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Old Town of Lijiang - China ©
World heritage site · Historic Walking Area
Old Town of Lijiang - China , Lijiang
4.3
Step back 800 years into history at Old Town of Lijiang - China, a historic village and designated World Heritage Site built at the end of th
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Shuhe Ancient Town ©
Historic Site
Shuhe Ancient Town , Lijiang
4.1
Listed as a World Heritage Site, Shuhe Ancient Town remains known for its historic houses, waterways, and stone bridges constructed by combin
Tours from $207
Black Dragon Pond Park ©
World heritage site · Fountain
Black Dragon Pond Park , Lijiang
3.9
Enjoy a scenic walk at Black Dragon Pond Park, part of Lijiang's World Heritage Site. Nestled at the foot of Elephant Hill and with a dramati
Tours from $72
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Lijiang Private Tour: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha and Longquan Village
5.0
Duration: 7 hours
Discover Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley with personal English-speaking tour guide, private vehicle, and a chauffeur for a hassle-free and time-efficient experience.
Book on Viator from $329
Lugu Lake ©
Water Body
Lugu Lake , Lijiang
4.7
Explore a serene aquatic ambience amid picturesque hills and plateaus at Lugu Lake. Shaped like a horse's hoof, the lake shelters many subalp
Tours from $307
Three Parallel Rivers National Park ©
World heritage site · National Park
Three Parallel Rivers National Park , Lijiang
5.0

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Lijiang

3.8
Historic Walking Areas · Historic Sites · Bodies of Water
The cultural capital of the Naxi people, one of the 55 minority ethnic groups in the country, Lijang traces its history back over 800 years, with the city developing from a trading post on the ancient Southern Silk Road. The World Heritage-protected old town area displays an attractive system of canals, ornate bridges, and wooden architecture, which you can explore by foot along the old cobblestone streets, or by boat. Nearby mountains and small, authentic towns provide other places to see when on holiday in Lijang. Our China journey planning website combines visitor reviews with your personal interests to make an itinerary informed by experts, but tailored to suit your style.

Side trips from Lijiang

Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia) ©
Canyon
Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)
Shangri-La County
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain ©
Mountain
Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain
Yulong County
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town ©
Scenic Walking Area
Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town
Dali
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute ©
Other
Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute
Yulong County
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Lijiang

Three Parallel Rivers National Park ©
World heritage site
Three Parallel Rivers National Park
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Blue Moon Valley ©
Mountain
Blue Moon Valley
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Square Street (Sifangjie) ©
Landmark
Square Street (Sifangjie)
3.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lashi Lake ©
National Park
Lashi Lake
3.3
Duration: 8 hours

Historic Sites in Lijiang

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Mufu Palace
Historic Site
Mufu Palace
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Beiyue Temple of Lijiang ©
Ruin
Beiyue Temple of Lijiang
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lijiang Mural in Baisha Village ©
Historic Site
Lijiang Mural in Baisha Village
3.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lijiang Mural ©
Historic Site
Lijiang Mural
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in Lijiang

Bird Island, Lijiang
Island
Bird Island, Lijiang
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Qingxi Reservoir ©
Water Body
Qingxi Reservoir
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
White Water River
Water Body
White Water River
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lijiang Lion Rock ©
Mountain
Lijiang Lion Rock
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

Tours in Lijiang

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Photography Tour
Photography Tours
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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Walking tour
Walking tours
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Lijiang Guides - Day Tours ©
Hiking / Camping Tour
Lijiang Guides - Day Tours
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Places to visit with Lijiang

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Where to stay in Lijiang

Old Town of Lijiang - China ©
Though built on a small scale, Lijiang has long been a popular destination for Chinese tourists, and what was already a good choice of accommodations has grown with increased international interest. Expect to pay a premium to stay in the old town area, with hotels overlooking the main canals particularly popular. Head out of the old town and you'll find a good range of more cost-effective, smaller guesthouses, hostels, and hotels, either in the suburban residential areas, or on the main roads leading out into the hillier areas of the region.
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