Lijiang

Lijiang, capital of Naxi Kingdom, at 2,500 meters, is located in the northwest of Yunnan province. Listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site, the beautifully preserved Lijiang Old Town (composed of Dayan Old Town, Shuhe Old Town and Baisha Old Town) is incredibly rich in natural and cultural resources. Other special highlights include the views atop Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge with hiking experience, Naxi Dongba culture exploration, Lashi Lake horse riding along Ancient Tea Horse Route, and Lugu Lake - Kingdom of Women to explore Mosuo matriarchal society... There are a number of places of historical interest and natural scenic spots in Lijiang for your exploration. Some say that Lijiang is not unique just because it is unique in too many ways.

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With an altitude of 2400 meters above sea level, Lijiang enjoys a highland climate with distinct dry and rainy seasons. The average annual temperature is 12.6ºC without drastic changes. It has three different climatic zones, ranging from subtropical in the southeast, warm temperatures in the center, and cold temperatures in the northwest. What's more, vertical climate in some highlands can also be seen in Lijiang. Without too much change from spring to winter, the weather of Lijiang allows visitors to get there at any time.

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Neighboring the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Lijiang is easily reachable since becoming a popular tour destination at the end of the 1990s. The earliest vehicle in the region was the horse caravan to Tibet which passed through the Ancient Tea-Horse Avenue all year round. Long journeys through a dangerous natural environment were a great challenge for those caravans.

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Below are the maps of Lijiang, to introduce the location, transportation, highlights and other important information of your Lijiang travel, including Lijiang China Map, Lijiang Yunnan Map, Lijiang Tourist Map, Map of Lijiang Ancient Town, Map of Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lugu Lake Map and Map of Lijiang to Dali, Shangri-La & Kunming, etc. All of the detailed and completed maps will help you get a better idea of Lijiang and transfer easily.

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As a top tourist city, there’s no necessary to worry about the lodging. There are a lot of inns and hotels in Lijiang with different standard. You may have enjoyed the 5-star modern hotels, however, it will be special to stay at hotels with traditional style and standard hygiene like Inter Continental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort which presents beautiful Nakhi courtyard architecture, surrounded by lush greenery. You want to get the celebrity treatment with world-class service, well, live in at Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town, a 5-minute walk from Mufu, a tourist spot, and a 10-minute walk from Sifang Street. For more detailed hotels information, please check the information below:

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As the residence of multi-minorities, the largest feature of Lijiang dining is various and Naxi food is the major part of the food of Lijiang. The most famous area of Lijiang for dinning is Sifang Street and its surrounding areas.There are some specialties from abroad because of plenty of tourists swarming into Lijiang. 

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The smart and unsophisticated Naxi people who have long inhabited Lijiang preserve the unique and profuse Dongba Culture. In fact, a great number of scholars and travelers are attracted to this mysterious place more for the culture than its charming sceneries. Dongba Culture is of a religious nature and make up the most important component of the ancient Naxi culture. 

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We have hundreds of Lijiang photos taken by our customers and our teams on their trips. These photo albums for Lijiang are divided by attractions, including Lijiang Ancient Town, Yulong Snow Mountain, First Bend of the Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dongba Culture Museum, Black Dragon Lake, Baishui River, Wangu Pavilion, Lugu Lake, Lijiang Mural, Mu's Residence, Naxi Ancient Music, Baisha Old Town, The Old Town of Shuhe, etc.

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From the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Lijiang is an important trade road, just as famous as the Silk Road which was prosperous in southwestern China. Thousands of years of changes has resulted in the disappearance of the road. The exception is Lijiang Old Town, which was a vital commercial distributing center. The town including its original commercial pattern centering round the Square Street is in service to this day.

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The government of Lijiang City sits in Gucheng District. Lijiang City comprises one district and four counties.

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