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Snow Mountain, Ancient Town, Naxi Culture
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Intro

Lijiang, located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, is primarily inhabited by the Naxi people and is renowned for its distinctive natural scenery and cultural heritage. The area boasts majestic sights such as the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the Lijiang Ancient Town which is a World Cultural Heritage site, the tranquil Shuhe Ancient Town, the enigmatic Lugu Lake, and the spectacular Meili Snow Mountain. Each of these places blends the traditions of the Naxi ethnic group with stunning natural beauty, offering a diverse range of experiences—from high mountain glaciers and ancient towns to the matriarchal culture of the Mosuo people and trekking adventures.

NameLijiang
ClimateSemi-humid mountain monsoon climate
Area20,600 km²
Population1 million
GeographyNorthwestern Yunnan

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Seasons

Best time to visit

Off-season
Nov – Mar
Cold, snow in high areas.
Peak Season
Jul – Aug
Many festivals, crowded, expensive.

Get There

How to arrive

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

Lijiang transportation duration40 mintransportation distance20 kmSupport 240-Hour Transit Visa240-Hour Transit Visa

Dali Yun Cheng Airport (DLU)

Dali transportation duration2 hr 16 mintransportation distance134 km

Shangri-La Diqing Airport

Diqing transportation duration3 hr 6 mintransportation distance117 km

Exit-Entry Port of Mohan Railway Station

Xishuangbanna transportation duration10 hrtransportation distance800 kmSupport 240-Hour Transit Visa240-Hour Transit Visa