Lijiang Old Town
丽江古城
Overview
UNESCO World Heritage ancient town with Naxi culture, canals, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain views
Highlights
Top Experiences
Naxi Cultural Walking Tour
Explore ancient streets with a local Naxi guide, visit traditional workshops
Dongba Culture Workshop
Learn about Dongba pictographic writing and create your own scroll
Traditional Music Performance
Evening performance of ancient Naxi music at local theater
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
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