A must-visit in Yunnan during summer

The Naxi secret realm! Experience the magical 20℃ summer in Shuhe Ancient Town🍃 Lying back and breathing in the fresh air is the real deal! 🏔️ Ultimate summer escape! A living fossil of Naxi culture with small bridges, flowing water, and snow-capped mountains 📍 Address: Shuhe Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang City 🚗 Transportation tip: Take a taxi to "Shuhe Ancient Town North Gate" or take Bus No. 6 directly from the ancient town (remember to bring change) 1️⃣ Sifang Tingyin Square ➡️ Qinglong Bridge Sifang Tingyin: Free Naxi dance performances every night, a perfect chance to experience local life Qinglong Bridge: A 400-year-old stone bridge with horse hoof prints, offering great views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 2️⃣ Jiuding Longtan ➡️ Tea Horse Road Museum Jiuding Longtan: A sacred spring where locals fetch water! The three-eye well system is incredibly soothing, and relaxing under the willow trees by the pond feels like noise-canceling mode Stroll and take photos along the Tea Horse Road 📸 Hidden photo spots ✅ Harry's Valley Ruins: Crumbling vine-covered door frames with a snow-capped mountain backdrop ✅ Renli Road vegetable garden for tea and photos 🍜 Must-try food ▪️ Yunnan Restaurant: Try the crispy tofu with chili powder, a feast for just 40 RMB per person ▪️ Tian Tian Xian: Naxi soy sauce chicken cooked in a clay pot, unbelievably tender ▪️ Street-side grilled rushan cheese: Freshly grilled by grandma over charcoal, with a rose jam pull warning 💡 Tips to avoid pitfalls ⚠️ Choose riverside seats for afternoon tea ⚠️ Try tie-dyeing, silver jewelry, and Yunnan coffee beans 🌿 Long-term stay tips • Recommended stay: Youyiju Garden Hotel, Island & Coffee • Bar street recommendation: Little Paris Café & Bar, a 20-year-old whiskey bar