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Tips on How to Get Around Lijiang Ancient City

October 6, 2020 by Grissom Leave a Comment

First Choice

Hostels: Ctrip, Flying Pig, and other major platforms can be used for booking.
Suggested RESTAURANTS: Dreamer Salmon, Yun Sherry, Uncle Wo’s Eatery, Ground Chicken Rice Noodle, Snack No. 88, Granny’s Preserved Ribs, etc.
Bars: Fanhua Bar, No. 38 Bar, Night Bar, Big Ice Lodge (from the inn to the Big Ice Lodge almost 150 meters).

Gourmet

Lijiang’s top five hotpots: preserved pork ribs hotpot, chicken hotpot, salmon hotpot, black goat hotpot, wild mushroom hotpot (depending on the season).
Don’t miss Yunnan food: flower cakes, tofu batter, yak beef, Lijiang baba, qi-pot chicken, Naxi baked fish, chickpea noodles, cross-bridge rice noodles, chicken rice noodles, roasted breast fan, roasted er dough, red heart potatoes, rice dunked sausage, chili fish, stone pot chicken and so on.

Suggestion: The so-called “food city” on the roadside of the ancient city is recommended not to eat. It is not authentic, not as good as the local restaurant, and the price is super high and it is not hygienic.

Inn

1. The ancient towns of Lijiang are divided into: Old Town of Lijiang, Ancient Town of Shuhe and Ancient Town of Baisha. The Old Town of Lijiang is also called Dayan Old Town, which is often referred to as the Old Town of Lijiang. It is recommended to live in the Old Town of Lijiang. It is more convenient to go shopping and eat. The bars are also lively at night.
2. There are all kinds of inns and homestays in the streets and alleys, large and small in style, just choose what you like. The off-season price is around 100-200, and the peak season must be doubled. The peak season must be booked in advance. Otherwise, you may not be able to live even with money.
3. The road in the ancient city is a stone road, potholes, and suitcases are difficult to tow. If you want to live inside, contact the inn in advance and they will send someone to pick them up. There are also tricycles to help with luggage in the ancient city. The price 10-20 yuan per trip.
4. The inn we chose is on Wuyi Street in the ancient city. It is only a minute away from the bureau intersection. There is no need to drag a heavy suitcase to run around. The intersection is also an Internet celebrity delicacy “Apo La Spare Ribs”

Clothing

In Yunnan, there is a big temperature difference between morning and night, so you need to wear long sleeves, long pants and comfortable shoes in summer.
2, The clothes are recommended for the national style of the red and purple. The photos are very photogenic. The red color I wear is beautiful! It is also in line with the temperament of the environment.

Other

1, I have no altitude sickness at all, but my counterparts have a slight high reaction to the occurrence, walking and uphill slowly.
2, Do not buy oxygen and medicine from the roadside kiosks, most of them are shoddy counterfeit products, and not good for your health.
3, Don’t blindly believe in the sunshine and ratings on Dianping and Meituan, we have encountered shopkeepers in the checkout before forcing us to write good reviews online.

Beautiful Scenery of Old Lijiang

October 5, 2020 by Grissom Leave a Comment

1、Kifu

The Mufu in the Lijiang Old Town was originally the government office of the Tuji Mu family, located at the eastern foot of Shishi Mountain, built in 1271 ~ 1368 AD, and was converted into a museum in 1998 after restoration. It includes the Three Clearance Hall, Yuyin building, light and green building, the Palace of the Protection of the Law, Wanmu building, the Council Hall, loyalty and righteousness Square from west to east sorted well. There are eleven plaques of the historical emperor’s admiration, reflecting the historical time of the rise and fall of the great Mu family. The TV drama series “The Wind of Mufu” was filmed here.

2、Chiangu Lou

The southwest corner of the ancient city of Lijiang Dayan is a mountain as if a guardian of the ancient city of the evil lying lion, that is, Lion Mountain, opened in 1998 as an ecological park, the peak of the construction of the five-star classical all-wooden structure building lookout tower, named “thousand ancient buildings”, where you can enjoy the overall appearance of the ancient city.

3、Lijiang Dongba Culture Museum

Lijiang Dongba Culture Museum, originally called “Lijiang County Dongba Culture History Museum”, is located in the northernmost Heilongtan, founded in August 1984, was the first county-level history museum in Yunnan at that time.

4、Wufeng Lou

Located in the city of Fuguo Temple five phoenix building built in 1601, that is, the Ming Dynasty Wanli 29 years, because of its engineering architectural model resembles five flying phoenix, so called five phoenix building, architectural style combined Chinese, Tibetan, Yi and other Chinese ethnic engineering architectural style characteristics, is also the treasure of ancient architecture in China and a typical case.

5、Fang Guoyu’s former residence

The former residence of Fang Guoyu is located at No.71 and No.72 Wuyi Street, with a plaque of Shigondi hanging over the gate, which was established in the tenth year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty, 136 years ago, and it is also the most intact and typical courtyard of Lijiang’s residential architecture with a large business scale.

6、The former residence of Zhou Lin

The former residence of Zhou Lin is located at No. 1, Gate Gate 1, Qiyi Street, on the west bank of the Middle River by the Wanzi Bridge. The aisle is in the middle of hanging Zili example plaque, for the Ming is the Yunnan provincial governor and secretary of the provincial party committee Tang Jiyao inscribed, is now the key protection of the ancient city of Lijiang folk houses.

7、Puji Temple

Puji Temple is located in the Puji Mountains, 6 kilometers northwest of Lijiang Old Town. The main hall has two Yunnan cherry blossoms, planted in 1771, which are the most numerous in Yunnan.

Yunnan Lijiang Traveling — Yunnan Lijiang Prayer Board

8、Square Street

Sifang Street is a street of special snacks in the old city, also known as “Lijiang Bridge Rice Noodle Street” due to the variety of rice noodles. It is said to have been built in the Ming Dynasty by the Mushi Tushi according to his seal. It was also the most important traffic hub on the route of the ancient tea-horse road at that time.

9、Ancient Bridge

In the ancient city of Lijiang on the Jade River water body, according to statistics, there are 354 bridges, the relative density of 93 / km2, and the type of bridge is a variety of bridges, to be located in the east of Sifang Street Dashiqiao most characteristic, the more well-known and lock Cui bridge, million bridge, South Gate Bridge, Ma An bridge, Renshou bridge, all built in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

10、Ke Gong Fang

Located on the west side of Sifang Street, Kogon Square is said to have been built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty for the Li family’s “one family and three pupils”, and was destroyed by fire in 1944.

Food and Specialties in Lijiang Old Town

Lijiang ancient city specialties are I recommend Lijiang cold skin, Lijiang salmon, baba, Naxi hotpot, Mengzi cross-bridge rice noodles, soybean noodles, Dongba baked fish, Lijiang preserved pork ribs hotpot, eight bowls, Lijiang sour milk, Naxi roasted tofu, fried bamboo worms, barley wine, roasted sheep, Lijiang watery popcorn dishes and other Lijiang snacks.

Lijiang ancient city specialties key are Dongba carpets, pig fat meat, Dongba tie-dye, Naxi murals, Su Li Ma wine, snow tea, Bunun bell, etc..

Lijiang Ancient City Travel Tips

1. The Naxi are strictly forbidden to throw garbage, waste, spit, wash cloths, etc., into water resources, rivers, destroy or block water resources, or cut down plants and trees along rivers.

2. The Yi people should not step on stones in pots and pans, and should not cross fire pits; pregnant mothers should not drink wedding wine, and should not praise children as “pretty”, “chubby” or “heavy”. Avoid eating the flesh of horses, mules, dogs, cats and monkeys.

3. Lisu people should not speak nasty words in front of the elderly, should not use bad words to cause injury, and should strictly prohibit theft and other kinds of undesirable behaviors.

4. Other Chinese people: the Dai people do not want others to ride their horses into the village. The hanging frame in Jingpo village should not be touched to see the cow skull. When you see the Wa people, you have to retreat. In Tibet, don’t wear short trousers, when entering Tibetan people’s house, you can’t step on the door, and you can’t cough sputum in front of other people, and you can’t damage any animal or bird in Tibet.

Lijiang Ancient City

October 4, 2020 by Grissom Leave a Comment

Lijiang Ancient Town, also known as Dayan Town, is one of the famous towns on the ancient tea-horse road, where movies and TV dramas such as “One Meter of Sunshine” and “The Wind and Cloud of Mufu” were filmed. In the ancient city, the wooden buildings and blue tiles, the ancient streets and stone alleys, small bridges and flowing water, standing on the East Street, you can look out at the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the scenery is very beautiful.

The ancient city of Lijiang is built on the mountain, the streets and lanes are set according to the flow of water, was once a tea horse ancient trading market. In the ancient city, four main roads extend from Sifang Street to Guangyi Street, Qiyi Street, Wuyi Street and Xinhua Street, which in turn give rise to crisscrossing alleys and lanes, forming an ancient city centered on Sifang Street. The Mu Tuji royal residence, which was highly praised by Xu Xiake at that time, is located near the gate of Qiyi Street, where you can feel the connotation of Naxi ethnic architecture.

The Jade River divides the city into three parts, three parts into nine, and then into numerous canals, forming a situation where the main street is near the river and the alleys are adjacent to the canals, making the ancient city full of vitality.

The ancient city is dotted with shops dealing in local specialties, including ethnic ornaments, tea, silverware, shawls and more. In addition, there are numerous restaurants where you can enjoy everything from local flavors to Western pizzas.

Lijiang Ancient City - Street View — Lijiang Ancient City – No.5 Hou Street

Ticket

Lijiang Old Town does not require an admission ticket, and some of the small attractions inside the Old Town are charged separately.

Tourist Season

All year round

Suitable for all seasons. Spring and autumn are the best, and temperatures are pleasant.

In most parts of Lijiang, there is only a change in temperature and coolness, with no change in cold or heat. Spring and autumn are connected, and there is no summer in the long spring, and there are obvious dry and wet seasons, with rainfall concentrated in July and August. Because of its location on the plateau, solar radiation is strong, and the temperature difference between day and night is large.

Spring is the most beautiful time in the ancient city of Lijiang, when the ancient city is clean and beautiful. In the old city stroll, along with small bridges and flowing houses, very comfortable, but also can see the mountain flowers bloom and compete with each other. Summer is the rainy season in Lijiang, although the road is not easy to walk, but you can enjoy the rain and mist of the ancient town, but also a good time to experience the ancient tea-horse road.

In autumn, Lijiang has a blue sky and green waters, with golden maple leaves falling on the ancient city and the aroma of osmanthus flowers in the air. This is the time to go to the fields to enjoy the harvest and feel the crisp golden autumn of Lijiang. Winter is a good season to enjoy the plum trees and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, but the scenery of the ancient city may be slightly less beautiful at this time. From April to October is a good time to go to the old town of Lijiang, when the climate is suitable and the scenery is charming.

Lu ku Lake - Lijiang — Lu ku Lake – Lijiang

Traffic Guide

Aircraft

There is Lijiang Sanyi International Airport in Lijiang, and Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities can fly directly to Lijiang; you can also choose to fly to Kunming first and then transfer to Lijiang by air or by bus or train.

Lijiang Sanyi Airport is about 28 kilometers away from downtown Lijiang, and buses will pick you up and drop you off. On the way, you will pass an entrance to the old city of Lijiang, which is a 30-minute drive and costs 15 RMB. Alternatively, you can take a taxi directly from the airport to the entrance of the old city, usually 90 RMB for about 30 minutes.

Railway

Currently, Lijiang station has a train service between Kunming and Dali to and from Lijiang. There are three ways to reach Lijiang Old Town after arriving at Lijiang Station.

1, bus: Lijiang ancient city entrance (level square) take 4, or from the south gate of the ancient city of white dragon square takes 18 direct to the train station.

2、Men’s Taxi: 30RMB/car, 5RMB/person.

3, taxi: 30-40 yuan (no meter).

Bus

After arriving in Kunming, you can choose to take a bus from Kunming [Western Bus Terminal] to reach Lijiang city, which takes about 8 hours by car.

The ancient city of Lijiang is four kilometers away from downtown Lijiang and is very convenient for transportation. Passengers can choose to fly or train to Lijiang, and then take a bus or taxi to the place.

Taxis in Lijiang start at RMB 6 yuan during the day and charge RMB 1.6 yuan/km; Santana start at RMB 7 yuan and charge RMB 1.8 yuan/km; and night taxis start at RMB 11 yuan. Most of them don’t have a meter, so you need to negotiate the fare; the taxi ride from the city to the airport is about 80 yuan.

Call for a taxi: 0887-8223198

The ancient city of Lijiang is located right in Lijiang, and visitors can rent bicycles to ride to the ancient city at Red Sun Plaza for $20/day for mountain bikes and $15/day for regular bikes. Many guesthouses also offer free bicycles or bike rentals. However, bicycles are not allowed in the Old Town and can be visited on foot.

A chartered bus from the ancient city of Lijiang to Lu Ku Lake can cost about 600 RMB, depending on whether you choose a bus or a minivan. Most of the roads to Hegu Lake are mountain roads, so for safety reasons, we recommend choosing a van.

It is also convenient to drive to Lijiang, but Lijiang Old Town does not allow all vehicles (including non-motorized vehicles) to enter, so those who drive need to consider parking in advance.

To get to Lijiang from Dali, take the Dali Expressway, which is about 195 kilometers and takes about 3.5 hours.

From Shuanglang to Lijiang, take the Dali Expressway, about 150 kilometers, and it takes about 2.5 hours.

From Shangri-La to Lijiang, take the G214 and Dali Expressway, about 180 kilometers, about 4 hours.

From Kunming to Lijiang Old Town, take the Kun’an Expressway, which is about 505 kilometers and takes about 7 hours.

In order to protect the ancient city, no transport can be used in the ancient city, so you can only walk, you can stroll the ancient town paths and feel the unique ethnic customs.