Lijiang Travel Guide

 apuleuis Says:  I just spent the day at the gorge - no hiking for me. It is a beautiful place! Worth a visit for sure! We took a mini-bus (van) to Qiaotou (booked at our hostel) and were dropped off just outside Jane's Guesthouse. The van cost 35RMB one way and took about 1 1/2 hours. Jane... 

 lawgoh Says:  On the way to Tiger Leaping Gorge, do not miss this amazing part of the Yangtse River. This is one of the three longest rivers in the world, behind the Nile (in Egypt) and the Amazon (in Africa). I visited this scenic spot many times and it is a great place for photo... 

 Willettsworld Says:  The Baisha frescoes can be found in the Liuli Hall and Dabaoji Palace of the Wenchang Palace to the north of Lijiang. The hall was built in 1417 while the palace was built in 1582. The frescoes were completed over a 350 year period from 1385 to 1743 and are stunning. Photos... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Just a few kilometres north of the visitor's centre for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, you'll find this lovely man-made water feature known as Blue Moon Valley. A river known as the White Water River, as the water is very clear as it comes straight off the mountain, flows... 

 Willettsworld Says:  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 - the highest in all of China! I feel for the young guys working here as it's damn cold! You can buy a postcard and get... 

 Willettsworld Says:  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... 

 Willettsworld Says:  When you arrive at the lower cable car, (at 3356m), you'll no doubt have to wait in another queue. The cable car costs Y170 which includes the bus journey from the visitor's centre. After buying my ticket at 11.22am, I finally got on the cable car at just before 2pm so... 

 1 Review and 62 Opinions  We stayed in Lion Hill Zen Garden Hotel for three nights, and were very satisfied. The location on... 

 timheinze Says:  Nordic Delight Cafe was a little off the beaten path but a great find! Mamuana and Bill went to great lengths to make sure we had everything we needed and felt welcomed. Their Americano was delicious! I love finding a good cup of Yunnan-grown coffee. They are serving Hani... 

 apuleuis Says:  This drink is a Naxi/Lijiang specialty. It is made from yak butter. It was worth trying, but for your sake, buy one and share it among everyone. It is fairly thick and buttery. No one in my group liked it much, we are glad we tried it, but wish we had only bought one glass. 

 apuleuis Says:  A Naxi specialty is Baba cake. It is a dense and flaky bread. It comes in a sweet version that seems flavored with honey. It also comes in a salty version with ham in it. I only tried the sweet version, but really liked it. 

 Willettsworld Says:  This restaurant (on the left of the pic) is located near the watermill in the old town. The food here is very good. I had a chicken breast stuffed with ham and something else plus French fries and a beer for Y70. Watch out (or should that be listen out) for the numerous... 

 Willettsworld Says:  One of the must see (and for that matter hear), things to do in the evening whilst in Lijiang is to pay a visit to the Naxi Orchestra. This music shouts China and is the ancient music, the traditional Naxi classical music that is regarded as a 'living fossil of Chinese... 

 Toddopollo Says:  Lijiang and the surrounding area is incredible. Unfortunately the local tour companies are not so good. They tend to be money mills rushing everyone through to get volume. We booked a two day hike in Tiger Leaping Gourge with what appeared to be a professional well managed...