丽江古城

Lijiang Old Town

Yunnan Лучше всего: Spring and autumn for clear skies and comfortable weather; mornings are quietest.
Lijiang Old Town
Адрес
Lijiang Old Town, Gucheng District, Lijiang, Yunnan
Часы работы
Old town open 24 hours; museums and attractions have their own hours
Билеты
An ¥80 "old town maintenance fee" applies (collected on entry or via some attractions); the town itself is otherwise free to wander.
Лучшее время
Spring and autumn for clear skies and comfortable weather; mornings are quietest.
A UNESCO-listed old town of canals, cobbled lanes and Naxi culture, ringed by snow-capped mountains.

Обзор

Lijiang Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of China's most atmospheric old towns — a maze of cobbled lanes, canals, wooden Naxi houses and small bridges, set against the backdrop of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It has been a trading crossroads for centuries, and the Naxi culture still shapes its character.

The old town is best explored by simply getting lost in its lanes, especially early in the morning before the day-trippers arrive and in the evening when the lanterns and music come out. The Black Dragon Pool park offers the classic view of the town with the mountain behind.

Lijiang is a base for exploring the wider Yunnan countryside — Tiger Leaping Gorge, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and nearby villages — so it rewards a longer stay.

Моё честное мнение

Lijiang is beautiful but heavily touristed — the main lanes are a relentless parade of shops, bars and photo studios. The magic survives in the back lanes, the early mornings and the surrounding countryside. Stay a few days, get out of the centre, and it rewards you; rush it as a day trip and you will miss the point.

Как добраться

Lijiang has an airport and a high-speed rail station, both connected to the old town by shuttle and taxi. From central Lijiang, the old town is walkable. To reach the wider area, buses and private transfers run to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge and the surrounding villages.

Билеты и часы работы

Билеты

An ¥80 "old town maintenance fee" applies (collected on entry or via some attractions); the town itself is otherwise free to wander.

Часы работы

Old town open 24 hours; museums and attractions have their own hours

Рекомендуемый маршрут

Wander the lanes early, visit the Black Dragon Pool for the iconic mountain view, explore the Naxi cultural sites, and climb to a rooftop for sunset over the rooftops. On day two, head out to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain or Tiger Leaping Gorge. Leave time to simply sit and watch the town go by.

Где остановиться

Stay inside the old town for the full atmosphere — countless courtyard guesthouses fill the lanes, though some are a trek from the car-free roads. Staying just outside the old town is cheaper and easier with luggage. Book a courtyard guesthouse with mountain views for the classic experience.

Практические советы

  • Explore the back lanes early in the morning before the crowds.
  • Carry your passport; the maintenance fee may be checked.
  • Stay inside the old town for the full atmosphere.
  • Use Lijiang as a base for Tiger Leaping Gorge and the mountain.
  • Be prepared for cobbled streets — wheeled luggage is a struggle.

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is there an entrance fee for Lijiang Old Town?
There is an ¥80 old town maintenance fee; the town itself is otherwise free to wander.
How many days do I need in Lijiang?
Two to three days — one for the old town and one or two for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the surrounding countryside.
What is the best time of year?
Spring and autumn for clear skies; mornings are the quietest time in the old town.