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Penelope CarmichaelUnited States

Lijiang, A Serendipitous Encounter with Time

One-click access to Lijiang's slow-paced life🍃 The ancient town's bluestone paths and Naxi courtyards are utterly healing! This 2-day, 1-night guide helps you avoid crowds while exploring the 800-year-old town~ 🌿Day 1: In-Depth Ancient Town Tour Morning: Start strolling from the Big Water Wheel, then visit the embroidery workshop in Zhongcheng Alley to experience Naxi intangible cultural heritage (📍Wuyi Street, Wenzhi Alley). Climb Wan Gu Tower for a panoramic view—student ID gets you half-price! Lunch recommendation: Steam Pot Chicken at "Yun Xue Li" (📍Qiyi Street, Xingwen Alley), ~¥60/person. Afternoon: Explore Fang Guoyu's former residence for Naxi history tales. The viewing platform in front of Wenchang Palace offers the best free photo spot of rooftop clusters! At dusk, visit Xianwen Alley's oil-paper umbrella street as lanterns light up—pure romance✨ 🌙Day 2: Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences At 7 AM, Sifang Square is crowd-free, with sunlight casting magic on stone paths—perfect for photos! A 15-minute taxi ride takes you to the more rustic Shuhe Ancient Town. Try "Grandma Wen's" crispy tofu (~¥40/person). Afternoon options: ① Horseback ride on the Tea Horse Road (Baisha Town, ¥280/person) ② Try Dongba paper-making (Shuhe Leather Workshop No. 20) ③ Sip Yunnan coffee with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain views ("Tian De Neng" Café in Dayan Flower Alley) 📌Key Tips: √ No vehicles in the ancient town—book entry-area homestays if carrying heavy luggage √ Shawls over ¥35? Haggle at Zhongyi Market instead √ Avoid street hawkers' "¥5 Lashihai Lake" offers—they’re shopping traps! 🍲Must-Eat List: Cured Ribs Hotpot → "Grandma's" (South Gate old store) Chickpea Jelly → 88 Snack Shop Rose Honey Rice Cake → Freshly grilled stalls near Mufu
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Posted: Jun 29, 2025
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