Yulong County
Yulong County Overview
Chinese Name: 玉龙纳西族自治县 English IPA: Yulong Naxi Autonomous County Location: Northwest Yunnan Population (city): 219348(2012) Language: Mandarin & Naxi Language Zip code: Tel code: Time zone:
Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (Chinese: 玉龙纳西族自治县) is located in Lijiang City Prefecture, Yunnan, China. Wenhai village and lake along with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain are some of the famous scenic spots found here.
Highlights of Yulong County
Tourism Resources: With the world cultural heritage, world natural heritage and world memory heritage, Yulong county enjoys 75% of the tourism resources of Lijiang city.
Wildlife: Yulong County boasts many wild animals and plants including Yunnan Golden Monkey, Yunnan mountain tea, etc.
Minority Culture: Yulong county is the only Naxi Autonomous County in China. Besides, there are Han, Bai, Tibetan, Miao, Yi, Lisu, Pumi, Hui, Zhuang, etc.
Hot Destinations in Yulong County
Other Destinations in Yulong County
Yulong County Attractions
Yulong County boasts abundant tourism resources, which accounts about 75% of the whole amount of Lijiang Tourism resources, including Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Baisha Old Town, Yuhu Village, Lashihai Lake, etc. [...]
More Yulong County Attractions >>
Yulong County Tours
Since Yulong County is rich in tourism resource, there are various tour packages prearranged for you to choose from, ranging from 1 day to 46 days. Or you can select a theme tour to meet your likes, such as Hiking Tour, Minorities Discovery or Photography Tour. Single out what you prefer or tailor-make you own kind of Yulong County Trip with our consultant. [...]
Climate & When to Go
Yulong County enjoys the plateau monsoon climate of low latitude of South Asia. The elevation difference within the territory is large, ranging from 1300 meters(along the Jinsha river) to 5596 meters(Yulong Snow mountain). There are four types: high-cold, low-warm, middle-cool and middle-warm. In most regions, the annual temperature fluctuation and variation range is small, while the diurnal temperature difference is large, with distinct dry and wet seasons. There isn't obvious four seasons, only small changes in temperature. The annual average temperature is 12.6 [...]
More Yulong County Climate & When to Go >>
Transportation
Yulong county is an important part of Lijiang central city. The road network of Yulong County covers every township and village. The second largest railway station in Yunnan province, Lijiang Railway Station is located in the county seat. Lijiang airport is 22 kilometers from the county seat. Since the scenic spots is relatively far away from each other, we introduce you some detailed information about how to get in/out and get around in Yulong County. 1. Car-rental There is no doubt that renting [...]
More Yulong County Transportation >>
Festivals and Activities
About the festivals in Yulong County, besides the traditional festivals of Han People(Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival), there are Sanduo Festival(the official festival of Naxi People), Bangbang Festival, July Festival, Torch Festival, etc. 1. Sanduo Festival During each eighth February (lunar calendar), the Sanduo Festival is the most grand traditional festival of Naxi people. Sanduo Festival is aimed to pay homage to their protection god: Sanduo. During that day, local Naxi people will hold a carnival accompanied with various festivities include [...]
More Yulong County Festivals and Activities >>
Travel Tips
1.Useful Numbers • Fire: 119 • Police: 110 • Ambulance: 120 • Lijiang Airport Inquiry Telephone: 5173081 • Tourism Complaint: 5123432 2. Post Office There are 16 post offices distributed in the towns and townships of Yulong County. Here we list several for your reference. • Yulong County Changshui Road Branch Add: Jiage Building Materials City, Changshui Road, Lijiang Tel. 0888-5163949 • Yulong County Judian Town Post Office Add: Judian Town, Yulong County, Lijiang Tel: 0888-5481003 • Yulong County Daju Town Post Office Add: Daju Town, Yulong County, Lijiang Tel: 0888-5326001 3. Hospitals • Yulong County People Hospital Add: [...]
More Yulong County Travel Tips >>
Useful Maps
Below are the maps of Yulong County, to introduce the location, transportation, highlights and other important information of your Yulong County, including Yulong County Lijiang Map, Yulong County Yunnan Map, Yulong County Attraction Map, Yulong County Transportation Map, etc. All of the detailed and completed maps will help you get a better idea of Yulong County and transfer easily. [...]
More Yulong County Useful Maps >>
Yulong County Accommodation
Generally the tourists who pay a visit to the sights in Yulong County will choose to stay in Baisha Old Town or back to Lijiang Old Town. There are many characteristics hotels, guesthouses and inns to choose. People who want a more beautiful living environment can also choose to live in the Shuhe Ancient Town. More information please check the accommodation of Dali Old Town, Shuhe Old Town and Baisha Old Town. [...]
More Yulong County Accommodation >>
Other Hot Destinations in China
- Babao Town
- Baisha Ancient Town
- Baishuitai
- Baoshan Stone Town
- Bingzhongluo
- Dali Ancient Town
- Dashanbao
- Dongchuan Red Land
- Dulongjiang
- Feilaisi
- Haba Snow Mountain
- Heshun Ancient Town
- Honghe Hani Rice Terraces
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Jingmai
- Lashihai Lake
- Lijiang Ancient Town
- Lugu Lake
- Meili Snow Mountain
- Puzhehei
- Shuanglang Town
- Shuhe Ancient Town
- Stone Forest
- Three Parallel Rivers
- Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces
