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No.27 Sifang Street, Old City, Lijiang, Yunnan, 674100, China
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End of the Road
we will be cycling from Zhongdian to Lijiang, via Tiger Leaping Gorge in the last week of November. Two questions: do we need malaria pills? Will there likely be snow in Zhongdian?
It is free of Malaria in Zhongdian & Lijiang. These two places are the Mountain area and located in north part of Yunnan. If you visit Xishuangbanna in summer, I think you have to consider about take some malaria pills. As you know, the main cause of the Malaria is the Mosquito.
The temperature in Zhondian is 0~9 degrees now. I think in the late Nov. it will be snowing. And I do not suggest you ride a bicycle during the wintertime in Yunnan. Especially to visit Tiger-Leaping and Zhongdian. When rain or Snowing, the roads are muddy there.
Second day in Lijiang, I headed to BaiSha Village, wanna feel the minotiry beat. Without disappointment, the first thing I saw was a group of old Naxi man. They are actually 70-80 years old musicians of a Naxi Orchestra, working inside the mesume. How amazing when these old people played the long lost ancient music.
In my other tip (in "must-see's"), I mentioned that the food was yummy-- and it really is at Sakura. There's a full menu of local Naxi dishes, Japanese dishes, Korean dishes... and, for those needing a taste of the west, pizza, hamburgers, etc. We sampled lots and were pleased with every dish we tried. I'd recommend asking the staff about their favorites, or just look at the dishes people nearby have ordered. Everyone is friendly (we had one couple offering us a taste off their dish!), and the atmosphere is great. We loved the mix of world music they played-- just wish they'd make a CD! We loved the hotpot (with a choice of meats and veggies). Nothing could have been nicer on a VERY cold wintery day! Also I remember the stir fried eggplant being particularly yummy. And if you have an appetite for pizza, look no further! It's better than any I've had in Hong Kong!
Enjoy the small streets along your way up the Lion Hill. Pace yourself especially for those who have not adjusted to the altitude.
There is an additional RMB15 to enter the Lion Hill/Wangulou. Also, they will request you to show them the receipt for the RMB80 Preservation Fee.
Lijiang Lion Hill Park is in the area is behind Old Lijiang.
The best thing about it is the long trek up the steps. Once you get into the area the tower itself is quite impressive but devoid of any attractions inside. The view is OK. Only do if you have nothing better to do. Costs too much for what you do.
The cable car takes you from an altitude of 3356m to one of 4506m where's there's a small centre along with a few shops, restaurant and a small post office. There are some 19 glaciers on the mountain with the largest located at the bottom of the peak called Shanzidou with a total length of 2.9km.
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