Lijiang is a bustling tourist town in the northern reaches of Yunnan province in south-western China. Some prefer not to linger here too long due to its popularity, but if you are considering staying for a few days then there is plenty on offer. Much of the historic downtown area is pedestrian free, with generally beautiful architecture on offer and plenty of accommodation and dining options. What’s more, there are many beautiful viewpoints on offer of the city, some of which offer glimpses of impressive snowy mountains
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Top Tips
Consider staying somewhere in the maze of alleyways that make up the Old Town of Lijiang. There are much more dining and accommodation options here than in other parts of the city, and much more English being used too.
Don’t forget to visit Black Dragon Pool Park for those archetypal views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山).
If you’re in the area and like hiking, you’ll no doubt be pressing on to complete the Tiger Leaping Gorge 3-Day Hike or something similar. This is a fantastic and not-too-strenuous hike, and the trail starts not too far from Lijiang.
Lijiang sits at over 2,000m of elevation, so be prepared for it to be cooler than other parts of Yunnan.
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