Baisha holiday resort located in Baisha village, it's a nice boutique guest house. Baisha village is 15km north of Lijiang city, If you are looking for a Naxi tradtional sytle guesthouse and prefer staying in the old village, You will love this hotel.
Shi gu town locates in the north-west of Of Lijiang city, at the point of the first bend of Yangtze river. because of it's unique location between Tibet and Dali kingdom. the town became a Strategically important point for the millitary. handreds years ...
Shi gu town locates in the north-west of Of Lijiang city, at the point of the first bend of Yangtze river. because of it's unique location between Tibet and Dali kingdom. the town became a Strategically important point for the millitary. handreds years ago, there was a war between Tobo kingdom(former name for Tibet) and Naxi kingdom, Naxi kindom won the war, in order to remember the great victory, Naxi military carved a a White marble and a drum-like monument in the town, hence the name.
Khubilai Khan and his soldiers crossed the river and conqured the Southern Dali kingdom in AD 1253, so was the chairman mao and the red army, in April of 1936, the second route of red army crossed the river from shigu town and went to the north, began the famous long march from here! there is a monument of the long march at the town, which is worth a visit and from where you can have a bird view of the town. you can see other historical site such as the iron chain bridge, first bend of Yangtze river.. etc.
If you like to see a countryside market when you are traveling in Lijiang, shigu town will never disapoint you! There is a market day at shigu town on every 3th, 6th,9th; 13th, 16th,19th and 23th,26th,29th every month. Don't miss the market day if you are interested to see the authentic life of Naxi people!
The Golden Tibetan monastery is 4.5km from Lijiang old town, located on the top of Snack hill. it is known as the only one Golden Monastery in Tibetan region. you can get there by Bus No.15 from lijiang city.
When you are learning about Tibetan region in the monastery, y...
The Golden Tibetan monastery is 4.5km from Lijiang old town, located on the top of Snack hill. it is known as the only one Golden Monastery in Tibetan region. you can get there by Bus No.15 from lijiang city.
When you are learning about Tibetan region in the monastery, you also have chance to visit Naxi village nearby.
The Naxi folk musical instrument,"koku",is I know in Chinses as the "kouxuan" or "mouth string," It,s the smallest musical instrument in the world. It weighs only about 50 grams and is carefully put together using three strips of bamboo.the "mouth string"is...
The Naxi folk musical instrument,"koku",is I know in Chinses as the "kouxuan" or "mouth string," It,s the smallest musical instrument in the world. It weighs only about 50 grams and is carefully put together using three strips of bamboo.the "mouth string"is also the favorite musical instrument of Naxi girl.they use it to give voice to the feelings of their heats,so there are many Naxi girl who treat the mouth string like a kindred friend and keep it with them all their lives.
Liming Nomadic Hotel is the only deluxe holiday hotel in laojunshan national park, liming scenic area . it's located at Liming Nomadic Canyon, Red stone street. it's 3 minutes to Liming river, a nice place to stay, You can enjoy the beautiful view of the natural red scre...
Liming Nomadic Hotel is the only deluxe holiday hotel in laojunshan national park, liming scenic area . it's located at Liming Nomadic Canyon, Red stone street. it's 3 minutes to Liming river, a nice place to stay, You can enjoy the beautiful view of the natural red screen wall and enjoy the Serenity of countryside life.
the hotel has a Private resturant , provding luggage serveice and free WIFI. 24 hours hot water for shower, especially a western Toilet in the room.
If you are looking for a good Naxi food & western food resturant, then Buon Appetito-Italian Restanrant&Cafe is a option for you, It's 100m from the big water wheel in the old town of Lijiang, Maggie --a very nice lady, she is the owner of this Resturant & ...
If you are looking for a good Naxi food & western food resturant, then Buon Appetito-Italian Restanrant&Cafe is a option for you, It's 100m from the big water wheel in the old town of Lijiang, Maggie --a very nice lady, she is the owner of this Resturant & Cafe, this Resturant is one of the best local Resturants in lijiang.
You can see some Dish pictures & Menu at
Sheepskin cape is an important symbol of the lijiang naxi women's dress. It usually made from the whole piece of pure black sheepskin....
Sheepskin cape is an important symbol of the lijiang naxi women's dress. It usually made from the whole piece of pure black sheepskin. Sheepskin cape is elegant , can not only have adornment effect, but aso keep warm and protect the body, the Naxi clothing can be concluded as"Pixingdaiyue" in chinese which means "To travel day and night" . there is 7 embroidery circles in the middle of Black and white color, symbol of 7 stars in the sky, means naxi women get up early, to travel day and night, in a show of diligence.
Circle cutting sheepskin is to imitate the shape of a frog, There is 2 round embroidery circles on the shoulder according to the old style of Naxi clothing, meaning "the eyes of the frog," this shows the aboriginal residents worship of frog and Sheep.
Clothing of Naxi people living in shangrila is much more primitive, They use the whole piece of sheep skin as shawl in their back.
Annual Chrysanthemum flower exhibition in lijiang oldtown
...Annual Chrysanthemum flower exhibition in lijiang oldtown
Oct ,1 is chinese national day holiday, lijiang oldtown is holding the annual chrysanthemum flower exhibition to celebrate the birthday of the people's republic of china. the exhibtion usually lasts for 45 days, from 1th of october to 15th of November. thousands of chrysanthemum making lijiang oldtown the sea of flowers.
Because of the monsoon clime, June to september is wet season and october to may is dry season . so spring and Autumn is a great season to visit lijiang.
Yu hu village is located in the south slope of jade dragon snow mountain, 20km in the north of lijiang oldtown.
...Yu hu village is located in the south slope of jade dragon snow mountain, 20km in the north of lijiang oldtown.
Yuhu ,one of the oldest residences of naxi after the ancestor of naxi migrated southward from Tibet. It remains as a authentic naxi village though it is only 20km from lijiang, if you are interested in naxi culture or you are looking for a relaxing place to visit, then yuhu should be put in you sightseeing list. when you are walking around in yuhu, you will see naxi laddies dressing in tradtional custome, the gout skin wrap. you can also see a wooden fish is hunging in the middle of the roof wihch is believed to be an auspicious sign for naxi people. then you may run in to the former house of Rosef Rock , who is an Austrian -American Botanist came in lijiang and stayed in yuhu village for 27 years.
You can get there also by bicycle from lijiang, but a second section of the path is physical demanding.
Our plan will be as follows:
14th Jun - Upon landing in Li Jiang, to go to Shangri La right away, check into hotel
15th Jun - Photo Shoot in Shangri La
16th Jun - Photo Shoot in Shangri La (Half Day), then to go back to Li Jiang
17th Jun - Photo Shoot in Li Jiang
18th Jun - Photo Shoot in Li Jiang
19th Jun - Return to Singapore.
Could you kindly recommend and let us know places where we can do our photo shoot?
...Read moreOur plan will be as follows:
14th Jun - Upon landing in Li Jiang, to go to Shangri La right away, check into hotel
15th Jun - Photo Shoot in Shangri La
16th Jun - Photo Shoot in Shangri La (Half Day), then to go back to Li Jiang
17th Jun - Photo Shoot in Li Jiang
18th Jun - Photo Shoot in Li Jiang
19th Jun - Return to Singapore.
Could you kindly recommend and let us know places where we can do our photo shoot?
Thank you very much! We will be looking forward to meeting you soon.
Day 1: land in lijiang airport-Lijiang old town-local vegetable maket
Pick up in lijiang interantional airport, and drop you in the hotel of lijiang .in the afternoon, meet you in the hotel, take you to visit a Local naxi vegetable market , visit the squre market, walking around oldtown of lijiang, you can see many old building, beautiful canals, and ancient stone briage You will understand why lijiang is called “venice in the east” Then you may find a nice cafe near the canal, enjoying the cosy living situation in lijiang. Then climb to the top lion hill enjoyed bird view of old town.
Things to do today
1. visit local vegetable market
2. Have a relaxing walking in lijiang old town
3. Climb lion hill and enjoy birdview of lijiang oldtown
Day 2:Yuhu village-Baisha village-Naxi ochestra
After you had breakfast, meet you in the lobby, drive you to yuhu village,20km north of lijiang, visit the house of Dr. J.F Rock who was a former residence of American Austrian, he stay in lijiang for 27 years from 1922 to 1949, his house was the former headquaters of American national Geographic sociaty’s Yunnan expidition. Then we continue our tour to Baisha villiage, Baisha was the capital of naxi kingdom ,where you will see naxi lady dressing in their traditional costume. You can enjoy a special naxi lunch in the local resturant. Then visit dongba cultural musem to learn some naxi hieroglyphic . enjoy famous naxi orchestra directed by Mr xuanke at night , when you are enjoying the 500 years old music, you will enjoy Mr xuanke’s story and humor too.
Things to do today
1. visit Dr.J.F Rock’s house in Yuhu village
2. visit the former capital of Naxi kingdom-Baisha village
3.Enjoy Naxi ochestra at night
Day 3. Lijiang-first bend of yangtze river-liming tortoise’s mountain
You will check out today from lijiang hotel, meet you in the lobby and drive to shigu, it is called stone drum in english. visit the first bend of yangtze river, then visit the mounument of red army and the village. Drive to liming, then we will limb to the top of mountain, on the top ,we can see thousands of tortoise’s shap sand rock. You will see the most famous dangxia landform in south china. If the weather is good , you can see stunning sunset in the valley.
Things to do today
1. Visit first bend of yantze river&monument of red army
2. have relaxing walk in stone drum village
3. climbing tortoise’s mountain in liming
Day 4. liming valley-tiger leaping gorge—lijiang
After breakfast, we will have relaxing walk in liming valley, enjoy the masterpiece of great nature, You will be amazed at the danxia landform ,the graver of mother nature, Then drive to tigerleaping gorge, on the way to tiger leaping gorge, you can see snow caped peak of jade dragon snow mountain. Tiger leaping gorge is 3900m deep, just between jade dragon snow mountain and haba snow mountain. it’s one of the deepest gorge in the world . a perfect place for a lesure walk for 1.5 hours. Then we drive back to lijiang
You can see lisu ethnic group go to church on Sunday dressing the traditional clothing in liming. lisu people were converted into christian by french missionary in 19 century,even nowadays, christianity is still a popular religion in the village.
Things to do today
1. visit liming valley
2. A lesure walk along tiger leaping gorge
Quotation include:
1. All of transfer service by private Car/Van mentioned above
2. All of tourist attractions entrance tickets mentioned above
3. All of activities and sightseeing mentioned above
4. English speaking tour guide service
Quotation exclude:
1.Arrive and Depart flight tickets
2.All of meals and Accommodation
3.Insurance fee
4.Personal spend
5.Other activities and terms not mentioned above
Note:
Quotation is calculated acording to the Number of your group,usually the more people in the group, the less money you will pay per person. contact me for more details.
Day 1 Take direct flight to Lijiang, or transfer from Kunming to Lijiang. Day 2 Tour around the Old Town, including the Sifang Square, Lion Hill and Zhongyi fruit and vegetable market; Black Dragon Pool; Luch in beautiful leisure Shuhe Old Town, then drive 1/2 hrs to Lashi Lake for horse riding around Naxi villages and boating on the peaceful lake. Dinner in a Naxi family. For culture lovers, you may check out the Naxi Antient Music Concert at 8pm.. Mr....Read more
Day 1 Take direct flight to Lijiang, or transfer from Kunming to Lijiang. Day 2 Tour around the Old Town, including the Sifang Square, Lion Hill and Zhongyi fruit and vegetable market; Black Dragon Pool; Luch in beautiful leisure Shuhe Old Town, then drive 1/2 hrs to Lashi Lake for horse riding around Naxi villages and boating on the peaceful lake. Dinner in a Naxi family. For culture lovers, you may check out the Naxi Antient Music Concert at 8pm.. Mr. Xuanke, the conductor of the band, who stayed 29 years in prison as a high scholar in last century, has amazing stories sharing with you. Day 3 Drive 40 kms to the Jade Dragon Snow Mt., watch the show Impression Lijiang, which is something you can not miss coming to this area ( 70 munites long). Then take cable car to the Glacier Park ( altitude at 4500 meters), or Yak Meadow ( 3800 meters high), or Spruce Meadow ( 3300 meters high); Blue Moon Valley, where the water is naturally blue and green; Yufeng Lama Temple and Baisha Fresco on the way back. In Lijiang, 10 percent of population is Tibetan. Tibetan Buddhism came to Lijiang and Naxi people in 700 A.D.. Day 4 Drive 2.5 hrs to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Due to your health and energy level, we can either go to the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge, which is the most beautiful part, or just the normal tour spots for 2 hrs walking along the river. Drive back to Lijiang. Day 5 Take a morning flight to your next destination.
