Baisha Ancient Town is located in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. It is the original settlement of the Naxi people in Lijiang Dam and the birthplace of Lijiang Mu's Tusi.
I. Traffic Guide
• Bus: From the ancient city of Lijiang, you can take bus No. 6 or No. 7 (towards Yushuizhai) in Xiangshan Market and get off at "Baisha" station. The ticket price is about 3 yuan, and the journey takes 40-50 minutes. You can also take the Lijiang-Shuhe-Baisha tourist line, and the ticket price is 5 yuan.
• Taxi: From the ancient city of Lijiang to the ancient town of Baisha, the cost is about 30 yuan, and it can be reached in about half an hour.
• Self-driving: Self-driving can search for "White Sand Mural Parking Lot", and the road conditions are better.
II. Ticket information
The ancient town itself is free of charge and does not require tickets, but if you want to visit the Baisha murals, you need to buy a separate ticket, and the ticket price is about 30 yuan per person.
III. Must-visit scenic spots
• Baisha Archway: facing Yulong Snow Mountain, it is an excellent place to shoot Rizhao Jinshan. You can avoid the flow of people by coming at 8 a.m.
• Baisha mural: This is a Naxi art treasure in the Ming Dynasty, which integrates Tibetan Buddhism, Taoism and other elements. It has bright colors, delicate lines, and high artistic value and cultural connotation.
• Craftsman shop: Baisha Ancient Town is a gathering place for artists. There are many tie-dye, wood carving, copper, pottery and other craftsmen' shops, and you can also experience DIY.
• Internet celebrity cafe observation deck: such as 7 sea bar, one tile coffee, etc. The terrace on the second floor is an excellent place to shoot "coffee + ancient town eaves + snowy mountains".
• Naxi Tribal Ranch: Here you can change into Tibetan clothes and take a set of photos against the snowy mountains. There are also cute lambs in the pasture.
IV. Food Recommendation
• Niutanqing Snow Mountain View Restaurant: The signature yak beef small incense pot is spicy and tasty, and the egg bag dried yak beef mixed with rice has a rich taste, as well as rose cans of roasted milk and fruit ice dumplings are also worth a try.
• Yunweiji: about 80 yuan per person. The yak mushroom soup hot pot set is highly praised. The interior decoration is antique, and Yulong Snow Mountain can be seen on the second floor.
• steamed bread poet: Internet celebrity flower steamed bread shop, steamed bread has a variety of flavors such as sweet, salty, meat, etc. It comes out at 3 p.m., and the flowers are fragrant.
• Street snacks: Naxi snacks such as roast milk fans, roasted bait pieces, corn cake, fried tofu, chicken bean jelly, etc. can be found on the streets of Guzhen.
V. Accommodation recommendation
• Dengba Snow Mountain International Youth Inn: Located in Group 2, Sanyuan Village, Baisha Ancient Town, it has an affordable price and a warm atmosphere. It is suitable for backpackers and tourists with limited budgets.
• Yunzhong Baisha Inn (Xinshangduan Branch): Located at No. 9, Sanyuan Village, Xinshangduan. The inn is designed in log style, with snow mountain viewing rooms, which is cost-effective.
VI. Suggestions for visiting routes
• Day trip: Take photos of Jinshan Mountain at Baisha Archway in the morning, then go to the steamed bread poet to buy flowers and steamed buns, and then go to the 7 sea bar or a tile coffee view; in the afternoon, stroll around the ancient shop, taste chicken bean jelly and other snacks, and go to Longnv Lake or Wenhai Village to watch the sunset in the evening.
• Multi-day tour: Day1 from the ancient city of Lijiang to Baisha Ancient Town and stay in the ancient town inn; Day2 go to Dongba Valley to see Rizhao Jinshan, then visit Longnu Lake, Yuhu Village and Wenhai Village in turn, and finally return to Baisha Ancient Town; Day3 wander in Baisha Ancient Town in depth, feel the local life, and then return.
VII. Precautions
Sun protection and warmth
• Baisha Ancient Town is about 2400 meters above sea level, and the ultraviolet rays of the plateau are extremely strong. It is necessary to protect yourself from the sun whether it is sunny or cloudy. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen clothes with you. The temperature difference between day and night is large. Even in summer, you need to prepare a thin coat. It feels cool when you look at the snowy mountains in the morning and evening.
Instructions for viewing and consumption
• Many street-facing cafes and restaurants in the ancient town mainly focus on "Snow Mountain Viewing Space". Most of these seats have low consumption requirements, and the per capita consumption is generally 30-50 yuan. You can ask the clerk in advance before ordering to avoid disputes.
Notes related to taking photos
• Wear light-colored or ethnic-style clothing (such as western clothes and Tibetan clothes) to take photos. There are many clothing rental shops in the ancient town, the price is about 50-100 yuan/hour, which can be bargained.
• Holding lambs and yaks are paid items. There is no unified standard for charging. You must negotiate the price with the merchant in advance before taking photos.
• Baisha Archway is an Internet celebrity seat for shooting Yulong Snow Mountain. There are few people in the morning. It is recommended to occupy the space early. Pay attention to avoid pedestrians and vehicles when taking photos.
Food and shopping tips
• Most of the local specialties are yak beef, fungi and dairy products. It is recommended that people with gastrointestinal sensitivity eat it in an appropriate amount to avoid overeating.
• Handicrafts (tie-dyed, wood carving, Dongba paper products) can be shopped around, and some small stores support bargaining. It is recommended to arrive at the store at about 3 p.m. when buying flower steamed buns, and the freshly baked taste is the best.
Traffic and safety
• Take a bus from the ancient city of Lijiang to Baisha. The last bus is earlier (about 18:00). Plan the time before returning to avoid missing the last bus. It is recommended to use a regular platform to call a taxi.
• There are many slate roads in the ancient town. It is easy to sprin your feet when wearing high heels or thick-soled shoes. It is recommended to change into comfortable flat shoes.
Respect local customs
• Baisha is a place where the Naxi people live. When visiting the Baisha murals, don't touch the murals and make noise loudly. When you encounter the ** activities of the local Naxi people, don't break in and take photos at will, and follow the on-site guidelines.