10 Nature & Parks in Lijiang That You Shouldn't Miss

December 3, 2021 Margarita Chappel

Lijiang is a beautifully preserved ancient Chinese town, infused with cultural flavor. Strolling along the 800-year-old bridges and waterways of the world-famous Old Town district is like stepping back in time. Don’t miss the views atop Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and the Dongba cultural center of Jade Water Village.
Restaurants in Lijiang

1. Lugu Lake

300 km (186 miles) from Lijiang Yongning Town, Ninglang County, Lijiang 674300 China
Excellent
73%
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4.5 based on 888 reviews

Lugu Lake

Reviewed By Sijia22 - Sydney, Australia

One of the last female dominant societies in China, nested away around a fully natural lake, outside the busy cities and approx. 3000m above sea level. We stayed here for one night during April 2019 and whilst everything looks old, the lake is a beautiful light blue-ish silk colour that we have never seen before. It is truly unique and we have been to many famous lakes around China and all around the Asia Pacific. No lake is as tranquil or natural as the Lugu lake. We came via car from Lijiang (4 hour drive) but it's also possible to enter from the eastern Chengdu side. We went around the lake, took the boat to a famous little island where they shot a popular entertainment show, crossed the wedding bridge, experienced the bonfire dance at night and stayed at a nice hotel at the edge of Da Luo Shui. The hotel was called 'San Se Yun' or 'three colour cloud' but I couldn't find it on TripAdvisor. If you don't mind the long drive (or you can fly here from Kunming or Chengdu) and want to experience going back in time to a nice hideaway tribal village, then spending a day (or a few days) at Lugu Lake would be a nice choice.

2. World Heritage Park, Lijiang

Yuquan Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China +86 888 888 1074
Excellent
60%
Good
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Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 200 reviews

World Heritage Park, Lijiang

3. Bird Island, Lijiang

Birds Island, Jinsha River, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
70%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Bird Island, Lijiang

4. Qingxi Reservoir

Yuquan Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
53%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
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1%
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Qingxi Reservoir

5. Blue Moon Valley

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang China http://explorechinatibet.com/attractions/blue-moon-valley/
Excellent
60%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 277 reviews

Blue Moon Valley

Reviewed By Cath5102 - Puchong, Malaysia

It's a beautiful valley down the Yulong Snow mountain. There are parts of the water which are in rich turquoise color.

6. Black Dragon Pond Park

Xin Daje, Lijiang 674100 China http://www.localchinaguide.com/attractions/black-dragon-pond-park/
Excellent
40%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
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4.0 based on 991 reviews

Black Dragon Pond Park

Reviewed By Canary289 - Hanoi, Vietnam

The scenery of Black dragon park is the iconic image of Lijiang. If you search Lijiang on Google then you probably see the photo of a temple with Jade snow mountain at the back. The park is not very big but landscape is beautiful. The bridges, garden, rivers make up a great background for you Instagram photos. Even the toilet is decorated elaborately which look like a small palace from afar.

7. White Water River

Beside Yunshan Plain, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
44%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 91 reviews

White Water River

8. Three Parallel Rivers National Park

Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
20%
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80%
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Three Parallel Rivers National Park

9. Lijiang Lion Rock

Xinhua Street, Dayan Town, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
42%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 118 reviews

Lijiang Lion Rock

10. Nine-Tripod Dragon Pond

Shuhe Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
35%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
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4.0 based on 17 reviews

Nine-Tripod Dragon Pond

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