Encountering Lijiang: A Dreamy Journey of Nature and Culture "Recommended Tourist Attractions in Lijiang

II.the Old Town of Lijiang: the perfect integration of history and modernity

(I) The style and features of the ancient city

the Old Town of Lijiang, also known as Dayan Ancient Town, can be traced back to the end of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty. This ancient town, with wooden buildings and blue tiles, old streets and stone alleys, exudes a unique charm. As an important commodity distribution center in the southwest border area, the Old Town of Lijiang has witnessed countless commercial and cultural exchanges

(II) Must punch attractions

1. Mufu: Mufu is known as the "Forbidden City" of the Old Town of Lijiang, and its architecture is magnificent. The wooden mansion covers an area of 30666.82 square meters, facing west and east, welcoming the rising sun with a wooden aura. It not only gathers the essence of the architectural culture of all ethnic groups in northwest Yunnan, but also shows the architectural style of the Central Plains in the Ming Dynasty
2. Water wheel: The water wheel is one of the symbols of the Old Town of Lijiang, located at the entrance of the ancient city. There are two water wheels here, known as the mother child water wheel or the lover water wheel. The oldest agricultural irrigation tool in our country is the superb labor skills created by our ancestors and a precious historical and cultural heritage. The waterwheel in the Old Town of Lijiang is now mainly used as a landmark building and ornamental
3. Next to the large water truck, there is a screen wall with the Chairman's inscription, which adopts the architectural form of the city's residential buildings and is very unique. Almost every tourist who enters the ancient city will take a photo here
4. Sifang Street: Sifang Street is the center of the Old Town of Lijiang, which is called "Zhixie Ancient" in Naxi language, meaning the center of the street market or the city center. Although named Sifang Street, it is actually a standard rectangle, 68 meters long and 22 meters wide, with a ratio of exactly 3:1. It is said that the Mu clan chieftain of the Ming Dynasty built it in the shape of an imperial seal

III.Yulong Snow Mountain: The shocking beauty of the fairyland on earth

<83. This mountain range is renowned for its danger, wonder, beauty, and elegance, and is the closest to the equator in the Northern Hemisphere to accumulate snow all year round. The 13 peaks of the entire mountain are arranged vertically from south to north, with the main peak being steep and the highest point reaching an altitude of 5596 meters. It is covered in snow all year round, with a snow line height ranging from 4800 to 5000 meters

(II) Climate variability

The Yulong Snow Mountain area is located on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, in the alternating control zone of westerly circulation, southwest monsoon, and southeast monsoon, with obvious differences in climate between dry and wet seasons. The dry season from November to April of the following year is mainly controlled by the southern branch of the westerly circulation and the winter monsoon over the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, resulting in dryness and less rainfall; May to October is the wet season, mainly controlled by the southwest and southeast monsoons, with precipitation accounting for over 90% of the annual precipitation

Due to the large height difference from the valley to the mountaintop, there is a significant vertical difference in climate. From the valley to the mountaintop, there are vertical mountain climate zones such as warm, warm, cool, northern subtropical, and cold temperate. For every 100 meters increase in altitude, the average temperature decreases by 0.86 ℃

(III) Main attractions

1. Ganhaizi: Ganhaizi is a vast pasture at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain, where gentian orchids and rhododendrons bloom in spring and summer. Looking from afar here, the peaks of the Jade Dragons are vividly remembered. Ganhaizi, with an altitude of about 3100 meters, is a natural large pasture. The terrain is gentle and undulating, with low pine trees scattered on the vast grassland. The vegetation is hidden, and yaks occasionally pass by, creating a high-altitude pasture scenery<
2. Fan Steep: Fan Steep is the main peak of Yulong Snow Mountain, with an altitude of 5596 meters. It is a virgin peak that no one has ever climbed to the top. The shape of its mountain peak resembles the divination of the pine and fur hexagram, forming a fan-shaped pattern, hence its name. The Fan Mountain is steep and steep, with limestone as the main rock mass. Under the influence of long years, the rocks have been severely eroded, making it easy for rocks to slide or even collapse during climbing. In addition, the mountain structure is unique, with many faults and landslides. The ridges are serrated, and the rock walls have very steep angles, many of which are close to 90 degrees, making climbing extremely difficult. At the same time, Yulong Snow Mountain belongs to the type of warm glacier, with thick snow covering the mountain all year round. Above the snow line, there is white snow, while below the snow line, there are large glaciers. The snow on mountaintops and glaciers is prone to sliding and causing large avalanches. Moreover, the mountains are often shrouded in clouds and mist, making it easy for climbers to be troubled by heavy fog. In low visibility conditions, the probability of losing direction is high
3. Yunshanping: Yunshanping, with an altitude of 3240 meters, is a forest grassland on the east side of Yulong Snow Mountain, covering an area of about 0.5 square kilometers. In Naxi language, it is called "Wulu Youcui Ge", which means a place of martyrdom. In the Naxi Dongba Classic, Yunshanping was depicted as an ideal paradise where white deer were used as oxen for plowing, red tigers as mounts, pheasants and birds to announce dawn, white snow brewed wine, golden fruits on trees, and clean and fly free. It is also known as the "Jade Dragon Third Country" in Naxi mythology. Surrounded by towering ancient trees and dense vines, this place is tranquil and full of poetic charm
4. Maoniuping: Maoniuping is called "Gezhangu" in Naxi, which means a high mountain meadow arranged like stars. At an altitude of 3700 meters, the scenery is picturesque throughout the year. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of snow capped mountains and see herds of yaks leisurely grazing on the meadow, making it an excellent place to experience the tranquility and beauty of nature

IV.Shuhe Ancient Town: tranquil and farsighted Naxi style

(I) Geographic location and historical origin

Shuhe Ancient Town is located 4 kilometers northwest of the Old Town of Lijiang, with a long history of more than 1000 years. It is one of the earliest settlements of Naxi ancestors in Lijiang Bazi, and also an important well preserved market town on the Tea Horse Ancient Road. The ancient tea and horse road opened in the Tang Dynasty, from southern Yunnan to Lhasa in Xizang via Lijiang, has played an important role as a well preserved post station in Lijiang Bazi after more than 1000 years of operation and development. In 1997, the residential buildings in Shuhe Ancient Town, as an important part of the Old Town of Lijiang, were listed as "World Cultural Heritage" by UNESCO; In December 2005, it was rated as a national AAAA level tourist attraction

(II) Natural Scenery

Shuhe Ancient Town has a total area of 5 square kilometers, a total construction area of 400000 square meters, and a green area accounting for 60% of the total area. The ancient town is nestled by mountains and waters, with scattered residential buildings facing the countryside and winding paths; To the north, one can overlook the Jade Dragon, while to the southeast, one can see the Elephant Mountain and Wenbi. The scenery changes at all times, especially with the two springs at the village head, one of which is called the "Nine Ding Dragon Pool" or "Longquan". The core part of all scenic spots in the Old Town of Lijiang is the hub for visiting Lijiang Ancient City, Yulong Snow Mountain, Lugu Lake, the First Bay of the Yangtze River and the Three Parallel Rivers Scenic Area. From the Old Town of Lijiang to the north, along the main road on the east side of Zhongjihai, you can see a cluster of villages at the foot of the mountains on both sides. This is Shuhe Ancient Town, known as the hometown of springs

(III) Cultural Relics

1. Sifang Street
2. The Sifang Street of Shuhe Ancient Town is the heart of the entire town, with a street length of 50 meters from east to west and a width of 40 meters from north to south, surrounded by numerous paved areas. "Sifang" has five streets leading to all directions, surrounded by water flow, and is a market in the middle of the day. It is one of the oldest markets in Bazi, Lijiang and the most well preserved ancient market town on the Tea Horse Ancient Road. On market days, this place is exceptionally lively, surrounded by ancient shops with wooden storefronts and dark red paint. In front of the shops, there are black and shiny bluestones, and beneath the feet are mottled stone slopes. In the center of the square, one can feel the ancient and natural color of the Shuhe River. The elderly sit leisurely, outlining a picture of the ancient town
3. Qinglong Bridge
4. Qinglong Bridge is located on the west side of Old Sifang Street. It was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 400 years. To the west of Qinglong Bridge is Jubao Mountain, and the central axis of Qinglong Bridge faces Jubao Mountain. This is the design of the Mu clan chieftain. It is also a landmark building during the heyday of the Mu Clan Tusi, with a length of 25 meters, a width of 4.5 meters, and a height of 4 meters, ranking as the tallest ancient stone bridge in Lijiang. The bridge deck of Qinglong Bridge has been washed away by hundreds of years of wind and rain, making it mottled and aged, yet still retaining its heroic aura and solemn weight
5. Tea Horse Museum
6. The Tea Horse Ancient Road Museum area is the most well preserved and largest ancient architectural complex in Shuhe Ancient Town, with a total area of 5137.3 square meters within the red line. Among them, the Dajue Palace belongs to the Ming Dynasty architecture and was listed as the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units in 2013
7. Jiuding Longtan
8. Jiuding Longtan is an important scenic spot in Shuhe. The water in the pond is transparent and clear, and it springs day and night. It is revered as a divine spring by the people of Shuhe. The Beiquan Temple has been built here, and the furnishings inside the temple are no different from other temples in the ancient city. At the corner of the source facing the water, there is a pavilion called "San Sheng Palace", which is in the traditional courtyard style. Here is the ancestral master of leatherworkers worshipped, as Shuhe has many skilled leatherworkers and is also an important fur distribution center

(IV) Naxi Culture

Shuhe Ancient TownThe folk culture is rich and colorful, and the Naxi residents here have inherited traditional arts such as Naxi ancient music and Dongba culture for generations. Naxi ancient music is renowned for its unique melodies and ancient instruments, while Dongba culture is the crystallization of Naxi people's religious and folk beliefs passed down from generation to generation. In addition, Shuhe Ancient Town also has rich folk art performances, such as the Torch Festival, Water Lantern Festival, etc., which attract a large number of tourists to come and experience

(V) Tourism Information

1. Tickets
2. Starting from June 1, 2017, tickets will be charged at 40 yuan per person from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
3. Best season
4. Suitable for all seasons. Fresh flowers bloom in spring, cool off in summer, crisp autumn air, and abundant sunshine in winter, all of which are good choices
5. Suggested playtime
6. 4-5 hours
7. Opening hours
8. Open all day
9. Accommodation Guide
10. Lijiang Shuhe Ancient Town has over 50000 beds available for tourism reception, mainly located in the urban area and ancient town of Lijiang. New cities are mostly star rated hotels and guesthouses. The inns in Shuhe Ancient Town mostly follow the traditional architectural style of the Naxi people, with a strong ethnic flavor. Many inns even introduce water features, which are unique. The representative inns with three squares and one screen wall include the Free Fragrance Inn. The front yard and screen wall are located at the entrance, with a large hall in the middle and a large courtyard behind. There are small courtyards on each side of the hall, forming a layout of "three horizontally and three vertically". A representative inn with pavilions and water features is Yunshan Meidi Yunmei Store. In addition to retaining the trees on the original land, the store has also built a Eight Trigrams Pond for fish farming, with pavilions as a transition, highlighting the large courtyard landscape. A representative inn that uses a large amount of glass on the basis of wood to create its own scenery is the Jiaye Guild Hall. The glass, hanging flowers, and water scenery are cleverly exquisite, like a glass garden. Due to its planned northward expansion, Shuhe Ancient Town has gradually become lively in the area of Baisha near the north gate parking lot. Compared to the ancient town, the transportation of inns near the north gate is more convenient. Attention should be paid to accommodation in Shuhe Ancient Town: If you plan to travel to Lijiang during the peak tourist season (Spring Festival, May Day, summer vacation, National Day holiday), be sure to book a room before departure
11. Transportation
12. (1) Round trip from Shuhe Ancient Town to Dayan Ancient Town

• To Shuhe: charter a car (microvan, up to 7 people), cost 20-25 yuan/car; Taxi, cost 15 yuan, 20 yuan at night; Bus, 1 yuan/person, you can take bus No. 11 to Shuhe intersection or walk from Shuhe North Gate to Baisha intersection and take bus No. 6; Noodle, 3 yuan/person, first take the bus to Fuhui Market, then transfer to Blue Noodle at the nearby parking lot to go to Shuhe Ancient Town
• Going from Dayan Ancient City to Shuhe: Charter a car (microvan, up to 7 people), cost 20-25 yuan/car; Taxi, cost 15 yuan, 20 yuan at night; Bus, 1 yuan/person. Take bus No. 11 or bus No. 6 from the north gate of Dayan Ancient Town (Dashuiche) and get off at the Shuhe Shangcun bus stop. Walk about 200 meters to reach the north gate of Shuhe Ancient Town
• (2) Lijiang Railway Station to Shuhe Scenic Area
• Starting from January 5, 2019, a dedicated bus line will be opened from Lijiang Railway Station to Shuhe Scenic Area, with a trial operation fare of 5 yuan per person
• (3) Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Shuhe Ancient Town
• Taxi: Taking a taxi from the airport to Shuhe Ancient Town costs about 100 yuan, and may increase in price at night; Bus: Take the Airport Bus City Line to Civil Aviation Blue Sky Hotel (Fuhui Road), then transfer to the 103 Tourist Line and get off at Shuhe South Gate Station

V.Lugu Lake: The Mysterious Charm of the Oriental Daughter Country

(1) Geographical Location and Features

Lugu Lake is located at the junction of Yanyuan County in Sichuan Province and Ninglang County in Yunnan Province, China. It is a plateau fault dissolution subsidence lake. The lake surface is horseshoe shaped, with an altitude of 2690 meters and an average depth of over 40 meters. The deepest point reaches 93 meters, making it the third deepest freshwater lake in China. Its area is approximately 58.8 square kilometers, with 26.2 square kilometers in the west belonging to Yunnan Province and 24.1 square kilometers in the east belonging to Sichuan Province

There are multiple ethnic groups living around Lugu Lake, including the Yi and Mosuo people. Among them, the Mosuo people who have lived by Lugu Lake for generations maintain the "matrilineal big family" and the custom of walking marriage, and are known by experts as the world's only matrilineal tribe and the "living fossil" of human society. Lugu Lake is also known as the "Eastern Daughter Country" because of this

(II) Main attractions

1. Walking Marriage Bridge
2. The walking marriage bridge is over 300 meters long, spanning the sea of grass and connecting villages on both sides, providing a convenient passage for the "Axia" of "walking marriage", and is known as the "number one magpie bridge in the world". The walking marriage bridge was first built during the tusi era, which not only facilitated the passage of people on both sides of the strait, but also played an important role in concentrating troops on both sides of the strait for tusi during past wars
3. 2. Grass Sea
4. The Grass Sea Scenic Area of Lugu Lake has four grass seas of different sizes, with green spaces dotted around the mother lake - Lugu Lake, complementing and echoing each other. The Caohai Lake in Sichuan Province covers an area of about 10 square kilometers and is a sub lake of Lugu Lake. The water of Lugu Lake is connected to it

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