With the increasing popularity of Lijiang, there are more and more friends from home and abroad who come to Lijiang, but how can we feel the real beauty of Lijiang in the shortest time? Below, I will share the scenic spots that Lijiang must visit, hoping to help everyone!

Lashihai

Lashihai is a plateau lake located in Lashixiang, Yulong County, Lijiang City. "Lashi" is a Naxi language, which means a new barren dam. Yunnan people call the lake "Haizi", so it is called Lashihai. Lashihai is a paradise for birds and the back garden of Lijiang, but it has not been officially developed yet, and it is a famous "wild scenic spot" in Lijiang. Because of its "wildness", migratory birds have continued to inhabit here. Lashihai has also become the most interesting place to play in Lijiang. You can play horseback riding, boating, bird watching, picnicking and camping in Lashihai.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge is located at the junction of Yulong Snow Mountain in Lijiang and Haba Snow Mountain in Shangri-La, about 6 kilometers away from Old Town of Lijiang. Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into three sections: upper tiger jump, middle tiger jump and lower tiger jump, with a total length of 18 kilometers and a vertical height difference of 379 meters. It is one of the deepest canyons in the world. In the 198s, foreign backpackers began to hike here, and gradually began to have inns, providing simple meals. Now it is a very mature hiking route. Tiger Leaping Gorge is located on the way from Lijiang to Shangri-La, and is usually combined with some outdoor routes such as "Merry Four-Day Tour" and "Rain Collapse Six-Day Tour".

Laojun Mountain

Laojun Mountain is known as the ancestor of many mountains in Yunnan. It is said that the Taishang Laojun once made an alchemy here, hence its name. Laojun Mountain is located 11 kilometers southwest of Old Town of Lijiang, bordering Lanping and Jianchuan. Its main peak is about 4,3 meters above sea level. Different from Yulong Snow Mountain, Laojun Mountain has lush four seasons, vast and quiet virgin forests, wild rhododendrons all over the mountain, plateau meadows and 99 glacial lakes, commonly known as 99 Longtan. There are more than 2 square kilometers of Danxia landform formed by red sandstone.

Wenbi Mountain

Wenbi Mountain and Yulong Snow Mountain are surrounded by Lijiang Bazi. Yulong Snow Mountain is famous for its natural landscape, while Wenbi Mountain is famous for its human landscape. Wenfeng Temple, one of the five famous Lama temples in Lijiang, is here. Wenbihai under Wenbishan is listed as an "international wetland reserve" together with Lashihai.

Baisha Ancient Town

Baisha Ancient Town is the oldest ancient town in Lijiang, located at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain. It is the earliest settlement after Naxi ancestors entered Lijiang Basin, the birthplace of Naxi culture, and the political and religious center of Lijiang before Song and Yuan Dynasties. Up to now, there are still religious buildings such as Liuli Hall, Dabaoji Palace, Dading Pavilion and King Kong Hall. There are also cultural and artistic heritages such as white sand murals and white sand fine music.

the first bay of the Yangtze river

the first bay of the Yangtze river is located in shigu town, Yulong county, Lijiang city. Jinsha River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, makes a spectacular turn here, because it is called the first bay of the Yangtze River. Shigu Town near the first bay of the Yangtze River is the earliest origin of Lijiang's place name.

Old Town of Lijiang

Old Town of Lijiang is known as the most intact ancient town of ethnic minorities in China, and in a narrow sense, it refers to Dayan Ancient Town, the main part of Old Town of Lijiang. Lijiang Dayan Ancient City has famous small scenic spots such as Sifang Street, Dashiqiao, Bar Street, Mufu, etc. There are the most concentrated inns and tourist souvenirs with the most national characteristics in China. It is a must-see for Lijiang tourism.

Yulong Snow Mountain

Yulong Snow Mountain is the snow mountain with the lowest latitude (that is, the southernmost), the snow mountain that no one can climb to the top so far, the sacred mountain of Naxi nationality in Lijiang, and the snow mountain famous for its double suicide culture. There are Ganhaizi, Yunshanping, Maoniuping, Glacier Park and the highest golf course in China in Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area.

Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake is famous for Mosuo's folk custom of getting married, the last matriarchal society, and the pristine secluded paradise-like lakes and mountains. Lugu Lake Scenic Area has small scenic spots such as Lige Island, Luoshui Village and Gem Goddess Mountain. Pig trough boat, Sulima wine and wooden stupor room are the symbolic symbols of Lugu Lake.

Shuhe Ancient Town

Shuhe Ancient Town was called "Shihe" in ancient times and "Shaowu" in Naxi language. Before tourism development, it was called Longquan Village. Because there are several crystal clear springs in the village, it is also called "the hometown of clear springs". Shuhe Ancient Town is an important part of "Old Town of Lijiang, a World Cultural Heritage" awarded by UNESCO. The history is also longer than that of Dayan Ancient City in Lijiang. In ancient times, Shuhe was the gathering place where Lijiang Tusi introduced skilled craftsmen from the Central Plains and was the handicraft center of Lijiang. Today's Shuhe River is known as "an ancient town with smaller capital and quieter life than Lijiang". Take "the ancient town in the countryside, the countryside in the ancient town" as the main business card. There is Qinglong Bridge, the largest stone bridge in Lijiang, and Jiuding Longtan, the most artistic spring.

expanding knowledge

the establishment and evolution of Lijiang

the name "Lijiang" began with the establishment of Lijiang Road, an administrative district from the Yuan Dynasty to the 13th year of the Yuan Dynasty (1276). Geography of Yuan History says: "The road is named after the river." The origin of the place name "Lijiang" originated from the nickname "Lishui" of Jinsha River. "Yunnan Tongzhi": "The river is famous for its beautiful water, which originated from the Tubo world. * * * Longchuan plowed the cow under the stone, and its real name was plowing water, which is beautiful." Jinsha River originated from the Li Niu Stone in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and was called Li Shui. Later, due to the similar sounds of Li and Li, it was renamed Lishui and Lijiang.

1, years ago, homo sapiens "Lijiang people" lived here in the late Paleolithic period. The discovery of cave paintings in Jinsha River Valley and the appearance of many Neolithic, bronze and ironware prove that Lijiang is one of the important areas of ancient human activities in southwest China.

during the warring States period, it belonged to Shu county of Qin state. At the end of the Warring States period, it was the frontier of Yunnan.

during the Han dynasty, the state of Yunnan fell to the Han dynasty, and now Lijiang belongs to Yuezhu County, which is called Suijiu County.

during the three kingdoms period, it belonged to Yunnan county.

During the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties, Lijiang still belonged to Yunnan County, which was called Suijiu County. At this time, Naxi ancestors moved here.

in the Tang dynasty, it was once the governor's mansion of Yaozhou, followed by Tubo and Nanzhao, called Sangchuan, which belonged to Jianchuan Festival.

In the first year of Baoyou in the Southern Song Dynasty (1253), Kublai Khan made A Liang, the chief of Naxi nationality, an official in charge of Chahan. In the second year of Shiyou (A.D. 1254), there were three Tan Guan Min Guan officials in "Dayechang", and their organizational system was subordinate to Chahan Zhang Guan Min Guan Guan; In the eighth year of Zhiyuan (1271), the Chahanzhang Xuanwei Department was established in Lijiang. In the 13th year of Zhiyuan (1276), Lijiang Road was changed and the general military and civilian government was established, which governed Yongbeifu, Tonganzhou, Jujin, Baoshan, Yongning, Pengzhou, Shunzhou, Lanzhou and Linxi counties. In the 22nd year of Zhiyuan (1285), Lijiang Xuanfu Division was established.

In the 15th year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty (1382), Ajia Ade, the local magistrate of Lijiang, was changed from the propaganda department of Lijiang Road to Lijiang House. In the 3th year of Hongwu (1397), it was promoted to Lijiang Military and Civilian House, with four prefectures, one county and one inspection department: Tongan Prefecture, Baoshan Prefecture, Lanzhou Prefecture, Jujin Prefecture, Linxi County and Shimenguan Prefecture.

In the 17th year of Qing Shunzhi (166), Lijiang Military and Civilian Mansion was established, and Mu was still the hereditary magistrate. In the first year of Yongzheng (1723), the court implemented the policy of "changing scholars to flow" in Lijiang. Instead, the court appointed a flow officer as the magistrate and reduced Mu's name to a general judge. In the thirty-fifth year of Qianlong (177), it was located in Lijiang County.

in the second year of the Republic of China (1912), Lijiang abandoned the government and left the county, and the county yamen moved to the official's office of the former Lijiang government.

In the 2th year of the Republic of China (1931), there were three counties in Lijiang, namely, Lijiang, Yongbei and Huaping.

In the 3th year of the Republic of China (1941), the Seventh Administrative Office of Yunnan Province and Lijiang County Government were established in Lijiang, and Lijiang County was the 13th administrative supervision area, while Yongsheng, Huaping and Ninglang were the 1th administrative supervision areas.

in July 1949, Lijiang county was liberated, and it was under the jurisdiction of the people's commission of northwest Yunnan. On December 28th, Lijiang People's Administrative Commissioner's Office was established.

in April, 195, it was changed to Lijiang Commissioner's Office, which governed 13 counties: Lijiang, Yongsheng, Huaping, Ninglang, Weixi, Lanping, Zhongdian, Deqin, Bijiang, Fugong, Gongshan, Heqing and Jianchuan.

At the end of 1953, Hushui County was transferred from Baoshan area to Lijiang area.

in August, 1954, Hushui, Bijiang, Fugong and Gongshan counties were set aside to form the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Region, which was managed by Lijiang Special Zone.

In 1956, Heqing and Jianchuan counties were classified as Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture.

In September, 1957, Zhongdian, Deqin and Weixi counties were set aside and Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture was established. In addition to eight counties in Nujiang and Diqing autonomous prefectures, Lijiang area has jurisdiction over four counties: Lijiang County, Yongsheng County, Huaping County and Ninglang Yi Autonomous County.

In April 1961, Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County was established, which belongs to Lijiang area.

in August, 1973, Nujiang and Diqing were directly under the provincial administration, and Lijiang only governed four counties, including Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County, Yongsheng County, Huaping County and Ninglang Yi Autonomous County.

in 198, Lijiang regional administrative office was established.

On December 26th, 22, Lijiang was set up as a city, and the original Lijiang area was changed into Lijiang City, and the original Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County was divided into Gucheng District and Yulong Naxi Autonomous County.

Lijiang Travel Guide

1. Find your favorite inn

The inn culture in Lijiang is the highest in the country. Now the inn is the soul of Lijiang. If you stay in any star-rated hotel in Lijiang, it will be weak. You can stay anywhere, but the inn culture is unique here.

There are thousands of inns in Old Town of Lijiang, with prices ranging from 3-3, yuan. Although many of them are called inns, their internal facilities are comparable to those of five-star hotels. When you come to such a hot place in Lijiang, if you don't want to bump on the stone road of the ancient city with your suitcase collapsed, you must book your favorite inn online in advance, so that you can enjoy the intimate shuttle service of the inn.

2. Walking around the ancient city, staring blankly and baking the sun

Lijiang ancient town, also known as Dayan ancient city, is one of the must-see spots in Lijiang's tourism strategy. When you come here, it's a pleasure to find a place to sit in a daze, drink tea and bask in the sun. You can look for Naxi Dongba characters, take a photo and send it to your friends to test them; You can go to a Naxi ancient music concert, or learn to dance pot dance with the local Naxi people, learn more about Naxi culture, and chat with local residents. In the corners of the ancient town, old men and young men are chatting about their families, listening to them: whose wife can work and whose wife has more skills; You can also go to the roadside shops to buy some ethnic jewelry and clothing, and feel the ethnic atmosphere there; You can also sit on a stone bench or rocking chair by the roadside and look up at the starry sky at night, enjoying the peace and quiet here quietly.

3. Climb the Lion Mountain to see the panoramic view of Dayan

Although it is tiring to climb the Lion Mountain, it is a great pity that I didn't climb the Lion Mountain to see the panoramic view of Lijiang when I came to Dayan Ancient City. On the top of Lion Mountain, there is an all-wood building, Gu Lou, which is called "Wengulun" in Naxi language, which means to enjoy the commanding heights. Because of its harmonious sound, it is called "Wangulou". Climb to the top of the building and look out from the windows all around the building, and you can see the whole Old Town of Lijiang. The quiet here has a spectacular momentum, and the feeling of high the other mountains all appear dwarfs under the sky. is enough for you to indulge in it, empty yourself and forget everything.

4. Look for specialty shops selling strange things

Strolling through the alleys of Old Town of Lijiang, you will see various specialty shops everywhere. From costumes, pottery houses, galleries, and woodcuts, they are all unique and endowed with national characteristics. I heard that every small shop has a different story. The oil painting in front of that shop was painted by the courtyard owner to the proprietress; The young man in the quaint woodcarving shop gave up his bright future and engaged in his favorite woodcarving; Su Ping, who made his voice hoarse in order to hear the sound of the ancient bell.

here, you not only find a dazzling array of magical shops, but also find many touching stories. Finally, secretly tell you that all the goods in the small shop can be bargained.

5. Shuhe, Dayan ancient town 1 years ago

Shuhe is one of the earliest settlements of Naxi ancestors in Lijiang Bazi, and it is also an important well-preserved market town on the ancient tea-horse road. It is as quiet and simple as Dayan ancient town ten years ago. The batiks, silverware, costumes and ancient bronze bells in roadside shops are not much different from those sold in Lijiang, but they are much cheaper than those in Lijiang. There are more reasons for you to stay here, such as quiet and comfortable yard, quiet and friendly atmosphere, friendly hostess, delicious carrot rice ...

Friends who like quiet can have a good stroll here, stay overnight and experience the pure Naxi style.

6. Listen to the original Lijiang

If you are fascinated by the snow-capped mountains, come to Yulong Snow Mountain. If you come to Yulong Snow Mountain, you must listen to the original Lijiang. The most noteworthy performances in Lijiang are Impression of Lijiang and lishui sands. Both of them are the most representative cultural images of all ethnic groups in Lijiang, showing the unique and broad national culture and spirit of Lijiang in an all-round way. Before watching the performance, you must know the culture of Naxi nationality in advance, otherwise you may not understand it, so it is necessary to know the travel strategy of Lijiang in advance.

7. Yunshanping looks up at Yulong Snow Mountain

Yunshanping is a huge lawn hidden in the virgin spruce forest, located in the foothills of Yulong Snow Mountain. Lying in the green lawn of Yunshan Ping, you can see the majestic Yulong Snow Mountain.

It is said that Yunshanping is the place where the first couple of Naxi people fell in love. Kaimei and Yulepai, whose love life was like a bee flower, were torn apart by the feudal marriage of polygamy. They yearned for a free love life, so they both went to Yunshan Ping to die. Therefore, on the Torch Festival in June, young men and women who lived in the village near Yulong Mountain, and paper men who made signs of Kaimei and Yule Pai, came to Yunshan Ping to pay homage to the first pair of ancestors who died of love.

8. Lashihai, boating and horseback riding

It's definitely a pity not to go to Lashihai when you come to Lijiang. Lashihai is close to Old Town of Lijiang, and it is a scenic spot with low cost. In the morning, you can experience the ancient tea-horse road with a long history. The local people will take you around the ancient tea-horse road with their own horses. After riding a horse, you can go boating, sit on a wooden trough boat, watch migratory birds flying around you and ducks swimming around the lake, and feel a little excitement in silence. In the afternoon, you can take your equipment to capture every beautiful moment here. I heard that famous photographers in Lijiang used to create here all the year round.

9. Go to Heilongtan to see the sacred water in Naxi people's mind

The main reason why Old Town of Lijiang ranks among the ancient cities in China is the water in Lijiang. Heilongtan is the water source of Old Town of Lijiang and the sacred water place in Naxi people's mind.

You can take a water cup with you when you come to Heilongtan, because its water source is artesian well, like Baotu Spring in Jinan, which is green and pollution-free. The water contains a lot of minerals, and it is pure natural mineral water, which can be drunk directly. Locals will go here to get water in the morning. Black Dragon Pool is the best place to shoot the reflection of Yulong Snow Mountain, so it fascinates many photographers.

1. Clubs, affairs and nightlife

A small river, ancient buildings on both sides, red lanterns, tourists from all directions and all kinds of feelings.