Lijiang Ancient Town
For thousands of years, the ancient town of Dayan has been a major town in western Yunnan. Lijiang Ancient Town is known as the best-preserved ethnic town in China, narrowly referring to Dayan Ancient Town, the main part of Lijiang Ancient Town. The town is lined with rows of houses rich in Naxi style. The small and delicate arch bridge in front of each house crosses the clear stream that runs through the town and the alleys, and the rows of weeping willows sway in the breeze. Green stone paved alleys winding, crisscrossing, forming a "every spring, families hanging in the trees", "small bridges and flowing homes" unique plateau water town style Ancient town of beautiful scenery, unique architectural layout, known as the "Suzhou on the Plateau". The ancient town has beautiful scenery and unique architectural layout, and is known as the "Suzhou on the plateau".
Review:It is because Lijiang Old Town is so famous, so in the peak season of tourism such as Golden Week, the streets and alleys are crowded with people, you have to be prepared to travel. If time is available, you can choose to travel in the off-season.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
As the holy mountain revered by the Naxi people, as the Naxi people to protect the god of the "three flowers" is the embodiment of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Every year on the eighth day of the second month of the lunar calendar, the Naxi people will hold a grand event to celebrate the "Three Flowers Festival", to express their admiration for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the three gods and goddesses. The main peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at an altitude of 5,596 meters is still a virgin peak that has not been conquered by human beings, and many mysterious legends have made it fascinating.
Review:As Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the lowest snow mountain in latitude, coupled with global warming and the surge of tourists going up to the mountain, the amount of snow on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is decreasing every year. So it is better to go to the snow mountain as early as possible, no need to join the group, a few friends pack a car, passion to go.
Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake is a far away from the hustle and bustle, not polluted by modern civilization of the original lake. The Mosuo people living near the lake still retain the traditional matriarchal social form. They live in matrilineal families with women as the axis, and live a primitive marriage life in Asha. The parents of every family here are female, and the bloodline of family members is also matrilineal. Ancestors only have grandmothers and their siblings, and mothers only have mothers and uncles and aunts. Whether it is the Mosuo people's coming-of-age ceremony or summer marriage, different customs and melodious songs and moving legends, everything seems magical and simple to outsiders, with a strong poetic sense, yet full of magical colors.
Comments:Lugu Lake marriage folklore tends to be over-publicized and distorted. It is hoped that tourists will go and not shout for marriage as soon as they arrive at Lugu Lake.
Shuhe Ancient Town
Similar to Dayan Ancient Town, Shuhe Ancient Town has a four-way square street with five roads running in all directions, which used to be an important distribution center for Lijiang fur trade. Along the street is the door painted crimson ancient wooden stores, stores in front of the verdant stone pavement can be seen mottled footprints, sitting in the street Naxi old man look peaceful, outlined the Shuhe ancient town of primitive and natural style. Water flows around the four-square street. At night, people walk the four sides of the street, stopping at random. The lights they hold in their hands also stop and go, just like the fireflies dancing on the streets by the river in summer. Over time, become Shuhe a unique landscape - night market fireflies, is listed as one of the eight scenery of Shuhe.
Reviews:Shuhe Ancient Town is Kunming Ye Ding Real Estate Group is responsible for the protection and development of a half-ancient, half-artificial ancient town. A large area in front of the ancient town is an antique commercial street, and it is the real Shuhe after crossing the Qinglong Bridge.
La Shihai
As an ecologically sound plateau wetland, every winter there are tens of thousands of migratory birds in Lashihai, such as autumn sand ducks, black-necked cranes, black cranes, slaty geese and so on. , and Qianshan comes from a thousand waters. Under the cold sky, the small wetland dam lake is divided into large and small water bays, and from time to time, you can see large groups of wintering waterfowl living in Lashihai flapping their wings or frolicking at the water's edge. Lashihai has thus become a big bird-watching spot.
The scenery around Lashihai is beautiful. In addition to wetlands and a great variety of migratory birds, the spring water between the rugged rocks at the confluence of Beidou Mountain and Crouching Tiger Mountain is clear and sweet, forming a deep-green sister pool with a crystal clear bottom. Surrounded by dense forests and lush flowers, Lijiang is a great place for vacation and leisure.
Comments:This route is not standardized. Many individual reception centers offer very low prices, and some aunts will shout at you on the road to go to Lashihai for 5 yuan. Do not be cheated. Only go to regular clubs to enjoy.
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Tiger Leaping Gorge is located in the north of Lijiang between the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain, famous for the legend that there is a tiger crossing with the help of many boulders in the center of the river. Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into three sections: the Upper Tiger Leaping, the Middle Tiger Leaping and the Lower Tiger Leaping. There are 18 dangerous beaches and the mouth of the gorge is 1800 meters above sea level. It is one of the most famous canyons in the world for trekking expeditions.
The third section of Tiger Leaping Gorge in the middle and upper reaches is the narrowest section of the gorge. A huge boulder lies across the center of the river like a mainstay, bisecting the rapids and stirring up the roar of monstrous waves. Tiger Leaping is 5 kilometers away from the upper Tiger Leaping, the river has a big difference, the water is turbulent, and there are a lot of reefs and rocks, just like the sky is full of stars, forming a dangerous "full sky" reef area. Tiger Leap is very close to the exit of Tiger Leaping Gorge. Both sides of the cliffs towering into the clouds, the river turbulence rolled up a thousand waves, is the best place to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Comments:Tiger Leaping is the best hiking route and requires some physical strength. Hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge should try to avoid rainy days, which may lead to landslides and other dangers.
Laojun Mountain
Laojun Mountain is located in the middle of the three major scenic spots in Yunnan, which are Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Cangshan Erhai, and Three Rivers. It mainly consists of scenic spots and attractions such as 99 Dragon Pool, Jinshi Factory, Jade Lake, Leming Lemei Danxia Landform, and New Natural Alpine Botanical Garden. Laojun Mountain is named after the semicircular, horseshoe-shaped alchemy furnace, and is known as "all of Yunnan Province" Laojun Mountain is surrounded by two big rivers, namely Jinsha River and Lancang River. The mountain is majestic, with ancient primitive forests covered with tall fir forests, making the whole mountain look lush and green. The main peak of Laojun Mountain is 4247 meters above sea level. The mountain's jagged rocks, pines, cypresses and towering peaks complement each other. Rare Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys haunt the fir forests that are rarely visited, giving a sense of beauty that harmonizes man and nature.
Comments:Laojun Mountain has not been overdeveloped, and there are few tourists, but it is mentioned in the strategic level of Lijiang's tourism development, so it's better to go there before it's too late. In addition, Laojunshan adjacent to Dali Jianchuan County Shaxi Ancient Town, Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town is known as "the only surviving ancient bazaar on the Ancient Tea Horse Road", quite simple and quiet, very worth a visit.
The First Bay of Yangtze River
The First Bay of Yangtze River is located in Shigu Town, Yulong County, Lijiang City. The Jinsha River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, makes a spectacular turn here as it is known as the First Bay of Yangtze River. Shigu Town near the First Bay of Yangtze River is the earliest origin of the place name of Lijiang.
Review:The Naxi people of Shigu Town work at sunrise and rest at sunset. It seems that their lives have not been much affected by tourism, so they are also called "Lijiang Live".
Baisha Ancient Town
Baisha Ancient Town is located 8 kilometers north of Lijiang County, bordering Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the north, Longquan in the south and Yizhi Mountain in the west. It is one of the oldest market towns in Lijiang, the original settlement of Naxi people in Lijiang Dam, and an important birthplace of Lijiang Mutushi. Existing Ming Dynasty buildings include Dabaoji Palace, Liu Li Hall, Wenchang Palace, and the famous Baisha Mural is located in Dabaoji Palace.
Wenpen Mountain
Wenpen Mountain and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain are surrounded by Lijiang Dam in the south and north. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is famous for its natural landscape and Wenpen Mountain is famous for its humanistic landscape. Lijiang's famous five lama temple Wenfeng Temple is located here. Wenpen Sea under Wenpen Mountain is listed as "International Wetland Reserve" together with Lashihai.
Remarks:The view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from Wenpen Mountain is a good angle. There are not many tourists on Wenpen Mountain, and when the Buddha's smoke rises, it will make people think that they are in a fairyland.