Must-see attractions in Lijiang

Attractions:

1, Lijiang Ancient Town

Lijiang Ancient Town is known as the most well-preserved ancient town of ethnic minorities in China, which narrowly refers to the main part of Lijiang Ancient Town, Dayan Ancient Town. Lijiang Dayan Ancient Town has the famous Sifang Street, Bashi Bridge, Bar Street, Wooden Mansion and other small attractions, where there are the most concentrated inns and the most ethnic tourist souvenirs in the whole of China. It is a must-visit place for Lijiang tour.

2, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the lowest latitude (i.e., the most southern) snow mountain, so far no one can summit the snow mountain, Lijiang Naxi people's sacred mountain, the snow mountain known for martyrdom culture. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic area includes Gan Haizi, Spruce Ping, Yak Ping, Glacier Park, and China's highest altitude golf course.

3, Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake is known for the Mosuo marriage folklore, the last matriarchal society, primitive and quiet paradise-like lakes and mountains. Lugu Lake scenic area has Rig Island, Lushui Village, Gem Goddess Hill and other small attractions. The pig-trough boat, Surima wine, and wooden rash house are the iconic symbols of Lugu Lake.

4, Shuhe Ancient Town

Shuhe Ancient Town, the ancient name of the "Ten He", the Naxi language "Shawu", before the development of tourism, known as the village of Longquan, because of the village has a few strands of crystal clear springs, is also known as the " clear spring township". The village is also known as the "Township of Clear Springs" because there are several clear springs in the village. Shuhe Ancient Town is an important part of Lijiang Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The history of Shuhe is longer than that of Lijiang Dayan Ancient Town. In ancient times, Shuhe was the gathering place for the skilled craftsmen introduced by Lijiang Tusi from the Central Plains, and it was the center of Lijiang's handicraft industry.

5, Lashihai

Lashihai is located in Lijiang City, Yulong County, Lashihai Township, a plateau lake. "Lashi" is the Naxi language, meaning the new barren dam, Yunnan people call the lake "sea", so it is called Lashihai. Lashihai is a paradise for migratory birds, Lijiang's backyard, but so far has not been formally developed, is Lijiang's famous "wild spots".