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💥Feel Alive in Lijiang Old Town💫

Li Jiang Old Town is a must visit, but arrive with a 'embrace the chaos' attitude. The area is large and is all pedestrian. It is easy to get lost as there are many small alleyways. Nevertheless, there is so much going on and if you can accept the chaos and go with the flow, you'll have an amazing experience. ⛩️What to expect: - Shops that sell almost everything, including lots of local stuff, don't be shy to haggle - Food, huge variety, street snacks and restaurants - Bars, live music or DJs and some with great views - Coffee shops, fancy and artistic with good yunnan coffee but with high price - homestay hotels, lots of similar places, the two different ones i stayed in were both great and quiet, no car access though 🕰️Business Hours: 9am - 5pm (less people) 5pm - midnight (very very busy) 💰Average Price per Person: - free entry - bbq, meat skewer 15¥ - restaurant, Yunnan mushroom hotpot 80¥ - coffee shop, coffee 30-40¥ - Bar, bottle of beer 20-30¥ - 1 night hotel 200-300¥ 🏖️Ambiance/Facilities: Family friendly, busy at night / many free public toilets / no cars 💞Reasons to Recommend: The daily Yunnan fire dance in the main square... All welcome to join in. #mytravelhacks #localguides #familytrip #trip #lijiangtravel #ancienttown #market #yunnan #china
Posted: Aug 15, 2024
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🌿✨ Lost in Time — A Day in Lijiang Old Town 丽江古镇 ✨🌿 Stepping into Lijiang Old Town felt like walking through a dream — one where time moves slower, and every corner whispers a story 🌧️🏮. The air carried a faint scent of roasted coffee and grilled yak meat, blending with the rhythm of the cobblestone streets beneath my feet ☕🐂. Tiny streams flowed quietly between stone alleys, reflecting red lanterns that swayed gently in the afternoon breeze 💧❤️. I followed the sound of an old Naxi musician plucking his sanxian 🎶, his melody echoing softly against the wooden walls — ancient yet full of life. Every turn revealed something new: a shop selling handwoven scarves 🧣, an old couple smiling behind rows of silver jewelry 💍, a traveler sketching by the river with a cup of rose tea 🍵🌹. I couldn’t help but pause, just to breathe in that serenity — the kind you rarely find in big cities anymore 🌤️. As the sun set, the rooftops of Lijiang glowed in golden light ☀️🏔️. The whole town seemed to sparkle — the laughter of tourists, the aroma of hot pot rising in the cool evening air, the sound of distant music from a bar hidden down a narrow lane 🎸🍲. Later that night, I stood on the bridge overlooking the lights shimmering on the water 🌙✨. For a moment, I forgot about everything — deadlines, worries, noise. All that remained was the gentle heartbeat of Lijiang itself 💫. 📍丽江古镇 Lijiang Old Town — where time pauses, and the soul remembers how to wander. #TravelDiary #YunnanVibes #LijiangOldTown #WanderWithHeart 🌏💛

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#yunnanspots 🏮✨ Old Town of Lijiang – A Timeless Chinese Treasure! 🌸🏯 📍 Location: Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China 🇨🇳 💰 Ticket Price: Entry to the old town is free, but a small maintenance fee of around ¥50 may apply for certain areas. 🕒 Opening Hours: Open 24 hours, best explored in the early morning 🌅 or evening 🌙 when the lanterns glow beautifully. 🌟 Highlights: Step into a living postcard at the Old Town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 🏆 that feels like a journey back in time. With its cobblestone streets, ancient wooden houses, and sparkling canals, every corner is a photographer’s dream 📸. Explore the lively Square Street (Sifang Jie) 🏮 lined with cozy cafés, traditional shops, and Naxi ethnic culture 🎶. You’ll love watching locals in traditional attire, hearing the soft flow of canals, and tasting local snacks 🍡. As night falls, the entire town turns magical with glowing red lanterns 🎏 and live folk music 🎻 echoing through the alleys — pure romance and nostalgia combined! 💕 🚗 How to Reach: Located about 30 km from Lijiang Airport ✈️. You can take a taxi or shuttle bus to the old town in about 40 minutes. 💚 Best For: Culture lovers, photographers, and couples seeking an enchanting, old-world atmosphere. #OldTownOfLijiang #LijiangChina #UNESCOWorldHeritage #YunnanTravel #CulturalJourney #MagicalChina 🏮🌸

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