Lijiang Travel Guide｜Immersive Experience of Naxi Ancient Charm and the Perfect Blend of Natural Magnificent Scenery and Culture

Pre-trip Quick Overview📝 ☀Best Seasons: March–May｜September–November: Mostly sunny🌞 with clear views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain! Perfect for check-ins and photos📸 June–August: Rainy season☔ Remember to bring a jacket + rain gear December–February: Quiet and leisurely🥰 Ideal for off-peak travel! 🚗Transportation Guide: ✈️Airport: Lijiang Sanyi Airport → Old Town 25km (about 30min by car) 🚄High-speed train: Kunming → Lijiang 3h, then 20min taxi to Old Town 🏡Accommodation Recommendations: 📍Dayan Old Town: Naxi-style inns (around 150+ RMB per person) 📍Shuhe/Baisha: Quiet courtyards (around 200+ RMB per person) 📍Snow Mountain area: Jinmao Puxiu (luxury resort💰1500+/night) II. Classic 3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary🏞 Day 1⃣️ Old Town Stroll 🌄Morning: Leisurely walk in Dayan Old Town → Panoramic view from Wangu Tower → Listen to stories at Mu Residence 🌅Afternoon: Take photos of snow mountain reflections at Black Dragon Pool → Dance Naxi dance at Sifang Street💃 🌃Evening: Folk bar on Wuyi Street or watch the "Lishui Jinsha" performance Day 2⃣️ Snow Mountain + Blue Moon Valley ⛰️Morning: Depart at 7:30 for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Reach 14,680 meters summit 🍽Noon: Snow Chef buffet or bring your own snacks 💧Afternoon: Hike Blue Moon Valley → Take photos at Baishui River 🌌Evening: Night photography at Shuhe Ancient Town + Pork rib hotpot Day 3⃣️ Selected Surroundings ✨Route A: Baisha Ancient Town → Coffee rice fields → Folk bar ✨Route B: Yuhu Village → Longnu Lake → Wenbi Peak Hot Springs ✨Route C: Tiger Leaping Gorge hike (must for advanced hikers) III. Lijiang Food Top 7🔥 1️⃣ Pork Rib Hotpot: Grandma’s Love Main Store (inside Wuyi Street alleys) 2️⃣ Chickpea Jelly: Grandma’s stall at Zhongyi Market 3️⃣ Black Goat Hotpot: Jinkai Square 4️⃣ Lijiang Baba (flatbread): East Street 3-8 RMB 5️⃣ Aged Tofu: Sifang Street night snacks 6️⃣ Shuixing Yanghua Soup: Huama Street 7️⃣ Butter Tea + Roasted Erkuai: Beimenpo breakfast ⚠️Avoid Pitfalls: Spend before 9 AM in Old Town to save 20%! IV. Deep Experience Checklist📌 🏮Naxi costume photo shoot (less crowded before 7 PM) ✍Learn Dongba script (next to Mu Residence) 🛍Shop at Zhongyi Market morning market 📸Shoot the Milky Way at Yuhu Village 🎨Baisha tie-dye experience (80 RMB/person) V. Budget Reference💰 🏷Budget version: 900 RMB/person 🏷Quality version: 2000 RMB/person 🏷Luxury version: 5000 RMB+/person VI. Practical Tips🔍 💊Altitude sickness: Bring oxygen canister (20 RMB) 🌞Sun protection essentials: Sunglasses + hat + sunscreen 💳Payment: Electronic payments accepted in Old Town ♻Environmental protection: Drones prohibited Come to Lijiang to experience the romance of wind, flowers, snow, and moon!💗