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🌄 Lijiang Old Town 2-Day Solo Itinerary 🌄

#discoverchina **Day 1: Explore the Ancient Heart** **☀️ Morning** - **Check into a cozy guesthouse** 🏡 (Try **Zen Garden Hotel** for courtyard vibes!). - **Stroll through Old Town’s maze** 🏮: Start at **Sifang Square**, snap pics at **Water Wheels** 💦, and wander cobblestone lanes. **🍜 Lunch** - Savor **Naxi fried cheese** 🧀 or **Yunnan rice noodles** 🍜 at **Arôme du Naxi**. **🌤️ Afternoon** - **Black Dragon Pond Park** 🏞️: Iconic views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 🏔️. - **Mu Family Mansion** 🏯: Dive into Naxi dynasty history. **🌙 Evening** - **Rooftop dinner** 🌅 at **Cloud’s Rest** for sunset. - **Bar Street** 🍹: Sip craft beer or try **Yak butter tea** 🫖. - End with a quiet **tea house** 🍵 (try **Tianyu Tea House**). **Day 2: Culture & Day Trips** **☀️ Morning** - **Shuhe Ancient Town** 🚴♀️ (30-min bike ride): Quieter vibes, riverside cafes ☕. **🍲 Lunch** - **Baisha Village** 🖌️: Taste **Baba bread** 🥠 and admire Ming-era murals. **🌤️ Afternoon** - **Jade Dragon Snow Mountain** 🚠: Take a cable car to **Yak Meadow** (3,600m!) or hike **Tiger Leaping Gorge** 🥾 (1-day tour option). **🌙 Evening** - **Naxi Orchestra show** 🎶 at **Dongba Palace** (traditional music!). - **Final dinner** 🥘: Hot pot at **N’s Kitchen** – chat with fellow travelers! **Solo Tips** ✨: - Stay in hostels/guesthouses to meet pals 👋. - Rent a bike 🚲 for flexibility. - Bargain gently at markets 💬. - Pack layers – nights get chilly ❄️! Lijiang blends solitude and connection effortlessly. Let its canals, mountains, and lantern-lit nights steal your heart! 💙🏮
Posted: Apr 17, 2025
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