{"id":3593,"date":"2011-03-10T16:34:43","date_gmt":"2011-03-10T08:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=3593"},"modified":"2011-03-10T16:34:43","modified_gmt":"2011-03-10T08:34:43","slug":"what-to-see-in-lijiang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/yunnan-travel\/lijiang-travel\/what-to-see-in-lijiang","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Lijiang"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I'm on the top of the Glacier Park at Yulong Snow Mountain at the sea level of 4506 meters in Lijiang Yunnan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Plan your <\/span>Lijiang Yunan Tour<\/span><\/a>? Situated in the northwest plateau in Yunnan, Lijiang (the Beautiful River) got its name from its position at the middle reaches of the beautiful Jinsha River. Scattered on an area of 7,648 square kilometers, the population of 320,000 is made up of the Naxi, Bai, Lisu, Pumi, Yi, Tibetan, Miao, Hui, Han and other ethnic groups. The annual mean temperature ranges from12.6 \u2103 to 9.9\u2103.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Features & Attractions<\/strong>
\nLijiang Ancient Town
\n<\/span>Tiger Leaping Gorge<\/span><\/a>
\nJade Dragon Snow Mountain<\/span><\/a>
\nLugu Lake<\/span><\/a>
\nDongba Culture Museum<\/span><\/a>
\nShuhe Ancient Town
\n<\/span>Baisha Murals<\/span><\/a>
\nThe Black Dragon Pool<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
Dry Sea<\/span><\/div>\n
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Lijiang Ancient Town<\/strong>
\nLijiang Ancient Town, originally a village, is located on the outskirts of\u00a0<\/span>Lijiang<\/span><\/a> city. Occupying an area of three point eight square km, Lijiang ancient town has a history of more than 800 years.
\nThe Lijiang Old Town is built along the lie of mountains and the flow of rivers, providing a very precious sample of the research on the old-time architecture. The unique geographical location, historical background and multiracial inhabitants make the town the most special one
\nOld Town need friends – it needs its tourist friends too. It is really a beautiful old village that is worthy of protection.
\nTicket Price: free
\nOpening Time: the whole day
\nHow to get there: You can take a taxi to the Lijiang Old Town<\/span><\/div>\n
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Tiger Leaping Gorge<\/strong>
\nIt is said that tiger leaping gorge is the deepest gorge in the world which is about 100km northwest of <\/span>Lijiang<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Ancient Town.
\nThe 17km-long gorge is divided into three segments with an aggregate fall of 210 meters.\u00a0 At the opening of the gorge, which is also the mouth of the Jinsha River, a Herculean pebble, about 30 meters wide, seems to be stranded amidst the billowing waves.
\nThe Tiger Leaping Gorge area is the birthplace of the ancient culture of Lijing. There are many caves that were naturally formed houses for the ancient primitives. Rock paintings and carvings found in the caves depict the lives of ancient tribes. It has become one of the most popular tourist attractions at Tiger Leaping Gorge.
\nTicket Price: 50Yuan
\nOpening Time: 08:00-17:00
\nHow to get there: There are no buses can reach the Tiger Leaping Gorge directly, you can take the Tourist Bus to the Tiger Leaping Gorge.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain<\/strong>
\nJade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Mountain) is the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere, which is 15km away from\u00a0<\/span>Lijiang<\/span><\/a> Ancient Town. the snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence, the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
\nAll of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain’s 13 peaks attain an altitude of more than 5000 meters. The mountain’s highest peak – and the second-highest peak in Yunnan Province – Shanzidou Ding (“Fan Peak”), reaches an altitude of 5596 meters, and is snow-clad year round. In spite of several attempts, Fan Peak remains unscaled.
\nTicket Price: 120Yuan
\nOpening Time: 09:30-16:00
\nHow to get there: you can rent a car for one or two days; or take Buses No. 7 to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain<\/span><\/div>\n
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Lugu Lake<\/strong>
\nLugu Lake lies 200 kilometers (approximately 124 miles) from the center of\u00a0<\/span>Lijiang<\/span><\/a> City, the home to the Mosuo people.
\nCovering an area of 50 square kilometers, Lijiang Lugu Lake is surrounded by thick forests, which make the air clean and fresh. There are 9 islands, 17 beaches and 14 bays. Tourists can get to the islands by canoe rowed by Mosuo girls. The charm of Mosuo girls, the elegance of canoe, and melody of fish songs all compel the admiration of tourists both from China and abroad and therefore are regarded as the three treasures of Lugu Lake.
\nTicket Price: 80Yuan
\nOpening Time: 08:00-18:00
\nHow to get there: take shuttle bus at Old Town to the Lugu Lake which will take you aroud CNY 100<\/span><\/div>\n
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Dongba Cultural Museum<\/strong>
\nConsidered as the sanctuary of the culture of Naxi ancient culture,\u00a0<\/span>Lijiang<\/span><\/a> Dongba Museum holds a remarkable collection of Naxi relics and cultural display.
\nDongba” is from Naxi language, which means “the wise” and refers to wizard and sorcerer. More than 1,000 scrolls of Dongba scriptures have been collected in the museum, covering the branches of Astronomy, Geography, Literature, Art, History, Religions and so on.
\nTourists have an opportunity to explore the rich Naxi minority culture, and learn about the “Wood and stone Prints” of pictographic characters.
\nTicket Price:20Yuan
\nOpening Time: 08:00-17:00
\nHow to get there: walk along Xin Street of Lijiang, you will find Dongba Cultural Museum a few minutes later<\/span><\/div>\n
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Black Dragon Pool<\/strong>
\nBlack Dragon Pool, also know as Yuquan Garden, is heading north along the <\/span>Lijiang<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 Ancient Town.
\nThe Black Dragon Pool is enormous, with an area of 40 hectares, and it provides a haven for bird and water-life, with spectacular plants. Surrounding the pool, within the park’s landscape, are ancient monuments such as the Longshen Temple, the Deyue Pavilion, the Suocui Bridge and the Hanyue Stage.
\nTicket Price: 30Yuan
\nOpening Time: 07:30-18:00
\nHow to get there: take Bus No. 9 to the Black Dragon Pool from downtown area<\/span><\/div>\n
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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/strong>
\nShuhe, or ‘Shaowu’ in Naxi language, means the village at the foot of the high mountain. Shuhe Ancient Town is located 4km to the northwest of the <\/span>Lijiang<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Ancient Town. Its central part covers an area of about 5 square kilometers with a population around 3,000. In 1997, Shuhe was ranked as an important part of Lijiang Ancient Town which was already the World Cultural Heritage named by UNESCO.
\nTicket Price: 70Yuan
\nOpening Time: 07:00-19:00
\nHow to get there: You can take a taxi or ride a bicycle to Shuhe Ancient Town from the downtown area of Lijiang.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Baisha Murals<\/strong>
\nBaisha Murals were kept and displayed in some ancient buildings around Baisha village that is located about 10 kilometers to the north of <\/span>Lijiang<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Ancient Town adjoining Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to its north.
\nBaisha Murals is the combination of Naxi, Tibetan, Bai and Han artistic designs. Most of the murals vividly describe the religious stories of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Figures of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism might appear in one mural and 100 portraits at least would be in each of the murals.\u00a0 The portraits in these paintings include not only the religious figures but also ordinary people like farmers, tourists and criminals. The murals are one of the good evidences showing the superb artistry, outstanding creativity and rich imaginations of the craftsmen.
\nTicket Price: CNY 30
\nOpening Time: 07:00-19:00
\nHow to get there: take Bus No. 6 from the County of Lijiang to Baisha Lukou Station<\/span><\/div>\n
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Dry Sea<\/strong>
\nDry Sea, a vast meadow with an altitude of 3,100 meters, is located at the east foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and is 25 kilometers away from\u00a0<\/span>Lijiang<\/span><\/a> Ancient Town.
\nSurrounded on all three sides by the superb mountains, Dry Sea is the closest and also the best place to get a panorama of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
\nDry Sea now is a famous travel resort, many minority villages are built here and the establishments are self-contained. Tourists can take part in many kinds of activities by daylight like skiing, grass-sliding, gliding, and racehorse, etc.
\nTicket Price: free
\nOpening Time: 08:00-20:00
\nHow to get there: take Bus No. 7 from Hong Tai Yang Square to get there<\/span><\/div>\n
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Lijiang Yunnan Tour<\/span><\/div>\n
Beijing Xian Kunming Dali Lijiang Shanghai Tour<\/span> <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
8-Day Beijing \u2013 Lijiang \u2013 Dali \u2013 Kunming \u2013 Beijing Private Tour<\/span><\/a> from US$1474<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
6-Day Lijiang \u2013 Tiger Leaping Gorge \u2013 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Trekking Tour<\/span><\/a> from US$420<\/span>
\n<\/span>9-Day Kunming \u2013 Dali \u2013 Lijiang \u2013 Shangri-la Private Tour<\/span><\/a> from $947<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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