Lijiang Travel｜Drink with the Snow Mountain and Stay at the Pullman at the Foot of the Snow Mountain

🫔Lijiang has always been an incredibly romantic place. Visiting the Mu Mansion, the red walls and yellow tiles look especially solemn under the blue sky. The Wanjuan Tower holds the thousand-year-old cultural heritage of the Naxi people. On the murals of the Dharma Protector Hall, Dongba priests stand side by side with Tibetan Buddhist deities, telling the story of this city's inclusiveness. There are also the pure and kind Naxi people. How should you really enjoy Lijiang? This guide is for you. It will take you to experience the charm of Naxi culture and the joy and beauty of life. 🥫On the first day in Lijiang, stay in Lijiang Old Town. On the second day, go hiking at Tiger Leaping Gorge. Remember to book a driver in advance. Tiger Leaping Gorge is free to visit, but the upper Tiger Leaping Gorge scenic area requires an additional fee. It is recommended to choose the hiking route from Chama Inn to Zhang’s Inn. The gravel path clings to the cliff, and every step you take you can hear the roar of the river water hitting the Tiger Leaping Stone. In the evening, contact a private car driver to return to Lijiang Old Town. 🍣On the third day, check in at the Pullman Lijiang Resort and Spa next to Shuhe Ancient Town. Upon entering the hotel, you will be captivated by the poetic Naxi courtyard; the blue tiles and white walls are reflected in the central lake, little ducks swim leisurely among the water lilies, and the snow-capped Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is clearly visible in the distance, as if you could reach out and touch the clouds. 🚨Full hotel name: Pullman Lijiang Resort and Spa 🥘In the evening, order a wild mushroom hotpot in the restaurant and enjoy the atmosphere of eating hotpot under the snow mountain. Have a glass of white wine with friends and enjoy afternoon tea; under the witness of the snow mountain, share stories of past wanderings. 🍛The bedding in the room is soft and comfortable to sleep on. The bathroom has a dry and wet separation and a super large bathtub. Upon check-in, there are welcome fruits and a welcome card. Excellent service is always the pursuit of Pullman hotels, and this Pullman Lijiang Resort and Spa is no exception. A phone call from the room can solve requests such as extra bedding, delivery of items, or calling a car within about 10 minutes. 🥘The villa area is the highlight of this trip. The 288-square-meter one-bedroom villa has its own private courtyard, furnished with rattan leisure tables and chairs, perfect for afternoon tea and rest; it is also a very pleasant choice for leisure or work. The hotel also offers travel photography services. Staying at the Pullman Lijiang Resort and Spa is truly a delightful surprise. 🥗On the fourth day, head to Baisha, the thousand-year-old ancient town at the foot of the snow mountain. This ancient settlement, only about a 15-minute drive from the hotel, preserves the most authentic Naxi customs. Compared to Shuhe and Dayan Old Town, there are no bustling tour groups here, no repetitive trendy shops, only elderly Naxi people slowly walking on the bluestone roads and the aroma of roasted rice cakes wafting from wooden doors. 🍗Most of the old houses in Sifang Street are over a hundred years old, with weathered earthen walls covered in vines, and faded carved patterns on wooden doors telling stories of the past. The streets are most lively in the early morning, with grandmothers carrying bamboo baskets selling fresh mushrooms by the roadside, the scent of rice noodles drifting from breakfast stalls, and horses carrying goods slowly walking on the stone roads. For a moment, it feels like traveling back in time to the old days of the Tea Horse Road.