Lijiang丽江

Overview

Lijiang Ancient Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for Naxi Dongba culture, small bridges with flowing water, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Key Facts

Top Attractions

Lijiang Ancient Town

UNESCO World Heritage, 800 years old, small bridges and flowing water, Naxi Dongba culture.

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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Thirteen peaks continuous, main peak 5,596m, sacred mountain of Naxi people.

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Shuhe Ancient Town

Quieter than Dayan, key post on Ancient Tea Horse Road, well-preserved Naxi style.

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Black Dragon Pool Park

Jade Spring Park, distant view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain reflection, best photo spot.

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Dongba Culture Museum

Showcases Naxi Dongba culture, Dongba script is the world's only living pictographic writing.

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Lashi Lake Wetland

Alpine wetland, migratory bird wintering ground, horse riding and boating, Tea Horse Road experience.

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Food & Snacks

Lijiang Baba

Traditional Naxi flatbread, crispy and delicious, sweet and savory versions.

Chicken Bean Jelly

Lijiang specialty jelly made from chicken beans, served cold or hot.

Naxi Grilled Fish

Jinsha River fish grilled, crispy outside tender inside, Naxi spices.

Butter Tea

Traditional Tibetan and Naxi drink, butter and tea whipped together, savory and rich.

Festivals & Events

World & Intangible Heritage

• Lijiang Ancient Town (1997) — UNESCO listed 1997, 800-year-old Naxi ancient town.
• Naxi Dongba Painting (2006) — Religious paintings using Dongba script, bright colors, primitive images.
• Naxi Baisha Fine Music (2008) — Traditional Naxi music, called "living fossil of music".

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