Lijiang Attractions
Wenfeng Monastery in Lijiang
Wenfeng monastery was firstly built in 1733, located on under Wenbifeng (Pen brush peak), It is one of the most important Tibetan Buddhism college around Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet.
There is a sacred cave behind Wenfeng monastery , monks from Buddhist school around Yu...
Wenfeng monastery was firstly built in 1733, located on under Wenbifeng (Pen brush peak), It is one of the most important Tibetan Buddhism college around Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet.
There is a sacred cave behind Wenfeng monastery , monks from Buddhist school around Yunnan and Sichuan will come to the meditation room for further education for 3 years.
There is a nice trekking path from the entrance of monastery to the sacred cave, usually takes about 40min, you will hike uphill through pine and oak forest. after walked ~ 300m , you will see a beautiful Spring under Oaks trees, Pilgrim and local people collect mineral water from here. continue walk for 30min at the end of trekking, you will find yourself at the viewing point infront of the sacred cave, you can see Lijiang city in the valley and Jade dragon mountain in the north. Wenfeng monastery had the best scenery among 5 monastery in Lijiang (Wenfeng monastery, Puji monastery, Zhiyun monasery, Yufeng monastery and Fuguo monastery).
There is a huge black rock behind the monastery near the viewing point, it is said kasyapa was teaching on the rock and left the key of temples of Jizhu mountain in the black rock, Before start jouney to holy Jizu mountain, Pilgrims from Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet will firstly come to Wenfeng monastery to "Borrow " the key. the key will be returned after their pilgrimage.

Lijiang Baoshan stone village
Baoshan stone village is 110km north-west of Lijiang city, behind of Jade dragon mountain scenic area.
Located on a huge rock near Yangtze river, with 3 direction on the steep cliff , only had 2 entry stone gate in westside and east side.
The Naxi ancestors migrated ...
Baoshan stone village is 110km north-west of Lijiang city, behind of Jade dragon mountain scenic area.
Located on a huge rock near Yangtze river, with 3 direction on the steep cliff , only had 2 entry stone gate in westside and east side.
The Naxi ancestors migrated to here in the 5th and 6th century and settled down on the huge rock, they worked very hard to make terraced land near stone village, the farm production here are mainly crops, beans and wheat and rice.
In 1253th, Mogolian military under the leadership of Kublaikhan crossed the Yangtze river nearby and had their military base in the stone village.
Naxi people make good use of the landfrom and building the village like a slop on the rock, when you walk into the family, you can still see many old stone oven, stone beds and stone water container. Autumn is a good season to visit stone village as you can see golden coloer crops and blue Color Yangtze river in the far distance .

Lijiang Pancake/ Lijiang baba
There are many famous snacks on the street of Lijiang, the most popular one is "Lijiang Pancake" or Lijiang baba.
There are two type of Lijiang Pancake/baba, Sweet pancake with suger and red bean paste inside , Salty one with ham inside. It very delicious if you enjo...
There are many famous snacks on the street of Lijiang, the most popular one is "Lijiang Pancake" or Lijiang baba.
There are two type of Lijiang Pancake/baba, Sweet pancake with suger and red bean paste inside , Salty one with ham inside. It very delicious if you enjoy the cake and Lijiang bean jelly, yak butter tea at the same time!
A authentic Lijiang pancake can be kept for several days in the natural conditions without changing its flavors, So it became a popular food for picnic and merchants who Transport tea and other products on the anicents tea-horse road to Tibet .

Lijiang Wenchang palace
WenChang palace in Lijiang was built in 1723AD in Qing dynasty, it is a Daoism temple but also a mixture of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism .
It is the largest Temple park in Lijiang old town. Important ceremonies are hosted by local officials i...
WenChang palace in Lijiang was built in 1723AD in Qing dynasty, it is a Daoism temple but also a mixture of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism .
It is the largest Temple park in Lijiang old town. Important ceremonies are hosted by local officials in ancient time on the 3rd of February in the lunar calendar. celebrities, scholars, students will take part in the ceremonies to worship the god of Wisdom, Sacrifices are offered in the temple, praying for rain and good harvest, Good fortunes for Students in the exams and good fortune for wealth.
You can see some old photo of Joseph Rock's advantures around Yunnan and Tibet in 1930th in the exbition room. there is a old town viewing point outside of the Temple, you can enjoy a bird eye view of Lijiang old town and roofs from there.

Explore Tiger Leaping Gorge in China
One of the most breathtaking landscapes not just in China, but in the world – Tiger Leaping Gorge boasts the snow-capped peaks, dramatic cliffs, and terraced farms that inspired the landscapes of Kung Fu Panda.
Hikes vary in length and difficulty, but you’d be hard-pressed to ...
One of the most breathtaking landscapes not just in China, but in the world – Tiger Leaping Gorge boasts the snow-capped peaks, dramatic cliffs, and terraced farms that inspired the landscapes of Kung Fu Panda.
Hikes vary in length and difficulty, but you’d be hard-pressed to find somebody returning from the gorge without a sense of wonder.
It’s not easy to get there on the uneven roads, but it’s worth the effort.
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Arro Kampa Hotel, Lijiang
Arro Kampa is a local owned chain hotel in Lijiang and Shangrila. Both hotels are beautifully designed, in local style. The one in Lijiang combines the luxurious comfort with the beautiful nature around, as well as the leisure atmosphere in Lijiang. It is so so simply and beautifully...
Arro Kampa is a local owned chain hotel in Lijiang and Shangrila. Both hotels are beautifully designed, in local style. The one in Lijiang combines the luxurious comfort with the beautiful nature around, as well as the leisure atmosphere in Lijiang. It is so so simply and beautifully designed that you feel life is so good, and i love being here.
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Lijiang pancake
Naxi minority in Lijiang grow wheat, rice and corn, They like The production made of wheat such as steamed bun, and BaBa.
...Naxi minority in Lijiang grow wheat, rice and corn, They like The production made of wheat such as steamed bun, and BaBa.
especially famous for "lijiang BaBa" , wheat flour is the main ingredient , mix the flour with the spring water from Jade dragon mountain, adding suitable amount of soda for fermentation, Take appropriate amount of fermented wheatflower mixed with vegetable oil and ham,chopped green onion, then rolling it flat on the marble table, at the end of the press the surface of cake with hand, Make it thin and finally make into a bowl size in diameter.
Both of them is deep fried untill the color become golden color, you can eat when it hot or cold, even when it is cold, It is not not greasy, its still fragrant ,crisp and taste delicious. It is the import food for the caravan man for their long journey to Tibet.
There are two flavor of Lijiang baba, one is salty (With onion and ham), another flavor is sweet (Suger) .

Chinese Culture — Li jiang Campus
In order to let foreign students learn more about Chinese culture, on November 26th, Huayang Acadmey of Lijiang Campus, held an activity, named ‘Chinese culture’....
In order to let foreign students learn more about Chinese culture, on November 26th, Huayang Acadmey of Lijiang Campus, held an activity, named ‘Chinese culture’. Foreign students made Beijing Opera masks, greeting cards with five cereals (rice, two kinds of millets and wheatland beans), practiced Chinese paper cutting, Chinese knots and Chinese calligraphy. The students lost themselves in colorful Chinese culture.
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Jade Water Village - half day
Naxi is the major minority in Lijiang. During the Naxi New Year, there is big celebration. The old DongBa carry out traditional celebration and the place is open to public free of charge. Half day visit to Jade Water Village. The village is 20KM from Lijiang city. There is a underground water pouring out from the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Water fall flows through the village. That is where the village was build. You can see the Naxi living in demonstration. Price includes pick up from hotel and transfer back. Minimum 2 person.

guiding a U.S couple 6days
Here is your itinerary according to your latest travel information:
1/11 arriving Dali at 07:02, pick up from Dali train station, transfer to hotel in Dali old town, visit Xizhou village morning market, see cormorant fishing performance, view Three Pagoda, overnight in Dali
2/11 travel to Shaxi, visit Shiboshan Temple and Shaxi old town, stay in Shaxi
3/11 travel to Lijiang, visit Lijiang old town and local market, stay in Lijiang old town
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3/11 visit Jade Dragon snow mountain, see Impression Lijiang show, stay in Lijiang old town...Read more
Here is your itinerary according to your latest travel information:
1/11 arriving Dali at 07:02, pick up from Dali train station, transfer to hotel in Dali old town, visit Xizhou village morning market, see cormorant fishing performance, view Three Pagoda, overnight in Dali
2/11 travel to Shaxi, visit Shiboshan Temple and Shaxi old town, stay in Shaxi
3/11 travel to Lijiang, visit Lijiang old town and local market, stay in Lijiang old town
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3/11 visit Jade Dragon snow mountain, see Impression Lijiang show, stay in Lijiang old town
4/11 travel to Tiger Leaping Gorge for hiking, stay in Tea Horse GH
5/11 Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking to Tina's GH, travel to Shangrila, stay in Shangrila
6/11 visit SongZhanLin Tibetan monastery, Naba Lake and Tibetan village, transfer to Deqin airport for flight 22:00 to Kunming

A Frenth family's 9days tour(Lijiang-Dali-Shaxi-Tiger Leaping Gorge-white water terrance-Shangri-la-Meili snow mountain)
Day1 lijiang driving to Dali at moning and visit three pagodas. After noon, visit Dali old city,stay over night at Dali .
Day2 Leave at morning , watch comorant fishing at Xizhou town.after that ,driving to Shaxi,visit Shibaoshan rock cave temple .stay over night at Shaxi
Day3 Visit Shaxi old town at morning .after that, driving to tiger leaping gorge.when arrive Shangri-la ,stay over night at Haba village
Day4 visit white water terrace , after that ,drive to Shangri-la ,stay shangri-la...Read more
Day1 lijiang driving to Dali at moning and visit three pagodas. After noon, visit Dali old city,stay over night at Dali .
Day2 Leave at morning , watch comorant fishing at Xizhou town.after that ,driving to Shaxi,visit Shibaoshan rock cave temple .stay over night at Shaxi
Day3 Visit Shaxi old town at morning .after that, driving to tiger leaping gorge.when arrive Shangri-la ,stay over night at Haba village
Day4 visit white water terrace , after that ,drive to Shangri-la ,stay shangri-la
Day5 Trip to Deqin,stay at Feilai si. on the way visit the moon bay of yangtze rever.
Day6 trip to Mingyong glacier park,hiking 3-4hours,stay at Feilaisi
Day7 Feilai si to Shangri-la, stay at Shangri-la
Day 8 visit Shika snow mountain and Npa lake, drive back Lijiang
Day 9 Depart day