Airport Access
Kunming Changshui International Airport · approx. 334 km from Lijiang City
Discover Lijiang City
Lijiang offers one of Yunnan’s most popular old-town and mountain travel experiences, combining Naxi culture, canals, stone streets, guesthouses, cafés, music, markets, snow mountain views, and access to some of southwest China’s most scenic routes. It is best known for Lijiang Old Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
A visit can include walking through the old town, exploring Shuhe or Baisha, seeing Naxi cultural elements, visiting Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, trying Yunnan food, and joining nearby hiking or village routes. The best time to visit is March to May or September to November, when the weather is clear and comfortable. Lijiang works well with Dali, Shangri-La, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shaxi, Kunming, and wider Yunnan routes.
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Best Time
Spring and autumn
Budget
$150/day
English Friendly
1/5 stars
Avg Temperature
18°C annual avgMonthly average temperature
Jan 5°CJul 30°CDec 7°C
Getting There
High-Speed Rail
Kunming South Railway Station · approx. 344 km from Lijiang City
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