Destinations to fully enjoy the beauty of Lijiang, Yunnan province

Lijiang is blessed with natural beauty and a cool climate all year round. (Source: TransViet)

Lijiang City, Yunnan Province (China), is a favorite destination for Vietnamese tourists in recent years.

In Lijiang, each season has its own beauty that attracts visitors. Spring brings fresh air and the revival of nature after the cold season. In this season, the weather is warmer, peach blossoms and cherry blossoms bloom all over the city, creating a poetic and romantic scene.

Summer in Lijiang is not too hot. Visitors can enjoy the cool air by the lakes, waterfalls and enjoy activities such as climbing mountains and walking in the fields. Autumn brings a picturesque scene with the trees in brilliant yellow and red.

Winter is cold and dry, suitable for enjoying the snow-covered landscape and participating in activities such as skiing, exploring festivals and cultural features typical of the region during this time.

Lijiang Old Town

Lijiang Old Town is located on a plateau at an altitude of 2,400 meters in Yunnan, consisting of three separate components: Dayan, Shuhe, and Baisha. It was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. According to the organization, Lijiang Old Town still retains the overall layout, urban morphology, streetscape, and architectural style of China's feudal dynasties, despite historical fluctuations.

Lijiang ancient town is sparkling at night. (Source: VnExpress)

Since the 12th century, Lijiang Old Town has been an important distribution center for the trade route between Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet, and is where the Southern Silk Road connected with the ancient Tea and Horse Route.

Lijiang Old Town used to be an important center for economic and cultural exchange between different ethnic groups such as Naxi, Han, Tibetan, etc. Therefore, the architecture of each house and bridge here still retains its ancient features in the interweaving of many ethnic cultures.

Today, tourists visit the ancient towns of Lijiang to witness a harmonious living space. The residential areas are built moderately, suitable for the general landscape but still have enough amenities. The living environment is pleasant, combined with indigenous culture, folk art with unique style.

Coming to the old town in Lijiang, tourists can still observe the daily life of the local people. There is no noise from vehicles or loud sounds from loud speakers, only the sound of gentle, calm songs echoing somewhere.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Deep in the majestic mountains of Lijiang, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a wonderful tourist destination where pure white snow blends with the deep blue sky.

Jade Dragon is a mountain range consisting of 13 large and small peaks covered with eternal white snow. (Source: TransViet)

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is known as one of the highest mountains in the world, with a height of over 5,000 meters and an area of ​​about 960 square kilometers stretching from north to south.

The reason this place is called “Ngoc Long” comes from the image of 13 snow-capped peaks stretching endlessly, like a dragon flying through the clouds in the sky. For the Naxi ethnic community, Ngoc Long Mountain symbolizes vitality and strength, becoming a sacred symbol in the lives of the people here.

Lying amidst the mist and wind, Ngoc Long Mountain is not only covered in a white blanket of snow, but also dotted with the green of vegetation with rare trees such as pine, cypress, and cypress... or blooming rhododendron flowers, creating a picturesque landscape.

Every year many people come to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to see the Impression Lijiang show, an elaborate outdoor performance.

Besides, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is famous for many other natural landscapes such as glaciers, highland grasslands..., promising to bring attractive and diverse experiences when visiting this famous place.

Cam Hai Tu Grassland

Ganhaizi is a peaceful grassland at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, about 25 kilometers from Lijiang Old Town. This grassland is located at an altitude of 3,100 meters above sea level, which is the best location to admire the panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

The quiet and peaceful scenery of the Ganhaizi grassland offers visitors an extremely wide view. Standing on the grassland, you can see 13 snow-capped mountains that look like a white jade dragon flying and playing leisurely in the sky.

Not only that, Cam Hai Tu grassland is also famous for the beauty of ethnic villages with unique cultural identities.

Each season, this beautiful grassland will put on a different beauty. (Source: Hoang Ha Tourism)

Especially, every spring, you will be able to admire the green grasslands, dotted with the brilliant colors of flowers, and experience the grazing life of local ethnic groups.

Lashihai Lagoon (La Thi Hai)

La Thi Hai Pond is an annual migration site for many rare bird species, including the unique goose species in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. (Source: TransViet)

Lashihai Wetland is considered the most famous wetland and water park in China. It impresses with its beautiful landscape, flooded areas with visible bottoms and extremely rich vegetation. The wild scenery and fresh air here will give visitors a different perspective of the ancient city of Lijiang.

Because the landscape is less affected by humans, many birds come here to nest. Every winter, about 30,000 migratory birds come to La Thi Hai lagoon, including 9 rare and endangered species, including the unique goose in the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. Therefore, the eco-tourism model in La Thi Hai lagoon is becoming a tourist attraction in Lijiang.

Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake is a plateau lake, hidden among high mountains on the border between Sichuan and Yunnan, with mirror-clear water.

Lugu Lake lies amidst the winding roads at the foot of the majestic Himalayas. (Source: Wikipedia)

Lugu Lake covers an area of ​​more than 50 square kilometers and is located at an altitude of 2,690 meters. The lake has an average depth of 45 meters, with a maximum depth of 93 meters, a transparency of up to 11 meters, and a maximum visibility of 12 meters. It is the highest lake in Yunnan and the deepest in China.

The natural shape of Lugu Lake is very beautiful. The lakeside curves gracefully and is surrounded by towering mountains. Around the lake is the home of the Mosuo people. This tribe still follows the ancient matriarchal tradition and still exists today.

Because of this unique culture, the Lugu Lake area is also known as the “real-life Kingdom of Women”. The harmony between land and people has become an interesting highlight when mentioning the beautiful scenery here.

Songzanlin Monastery

Songzanlin Monastery contains many unique features in both architecture and history. (Source: Saigon Tourist)

For tourists who are passionate about spiritual tourism, Songzanlin Monastery is a tourist destination in Lijiang that cannot be missed on the journey. The structure is over 300 years old, built with an architectural style imitating the typical monastery style in Tibet.

Coming here, visitors can admire the massive architecture with many elaborately crafted Buddha statues and reliefs hanging in the walkways. More than that, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the peaceful, majestic space, come into contact with many ancient scriptures and better understand the unique Buddhist culture in the western region of China.

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