[2025 Lijiang Restaurant] Travel Guide for The Master of LiJiang(Restaurant) (Updated Oct)

Yunnan is the distant land of poetry and a feast for the taste buds. This tested version of the "Dali-Lijiang 4-Day Deep Tour" covers everything from grilled milk fan to cured ribs, from the Erhai Lake circuit to the slow life in Shuhe, including food, accommodation, transportation, and photography, with zero pitfalls! 🌄 Day 1｜Arrive in Dali · Immerse in the Ancient Town’s Lively Atmosphere 🛬 Land in Dali at 3:00 PM 🏨 Stay: Near Dali Ancient Town · Small House Guesthouse (high cost-performance, walking distance to the ancient town) 🍢 Street Food Checklist (best enjoyed while strolling) Grilled Milk Fan: sweet and sour milky flavor, a street staple Flower Cake: rose filling bursting with juice, recommended fresh and hot Fried Rice Cake: crispy outside, sticky inside, perfect with sauce Rose Yogurt: thick and smooth, both visually appealing and delicious 🍲 Dinner: Dian Master Wild Mushroom Hotpot Mushrooms so fresh they’ll make your eyebrows fall off! Chicken mushroom, boletus, matsutake served in rotation The broth is sweet and clear; you can even drink a bowl after cooking the vegetables 📸 Photo Spots Recommended July 8th Café: vintage industrial style + surrounded by greenery, 100% photogenic Wander the ancient town’s stone-paved streets, dappled light makes a perfect backdrop 🌅 Day 2｜Erhai Lake Circuit Walk · Freely Shuttle Between Sea and Sky 🕘 8:00 AM Head to the North Gate Market of the Ancient Town A local breakfast paradise, must-try four items👇 1️⃣ Xizhou Yang’s Crispy Pastry: rose & scallion oil combo, flaky to the core 2️⃣ Jiu Nang Rice Noodles + Fried Dough Stick: savory and warming, autumn-winter exclusive 3️⃣ Dali Old Dough Crispy Bun: white sugar + ham filling, a stunning sweet and savory mix 4️⃣ Weishan Pork Rice Noodles/Fried Rice Cake: strong flavor but fragrant, a spicy lover’s delight 🚐 10:00 Rent a car for the Erhai Lake circuit (¥400 all day, reliable driver negotiable) 🌊 Route: Haidong + Haixi highlights check-in line ✅ Dali Ancient Town → ✅ Ideal Village (Santorini-style buildings) → ✅ Wenbi Village (Sunset Mountain-Sea Café, facing Erhai Lake) → ✅ Little Putuo → ✅ Xizhou Ancient Town (Xiwa rooftop café for rice field shots) → ✅ S-bend internet-famous bridge → Return to Ancient Town ☕ Coffee Recommendations Along the Way Sunset Mountain-Sea Café: terrace facing Erhai Lake, a latte with sunset is worth the price Xiwa Rooftop Café: second-floor platform for shots of Xizhou Bai residences + distant Cangshan Mountain views 🍽️ Food Refuel for the Day Lunch: roadside grilled rice cake, charcoal aroma irresistible Dinner: Amaqing cured rib hotpot, rich cured flavor, paired with wild vegetables to cut the grease Ice Cream: rose milk fan ice cream, a perfect blend of milky and floral flavors! 🍉 Fruit Recommendations Roadside sweet horn (sweet and sour appetizer), Sunshine Rose grapes (super sweet and seedless), great prices 🥤 Milk Tea Recommendation: Shambhala Tibetan Milk Tea A mix of salty and sweet, rich milky flavor, unforgettable after one sip 🚄 Day 3｜High-Speed Train Transfer to Lijiang · Immerse in Naxi Culture 🚄 Morning train to Lijiang (about 2 hours, ticket around ¥80) 🚌 Arrive at 11:30, taxi or bus to accommodation near Lijiang Ancient Town 💄 Makeup & Styling Recommendation: Yi Ethnic Style Photoshoot Shops: Kaila Photography, etc. (average ¥88) ⚠️ Key Tip: Choose shops with “10 AM clothing return”! Don’t pick 6-7 PM returns, not enough shooting time! Vibrant costumes paired with the ancient town’s bluestone streets are super photogenic 🍛 Lunch Recommendation Old Dian Village: black boletus fried rice a must! Truffle scrambled eggs also amazing, enjoy while watching ethnic song and dance performances Dianxi Prince: refreshing water lily soup, boletus braised rice so fragrant you’ll lick the bowl 🍡 Snacks & Souvenirs to Grab Kudzu root crisp, buckwheat crisp, flower cake — the three portable gift giants Naxi Cold Cake: soft, slightly sweet, a street cold treat Yunqiao Guesthouse Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles: rich soup and ingredients, authentic Yunnan flavor 🌿 Day 4｜Rainy Day Plan B · Slow Time in Shuhe + Baisha 🌧️ Original plan to visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yak Meadow/Blue Moon Valley/Spruce Meadow) canceled due to rain + leeches ✅ Safety Reminder: high-altitude meadows in rainy season prone to leeches, don’t tough it out! 🚗 Switch to artsy route: Lijiang Ancient Town → Shuhe Ancient Town → Baisha Ancient Town 📍 Shuhe Ancient Town Quieter than Dayan, less commercialized, perfect for strolling and daydreaming Check out small shops, tea houses, handmade craft stores, the pace is just right 📍 Baisha Ancient Town (only ¥15 by taxi) Original Naxi village, snow mountains right in front of you Top coffee shops for photos👇 MI Mi Bar · Crowd-seeking Coffee: minimalist style + snow mountain view Cloud Bookstore: books + coffee + cultural creativity, a must for hipsters Hexi Coffee: rooftop access for unobstructed Jade Dragon Snow Mountain shots, opposite popular shop has lines, here fewer people and better views! 🍽️ Final Food Battle Lunch: Shuhe · Taiguli Ethnic Restaurant, jasmine flower scrambled eggs + hand-grabbed rice full of flavor Dinner: Baisha · Xin Guo Na Family Restaurant, fermented black bean fish is a perfect match for rice Must-try desserts: Snow Mountain cheese (like tiramisu), Poet’s Rose Honey Steamed Bun, roadside pine nut crisp so fragrant you can’t stop biting 📌 Practical Tips Summary 🎒 Clothing advice: big temperature difference day and night, bring a jacket; prepare a raincoat for rainy season 📸 Best photo times: early morning 7-9 AM / evening 5-7 PM for soft light 🚗 For Dali Erhai Lake, car rental recommended for freedom and flexibility; Lijiang Ancient Town is car-free, mainly walking 💡 Plateau caution: Lijiang altitude about 2400m, avoid strenuous exercise, bring oxygen bottle in case of discomfort ✨ Final Words: Dali is wind and freedom, Lijiang is snow mountains and fireworks. In these four days, we ate over a dozen mushroom dishes, drank five kinds of yogurt, felt the breeze by Erhai Lake, and watched snow from Baisha rooftops. If you also want to be gently embraced by Yunnan— then set off, there you’ll find the slow life and poetry you desire.

Kids relax playing in the snowy mountain town! No hassle for moms, no pitfalls, pure quality experience✨ This guide is dedicated to parents seeking a comfortable trip～ 📍4 days and 3 nights laid-back itinerary (a must-copy for the lazy) Day 1: Arrival → Check in at a stunning snow mountain view hotel → Evening stroll in Lijiang Old Town under the night sky🌙 Day 2: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain sunrise → Blue Moon Valley fairyland → Listen to Flower Valley fairy tale experience Day 3: Baisha Ancient Town intangible cultural heritage handcraft → Leisurely afternoon tea in Shuhe Ancient Town Day 4: Light experience at Lashi Lake Wetland → Return home with beautiful memories 🌟Top must-plays for families 🏔️Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Address: Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City) ✅Kids 5+ can go! Recommend booking the big cable car tickets 3 days in advance ✅Bring children's oxygen bottles + chocolate for energy ✅Blue Moon Valley is like a natural photo studio, every shot is a masterpiece📸 🦙Listen to Flower Valley (Address: Baisha Town, Yulong County, Lijiang City) ✨Hobbit houses + adorable alpaca interactions ✨DIY flower cake experience, freshly baked and delicious ✨Vast flower fields perfect for fairy tale-like photos 🏯Baisha Ancient Town (Address: Baisha Town, Yulong County, Lijiang City) 💫100 times quieter than Dayan Old Town! 💫Muliyan Society tie-dye experience perfect for parent-child bonding 💫Freshly baked flower cakes with irresistible aroma, kids love it 🏡Shuhe Ancient Town (Address: Shuhe Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang City) 🌈Flat stone-paved roads friendly for strollers 🌈Rent a set of Naxi ethnic costumes for 50 RMB to take beautiful photos 🌈Relax at riverside cafes watching the clouds drift by 🚗 Transportation and accommodation guide 【Transportation】 ✈️For airport transfers, recommend 7-seater business vans (about 150 RMB one way) 🚗Carpool to the snow mountain costs about 25 RMB per person, more freedom than group tours 【Accommodation】 🏨Jinmao Puxiu Snow Mountain Hotel (Address: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area) -Lie in bed and watch the sunrise on the mountain🌅 -Club Med Lijiang Resort (Address: Baisha Town, Yulong County) -Professional GO staff to help with kids, freeing your hands -Indigo Hotel (Address: Qiyi Street, Lijiang Old Town) -Right outside is the famous paper umbrella alley 🍜Food highlights 🌟Dianxi Prince (Wuyi Street, Lijiang Old Town): Must-try pineapple rice 🌟Youyiguo Smoked Pork Ribs (multiple branches): Corn cakes are amazing 🌟Spoon Rice Noodles (inside Old Town): Free-range chicken soup base is incredibly fresh 🌟No. 88 Snacks (Wuyi Street, Lijiang Old Town): 40-year-old established brand ⚠️Mom’s blood and tears pitfall warnings ❗Altitude sickness alert on the snow mountain! For little babies, suggest playing in Blue Moon Valley water ❗Silver jewelry water in the Old Town is deep! Look for "Dongba Silverware" certification ❗Choose a legitimate horse ranch at Lashi Lake! Safety first ❗Check ratings before visiting popular restaurants! Be cautious with Sakura Restaurant ❗Bring a baby carrier, not a stroller! Stone-paved roads will drive strollers crazy Watch the snow melt with your little one, count stars in the ancient town✨ This is the right way to enjoy a parent-child trip～

If you find yourself in Lijiang, I highly recommend exploring the nooks and crannies of the ancient city, where delightful surprises may await you. On this occasion, I brought my mother to Yunnan, and she was particularly taken with this restaurant, which exudes a strong ethnic charm. The restaurant is steeped in rich ethnic culture, with elements of it visible everywhere. If Dali is known for its "wind, flowers, snow, and moon", then the Naxi style of Lijiang can be described as "draped in stars and moon". You will find many decorative elements related to stars and moon. Traditional paper lanterns, Naxi scripts and totems, the seat of the Tusi lord, and even a wooden horse for photo opportunities are all part of the decor. It is said to be the most popular restaurant in the entire ancient city. As for the food, the original prices may be slightly high, but the set meals are quite a bargain. For an average of less than a hundred per person, you can taste several local specialties. 🌈 The Snow Mountain Fish 🐟 is a dish many restaurants offer, but the flavor here is genuinely excellent. It comes with many side dishes, a hint of spiciness, and a distinctive bamboo straw hat 👒. Be aware that the fish does have bones. 🌈 The Chicken Shredded Cold Rice Noodles come in a large bowl, offering a refreshing taste. It's a staple food that I absolutely love. 🌈 The Pao Lu Da 🍹 is a specialty drink in Lijiang, similar to coconut milk sago, but with an added slice of coconut and rose jam bread, giving it a rich milky flavor. 🌟 Prince of Western Yunnan 📍 Location: Opposite to Fang Guoyu's former residence at the intersection of May 1st Street and Wenming Village, Ancient City District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province.