Lijiang Hotels
by Tedsocoa
Once you decided to stay some days in Lijiang, I would recommend you to book a hotel in the ancient city of Lijiang and not in the new and modern city. This new one is expending very quickly, and had, in my opinion, no interest; just some big avenues, big buildings without any caracter, which you can find everywhere. In spite of many new and confortable hotels in the new city, I think it's much more interesting to book a hostel or a hotel or a yought hotel in the ancient city, rated at very cheap to more expensive. In the ancient city you feel really the old hart of China beating, even when the whole ancient town is a bit touristic, but anyway charming and original.
Tiger Leaping Gorge Tourist Trail
by John195123
What was once done by only adventurers now sees high-heel clad city-people clambering their awkward ways down and huffing back up. The first hike down to the water, from the main parking lot, is done via stairs, and is more of a tourist trap these days than anything else- the view at the bottom is OK, not spectacular, and don't be surprised if Chinese tour groups stop for a photo or ten, blocking the pathway. This path took us about half an hour, with pictures and waiting behind slower people.
You can see, across the gorge, a statue of the leaping tiger- a tiger supposedly jumped the gorge, according to legend.
There are souvenir stalls on the way up, and some people sell corn and peeled potatos... mmmm.
Five images.
Sit in the Market Square
by AntaeusCass
When the sun is shining, there is nothing nicer than sitting in the Lijiang Market Square at lunchtime watching the local women, and some men, dancing. Whether the accompaniment is a flute or a soundblaster, the women, dressed in their local costumes dance for their pleasure and not for money.
if you get tired of watching the dancing, you can always dress as a herdsman and have your photograph taken sitting on a horse
Mu's Mansion - Mini "Forbidden City" in Lijiang
by alluringworld
It is interesting to see in Lijiang, a scaled down version of "Forbidden City." Some parts of it have previously been destroyed due to the wars during the Qing Dynasty and Cultural Revolution. Today, what you can see will be a combination of old and reconstructed structures. Nonetheless, it's worth a visit.
Entrance Fee - RMB35 per person
Shuhe Waterways
by John195123
Much like Lijiang, Shuhe has waterways that run through town. As in Lijiang, there are three pools at the source, the first for drinking, the second for washing food and the third for washing clothes.
Are these windchimes?
Old Window
Vendor at rest
Baisha Wall
