Lijiang Old Town｜Encounter the Romance of the Wind on the Stone Pavement

Worried about crowds in Lijiang Old Town? Expensive stays and hidden pitfalls? This travel guide saves you the hassle! The old town has fewer people and more sunny days, you might even meet cats rubbing against your legs while strolling, and the nearby accommodations offer great value～​ 🥾3 routes to explore thoroughly:​ ✅Start from the South Gate stepping on the bluestone pavement, head straight to the Mu Residence (Naxi Tusi Mansion, 40 RMB entrance fee, the architecture is magnificent)​ ✅Climb Lion Hill for 15 minutes, overlook the entire old town and chase the sunset, then visit Zhenxing Lane Lantern Street (rich Dongba culture, perfect for photos)​ ✅At night, hang out at Sifang Street Bar Street, get there early to grab a table! The atmosphere is lively but not noisy, latecomers might miss good spots​ 📸4 perfect photo spots:​ 🔸Big Waterwheel: beautiful day and night! Even better vibes with lights on at night​ 🔸Xianwen Lane Oil-paper Umbrella Street: streets full of oil-paper umbrellas, perfect for stunning traditional Chinese style photos​ 🔸Cherry Blossom Restaurant: small bridges and flowing water with fresh flowers, you can take photos without purchasing, looks great day and night​ 🔸Travel photos starting at 299 RMB: makeup + costumes included, ladies don’t miss out, perfect for vintage-style portraits​ ⚠️3 tips to avoid pitfalls:​ 1️⃣Strong UV rays on the plateau! Make sure to apply sunscreen + moisturize thoroughly​ 2️⃣The stone pavement is uneven, wear comfortable shoes! The northern part of the town is higher in elevation, avoid high heels​ 3️⃣Choose accommodations on the outskirts of the old town! Taxis can’t enter the center, dragging luggage in the center can be exhausting​ Want to know more about photo tips or accommodation selection? Tell me in the comments, I’ll dive deeper next time!