Lijiang Travel Notes

Under a clear blue sky, you were joyful yet wistful,

Day 1: Flight from Chengdu to Lijiang, a leisurely stroll through Dayan Ancient Town

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Yunnan: Since the beginning of this year, I've been wanting to go there. For one, Chongqing is too hot, and for another, I have an obsession with Lijiang. So, in the last of August...

Living elsewhere. This phrase has been a life creed for many, put into action with conviction. Here, this 'elsewhere' holds immense importance—it must be

Join a traveler on a dream trip through Yunnan: from the snow-clad Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the ancient lanes of Shuhe to the crystal-clear Lugu Lake. Personal stories, first snow, bumpy mountain roads, and warm local encounters make this a heartfelt journey.

The current Dali Ancient City was restored on the foundation of Yangjuemi City in the early Ming Dynasty. The city is square, with four gates, gate towers above, and a protective wall below, with three streams from the north and south serving as natural barriers. The outer walls are brick. Inside, five main streets run from south to north, and eight lanes run from west to east, forming a chessboard layout, often called 'Nine Streets and Eighteen Lanes'. The two gate towers facing north and south have been restored. A main street runs through the city from south to north, with deep streets and quiet alleys crisscrossing from west to east. The uniform blue-tiled roofs and cobblestone walls display the ancient city's simplicity, uniqueness, and elegance.

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve boarded a plane to Lijiang. I’m clearly from Guangdong, yet I have an intense passion for Yunnan. I visit several times a year.

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From Dayan Ancient Town, head north for about four kilometers and you'll reach Shuhe, known as the Land of Clear Springs. When Xu Xiake visited Zhishan Jietuo Lin, he once walked this path, and in his...

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Zou Zhe Qiao Travel: 599 RMB for 6 Days and 5 Nights! What Kind of Yunnan Trip Is It? The long-awaited trip to Yunnan finally, because...

When I walked through Dali's bustling crowds and met you under the city's glorious sunlight, you stood under the cherry blossom tree, silent as always. You said, I know we will meet again.

For me, travel is a series of desire-filled sprints. Along the way, encountering beautiful scenery, beautiful people, beautiful emotions—are these what travel is really about?

Lijiang is that place in my heart; no matter how many times I go, I never tire of it.

There's a beauty found in a life like poetry, like the gentle Lijiang Old Town of dreams;

Let me briefly mention the essentials:

Prologue~

Every journey needs a reason, whether to rediscover your true self or to meet a kindred spirit. Often, a simple initial reason lets you...

Taking a bus from Shangri-La to Lijiang is very convenient. The boss gives a call, reserves a seat first, and you can board right at the shop entrance. The road isn't difficult, and it takes about...