About Bar Street in Lijiang Old Town

The Bar Street links to Square Market in one direction and leads to the Giant Water Wheels in another direction. At night, it becomes the most bustling place in the Old Town. A large number of bars decorated in different styles are famous highlight of Lijiang Old Town. In the daytime, the flowing water, shoal of fish, willow trees, ancient street and leisurely passerby form a tranquil and peaceful scene. When the evening closes in, many travelers from around the world get together here, communicating their romantic experience or just involving themselves in the fascinating night scenery. The blurred lights, red lantern, boiling music and crowded people may make your blood boil. Different from the reinforced buildings in the cities, most of the bars in Lijiang Old Town are two-storied wooden constructions, which add more charm.
The bars here are not only a place to drink but also a place to enjoy tea, coffee and delicacy. If you are circumspective, you may find that some details in the street are decorated with yellow corn, red pepper, worn-out bamboo hat and so on, which seem to be simple and unadorned. Drinking beers, you can revel, or enjoy the croon from wandering singers, or talk to others.

Transportation

You can take bus No.2/13 to Parking Lot Station of Old Town, or take bus No.7 to Department Store Station then walk into the old town from the north gate. And you can take bus No.2/3/12 to South Gate Street Station and walk into the old town from the south gate.

Recommended Visiting Route

Travelers can visit Lijiang Old Town through the South Gate, on the way, you’ll pay visit to Mu’s Residence, Lion Hill and Wangu Tower and wander through the old streets and lanes to enjoy leisure feel of the old town. This may take you half day to explore.

Spend another 2 hours to the north of Lijiang Old Town by visiting Black Dragon Pool Park and Dongba Culture Museum. If time permits, you can enter Lijiang Old Town through Black Dragon Pool Park and see the symbol of the town – Large Water Wheels and walk straight to Sifang Square to enjoy the evening performance held by the Naxi people.

1 Day Lashihai Lake Boat Cruise and Horse Riding Tour along the Ancient Tea Horse Road

2 Days Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Baoshan Stone Town Tour

Attraction Travel Tips

• Be extra careful with your valuables because of the good and evil people mix up here.

•If you just arrived at Lijiang, don’t drink much in case of altitude sickness.

Airport Shuttle Bus

Taxi or Ridesharing Services

Public Bus

1. Airport Shuttle Bus: There is a direct bus service from the airport to Lijiang Ancient Town (丽江古城). The bus operates from 9:00 to 20:00 every hour, with a total of 12 trips per day. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes to an hour。
2. Taxi or Ridesharing Services: You can also take a taxi or use ridesharing services to directly reach the ancient town from the airport. The trip takes about 40 minutes and costs around 100-150 RMB。
3. Public Bus and Transfer: Another option is to take the bus from the airport to the city center and then transfer to a bus heading to Lijiang Ancient Town. This option might be more time-consuming but is usually more cost-effective。

At present, there is a pair of high speed train available between Dali and Lijiang with the duration of about 1.5 hours. The ticket fare is CNY 52 for a second class and CNY 83 for a first class. The top speed is 200 km/h (124 mph). Dali and Lijiang are two hot destinations in Yunnan Province. Dali is a city in southwestern Yunnan of China, on the shores of Erhai Lake. Its history dates back to the Nanzhao Kingdom(8th century). The walled old city, from the Ming dynasty, contains traditional houses and towers from the Bai minority. Beyond the old city stand the Three Pagodas of Chong Sheng Temple, founded in the 9th century. Lijiang, a city in the northwest part of China’s Yunnan province, is inhabited by the Naxi and several other minority groups. Lijiang Ancient Town is compose of cobblestone streets, canals and Central Market Square with shops and restaurants. There are famous Black Dragon Pool and views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.  

Dali to Lijiang High Speed Train Schedule

Lijiang to Dali High Speed Train Schedule

Dali Railway Station大理火车站
Add: No.261, Weishan Road, Dali City, Yunnan Province大理白族自治州大理市巍山路261号
How to Get there: Take Bus No.8 to Dali Railway Station from Dali Ancient Town.

Lijiang Railway Station丽江火车站
Address: Shangji Road, Yulong County, Lijiang City丽江市玉龙县上吉路附近
How to Get there: Take No.4, No.18 and No.16 to Lijiang Ancient Town

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Brief Introduction

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport(IATA：LJG，ICAO：ZPLJ) is located in Qihe Town(七河镇), Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China. It is a civil transport airport, belonging to national first-class port. It is the “civilized airport” in southwest China, and is the second largest airport in Yunnan, the hub airport of Yunnan regional tourism, as well as is the third international airport after Kunming Changshui International Airport and Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport. According to information on the airport’s official website in August 2017, the airfield area is 4D, the runway is 3000 meters long, and it can provide Boeing 767, Airbus 330 and other planes for takeoffs and landings. There are 19 aircraft stands, 33000 square meters of domestic terminal buildings and 5300 square meters of international terminal buildings. The airport is about 30 kilometers away from Lijiang urban area.

Basic Information about Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

Construction and Development of the Airport

1. Lijiang Airport was constructed from 1992, and was finished the construction in 1995. It was officially put into operation in July, 1995.

2. Lijiang Airport used to be reconstructed and expended in 1998, but it still can not meet the needs of development. At the end of 2007, the new extension project of Lijiang Airport began. In 2011, after reconstruction and extension, the grade of Lijiang airport was upgraded from 4C to 4D, with 19 aircrafts stands and 8 boarding bridges with a runway length of 3000 meters. The building area of the domestic terminal is 33000 square meters and the international terminal is 5300 square meters.

3. At present, the third reconstruction and expansion is underway. On December 7, 2016, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport officially launched the third phase of the reconstruction and expansion project. In the future, the airport runway will be extended to 3500 meters, the number of aircraft stands will be increased to 60, the parallel taxiways and related platform liaison roads, new terminal buildings and parking aprons, as well as related auxiliary facilities will be constructed. In 2020, the third reconstruction and expansion project will be completed and the facilities will be put into use, the total investment scale is of 5 billion.

Operation Services

According to the comprehensive information of August 2017 on airport’s official website, the total number of navigation cities at Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 59, among which 53 are domestic navigation cities, which cover the first tier cities and most of the provincial capitals. The remaining 6 cities are international navigation cities leading to Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan and Hong Kong area. There are 29 operating airlines.

Lijiang Airport can be connected by domestic flights in the following cities.

Lijiang Airport can be connected by international flights in the following cities

Note: The above flights information is listed for you reference only. Better to check about the airline officials sites to ensure the flights are served or not.

Airlines Websites

Airport Transportation 

1. Airport Shuttle Bus

According to information on the airport’s official website in August 2017, Lijiang City is about 30 kilometers away from Sanyi International Airport in Lijiang, the journey is about 40-45 minutes. There is only one departure point of airport bus in Lijiang Downtown, that is Lantian(Blue Sky) Hotel, which is about 1 kilometers from the large water wheel of Lijiang Ancient Town.

Lijiang Downtown-Lijiang Sanyi Airport

Lijiang Sanyi Airport-Lijiang Downtown 

2. Taxi

According to information on airport official website in August 2017, taking a taxi from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Lijiang Downtown is generally 80-100 yuan. The entrances of the ancient town include south gate, Zhongyi market(忠义市场), Wenchang Palace(文昌宫) and large water wheel.

3. By Bus

Departing from Lijiang Ancient Town, you can take No.27 bus to the airport. Getting on the bus at Nanmenjie stop(南门街站), getting off at Jichang Lukou stop(机场路口站), totally 28 stops, 1.5 hours.

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Dali and Lijiang are two hot destinations in Yunnan Province. Dali is a city in southwestern Yunnan of China, on the shores of Erhai Lake. Its history dates back to the Nanzhao Kingdom(8th century). The walled old city, from the Ming dynasty, contains traditional houses and towers from the Bai minority. Beyond the old city stand the Three Pagodas of Chong Sheng Temple, founded in the 9th century. Lijiang, a city in the northwest part of China’s Yunnan province, is inhabited by the Naxi and several other minority groups. Lijiang Ancient Town is compose of cobblestone streets, canals and Central Market Square with shops and restaurants. There are famous Black Dragon Pool and views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.  

Travel to Lijiang from Dali by Train

In this part, how to get to Lijiang from Dali by train will be introduced. The transportation between Dali to Lijiang by train involves two railway stations, Dali Railway Station and Lijiang Railway Station. Taking train is more cost-effective than long-distance bus and other vehicles. There are two daily direct trains, but direct trains from Dali to Lijiang will stop at Heqing Station for 2-3 minutes. In 2-3 minutes, the train will continue to Lijiang. Heqing Station is just a intermediate station between two stations. The whole journey is about 2.5-3 hours, and the price ranges from 34-328.5 yuan. You can choose different classes according to your need, like hard seat, soft seat, soft sleeper and compartment.

Dali-Lijiang Train Schedule

Lijiang Railway Station丽江火车站
Address: Shangji Road, Yulong County, Lijiang City丽江市玉龙县上吉路附近

1. You can take No.8 bus to Dali Railway Station from Dali Ancient Town.

2. When you arrive at Lijiang Railway Station, you can take No.4, No.18 and No.16 to Lijiang Ancient Town. 

3. If you want to book ticket or arrange a tour, you can contact us, Yunnan Exploration will provide attentive services. We have many tour packages related to Dali and Lijiang. Check more information about Dali tour and Lijiang tour. Email: contact@YunnanExploration.com; Tel: +86-871-63511469.

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About Longquan Temple

Longquan temple（龙泉寺）also known as Sam Sing Kung Chinese Temple（三圣宫）which was built in Ming dynasty and rebuilt in 1983, is located in Shuhe Ancient Town, 7 km northwest of Lijiang Ancient Town. Longquan temple gets its name from Longquan Lake near the temple, and the temple is built along the lake. Overlooking the lake from the second floor of Dajue Palace（大觉宫）, tourists appreciate the pleasant view. Longquan Lake more clear than that in Lijiang Ancient Town runs along the river through the ancient streets to directly serve as the villagers’ drinking water. Longquan Temple is a good place for the Naxi （纳西）family to have delicious dinner and spring outing because of its quiet environment.

The temple is a quadrangle courtyard while the north sits the main hall, enshrining the God of Rain（龙王） in Chinese Mythology inside. The west hall is consecrate the Goddess of Mercy（观音）, the south tower is dedicated to the father cobbler, Sun Bin, and the east building blocks straight into the water. With the corridors all the three sides of the temple, visitors to overlook the charming view around the temple. In ancient times, some scholars often visited to enjoy the glorious full moon in the moonlit night here, and hence came the “Longmen full moon”（龙门望月）.

 The temple is painted with Ming dynasty murals with the content of Buddhism. The picture is different from Baisha Frescos（白沙壁画） in Dabaoji Palace（大宝积宫）， Baisha Ancient Town. It is one of the treasures of the Ming dynasty Lijiang fresco because of its unique features.

Structure of Longquan Temple

The construction structure with the four upturning eaves up is symmetrical and harmonious using a wooden brackets structure. The forehead pillar is decorated with all kinds of lively birds and animals. Shuhe Ancient Town is very similar to Lijiang Ancient Town, which is centered on a quadrate square in the whole layout. The water originates from of Longquan Lake going through the streets.

What to See in Longquan Temple

In the village, flows the clear water from several springs all year round, across the village. The willows on both side of the river droop down and touch the water surface gently. The black tiles and white walls are covered with green shade, showing visitors beautiful scenery. Walking from the stone bridge in the west of the village the stream of the spring, along strange stone was made, visitors and see a fantastic rock peak and a clear spring behind the rock.

Near the pond there situates a pavilion whose name is actually Longquan Temple. The structure is exquisite and unique with the upturning eaves and the beautiful and generous ornamentation sculpture. There full of wide variety of flowers and trees in the courtyard with pleasant fragrant. Every spring, various kinds of flowers blossom continually. That’s really wonderful scene. Traveling here, tourists can view the whole building, and the scenery of Longquan Lake, which gives people a comfortable and happy feeling.

How to Get to Longquan Temple

1. Take the 11 bus to Shuhe Ancient Town and walk 100 meters northward to the temple.
2. Take a taxi from Dayan Ancient Town for 20Yuan.
3. Take the shuttle bus from Lijiang Ancient Town to Shuhe Ancient Town for 2 Yuan.　

Best Time to Visit

The peak period for visiting Shuhe Ancient Town is from May to October. Actually, Shuhe is worth visiting during any season, so if you do not want to experience a crowded scene, avoiding that period might be a good option.

Recommended Tour with

1 Day Lijiang Cycling Tour from Lijiang Old Town to Shuhe, Baisha and Yuhu Village

Shuhe Ancient Town Accommodation

Shuhe Ancient Town is an important constituent part of Lijiang Ancient City, a world cultural heritage site in China. There are many high-quality hotels in the old town although the quantity is not as good as that of Lijiang Old Town. Shuhe old town is much more tranquil than Lijiang Old Town, less crowded and less noisy, and the air is very good at the foot of the mountain. Follow Yunnan Exploration to discover the best hotels in Shuhe Old Town such as Banyan Tree Lijiang.

1.Lijiang Conifer Lishui Yangguang Hotel(康年丽水阳光酒店)

At Lijiang Conifer Lishui Yangguang Hotel, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. The hotel offers access to a vast array of services, including 24-hour room service, casino, facilities for disabled guests, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park.

Add: Entrance of Shu He Ancient Town, Suburbs, Lijiang, China

2. Lijiang E-Outfitting Boutique Hotel(丽江首译精品客栈)

Lijiang E-Outfitting Boutique Hotel also offers many facilities to enrich your stay in Lijiang. While lodging at this wonderful property, guests can enjoy 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage.

Add: No.35 Qingyun Village, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

3.Banyan Tree Lijiang(丽江悦榕庄)

Located in Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, Banyan Tree offers a relaxing retreat away from the city. Surrounded by fresh mountain air and green landscapes, the property features luxurious accommodations with traditional Naxi-style décor and free Wi-Fi in all areas.

Add: No.1, Yuerong Road, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

4.The Bivou Lijiang(佖屋酒店)

Only a short 1-minute stroll from Shuhe Ancient Town, The Bivou features accommodations in local and modern styles combined together. Blending in by making use of the barbecue facilities, lazing in soothing massage, going horse riding or enjoying a fun time with your children at kids’ club seems like a nice getaway. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

Add: 16 Zhonghe Cun, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

5.K2 International Youth Hostel(束河K2国际青年旅舍)

K2 International Youth Hostel Lijiang offers a comfortable setting while in Lijiang. It also provides luggage storage, a 24-hour reception and wireless internet. Lijiang Sanyi Airport is a 55-minute drive from K2 International Youth Hostel Lijiang. Black Dragon Pool and the Dongba Culture Museum are just a short drive from the hostel.

Add: No. 1 Guailiu Lane Kangpu Road, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

Longquan Temple Travel Tips

Altitude Sickness

The altitude is about 2,400 meters or about 7,800 feet. Some people may get some altitude sickness. So take it easy the first day or two.

What to Pack

Travel light when strolling in the old town. Bring a camera with you that you can take photos along the way. Sunlight is very strong in Lijiang, wear sun protection such as hats, sunglasses and use sun block, etc.

Entertainment

Do not miss the bars in Lijang. They are a part of life. The bars in Shuhe Old Town is more quieter than Lijiang old town. 

Dining

In Shuhe Old Town, some small restaurants are also surprising. The famous local dishes includes Chickpeas Bean Jelly, Lijiang Salted Pork Ribs, Naxi barbecue and other Lijiang delicacies.

Hotels

Just like Lijiang Old Town, Shuhe Old Town has many high-qualify hotels or hostels for you to choose from. The recommended hotels are Banyan Tree Lijiang, Lijiang Conifer Lishui Yangguang Hotel, etc.

Other Tips

1. If you plan to travel to Lijiang during the peak tourist season (Spring Festival, May Day, Summer holiday, and National Day holiday), be sure to reserve a room in advance.

2. There used to have carriages getting in and out of this town, so be careful.

3. It is best to wear cloth shoes or sneakers when walking in the old town, because they are all slabstone path, it is easy to twist your feet with high heels.

4.Take rain gear when you visit in the rainy season, and the slabstone path are slippery after the rain. Pay attention to that.

Chinese Name: 丽江市束河街道办事处黄山社区居委会士满村
English Name: Shiman Village of Shuhe Subdistrict in Lijiang

Plan your Yunnan Ethnic Villages Tour to Lijiang? Visit Shiman Village of Shuhe Subdistrict in Gucheng District, Lijiang which is one of the most fascinating ethnic villages in Lijiang. Explore the local folk ethnic culture including History, Food and Dining, Clothing, Customs and Traditions, Architecture, Festivals, Crafts, Religion, Language of local ethnic people in Shiman Village of Shuhe Subdistrict in Gucheng District, Lijiang.

Qingxi Reservior in Lijiang

Qingxi Reservoir is located in the northern suburb of Lijiang City, near the College of Tourism and Culture of Yunnan University in Lijiang City and the No. 1 Middle School of Gucheng District in Lijiang City. It is one of the drinking water sources in Lijiang. In winter, it is a good place to relax in the sun. In summer, it is a place to enjoy the cold. It’s great to take your family to relax on weekends. In the evening, you can also count the stars and see the moon with your friends.

Lion Hill in Lijiang Ancient Town

Lion Hill(丽江古城狮子山), located in the center of Lijiang Ancient Town, is an important part of the world cultural heritage of Lijiang Ancient Town and the main attraction of the national scenic spots. It is like a lying lion, hence the name. The ancient town is at the foot of the Lion Hill. It is the best place to see the panoramic view of the ancient city of Lijiang. 

Where is Lion Hill?

Lion Hill is situated in the Lijiang Ancient Town. 

Distance from other main attractions in Lijiang

• About 5.9 km from Shuhe Ancient Town
• About 16 km from Baisha Mural Painting in Baisha Village
• About 24 km from Former Residence of Joseph Rock in Yuhu Village
• About 25.8 km from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

How to get to Lion Hill?

Lion Hill is in Lijiang Ancient Town, and travelers can walk to foot of Lion Hill.

By taxi: There is no taxi in the ancient city of Lijiang, and motor vehicles are prohibited. The main taxi stop in Lijiang is located near the Yulong Bridge at the junction of the ancient city and the new city. 
By bus: The fare is 1 yuan for one ticket. There is no need to find a supplement. In addition, the mini-cars or mini-trucks in the urban area are also one yuan for a person. Travelers can take No. 2, 3, 11, 28 buses and take off at the Gonglu Zongduan Station, then walk 1.3 km to Lion Hill.

Features

On the top of the Lion Hill, there is a Wangu Building. When you climb the Wangu Tower, you can see the magical and beautiful Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the north, the Lijiang Old Town in the east with the creeks and bridge, the colorful Lijiang New Town in the west, and the idyllic village in the south.In the far south, there is also a “Wenbi Peak” like a giant pen. Combined with the ink-slab of Lijiang Ancient Town, they show the Naxi culture in terms of the worship to study.

Main Attractions

Lion Hill enjoys the area of 15 hectares, with the singing birds and green trees etc.

▪ Wangu Tower (万古楼)

Located on the top of Lion Hill, Wangu Tower is 32.8 meters in height with 123,000 dragon head of Naxi style on the top, which ranks the world’s greatest. Standing on the top of the tower, you can hace panoramic view of the whole Lijiang Old Town and rivers to the east, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the north and Naxi villages to the south, which is magnificent.

▪ Baima Longtan Temple(白马龙潭寺)

Located in the south of the park, it was built in Qianlong Period of Qing Dynasty. It is the key historical protection unit of Lijiang City. There is a clear and crystal pond in this temple, connecting with the Three-eye Pond of Naxi People.

Nearby Attraction

Lijiang Ancient Town

The beauty of the Old City is also due to the integrity of geographical nature and harmony. In 30 km northwest to the Old City lies the unconquerable Yulong Snow Mountain of 5,596 m and the relics of glacier in the Quaternary Period. The spring is divided into three branches to flow into the Old City relatively from east, middle and west. The countless small branches are threading among the stone-paved lanes, just as the poem describes “spring crossing around each household forms a poem while flying willow before every household draws a painting”. Many architects give highly praise for it and it has gained such a beautiful name as “Suzhou in Highland” and “Eastern Venice”. A great number of travelers are attracted by the beauty and charm of the Old City and the Snow Mountain, keeping pouring and lingering on their primitive simplicity and quietness. And, now, the Lijiang Old City is being reported as one of China Historical Cultural Cities in the whole world’s cultural heritages. Thus, as a bright pearl of our country, it will be more splendid.

Useful Travel Tips

1.Accommodation

There are many high-quality hotels and recommended guest house in Lijiang Ancient Town. Travelers can choose one to stay. 

Inter Continental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort(丽江和府洲际度假酒店)
Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town(丽江古城英迪格酒店)
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel(丽江王府饭店)
Manty House(漫庭美宿酒店)
Lijiang International Hotel(丽江国际大酒店)

2.Naxi Festivals held in Lijiang Old Town

Bangbang Festival: January 15 on lunar calendar
Sanduo Festival: February 8 on lunar calendar
Torch Festival: June 25 to June 27 on lunar calendar
July Festival: middle July on lunar calendar

Chinese Name: 丽江古城科贡坊
English Name: Kegong Archway in Lijiang Old Town

Into the Lijiang Ancient City, near the Square Street, and the bar street, there is an inconspicuous three-story building, this is the Kegong Archway, which reflects the Naxi people advocating culture, good at learning. The ancient city was built in the Qing Dynasty and was built for the Yang family. It was built in three years. In the first year of the Qing Dynasty(1723), Lijiang implemented the “reform of the soil”, which was changed by central Government. Lijiang has entered the feudal society for a certain period of clique administration. The reform of the social system has greatly stimulated the enthusiasm of the folk children to study. From the “returning to the soil” to the abolition of the imperial examination in the late Qing Dynasty for 180 years. In the time, Lijiang has more than 60 Jurens and seven Jinshis. During the Jiaqing period, Yang Zhaolan and Yang Zhaorong, both of whom lived in Gongongfang, performed in the exam. Then, in the Daoguang period, Yang Zhaorong’s son, Yang Shuochen, was raised again, so the government and the people donated money to build a high-rise Kogong Archway in the alley. In the third day of the first month of 1944, it was destroyed by fire. 

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Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

Brief Introduction Lijiang Sanyi International Airport(IATA：LJG，ICAO：ZPLJ) is located in Qihe Town(七河镇), Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China. It is a civil transport airport, belonging to national first-class port....

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• Gucheng District
• Lijiang

Dali-Lijiang Transportation: By Train

Dali and Lijiang are two hot destinations in Yunnan Province. Dali is a city in southwestern Yunnan of China, on the shores of Erhai Lake. Its history dates back to the Nanzhao Kingdom(8th...

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• Dali
• Gucheng District
• Lijiang

Longquan Temple in Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang

About Longquan Temple Longquan temple（龙泉寺）also known as Sam Sing Kung Chinese Temple（三圣宫）which was built in Ming dynasty and rebuilt in 1983, is located in Shuhe Ancient Town, 7 km...

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• Ancient Towns
• Baisha Ancient Town
• Gucheng District
• Lijiang
• Temples in Lijiang

Shiman Village of Shuhe Subdistrict in Gucheng District, Lijiang

Chinese Name: 丽江市束河街道办事处黄山社区居委会士满村 English Name: Shiman Village of Shuhe Subdistrict in Lijiang Plan your Yunnan Ethnic Villages Tour to Lijiang? Visit Shiman Village of Shuhe Subdistrict in Gucheng District, Lijiang...

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• Gucheng District
• Lijiang
• Shuhe Ancient Town

Qingxi Reservior in Lijiang

 Qingxi Reservior in Lijiang Qingxi Reservoir is located in the northern suburb of Lijiang City, near the College of Tourism and Culture of Yunnan University in Lijiang City...

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• Gucheng District
• Lakes and Ponds in Lijiang
• Lijiang
• Pools and Reservoirs

Lion Hill in Lijiang Old Town

Lion Hill in Lijiang Ancient Town Lion Hill(丽江古城狮子山), located in the center of Lijiang Ancient Town, is an important part of the world cultural heritage of Lijiang Ancient Town and...

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• Ancient Towns
• Gucheng District
• Lijiang
• Lijiang Ancient Town
• Mountains in Lijiang

Kegong Archway in Lijiang Old Town

Chinese Name: 丽江古城科贡坊 English Name: Kegong Archway in Lijiang Old Town  Into the Lijiang Ancient City, near the Square Street, and the bar street, there is an inconspicuous...

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• Gucheng District
• Historical and Cultural Relics
• Lijiang
• Lijiang Ancient Town