The ancient Naxi canal town of Yunnan — a UNESCO old town with snow-capped peaks looming behind.
Lijiang is the gem of Yunnan province — its UNESCO World Heritage old town has survived over 800 years, Naxi minority culture thrives, and nearby are Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (5,596m) and Tiger Leaping Gorge. A favourite of Southeast Asian cycling travellers.
5M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
March–May or September–October — summer is monsoon season, winter dry but cold
Top sights & experiences
- 🏘️ Lijiang Old Town (UNESCO)
- 🏔️ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- 🦁 Tiger Leaping Gorge
- 🎶 Naxi Music Evening
- 🏙️ Shuhe Old Town
- ☕ Yunnan Coffee & Local Food
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