Yunnan tourism attractions are very much, but are far away from each other, so it is necessary to make a route in advance. The route I recommend is the Lijiang - Lugu Lake - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain route.
First stop: Lijiang
To the first stop in Lijiang, it is best to choose a direct flight, Lijiang is an airport, so you can take a plane to Lijiang in advance. In Lijiang can be booked in advance inns, and inns generally have the business of picking up the plane, the price is also more reasonable, than the airport black car prices to be a little lower. There are a lot of inns inside and near the Lijiang old town, I suggest you can stay outside the inn, the walking distance to the inside of the Lijiang old town is very close, but the price of the inn can be half cheaper.
Lijiang old town is not big, half a day time can be finished. Lijiang ancient town of life rhythm is very slow, very suitable for a slow life here, the ancient town are antique buildings, green stone streets, and there are a lot of Yunnan specialty snacks. Lijiang has an inherent literary flavor, and there are many cafes and small bars here. In the afternoon or evening it's great to find a cozy cafe to sit in, with a second-floor location overlooking the entire panorama of Lijiang's old town, and a resident singer to cheer you up.
Second stop: Lugu Lake
There are a lot of one-day tours from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, which are cheap, but there are a lot of pitfalls. If you don't want to be cheated or want to play freely, then you can take a bus to Lugu Lake at Lijiang's high speed passenger station, get off at the big Luoshui Village, the one-way price is 100 yuan a person, the bus departs at 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., it's about a three-hour ride to get there. There is also the option of chartering a car to Lugu Lake, which can be reached for 350 to 500 yuan, but renting a car for four people is more cost-effective.
The scenery of Lugu Lake is very beautiful, the water here is particularly clear blue, and surrounded by high mountains, and in winter the surrounding peaks have snow, boat trip in Lugu Lake is like in the Penglai fairyland in general. When you are tired of traveling by boat, you can also experience a ride on a battery car around the lake, and you can enjoy the different scenery.
Third stop: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
To the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the best choice in winter when there is snow, this time the scenery is the most beautiful. To Jade Dragon Snow Mountain recommended two ways, the first is the easiest is chartered, but the price is more expensive, usually need 200 to 300 yuan. The second is to take the bus, nine o'clock in the morning on the bus to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, five o'clock in the afternoon there is a car back to Lijiang ancient city, the ticket as long as 40 yuan a person, the ticket is also very convenient, the ride is about forty minutes from Lijiang to reach the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a magnificent mountain with twelve snow-capped peaks. You need to rent a down jacket and buy an oxygen tank to get to the bottom of the snowy mountain, which is surrounded by clouds and mist and filled with glaciers, making it very impressive. But climbing Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is not very easy, there will be plateau reaction. So be sure not to waste energy, climb to the top of Jade Dragon Mountain can be in the location of the elevation monument to take pictures to remember, the beauty of the snowy mountains is very worth going to see once, surely unforgettable for life.