Lijiang Ancient Town Travel Photography: How to Avoid the Crowds?

Lijiang Ancient Town refers to Dayan Ancient Town. Although many people say that Dayan Ancient Town is becoming less worth visiting, for first-time travelers to Lijiang, they will still arrange their itinerary in this famous ancient town. Since you are here, how can you avoid the crowds and take satisfactory photos? 1️⃣ First Tip: Choose the Right Time If possible, it is best to visit the ancient town in the early morning, as many people are still asleep and the town is just waking up. At this time, not only can you avoid the crowds, but you can also wake up with the town. You might even see the unique 'street washing' of the ancient town. 2️⃣ Second Tip: Avoid Main Streets The main roads of Dayan Ancient Town, such as Sifang Street and the area around Mufu, are the most crowded places. Avoid these main roads and choose some less crowded alleys and small roads. The 71st Street and 51st Street in the ancient town are relatively less crowded, and the ancient buildings in these places are well-preserved, making them very suitable for photography. 3️⃣ Third Tip: Explore Small Alleys There are many hidden alleys in the ancient town, where there are neither too many shops that look the same nor many tourists. Finding some hidden alleys can help you avoid the crowds and take photos full of life. 4️⃣ Fourth Tip: Use Angles and Perspectives If you visit the ancient town during peak hours, try to avoid capturing too many people in your photos by adjusting your shooting angles. For example, you can shoot upwards, raising the camera to avoid the crowds, which sometimes yields unexpected results. 📝 Of course, Lijiang is not just about Dayan Ancient Town. Shuhe Ancient Town and Baisha Ancient Town in the north of the city are also worth visiting. Additionally, many villages and towns under Lijiang are also very worth exploring.