The notebook of Lijiang
Turn the terrain into an invitation.
Canals, houses and snow-covered mountains have made Lijiang a great heritage destination, today very popular.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · Mountain
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Lijiang
Canals, houses and snow-covered mountains have made Lijiang a great heritage destination, today very popular.
The discovery of Lijiang is centred around Old Town Lijiang, Black Dragon Pond and Baisha Village. The stay thus alternates between urban life, heritage and mountain reliefs, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Old town of Lijiang
- Black Dragon Pond
- Village of Baisha
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place indismissible
Vieille ville de Lijiang
A network of alleys, canals and wooden houses extends from Square Square. Collections and remains take time to exceed a simple photographic stop; reserving a sufficient beach helps to understand their regional historical context.
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Étang du Dragon noir
Pavilions, bridges and clear water make up a famous garden for its views of the Dragon de Jade mountain. The season, wind and water level greatly alter the experience; it is also necessary to respect the fragile banks and any local restrictions.
Village
Village de Baisha
The old centre of the Naxi kingdom preserves religious frescoes and a village fabric north of Lijiang. An early-in-the-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Practical tips
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Shaxi et vallée de Jianchuan
Yunnan, 🇨🇳 People's Republic of China
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