Lijiang Hotels and Tours
Where to Stay and What to See
Lijiang is in Yunnan Province, some 570 km northwest of Kunming. It can be reached by air or road. Lijiang is home to the Naxi, descendants of Tibetan nomads and is one of the world’s few remaining matriarchal societies.
The ancient city of Lijiang is overshadowed by the mighty Jade Dragon Snow Range which runs along the western border of the plains. Shandizou, its highest peak, is 5,596 metres high. Lijiang has been a political and cultural centre since the first Yuan Emperor, Kublai Khan established his reign here and the city now plays an important role in commerce between Yunnan, the rest of China, Tibet and India.
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Lijiang is in north western Yunnan Province. Lijiang has the best preserved ancient town in China - the Old Town was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1997, and has a history going back more than 800 years. Read more... |
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Lijiang is a haven for people who love cycling, hiking and sightseeing. Many visitors say Lijiang is one of the most beautiful cities in China and a visit to this part of the country can mean an unforgettable travel experience. Read more... |
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Lijiang has a wide range of places to eat and here you will find Naxi, Chinese and Tibetan food. Most restaurants are in the center of the Old Town, which is an UNESCO World Heritage site, and many of them face the waterways. Read more... |
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Although Lijiang's night action is somewhat limited compared to other Chinese cities, the town makes the most of what it has got and most nightlife is aimed at foreign visitors. Read more... |
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Shops in Lijiang usually open very early and stay open until around 23:00. Just like most cities in China, visitors should bargain when shopping and visitors never accept the original price.
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Yunnan is a perfect showpiece of China’s many natural wonders. Rugged, wild, unspoiled and ancient, history comes alive in the snowy peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the Stone Forest, and all its natural attractions. Read more... |
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