Lijiang Ancient Town in Yunnan | A place where you encounter romance and poetry!

Lijiang Ancient Town originated from the ancient Silk Road, and was a small town formed to provide rest and supplies for the caravan traders. Due to its beautiful scenery and simple folk customs, it quickly became a jewel on this ancient Tea Horse Road, and still retains the relics of the Tea Horse Road to this day. The Great Water Wheel A must-visit spot in Lijiang, it is also the gateway to Lijiang. Sifang Street Located at the center of Lijiang Ancient Town, with roads extending in all directions, surrounded by quiet alleys, it is said to have been built by the Mu family Tusi during the Ming Dynasty according to the shape of their seal. Wangu Tower The commanding height of the ancient town, from atop Wangu Tower, one can look north to the beautiful Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, east to the Lijiang Ancient Town with its small bridges and flowing waters, west to the colorful new town of Lijiang, and south to the picturesque countryside villages. Xianwen Alley The alley is filled with hanging oil-paper umbrellas. It was the most prosperous street in the ancient town during the Qing Dynasty. Now it has become a 'web celebrity' check-in spot, whether paired with ethnic costumes or modern Chinese trends, it's very photogenic, and if you like taking photos, you definitely shouldn't miss it! Puxian Temple The most completely preserved temple in Lijiang Ancient Town, this building showcases the unique characteristics of religious architecture Zhongyi Market Gathers local specialty snacks, vegetables and fruits, flowers and potted plants. During the day it is a market for residents and tourists to shop, and at night it turns into a bustling food street. Transportation 1. Turn right out of the airport and go straight to the airport bus station. The airport bus costs 20 yuan per person, stopping at the south and north gates of Lijiang Ancient Town, with a bus about every 40 minutes 2. Bus: Take routes 4/18 to Zhongyi Market Station 3. Ride-hailing