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Lijiang Old Town

丽江古城

Northwest Yunnan
2400m altitude
4.8/5 (1,247 reviews)

Overview

UNESCO World Heritage ancient town with Naxi culture, canals, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain views

Highlights

UNESCO
Ancient Town
Naxi Culture

Top Experiences

Naxi Cultural Walking Tour

4.9

Explore ancient streets with a local Naxi guide, visit traditional workshops

3 hours
¥280 per person

Dongba Culture Workshop

4.8

Learn about Dongba pictographic writing and create your own scroll

2 hours
¥180 per person

Traditional Music Performance

4.7

Evening performance of ancient Naxi music at local theater

1.5 hours
¥150 per person

Getting There

By Air

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) is 28km from the old town. Direct flights from major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. Airport shuttle buses available.

By Train

High-speed trains connect Lijiang with Kunming (3 hours) and Dali (2 hours). The railway station is about 10km from the old town.

Quick Info

Best Time to Visit
Spring & Autumn
Local Culture
Naxi Minority
Altitude
2400m

Take it easy on arrival to acclimate

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