I like the blue sky and white clouds here in Lijiang. I come here several times a year, and each time I have different feelings and surprises.

As I get older, I gradually become Buddhist and no longer like to make a full schedule. Find a courtyard to sleep until you wake up naturally, enjoy every ray of sunshine in the ancient city, take photos around, and be grateful for the right good times in your life!

Travel is like life. In order to meet better scenery, we always walk in the direction of hope. The stumbling along the way constitutes a very precious glimpse in the annual ring of life, engraved in our hearts and lingering.

When standing at a high place and looking at the scenery, I feel suddenly enlightened. I put down my phone and ignore the so-called likes. It's good.

In my opinion, the Yulong Snow Mountain is the soul of Lijiang. On the snowy mountain at an altitude of 4860 meters, every breath and heartbeat feel so real.

Qingxi Reservoir is not a popular check-in place, but it is hard to forget its beauty when I first saw it.

Shuhe Ancient Town is more like a condensed version of Dayan Ancient Town, but it is more secluded here. Step on the smooth bluestone slabs, listen to the sound of the flowing stream, and explore the small shops on the street. The day passes like this.

Laughing and running in the woods like a child, the warm sun keeps the temperature in your palms through your fingers, but the heat enters your eyes.

I always like to find special shooting spots while traveling, and it is unique to see Shuhe Ancient Town from a high place.

On a day without a trip, I enjoyed a garden afternoon tea in the garden and wanted to say that such wasted time was so wonderful.

Fuguo Temple behind Baisha Ancient Town is a niche check-in place where you can see the snowy mountains, but the most beautiful scenery is still on the road.

I have been taking photos almost every day in the past few days I have lived in Shuhe. I have achieved ten minutes on the roof. I want to say how happy I am to have a friend who can take photos.

There is a century-old ginkgo tree in the backyard of the Baisha mural. He and Xiaohe sat slumped in the yard and watched the ginkgo leaves dance in the air, and their worries disappeared.

When I first heard about Blue Moon Valley, I thought its name was so nice. Blue Moon Valley on a sunny day is like a sapphire inlaid at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Hua Wushuang's roof was almost trampled to pieces by guests, but your personal test experience tells you that you should try looking at Lion Mountain from this perspective.

Taking a panoramic view at Wenchang Palace, I forgot the time, and waited for the bright night of Lijiang.

A friend said that I am like a photography enthusiast and always like to try various styles of photos. Although I am a little miserable, I can be immersed in my own world and happy for a long time after taking it.

Yulong Snow Mountain

There are many ancient cities in our country, many of which are well-preserved and have a long history. But among these thousands of ancient cities, only two are listed on the World Cultural Heritage List, and Lijiang Ancient City is one of them.

But in my opinion, the soul of the ancient city of Lijiang is this Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. My repeated visits to Lijiang have made me more and more fascinated by the Snow Mountain.

My friend Xiaohe in Lijiang can always lead me to some niche shooting spots, and I am still the female man who enjoys taking photos, doesn't like the jacket, and climbs with her in a skirt.

In the direction of the Xueshan Highway into the scenic area, you will pass a shooting point with a distant snowy mountain. On the left hand side of the road, you can see that there are many wedding photography trucks parked.

I like this dead tree very much. Its trunk has a unique shape. Against the backdrop of snowy mountains and blue sky, it looks really cool when photographed.

I love and hate the sunshine here, love the warmth it brings, and hate its ultraviolet rays for its ruthless damage to the skin, but I compromise time and time again in front of the beautiful scenery.

The sky is green and the wild is vast. There are no cattle and sheep in the wind blowing on the grassland. Running at the foot of the snowy mountains gives you a kind of long-lost freedom.

The sky is green and the wild is vast. There are no cattle and sheep in the wind blowing on the grassland. Running at the foot of the snowy mountains gives you a kind of long-lost freedom.

Many tourists ride horses here, and it is also good to experience the feeling of riding on the grassland at the foot of the snowy mountains.

There is Ganhaizi near the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area, and there is a large pool at this shooting point. When the weather is good, the lake clearly reflects the Yulong Snow Mountain in the distance. The thirteen peaks are winding, like a white dragon leaping in the sky, ready to leap into the surging Jinsha River at any time.

When I got closer, I found that the lake was already frozen. I picked up a piece in my hand, and it was as transparent as glass.

The scenery along Xueshan Avenue is not bad, but this road is a one-way street. There is also a cliff on the way back to take photos.

If you happen to go to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, you might as well stop here. You will be as surprised as I am by the scenery here.

Climbing the cliff, the scenery at the other end of the ancient city will stretch out like a picture scroll, and the mood will be suddenly enlightened.

The older I got, I began to like photos of young people, probably because I didn't want to face the decree lines on my face.

We all live in an era of likes and likes. Sometimes we really should put down our phones and return to nature, so that we may find our original appearance.

[Yunshanping]

Another check-in holy place in the Yulong Scenic Area is Yunshanping. Compared with the crowded Glacier Park, there are not many tourists here. It is an alpine meadow hidden in the virgin forest.

If you have already paid the entrance fee, you only need to spend 60 yuan to buy a sightseeing ticket and a cableway ticket to reach Yunshanping Scenic Area, which is regarded as the entrance to the "Jade Dragon Third Country" in the mythology and legends of the Naxi people.

It only takes ten minutes to reach the cable car station by taking the cable car at Baishuihe Villa. There was a wooden plank road laid among the woods. Walking along the plank road, I saw that there was still last night's snow in the mountains and forests.

It takes 15 minutes to walk to the central meadow. There are mysterious and beautiful ancient stories here. It is said that Yunshanping was the place where the first pair of lovers of the Naxi nationality died.

Standing on the edge of the meadow and forest, there will be a sacred respect in your heart.

Snow covers the meadow, just as beautiful as a fairy tale world. The majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is close at hand, and the thousand-year glacier is clearly visible.

This meadow forms a natural barrier between the snowy mountains and the forest. The huge figure of the Yulong Snow Mountain seems to look down on it from the sky, embracing the meadow into its arms like a strict father and a loving mother.

Because Yunshanping is 3240 meters above sea level, it is easy to have slight altitude reactions, so it is recommended not to walk too fast.

The sun shone on the woods, stretching the shadows of the trees long and long, and the ground was white. This scene was very dreamy.

Surrounded by original green spruce forests, at a glance, you can see the comfort of emerald green.

I was really excited about the first snowy scene I encountered this winter and kept playing in the snow.

I held a pile of snow and asked Xiaohe to capture it for me. The snow here was really bone-chilling, but it still couldn't hide the excitement in my heart at the moment.

According to legend, the founding fathers of the Naxi people were Kaimei and Yu Lepai. Their loving love life was like bees and flowers, but it was destroyed and separated by the feudal marriage of polygamy. They longed for a free love life, so they both went to Yunshanping to die.

Things are a bit sad and beautiful, but the scenery on Yunshanping is like a fairyland, and the air quality is also super good.

I like the light and shadow in the woods so much that Wan San Xiaohe took a set of steady photo photos of tourists for me, which is super satisfied.

Then, he was severely slapped in the face while playing with the snow. The snow in his hand was slowly melting. The coldness went from my fingers to my heart, not to mention how refreshing it was.

Xiaohe said that although it occasionally snows in Lijiang in winter, it is very rare to be able to take such snow photos and feel really lucky.

Wild fruits falling from the snow have become the brightest color in this forest.

In Yunshanping, I feel that the Yulong Snow Mountain is close at hand, and every photo is a big picture.

Qingxi Reservoir

To most tourists, Qingxi Reservoir is an unfamiliar name. Very few people use it as an attraction to check in, but I love it very much.

It is hard to forget the surprise when we first met. The lake reflects the distant Yulong Snow Mountain. The outline of the snow mountain appears very clear in the water. A gust of wind blows, the reflection disappears, and the whole heart calms down.

The fast-paced urban life seems to have diluted the impression of the four seasons. Lijiang is in early winter, but it is still the scenery of autumn. The touch of gold surprises me from the changes in the seasons.

The golden willow trees, rustling with the wind, danced in the air one by one, and finally landed on the water. The scene was really beautiful.

The sun shines on the water, creating layers of waves, as dazzling as diamonds.

Qingxi Reservoir is one of Lijiang's drinking water sources. The dam in the morning is full of people exercising in the morning. They are envious of the locals living nearby.

Lijiang's blue skies and white clouds are always pure, and even the air is filled with a comfortable peace.

Sitting on the dam with Xiaohe, we chatted. The two of them were like good friends who had known each other for many years. Before leaving, Xiaohe specially took some photos of tourists checking in for me.

Xiaohe said that locals like to come to Qingxi Reservoir on weekends to soak in the sun. It is also a good sunrise viewing point. I think they will come to Qingxi Reservoir often in the future.

Shuhe ancient town

Compared with the hustle and bustle of the ancient city of Lijiang, I prefer the quiet ancient town of Shuhe. Every time I come to Lijiang, I always choose to come to Shuhe for a few days.

The antique environment of this store is very integrated with the overall tone of Shuhe. The yard is huge and the boss has planted all kinds of flowers.

Shuhe Ancient Town is called "Shaowu" in Naxi. Because the Baoshan Mountain behind the village is shaped like a pile of peaks, the village is named after the mountains and is spread and mutated. It means "the village under the peak". It was one of the earliest settlements of Naxi ancestors in Lijiang Bazi, and it is also an important market town that is well-preserved on the ancient tea-horse road.

Shuhe in the morning is like a quiet girl, awakened by the warm light of the ancient city, slowing down and feeling the leisure of Shuhe Ancient Town.

Shuhe also has a Sifang Street, which is only more than 30 meters long and wide. As the commercial center of the ancient town, there are four roads leading to all directions, surrounded by water. It is one of the oldest markets in Lijiang Bazi.

In ancient times, there was a night market on Shuhe Sifang Street. People stroll around the night market with torches and walk along the banks of the Qinglong River, like fireflies on summer nights, becoming a scenery called "night market fireflies".

The Qingshi Bridge in the ancient town is always the place with the most people. This bridge is 25 meters long, 4.5 meters wide and 4 meters high. It is all built of stones and is listed as the largest ancient stone bridge in Lijiang. This shows that Shuhe River plays an important role in the history of Lijiang. The economic and cultural pattern.

Not far from Sifang Street is the only tea-horse ancient road museum in China, which tells the hardships and glory of the tea-horse ancient road. Friends who are interested in tea culture must not miss it.

Shuhe Ancient Town is more like a condensed version of Dayan Ancient Town, but it is more secluded here. Step on the smooth bluestone slabs, listen to the sound of the flowing stream, and explore the small shops on the street. The day passes.

Jiuding Longtan in the northwest corner of the ancient town is the water source of streams in the ancient town. The water in Longtan is not deep, it is not muddy in summer, and it is not shallow in winter. You can see the "reflected snow-capped mountains","broken monuments knocking" and "fish and water relatives" in the eight scenic spots of Shuhe River.

There is a small path next to Jiuding Longtan that leads to Jubao Mountain behind. Not only can you see the panoramic view of Shuhe Ancient Town, but also a few strange-shaped tree trunks. I thought I would come and take photos if I had the opportunity.

There are almost no tourists here, and the road up is not very easy. A dog climbed to the top of the mountain and looked very cute while panting.

The top of the mountain is an excellent location to take a panoramic view of the Shuhe River. The dense old buildings are unfolding in front of your eyes, which is truly spectacular at a glance.

A sky mirror was installed on the roof. Maybe there were too many people on the mirror and there were flowers on it. I borrowed a blanket from the boss and took some favorite photos with my friends.

Unexpectedly, I met a pink sunset, so I quickly took out my camera and took a picture, but the picture now was not as beautiful as what my eyes saw.

Shuhe was very quiet at night, and he slept almost all night.

In addition to its quiet and beautiful environment, the most important thing is that it also has delicious food that cannot be missed. I had dinner with my idol Andy Lau, my favorite singer Sun Nan, and a gourmet restaurant visited by star Li Yapeng.

The shop is in an ancient town. A stream flows through the door of the store, and the door is also planted with many flowers. At first glance, the owner is a person who loves flowers and beauty. The environment is indeed very good, and the service is also very good. The young handsome guys are very enthusiastic. Of course, the best thing to eat is the delicious food in the store. Not only is it delicious, but it is also sufficient, and the price is affordable. No wonder it is so popular!

On a day when you sleep until you wake up naturally, you don't have to visit scenic spots. It's also a good choice to go to the Xiangyao restaurant where you stayed last time for afternoon tea.

The last time I came to Shuhe, I fell in love with this courtyard full of flowers. The flowers in winter are much fewer than in spring, but the sun in the courtyard is still as warm.

There was a cute big bear in the yard, and she was excited to give the big bear a hug first.

Fuguo Temple

Xiaohe took me to Fuguo Temple, a niche attraction behind Baisha, but the most beautiful scenery was still on the road.

Passing through Baisha Village, there were almost no vehicles along the way. A commanding height on the roadside gave you a panoramic view of the entire ancient city. I stopped the car and took a few photos.

A mountain depression on the roadside was discovered when she took guests to take photos last time, and she could take a photo with the Yulong Snow Mountain.

Looking at Baisha Ancient Town from above, it is still very original Naxi-style buildings, pastoral cottages, and a scene of paradise outside the world.

This antique temple is Fuguo Temple. It was built in the Ming Dynasty. It was the family temple of the Mu family Tusi and later became a Tibetan Buddhist temple. It was the "mother temple" of the Five Great Monastery in Lijiang and the largest Kama Kagju Temple in Yunnan.

The building of Fuguo Temple is exquisite and huge, and there are few tourists. You can not only feel the cultural heritage of the ancient temple, but also see the Yulong Snow Mountain.

Baisha ancient town

Baisha, not far from Shuhe Ancient Town, is also one of my favorite places in Lijiang.

It is about ten kilometers from the ancient city of Lijiang to the ancient town of Baisha. Locke's Lijiang was written about Baisha and Yuhu Village. Tourists here can see many foreign friends from time to time.

Historically, Baisha Village was the birthplace of the Mu's Tusi family and the earliest settlement where the Naxi people entered Lijiang Bazi. In the early Ming Dynasty, the Naxi Tusi moved the ruling government from Baisha Village to Mufu in Dayan Town.

Most of the stores here are opened by locals in Naxi, which is less commercial than Dayan Ancient City.

After coming to Baisha several times, I almost recognized the faces of the old grannies on Sifang Street. They set up a stall selling vegetables in the same location every day. Every time I passed by, I couldn't help but take a camera and take two photos.

Lijiang ancient city

Everyone has a Lijiang in their hearts, which represents different meanings.

I like the slow pace of Lijiang very much. I used to dream of opening a place here. This dream has gradually been forgotten. Every time I come here, I always get used to finding a favorite courtyard to stare in the sun.

The Ancient City of Lijiang is located in the Ancient City of Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, southwest China. It is located on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. Although it is located on the plateau, you can see snowy mountains all year round, and the climate is distinct all year round.

Because of its convenient transportation, Lijiang has become a necessary transit city to go to Shangri-La, Lugu Lake, Dali and other places.

Sifang Street is the heart of this ancient city. The entire street is rectangular. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, people from all directions would come here to do business. It can be said that this was also the commercial hub of ancient people and the trading center on the ancient tea-horse ancient road.

Today, Sifang Street is still the most charming downtown area in the ancient city. It is surrounded by small shops and delicious food, making people dizzying and bustling with tourists.

There are not many scenic spots in the ancient city. I like to walk around the alleys at will without doing strategies. Maybe I can meet my favorite scenery at the next intersection.

In the ancient city, you can always hear the gurgling sound, and the stream flows slowly from top to bottom, covering every corner of the ancient city. Every holiday, flowers are placed on both sides of the river, which is also a special scenery.

Mufu is the residence of wood-style tusi over the past dynasties. It is a place that must not be missed in the ancient city of Lijiang.

"There is the Forbidden City in the north and the Mufu in the south." Mufu is a glorious garden of architectural art. It fully reflects the style and temperament of the Central Plains architecture in the Ming Dynasty, and at the same time retains the simple and rough charm of the Central Plains architecture in the Tang and Song Dynasties.

There is a saying in Lijiang tourism: "If you can't reach Mufu, you can't reach Lijiang."

However, I have been to Lijiang many times, but I have never entered once. It's a little funny to think about it.

The ancient city of Lijiang can be said to be surrounded by mountains and rivers. This ancient city has a strong atmosphere of life and exquisite and simple buildings, making people yearn for life here.

"Wenchang Palace" was built in the first year of Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 280 years. It is the largest temple park in the ancient city of Lijiang, integrating the three religions of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism in one hall.

The ancient city of Lijiang is surrounded by Xiangshan Mountain in the north, Lion Mountain in the west, and Kuanguang Pingchuan in the southeast. The east wind comes slowly in spring, the south wind is smooth in summer, and the northwest cold wind is blocked in winter. It can be said to be warm in spring and cool in summer. Three mountains are screens, three rivers run through the city, water is the veins, and nature follows the situation. It is this site selection and layout characteristics that make the ancient city of Lijiang have the appearance of both a mountain city and a water town, and it is known as the "Plateau Gusu" and "Oriental Venice".

Yulong Snow Mountain

The Yulong Snow Mountain is called "Oulu" in Naxi. It is composed of thirteen continuous snow peaks that look like silver dragons flying, hence the name Yulong Snow Mountain. Its main peak is a steep fan at an altitude of 5596 meters, making it the snowy mountain with the lowest latitude in the northern hemisphere.

I have always wondered why the buildings in Lijiang are not tall. A friend in Lijiang told me that it is the habit of Lijiang people to take a look at the snowy mountains every day.

Scientific analysis is that because Lijiang is located in an earthquake zone, there are no tall buildings, but no matter what, the snowy mountains are of great significance to Lijiang people.

On the snowy mountain at an altitude of 4860 meters, every breath and heartbeat feel so real.

The weather is very important when you come to Yulong Snow Mountain, but today is blue sky and white clouds, and I feel like my character has exploded.

After descending from the Yulong Snow Mountain, the second stop is to the Lanyue Valley. On the way to the middle of the scenic area, we also pass through Yaomuping and Yunshanping. You can choose a stop according to your own time.

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Strategy suggestions

Transportation:

Lijiang Sanyi Airport is only half an hour's drive from the ancient city, and air tickets from the country to Lijiang are often discounted. As long as it is not traveling in the peak season, sometimes you can buy a ticket to Lijiang for 300 to 400.

Sun protection:

Yunnan is located on a plateau, has a high altitude, and has particularly strong ultraviolet rays. Your skin will get tanned without you realizing it. So remember to apply sunscreen, hat, and shawl before going out during the day. Not only can you protect you from the sun, but it will also be very good to take photos.

Climate:

Lijiang has a low-latitude, warm temperate plateau, mountainous monsoon climate. Due to the large altitude difference, there is little change in the four seasons, and the dry and wet seasons are distinct. The annual average temperature is between 12.6 and 19.9°C, and the rainy season is concentrated from June to September.

Wearing:

The so-called 18 Yunnan monsters are worn in all seasons, which is also a major feature of Yunnan tourism.

The weather on the plateau is changeable, sometimes sunny, sometimes cloudy, sometimes cold and sometimes hot. We must respond in time according to changes. In winter, the temperature difference between day and night increases, so you have to wear thick coats in the morning and evening.

Skin care products:

The weather in Yunnan is drier than you think. Hotels basically have floor heating, and the laundry can dry in one night. Girls must wear more moisturizing masks.