About 18 kilometers north of the Old Town of Lijiang, there is a village called “Wuluken (in Naxi language)” at the southern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which means the village at the foot of the snow mountain. It is the Yuhu Village. In 1922, Joseph Rock entered Yunnan, China from the Thai-Burmese border as…

The Blue Moon Valley is located at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang, and is formed by the snow mountain’s melt water – Baishui River flowing through this area. The lake water is crystal clear to the bottom and has a fantastic blue color, which is very eye-catching.…

Black Dragon Pool, also known as Jade Spring Park, is located at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain in the north of Lijiang Old Town, with an altitude of 2,500 meters. It is not only one of the iconic attractions in Lijiang, but also enjoys the reputation of “Southern Summer Palace” due to its…

Tiger Leaping Gorge, in China’s Yunnan province, is one of China’s deepest canyons and one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The mighty Jinsha River winds its way through the towering Jade Dragon Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain of the Hengduan Range, and sculpted Tiger Leaping Gorge. Tiger Leaping Gorge’s name originates…

Also known as Baisha Old Town, Baisha Village in Lijiang, Yunnan is the birthplace of Naxi culture and one of China’s historic and culturally significant towns. As the origin place of the Mu family, the ruling Tusi clan of Lijiang, this town is the most pristine Naxi village, featuring not only ancient architectural…

Often referred to as the “Forbidden City” and “Grand View Garden” of Lijiang Old Town, Mu Palace was the residence and government office of the Naxi Mu chieftains. It stands as a landmark in the ancient town, with an architectural structure lying between that of the imperial gardens and the gardens…

Lijiang Old Town in Yunnan Province, China, is a more than 800-year-old historical gem waiting to be explored. It is also named Dayan Old Town. In December 199, the Old Town of Lijiang, together with the Black Dragon Pool, Baisha Old Town and Shuhe Old Town were inscribed on the…

Located about 15 kilometers north of Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a range of snow-capped mountains renowned as the closest snow-capped mountain range to the equator in the Northern Hemisphere. It consists of 13 peaks, with the main peak, Shanzidou, having an elevation of 5,596 meters and remaining snow-covered year-round, of which the snow…

The scenic Lugu Lake in Lijiang, Yunnan, China, is famous for its unspoiled natural beauty and untouched minority cultural diversity. In the local Naxi Mosuo language, “Lu” means ravine, and“Gu” means in, therefore Lugu Lake is a lake in the ravine. Lugu Lake is surrounded by high mountains and steep gores, with more than three months of snow in a year.…

Located 4 kilometers northwest of Lijiang Ancient Town in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, Shuhe Ancient Town is a small town with a history of over a thousand years. Also known as Shuhe Old Town, it served as an important trading post along the ancient Tea Route during the Ming Dynasty (14th-17th century)…