Lijiang Travel Notes

Yunnan’s Lijiang is like a distant poem, a youthful dream—once a utopia for so many hearts. Come to Lijiang...

The Ancient Tea Horse Road flourished in the Tang and Song dynasties and reached its peak in the Ming and Qing. Today, although caravans no longer need to trudge step by step from Yunnan to Tibet, the Tea Horse Ancient City...

The first time I came to Yunnan was in April 2013. Back then, I was still a carefree, naive young man, in

1. Planning the Trip In the blink of an eye, I had been retired for over half a year. The three-year pandemic had finally ended, but the weather in February was still

Lijiang is close to the equator, at high altitude, with exceptional sky transparency and atmospheric tranquility, minimal light pollution, and unique astronomical resources. The

A while back, I traveled to Yunnan with a friend. Yunnan left me with these impressions: healing blue skies, charming ancient towns, majestic snow mountains, diverse folk customs, and a place full of historical traces.

I have long admired Lijiang in the southern border, where all four seasons are like spring. As spring deepens, the cloudy air warms; the land is remote, the moonlight shines brightly. This longing has lingered in my heart for a long time, a devout wish. The spring breeze is gentle, and all things...

Youth is not a paintbrush, but the paint itself – freely splashed with abandon, a masterpiece of its own. So, why not seize your youth and embark on a Yunnan journey?

Every encounter is a reunion after long parting. Grateful to reunite with you at Boxin Homeland. Time is short, so reluctant to part, waving goodbye, our bond begins.

In this life, you must come to Lugu Lake, to see the grass grow and orioles fly, to see the mountain light, sun and moon. Day ①: Arrive in Lijiang by air. Arrive in Lijiang, which boasts 'Two Mountains,

Photos and text by Meng Xi. The journey begins at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. To be honest, I haven't been all that keen on Lijiang over the years, possibly because

Dali Lotus Water Rhyme Seaview Inn is right next to Erhai Lake, with beautiful surroundings, clean and tidy. There's a restaurant next door, and on the rooftop, a sky...

Lashihai Scenic Area is basically a wetland park, with boardwalk trails looping around the lake and wetlands. When I visited, the migratory birds hadn't arrived yet—the lifelike birds in the photos are actually fakes!

Yunnan has always been a top choice for travellers in China, with its romantic atmosphere, mysterious ethnic cultures, and unhurried pace. After the pandemic stabilised, I chose to explore the classic 'Kunming–Dali–Lijiang' route.

About Lijiang, there has always been a longing – the sound of flowing water in winding paths, the simple elegance of blue-green tiles and white walls; or the majestic...

A nature lover, passionate about mountains and grasslands, I proudly call myself a 'travel fanatic.'

My first real highland journey began with altitude sickness at Lugu Lake, brought on by a cold.

Remember the line from 'A Meter of Sunshine': Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang is veiled in mist all year round, and only during the autumn equinox does a meter-long ray of sunlight break through. Legend says those touched by that ray will find beautiful love…

Sometimes I really want to believe in movies about time turning back. That year after university, because of 'A Meter of Sunshine' and 'Beijing Youth'

Day 1: Tinghua Valley — Tinghua Hall — Shuhe Ancient Town. Day 2: Baisha Murals — Baisha Ancient Town.