Location: Lijiang
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5 Free Things to do in Lijiang That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Qingxi Reservoir
2. Naxi Embroidery Shijia
3. Stone Drum (Shigu) Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By KCrC2011 - Brisbane, Australia
Great history here at the first bend of the Yangtze River and you get a great view of the terraced rice fields. You can walk across the iron chain bridge. You get a real sense of how life really is in this village by walking through to the bridge and drum.
4. Square Street (Sifangjie)
5. Shuhe Ancient Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,160 reviews
Shuhe is a small village a couple miles to the north of Lijiang, in Yunnan province. It has similar old architecture as Lijiang with similar places to buy Naxi woven cloth and products from local artisans. A major advantage over Lijiang is that it is relatively unknown so the streets are much less crowded and food and lodging is cheaper. In addition to woven goods, there are stores selling wood carvings, Naxi style pottery and silver filigree jewelry. There was an elderly artist whose paintings were all done with the edge of his thumb producing quite astonishing images.
Reviewed By Passportalwaysready - Athens, Greece
And a river runs through it surrounded by trees and flowers. Shops are varied, horses with and without carts for seeing the sights stroll by, and street vendors tease you with the smells of roasting corn, Chinese sausage, and local foods. Stores offer souvenirs and high end goodies. A lovely way to spend a day or two or three....and you are likely to encounter rival couples posing for photos!
