Lijiang Travel Guide
Lijiang, located in the northwestern Yunnan, is a popular tourist destination attracting visitors all over the world. If you want a pleasant and slow-paced vacation, then Lijiang is definitely your best choice. The real Lijiang is waiting for you to discover.
Here are the guide to Lijiang we collected according to our years of travel experience, which covers the fact and culture about Lijiang, what to see and how to get to it, the climate and accommodation, the local dining and the recommended itineraries. Hope you will get the exact information you want for your tour to Lijiang.
Lijing, a popular tourists destination in southwest China, is endowed with crystal waters, fresh air, breathtaking snow mountains and steep peaks, as well as unique cultural relics. It is definitely worth spending a serene and pleasant holiday here. Lijiang has inhabited by about 12 ethnic groups for a long time with Naxi people covering about 60 % of the total population. Here are more detailed information about Lijiang, including the fact about Lijiang, the minority in Lijiang, the culture and so on.
Lijiang is a dream for those who desire for a peaceful life. It stands there silently, no matter how noise it is. The real Lijiang need to be discovered with your heart and love. Here are some information and pictures of the attractions in Lijiang, including the Lijiang Ancient Town, Baisha Village, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lashi Lake, Tiger Leaping Gorge and so on. Let’s check out what you will be impressed when you touring here.
Located in the junction of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet, Lijiang has a road system extending in all directions, which makes it easier to reach. And visitors can choose to fly to Lijiang from many cities in China like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzheng and Kunming. Or flying to Lijiang via Kunming is possible. As Lijiang is not very large, it is possible to go to the attractions by foot. In addition, buses and taxis are also very convenient to take in Lijiang.
Lijiang’s climate is mainly defined by the low latitude and high altitude. The high altitude makes Lijiang has a cooler temperatures and clear, sunny skies, while the low latitude makes Lijiang has a hotter and humid weather pattern. The average temperature here is between 13°C and 20°C, without too much change between four seasons. But there is a clear distinction between the wet and dry seasons.
Naxi Cuisine is the main cuisine in Lijiang, which is popular among tourists. There are kinds of snacks and dishes with Naxi features in Lijiang for tourists to have a try. Besides, there are also numerous restaurants serving Chinese dishes like Sichuan cuisine. Square Street is a famous street in Lijiang Ancient Town lining with tens of small restaurants for tourists to taste the local dishes. Check out for the famous local dishes.
In Lijiang Ancient Town, there are plenty of hotels, even some luxury hotels. However, your tour in Lijiang will be uncomplete if you don't stay in a traditional guest house. There are some hotels with a bad hot water system. So, before check in, ask if the hot water system can work well. Here are several hotels in Lijiang with high reputation among visitors who once came to Lijiang, hoping you can find the one you would like to stay.
In fact, how to travel in Lijiang is not a problem. Spending two days or five days in Lijiang is good. However, if you want to discover the real Lijiang, even a month is not enough. Considering that most tourists come here for a short stay, we provide those people a 5-day tour in Lijiang and around Lijiang, which is the most classic and popular tour itinerary for a short holiday.
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