Not Beijing｜The real live scene in Lijiang today is breathtaking

In the lively atmosphere of Lijiang, lies the 500-year-old time code of Baisha Ancient Town✨ This living museum at the foot of the snow mountain is where Ming Dynasty murals meet the late autumn ginkgo, as beautiful as a romantic dialogue through time 🏯 Recommended activities: 📍 Baisha Murals: Art treasures preserved since the Ming Dynasty, hidden inside Wenchang Palace and Dabaoji Palace. It’s best to visit in the morning when sunlight filters through the ancient window lattices onto the murals, creating a special feeling (Wenchang Palace ticket 20 RMB) 📍 Sifang Street: The central square of the ancient town, bustling with a market every Friday. Naxi mothers carry bamboo baskets to sell fresh matsutake mushrooms, offering the most authentic Lijiang local vibe 📍 7 Sea Bar: The second floor of this popular café offers a photo spot with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and ancient town rooftops in one frame! Order a cup of Yunnan small bean coffee and watch the sunlight turn the ginkgo leaves golden (about 35 RMB per person) 📍 Mantou Poet: Rose-flavored steamed buns sold out every afternoon, with a faint floral fragrance mixed in the dough, very affordable at 6 RMB each (located in a small alley beside the main street) 🍂 Best viewing period: Mid-November to early December is the most beautiful season for ginkgo. It’s recommended to arrive before 9 AM to avoid tour groups and capture the golden fallen leaves in the morning light 💡 Useful tips: • About a 30-minute taxi ride from Dayan Ancient Town; it’s recommended to visit Yuhu Village on the same day • At an altitude of around 2400 meters, UV rays are very strong, so be sure to use sun protection • For a tie-dye experience, visit the "Pushi" studio where the teacher will personally teach traditional Naxi techniques