the beautiful morning time began

The last day in the ancient city of Lijiang is worth sitting down and enjoying the holiday

Unlike the ancient city of Lijiang, Lijiang City is a clean and tidy national sanitary Urban area

Greening on both sides of the street

Before parting, stand on the viewing platform on Lion Mountain and overlook the entire Lijiang City again. See you again next time

Finally, I attach a summary of Lijiang cuisine:

Little chef

Jun-Zhen-Yan

Ge-bi-Lao-Wang

Dian-West-Wang-Zi

Duo-Yi-Cai-Garden

Zhen-taste-private-kitchen

Yun-Snow-Li

shooting equipment：Nikon D850+ Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

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