Tinghua Valley in Baisha Old Town, Lijiang
Tinghua Valley – Lijiang Hundred Flowers Garden (听花谷-丽江百花园) is a natural scenic area centered around year-round floral landscapes. It is located at No.100, Group 2, Jiewei, Baisha Village Committee, Baisha Town (白沙镇), Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县), Lijiang City (丽江市), Yunnan Province (云南省). The park is open all year from 08:30 to 20:00 and features multifunctional zones including snow mountain viewing platforms, handicraft experiences, and family-friendly interactive areas.
Through seasonal rotation of different flower species, the garden forms layered landscapes: tulips in spring, hydrangeas in summer, and sunflowers in autumn. Combined with white European-style buildings and the backdrop of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山), it has become a popular destination for wedding photography. Culturally, there are traditional Naxi (纳西族) handicraft workshops and an ecological and cultural exhibition hall. The on-site restaurant serves Lijiang specialties.
Address: No.100, Group 2, Jiewei, Baisha Town (白沙镇), Yulong County (玉龙县), Lijiang (丽江)
Opening Hours: 08:30–20:00 (year-round)
Ticket Price: From RMB 45 (discounted tickets)
Suggested Visit Duration: 1–3 hours
User Rating: 5.0/5 (858 reviews)
Key Features: Snow Mountain Viewing / Floral Photography / Family Education
Seasonal Floral Landscapes
Throughout the year, the garden rotates plantings of different flowers, forming vivid seasonal highlights:
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Spring: Fields of tulips and irises create a cool-toned “Snow Mountain Blue Realm” landscape belt, ideal for photography against the backdrop of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山).
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Summer: Expansive hydrangea fields interwoven with wooden boardwalks serve as the main strolling and viewing area.
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Autumn: Vast stretches of sunflowers and rippling wheat fields transform into a golden theme zone popular for photoshoots.
Overall, seasonal flower plantings cover 70% of the total park area.
Architectural Features
The park integrates white European-style church-like buildings characterized by:
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Asymmetrical spire designs
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Large floor-to-ceiling glass walls
These structures harmonize with the panoramic backdrop of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山), making them highly popular among wedding photographers.
The Snow Mountain Viewing Platform on the west side of the park offers clear views of all thirteen peaks on clear days.
Cultural and Interactive Experiences
Tinghua Valley emphasizes cultural heritage with a Naxi Culture Exhibition Hall, which showcases over 200 artifacts, including:
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Ancient Dongba script manuscripts
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Traditional weaving tools
Visitors can participate in multiple hands-on workshops:
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Dongba Paper Making
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Experience the complete process from processing paper mulberry bark to binding the finished product.
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Tie-Dye Workshop
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Use plant-based dyes to create designs on cotton and linen fabrics.
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Tea-Horse Ancient Road Sculpture Group
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A set of 12 bronze sculptures depicting historical scenes of caravans on the Tea-Horse Road (茶马古道).
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Family-Friendly Facilities
The Parent-Child Interaction Zone includes:
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A Plant Cognition Garden to help children learn about local flora
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DIY moss micro-landscape courses for creative activities
Dining and Services
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The park restaurant serves Lijiang-style specialty dishes, accommodating up to 200 guests at once.
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The parking lot can hold 80 vehicles simultaneously, ensuring convenient access for self-driving visitors.
Geographic Location and Transportation
The scenic area is about 7.8 km in a straight line from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山).
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Driving: Routes can be found via major navigation apps.
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Public Transport: Requires transfers to local tourism shuttle services departing from Lijiang City (丽江市).
Ticketing and Pricing
As of 2025, Tinghua Valley has a multi-level ticketing system, including:
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Basic Admission Ticket
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Adult: RMB 88
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Discounted: RMB 45 (for children, students, seniors)
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Combo Packages
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Snow Mountain Rose Wine Set Menu starting from RMB 198
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Tour Products
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One-day tours departing from Lijiang (丽江) starting from RMB 950 per person
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Visitor Information
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Suggested Duration: 1–3 hours
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User Rating: 5.0/5 (Based on 858 reviews)
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Most frequent review highlights:
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“High photo output rate”
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“Family-friendly”
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Note: Although wedding photography is very popular here, specific partnering studios are not explicitly listed.
Visitor Statistics
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Ranking: #8 among Lijiang’s most popular tourist attractions in 2025
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Peak Daily Visitors: Over 3,000 people
Quick Reference
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Address: No.100, Group 2, Jiewei, Baisha Town (白沙镇), Yulong County (玉龙县), Lijiang (丽江)
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Opening Hours: 08:30–20:00 (year-round)
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Main Features: Snow Mountain Viewing / Flower Photography / Cultural Workshops / Parent-Child Education
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Contact & Navigation: Available via most mapping apps using “Tinghua Valley (听花谷)”