Lijiang Mufu is one of the core attractions of the ancient city of Lijiang. It has the reputation of "the Forbidden City in the north and the wooden mansion in the south".
I. Basic information
•Address: No. 49, Guanyuan Lane, Guangyi Street, Lijiang Ancient City.
•Opening hours: 8:30-18:00, enter the park at the latest at 17:30.
•Ticket: Adult ticket 40 yuan/person, half price for students (with student ID card) and 60-70-year-olds (with ID card or elderly preferential card).
II. Traffic Guide
•Walking: In the ancient city of Lijiang, walk straight along Qiyi Street from Sifang Street for about 15 minutes; walk from the south gate of the ancient city for about 10 minutes.
•Bus: Take bus No. 2, No.3, No.4 and other buses to Zhongyi Market Station, and walk for another 5 minutes after getting off the bus.
• Self-driving: direct navigation "Mufu parking lot", the parking lot charges about 3 yuan per hour, and there are enough parking spaces.
• Taxi: The cost of taking a taxi in downtown Lijiang is about 15-20 yuan.
III. Play route
• Regular route: main entrance → council hall → Wanjuan building → guardian hall → Yuyin building → Sanqing hall → Lion Rock direction. This route follows the central axis of Mufu, and you can visit the main buildings of Mufu in turn.
IV. Must-see attractions
• Loyalty stone archway: Mingshenzong gave the word "loyalty" with no wood in the whole stone and exquisite carving craftsmanship. It is a masterpiece of architectural art in the Ming Dynasty. When the sun shines in the morning, the photo effect is excellent.
• Council Chamber: the core area of the wooden mansion, the place where the toast is deliberated, the eaves and the arches are magnificent. The "sincerely serving the country" plaque hanging in the hall can feel the scene of Tusi giving orders in those years.
• Wanjuanlou: It can be called an ancient "library", with thousands of volumes of Dongba scriptures and other precious classics. The view of the cloister on the second floor is excellent. You can take a panoramic view of the wooden house. The sun shines on the bookshelf through the wooden window, which is full of literary and artistic atmosphere.
•Yuyin Building: Triple eaves attic, shaped like a phoenix spreading its wings, is a place for toast to receive imperial edicts and sing and dance. When the light is soft in the afternoon, it is very beautiful to shoot the side shadow of the jade studio.
• Sanqing Hall: the commanding height of Mufu, climb the observation deck, have a panoramic view of the green tile roof of the ancient city of Lijiang, and you can also overlook the Yulong Snow Mountain when the weather is sunny.
• Wooden House Back Garden: The small bridge flowing water, pavilion ancient trees, exquisite and quiet, is an excellent place to take ancient portraits.
V. Food recommendation
• Wild mushroom hot pot: Drunken Haoju beef wild fungus is located next to the gate of Mufu, and the wild mushroom hot pot in the store is highly praised. Bovine liver fungus, bamboo sun, mutton belly fungus and other wild fungi gather in one pot, and the soup is golden and fragrant. With freshly cut yak, the meat is delicate, and the bacteria are fresh and the meat is intertwined. There are also handmade mushroom crispy buns, the outer skin is crispy and the inner filling is full.
• Shanzhen mushroom fried rice: Shanzhen mushroom fried rice in Yunxue Limufu Toast Cultural Restaurant is worth a try. The rice is well-grained, soy sauce is tasty, the ingredients are rich, and the mushroom fragrance is overflowing. In addition, the store's scallion oil water-based poplars and self-grinded spring water tofu are also very distinctive.
• Lay Spare Ribs: Motu Stone Pot Stew and Naxi Hot Pond are located at the gate of Mufu. They are characterized by stewing wild fungi, native chicken and preserved spareribs with Molutin pot. The stewed soup tastes delicious. You can also choose to barbecue next to hot pot and enjoy different food experiences.
•Secret Snow Mountain Fish: The signature secret snow mountain fish of Dianshan Snow Fish Restaurant is made of snowy mountain fish in the cold waters of the Yunnan Plateau, with a secret soup base made with more than 20 local spices. It is spicy and delicious. The fish is as smooth and tender as tender tofu, with its own clear and sweetness.
• Naxi grilled fish: a good taste of wood roast fish, that is, Naxi grilled fish. First, marinate the fish with salt, Sichuan peppercorn and five-spice powder, then roasted on low heat and then fry it in an oil pan. The skin is crispy.
• Chicken bean jelly: The chicken bean jelly in the folk food Xiangmufu store is a special snack. The seasoning is sour, spicy and delicious, and the bean jelly is refreshing. It is a good appetizer.
• Rice enema: Rice enema can also be tasted in Yipinxiang. This is a unique flavor food in Lijiang. It is made of pork blood, rice and various spices poured into pig intestines. When eaten, it can be cut into round slices, fried or steamed. The color is simple, oily and bright, and the aroma is rich.
VI. Accommodation Recommendation
Kiki Province in the ancient city
• Linsen Deer and Snow Mountain Viewing Homestay: southwest of the ancient city, 2 minutes' walk from Mufu, Naxi courtyard, Snow Mountain Observation Deck, including breakfast, about 300-500 yuan/night; suitable for tourists who pursue viewing and tranquility
• Wooden Master Inn: Near Zhongyi Archway, 3 minutes' walk from Mufu, family accommodation, garden view, free WiFi, about 200-350 yuan/night; suitable for budget-friendly tourists who like courtyard style
Near the south gate of the ancient city
• Huazhu · Gucheng Mufu Hotel: next to Zhongyi Market, 5 minutes' walk from Mufu, intelligent facilities, buffet breakfast, free parking, about 250-400 yuan/night; suitable for self-driving tourists, pay attention to convenience tourists
• Lijiang Dianbacteria Wang Xili Hotel: hundreds of meters from the south gate of the ancient city, at the foot of Lion Mountain, Chinese and minimalist style, diverse room types, including breakfast, about 280-450 yuan/night; suitable for family travel, group travel
Mid-range comfort type
• Lijiang Ancient City Mufu Yaduo Hotel: Inside the ancient city, 10 minutes' walk from Mufu, chain quality, free WiFi and parking, about 350-550 yuan/night; suitable for business travel, parent-child families
• Huazhu・Yuebanwan Designer Courtyard: in the ancient city, roof garden snow mountain viewing, Internet celebrity travel photography, free pick-up, Hanfu experience, about 400-600 yuan/night; suitable for young tourists and photography enthusiasts
VII. Points to note
• Tickets and admission: 40 yuan for adults, half price for students, 60-70-year-olds, free tickets for children over 70 years old, under 1.2 meters, soldiers, disabled people, etc. Opening hours: 8:30-18:00, and enter the park at 17:30 at the latest. It is recommended to make an appointment online in advance to reduce queues.
• Explanation service: The scenic spot provides free explanation, one session in 15-30 minutes, and the entrance will follow, which can have an in-depth understanding of the history and culture of Mufu. You can also rent an electronic tour guide, about 20 yuan/unit.
•Code of conduct: Mufu is a wooden structure, and smoking is prohibited throughout the whole process. Don't touch ancient buildings and exhibits, and don't step on the threshold (Nasi folklore, "wood" is the surname of toast).
• Wearing and equipment: Wear comfortable flat shoes, more slate roads and stairs. The plateau has strong ultraviolet rays, with sunscreen, sun hats and sunglasses; there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and a thin coat. There are many mosquitoes in the back garden. Prepare anti-mosquito liquid.
•Photo and play: The light is soft at 3-5 p.m., suitable for taking buildings and portraits; Zhongyi Stone Archway, Wanjuan Tower and Sanqing Hall are excellent seats. Reserve 1.5-2 hours of sightseeing to avoid holiday peaks.
•Others: Bring your own drinking water, and the price of the scenic spot is relatively high. It is inconvenient to pull suitcases on slate roads in the ancient city, and it is more comfortable to travel lightly.