Description: Lijiáng

Nestled away in the northwest of Yunnan Province, Lijiang is a pleasant

and picturesque place with a timeless look and feel. Once the capital of a
small kingdom, the city is one of the best-preserved historic centers in
China, and is a really good destination
Lijiang is known for its UNESCO Heritage Site, the Old Town of Lijiang, which contains a
mixture of different historical architecture styles and a complex, ancient water-supply system. [2].

Culture:
Music

Almost all Lijiang counties have their own ensembles of the traditional music,
among which the Baihua and Dayan Troupe are the best known. The musicians of
the traditional music are mostly advanced in age and experienced in both music
and storytelling. They have received the special attention of the government as
carriers of the ancient culture of the Naxi people

Dongba script and language

The most amazing feature of Lijiang is the Dongba script, handed down for
generations in the Lijiang area. Also known as the Encyclopedia of the Naxi ethnic
group, the scriptures comprise more than 20,000 volumes recording the history
and culture of the Naxi people, among which is Cuomo, a description of the
stories, steps, costumes, stage props, and musical instruments for several dozen
Dongba classical dances.

Folk culture

Lijiang is not only the cultural center of the Naxi people, but also a meeting place
for the Han, Tibetan, Bai and Naxi cultures. Ever since the 7th century (during the
Tang Dynasty), the Naxi people have cultivated their unique culture through
learning from other ethnic groups, including their unique pictographic script,
songs, dances and operas.

Itinerary
7-Wake up and prepare for the day.
8-Eat breakfast at Sherry restaurant (Huangguan)

9 -Watch Impression Lijiang show

Impression Lijiang,is an outdoor performance taking place in a
natural theatre at 3200 meters above sea level, uses Jade Dragon
Snow Mountain as the background and showing the local folk
customs, the form of song and dance drama.

10-TRY YUNNAN’S FAMOUS PU-ER AND OTHER TEAS

11-Take a Stroll in Lijiang Ancient Town

Lijiang Ancient Town is famous for its traditional ethnic culture and
customs, charming buildings, and the stunning natural views. The old
town, the old buildings, the narrow cobbled pedestrian streets, and small
waterways make Lijiang a beautiful and relaxing place.
12-Sightseeing at Black Dragon Pool Park
Black Dragon Pool or called Yuquan Park is a popular part of Lijiang
Old Town. This large scenic park with some peculiar pagodas and
pavilions with flying eaves and stone bridge and some lovely ponds is
great for some leisure and fresh walk. More importantly, the best
sightseeing position there enables you to take the famous photo of
the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with the traditional styled building
together

1-Explore the cobblestone streets and stone bridges

Come on an adventure back in time, to the ancient city of Lijiang and
surroundings. With charming cobblestone streets and beautiful canals
running through the town, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a true marvel.
Enjoy old architecture and a sense of walking through history in what was the
fascinating old Naxi Kingdom.
1:30- Take a bus to the near Village of Baisha
If you want to witness the authentic life of the Naxi People and appreciate their
culture, but are you are tired of overcrowded Lijiang, then Baisha Village is the
place to go. The village, at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, is about 4
miles to the north of Lijiang Old Town. It is much quieter because it is not
commercialized. Here, you can experience the Naxi people's peaceful daily life.

2-Visit Fuguo Temple

If you are interested in the Buddhist culture, especially Tibetan Buddhism, Fuguo
Temple ruins can be included in the itinerary. Baisha Village keeps the Fuguo
Temple ruins although the temple is now located in the Black Dragon Pool Park in
Lijiang for the convenience of visitors. Being the 'Mother Temple' for Lijiang, the
ruins here record not only the history of Lijiang's temples, but also the Tibetan
Buddhism and Naxi cultures.

3- Eat lunch N's Kitchen

- 4-Visit Baisha Murals

Heading for this village, the Baisha Murals cannot be missed. These Murals are
representative of Lijiang Murals and their creation took about three hundred years.
The paintings were finished by Han, Tibetan and Naxi painters as well as painters
from other nationalities, so they are not a symbol of Naxi Culture but a fusion of
art from different nationalities. The peak of the Lijiang Murals was at end of the
Ming Dynasty. Now only 55 pieces of murals are preserved in religious sites around
Lijiang Town.

5-Drink a coffee or other drinks at Su Yuan coffee shop

6-Take a bus back to Lijiang
7-Explore Local Daily Life at Zhongyi Market
Go to Zhongyi Market! This market is the core of life for local people
in Lijiang Old Town, where you can see lots of local ethnic minority
people dressing in their traditional Naxi costumes buying fruits,
vegetables, daily necessities, etc.

8-Shop souvenirs in Lijiang's shops

9- Eat dinner at Su Yuan

10- Go back to the Hotel

Things you can and mustsn’t do
-You mustn't damage the structures or heritage of the place.

-You can freely enter to the temples.

-You mustn't disrespect the culture or the religion of the people.

-You can walk in the morning through the province.

-You mustn't walk alone at night, it can be dangerous as a foreigner