Lijiang Hotels, China: Great savings and real reviews

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9.3 Exceptional

Based on 308 reviews

This hotel deserves the great rating that I saw on Agoda when I selected it for my reservation. The staff is outstanding, especially Tiffany and Echo in reception.

They not only told me where to go for touring or restaurants, they actually took me there to make sure I found what I was looking for. The owner of the hotel allowed them to actually show me around Lijiang, what great customer service. The hotel is very convenient to the old city, had several choices of breakfast made on the spot, had good and stable internet, good AC, and the beds were very comfortable for the foreigner. Rooms very comfortable and all staff outstanding. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Lijiang. Outstanding hotel and service.

John , United States

YueTu House

9.2 Exceptional

Based on 111 reviews

This place is really worth of every single! The design is really traditional, if you love to experience the local's house, YueTu

Connie , Indonesia

The Bivou Lijiang Hotel

9 Excellent

Based on 47 reviews

From the second we arrived Bivou staff were waiting to assist us. They explaining the room layout and how to utilize all the features (heated floors, blankets and heater).

This room is located in the center of the old town and is an amazing hotel. Would 100% recommend and hope to visit next time in summer

Christian , United States

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort

8.9 Excellent

Based on 117 reviews

its a wonderful hote. great service. beautiful set up. i loved the roomw hich were clean and nice and spacious.

and area was beautiful. set atop some mountain it was really lovely. also its bak gate opened right to the old town. fantastic locaton!

Ker , Singapore

Lijiang Orchid Land Boutique Resort

9 Excellent

Based on 224 reviews

This hotel make us feels like home. The facilities and service is very good, also there is a kids-zone, when we came back, my son went there playing with building blocks with other kids, and I can stay in the downstairs tea area to drink tea and chat with other guests.

Recommended for family with children to stay, because it provides good breakfast,free afternoon tea and night snack, very comfortable!

Guo , China

Lijiang Jun Bo Xuan Boutique Guesthouse

9 Excellent

Based on 114 reviews

Wonderful and we'll recommend to our friends!

Sayuri , Japan

Blossom Hill Inn Lijiang Joyland

8.6 Excellent

Based on 55 reviews

only a few niggles but this applies to everywhere in lijiang. you have to carry your luggage some distance as no taxis can go in.

everywhere is difficult to find even though agoda give the address in chinese. i had made two separate bookings, but managed to get two separate blossom hills, neverland and joyland. they are both owened by the same group, 50 metres from each other and both are excellent. i have travelled extensively in china and the rooms were the best value i have had. the bedrooms were themed, so all werer different. the furniture was to a high standard and the bathrooms had german sinks, baths etc. the beds are probably the best i have ever slept in. these are boutique hotels with the bedrooms around a courtyard. the staff spoke english and were very helpfull.

RAWSON , United Kingdom

Lijiang Hemuju Inn

9 Excellent

Based on 135 reviews

We were greeted by the staff. They have a good PR lady that serve us well name Ms Zhen Zhen. She guide us thru out 3 days 2 nights tour itenary.

Her advise and hospitality and arrangement make us feel best in Lijiang. If you all ever to lijiang and would like to Enjoy the peace and China century house.. Please book this hotel. Happy new year

Ray , Malaysia

Ivy Garden Hotel&Resorts

8.4 Excellent

Based on 140 reviews

We were met by a golf cart outside old town with a single telephone call. Check in was a breeze. As a couple with few Mandarin skills, the staff was pleasant and very helpful.

We were led back through several courtyards to our clean luxurious suite. We can say this is a superb place to stay if you are looking for a boutique hotel experience in Lijiang. It does not have a cozy guest house feel, but instead has the feel of a European hotel. Still, the Chinese elements makes one feel as if one has been transported to an ancient palacial setting. What a treat. The restaurant features a relocated friendly chef from Shanghai. His cooking adds yet another superior element to the stay. We stayed and ate at the hotel several evenings just to take advantage of the dinners. Breakfasts were somewhat crowded (tourist season) and lacked the same quality. Coffee was terrible and there was not the same care taken with preparation. There were, however, many choices for Asian and Western palates alike. In summary, this was a romantic experience in the truest sense. Don't miss this essential luxury experience if you're in Lijiang for a week or a day.

David , United States

Lijiang Garden Inn

8.6 Excellent

Based on 67 reviews

We stayed there for 4 days. the room condition was great and very convenient. and the room has floor heating system so we can enjoy warm air all day and all night in the room.

the room has big windows so we could enjoy great view and sunshine also. I couldn't forget a happy new year firework enjoying through windows in my room. Host couple is very kind and helpful and they has no free breakfast but offer some food for your breakfast in their cafe 1F by good price and quality . they has the lounge (3F) has the amazing view of Lijiang city all around for guests for free. any guests stay there can enjoy there. ah. so many chinese restaurant and Lijiang mainstreet are near to there. I will just stay there if I go to Lijiang again. 리장가든인 게스트하우스에서 4박동안 정말 잘 지냈어요. 방도 깨끗하고 뷰도 너무 좋고 햇살도 너무 좋았네요. 호스트 부부도 정말 친절했어요. 저희방 뷰도 좋았지만 3층에 마련한 라운지에서 보는 뷰도끝내줍니다. 만고루 못지않아요^^ 거기서 그냥 개인적으로 차 가져와서 드시면 됩니다. 뜨거운 물은 1층 보온병에 무료로 제공합니다. 진심으로 좋은 곳이었어요. 참 입구에 식당도 많고 슈퍼도 많고 리장고성 중심하고도 가까워요^^ 진심 추천합니다.

Young , South Korea

Lijiang Sweet Garden Hotel

8.6 Excellent

Based on 62 reviews

The staff were so nice,AWESOME~

Wai , Hong Kong

Lijiang Waterfront Inn

8.2 Excellent

Based on 44 reviews

One of the nicest places to stay, Maggie's Grate hospitality gives a very good feeling. The room and all the surrounding are very clean and neat.

Great location and Most recommended.

Yaacov , Israel

Lijiang Huifeng Hotel

8.6 Excellent

Based on 71 reviews

All of the rooms are uniquely furnished and provide best of both - traditional Chinese experience with modern comforts.

Lara , United States

Lijiang Baisha Holiday Resort

7.7 Very good

Based on 25 reviews

We stayed at the resort for 3 nights in mid-April and we absolutely loved it. On our first two nights, there were only another couple there apart from us, so the whole place was so quiet and peaceful.

The courtyard, the room and views from the balcony were all stunningly beautiful. We ended up spending too much time at the resort. Bruce, the owner, was very friendly, helpful and speaks excellent English. He helped arrange a dinner for us after our arrival when most restaurants were already closed. We had a good chat with him on the night before we left. An elderly Chinese man who looked after the resort during the day spoke no English, but was very kind and very happy to help. We managed to communicate with him quite effectively through pictures and sign language. Both Bruce and the kind uncle were so genuine that it made us feel like staying at a family friend's place instead of a resort. Because of the low season, there were no breakfast or dinner served at the hotel. However, there are plenty of options in Baisha within 2 minutes walk from the resort. Please note that in deluxe room, there is no door to the bathroom, but the bathroom was spacious, so it didn't really bother us. We found no faults with water pressure or hot water. The resort provides both indoor and outdoor clothes lines to hang the laundry. We hand-washed our clothes, but there was a washing machine that you can use too. The resort also offers bike rental at a competitive price. Make sure you rent appropriate bikes for the chosen route though. We ended up pushing our city bikes with no gears up the hill to Yuhu village. The internet worked perfectly. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return if we have a chance.

Namfon , Thailand

Lijiang Maple Leaf Inn

8.4 Excellent

Based on 79 reviews

Arrived in Lijiang late at night after traveling and at the new bus station. The hotel gives instructions going from the Likelong supermarket, the one near the new bus station is NOT the same one mentioned in their 'getting here' instructions.

But, that said, we were informed of this fact after speaking to a very friendly and well spoken member of staff (Sally) who spoke with the locals to find out where we were. She also texted me the address to show a taxi driver (in Chinese) and picked us up at the main gate of the old town (twice, as we found navigating through the old town hard). The hotel was a lovely surprise as its hidden well in a back alley but has a large courtyard inside and each of the rooms is spacious with a sofa, bookshelf (with english books), large bed, TV and a clean, nice bathroom. The hotel did also help us book a tour (booked through the owner of the Inn) to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain but if you can do it yourself then I would recommend this as it was very expensive (520rmb pp) and we were given quite sketchy details before booking plus not given a discount for the two of us (the car costs for the driver and car not per person if you were booking it yourself and we tried to explain this but she refused) and they are also quite against the ideas of student cards (the hotel owner, not the actual park). The only reason we decided on the tour was because we arrived at 10pm the night before and had only one day. The owner's husband (Will) was also very friendly and a joy to chat to. Very much enjoyed our stay at the hotel and wished could have stayed longer.

Tim , United Kingdom

Lijiang Wang Jia Courtyard Inn

9.3 Exceptional

Based on 115 reviews

Recommended by a friend, I booked this inn 1 days before I came to Lijiang Shuhe ancient town and stayed for 5 nights.

Actually, I didn't do much research on it. But I must say so lucky I am! It is better than what I expected. I fell in love with it at the first sight. It's beautiful and quiet here. And the service is excellent and professional. Meanwhile, rooms are the mixing of modern and ancient style. I especially love the wooden floors and corridor. When you come to see you can know how beautiful they are. Highly recommend!

Margaret , United States

Lijiang Lize Graceland Merry Inn

8.5 Excellent

Based on 150 reviews

I went to Lijiang and stayed in Lijiang Lize graceland merry inn. I had a wonderful time there. I will recommend to my friends.

XIAOCHEN , China

Lijiang Guanfang Hotel Garden Villas

9.5 Exceptional

Based on 10 reviews

We have stayed in many hotels in china. Guan fang garden villa is definitely the best. Soon after we made our reservations, guest relations manager rina has contacted us.

Arranged our airport pick up. She is not just professional but very very kind hearted and thoughtful. From my Elder parents And my kids. She has been taking good care, recommend great restaurants and places to go . Even send a birthday gift for my husband . This is more than a hotel , made us feel like welcome by an old friend. so much thanks to rina !

chen , China

Lijiang International Youth Hostel

7.3 Very good

Based on 41 reviews

I had a private room for 3 and it was really good for the cheap price, the location is very nice as it is just outside the old city (4 min walk) so you have both the possibilities of the new and old lijiang.

However the surroundings of the place is noisy during the night...

Aude , France

Lijiang Three Wells Inn

9.1 Exceptional

Based on 68 reviews

Obviously new building, but constructed in the traditional style. That means all the mod-cons are available, and it is a comfortable room.

However, it was a little too out of the way. Lots of construction going on in a bordering street, meaning few places to eat or drink. Also, this hotel is a sort of "guesthouse" style place, but didn't have that warm, family-like feel that you might expect. Good for people who want a quiet place to be left alone.

Lisa , United States

Lijiang Shuhe Xin Huifeng Resort Hotel

8.7 Excellent

Based on 42 reviews

We had an amazing time! The staff was very accommodating and just wonderful to work with. The room was beautiful and was very comfortable with classic charm.

They are doing some great renovations to the bar/restaurant/pool area which will beautiful when finished. Due to the renovations and very slight inconvenience to us they offered us compensation which was very thoughtful. I highly recommend you stay here!!!

jonathon , United States

The Bruce Chalet Lijiang

8.7 Excellent

Based on 121 reviews

I have to start with the "cons" before I get to carried away by the good points - for those who are afraid of taking a shower or wake up from bed at below 0 Centigrade, be aware that Bruce Chalet is not with heaters in Winters.

.. And the hot water system was a bit hard to use. For me, thanks to the heater lamp in the shower room I managed to shower with shivering but without catching a cold. Bruce from Hong Kong opened this Chalet place. He was very familiar with tourist attractions around the entire Yun Nan as he used to drive tourists all over. when we arrived, the staffs were mostly on vocation hence left with Bruce and his young and lovely wife Zhao. So Bruce was at front counter, Zhao was in the kitchen. The most impressive part of the hotel experience was Zhao's breakfast... 10 RMB per person, inexpensive. But with A LOT of food. She just keep bubbling to every guest when cooking and when you listened and chatted with her, dishes filled your table. they offer Local Li Jiang food a some western food (bacon, toast, nice coffee, etc.). If you are not in a hurry to finish breakfast, she can tell you everything about Yun Nan - she's native Bai ethnic group people from Dali. One of the drivers working closely with the Chalet named Xiao Pang (little fat boy) was very helpful and hardworking. He attend to your needs whenever you need a trip to airport or train station very early in the morning, or if you need a pickup after your dinner and shopping. He just to my amazement turned out timely without failing you. Because Bruce used to be taking tourists to attraction spots, he has a close relationship with a team of drivers, so you just have to make it clear what kind of driver you prefer... there are some might dump you when you are walking in some tourist spots and didn't show up to pick you up back home. Be aware and ask carefully.

Beibei , China

Lijiang Lize Graceland Artistic Suite Inn

8.6 Excellent

Based on 120 reviews

We thought 20+c weather in Li Jiang was supposed to be quite warm, but we were so wrong because it was freezing cold at night.

After staying 1 night in another hostel without heating, we called and found this hotel. Our room was very big, the bathroom was big too, even with an automatic toilet. The next morning, while we were at YuLong Mountain, the hotel called us to let us know that they had to move all our stuff to another room because there's problems in our bathroom and needs to be fixed. We felt uncomfortable about them packing up our stuff and moving those, but we reluctantly agreed to it. The other room they gave us was 2-story, I think it's called the Bamboo room. The bed was wedged in a corner, where there is no space to walk around, that was a bit annoying. Also, the only heater was upstairs, so downstairs was very cold, when we had to walk to the bathroom downstairs. However, the bathroom was still very big and nice, most important of all, provided with heating lamps. The breakfast they served was ok, you can choose Western style (fried eggs, bread, and milk), or Chinese style (mini white buns, fried bread sticks, congee and pickled vegetables). Nice and friendly staff in the hotel. The hotel courtyard is beautiful.

Judy , China

Yiliu Hostel

8.2 Excellent

Based on 463 reviews

The staffs are nice and friendly. Quiet and artistic place that worth to stay, discover or even live with.

Easy access to the city centre and attractions. No doubt that I would be more than happy to stay in this hostel again and again.

Ka , China

Lijiang Wangfu Hotel

7.4 Very good

Based on 36 reviews

This was my sixth and, sadly, my last stay at the once peaceful and idyllic Wangfu Hotel. I have been staying there for four years, on each visit to Lijiang.

In the past this hotel enjoyed on of the best locations in the old city. Situated on a beautiful, quiet and peaceful area. At night the young people would come to the little square outside the hotel and do traditional folk dancing around a fire burning in a barrel. No more. Within the past month the hotel has torn down their once lovely, peaceful, outdoor restaurant and replaced it with the most extreme, loud, and visually obnoxious disco that can be imagined. Complete with extraordinarily loud disco music they now have a display of rotating strobe lights, smoke machines, and dancers dressed in leather muscle man T-Shirts and the trees are adorned with flashing lights. You can not escape the noise and visual assault anywhere in the once beautiful square. I am saddened at the loss of this once lovely place. Lijiang is becoming the opposite of what people once sought here. What on earth were they thinking. Don't stay here and rethink your plans to visit Lijiang. PS: I am an american person, married to a Chinese woman. So intrigued with Lijiang that two years ago we bought a condo about 6KM outside the old city. Its construction has just been completed and we moved here for 1/2 of each year from San Diego. I still love the area, the culture and the weather but will probably now seldom visit the old city.

Fletcher , United States

Lijiang Sleepy Inn

8.9 Excellent

Based on 11 reviews

this is the hotel to stay when you are in lijiang. the owner takes care of everyone. they rooms are great.

the location is great.

Jose , Philippines

Lijiang Lvyeanjia Inn

8 Very good

Based on 28 reviews

We loved our 4 night stay here with "Bob" and "Anna". Their guesthouse is within the old city but down a quiet street where we could escape from the hustle and bustle of the area.

They used a translation app to help with communication and were the most hospitable hosts imaginable. We told them what we were interested in doing and they arranged all of our activities there. We were able to do things I'm sure we would not have done without their help, with personalized attention and at a fraction of the price. This was especially helpful because so few people in Lijiang spoke English. Everyone took great care of us. They did our laundry for free. They shared food and drinks with us and would not accept payment for this. Bob and Anna were the sweetest couple. We learned a lot about Chinese life and culture from them. Their place seemed more authentic than most. The room had a desktop computer. It was clean, with a nice, modern bathroom and a big shower. We could sit on the deck outside our room and enjoy the view over rooftops and into other courtyards. Despite what a recent review said, we did not hear any bar noises. It was perfectly quiet. Our bed was a bit hard for me, but with adding a blanket I had no trouble sleeping comfortably. By Western standards, the carpet would need to be replaced in the room, but this seemed to be common in other Chinese places we stayed at. This was by far the least expensive place we stayed at in our month in China, and a tremendous value, even without considering the invaluable assistance and friendship our hosts provided. What makes this place extra special are the people who run it. Their helpfulness and generosity made us feel like guests in a home, with the privacy of a hotel. We have stayed at at all sorts of places all over the world. We can afford the best, but prefer to experience the culture and people, rather than what we have at home. We had this here and were perfectly comfortable and came away with

SARA , United States

Lijiang Flower Inn

8.2 Excellent

Based on 72 reviews

information did not show the true conditions of the room but the big discount attracted your attention.

On arrival, we were allocated to a room for two nights with very poor ventilation and humid condition. No windows and no hangers for clothes at all. The first night was a nightmare as we were told that no water was available for bathing. We took our towels and underwears and was brought to another place to have the bath! On second night, we could have our bath in the room but the floor around the beds became wet for the whole night after a bath just because our slippers were wet but teh room was stuffy. It soon became smelly. At night, sounds from neighbours (top floor or adjacent) could wake you up at night or in the morning and sleep was difficult. The rooms remained humid as the door, normally closed, was the only place for ventilation! Moreover, on arrival, no one told you that there was no room service. One day later, we were shocked to find that rubbish (with wet tissue papers) was not cleaned and no cleaning or replenishment of tissue papers were carried out. This was my poorest experience of staying in an inn. The only good thing was that the staff could go out to the main road to pick you up. They should be more candid in telling customers the real conditions of this particular room available for booking. "Honesty and integrity" is more important than "being friendly"!

Sing , Hong Kong

Lijiang Qiwei Life Courtyard Inn

7.7 Very good

Based on 80 reviews

Family-owned traditional chinese house (like the rest of the old town, not sure if original but rebuilt in ancient style).

Although the existance of the english language wasn't even contemplated, like in most part of China, we never felt so much at home. Room very clean, traditional tea-set always ready for use in the courtyard for yourself or to share with others, free laundry and plenty of genuine kindness and smiles. If you try small effort to communicate is rewarded hugely as you may be treated like a member of the family. A tip for the travellers choosing a DIY travel approach, the bus from the airport drops you in Lijiang from where you can reach the old town by walking however this accomodation is on the opposite side of the old town. If you are using the 2010 version of Lonely Planet don't take its advice for granted because things have changed in 2yrs.

Federigo , Ireland

No.188 Boutique Hotel

8.5 Excellent

Based on 43 reviews

No.188 Boutique Hotel is located on the quieter side of Lijiang old town. As the streets in Lijiang old town is complicated, it is easy to get lost.

So keep the hotel contact on hand so that they can pick you up in case you get lost. It is a family run boutique hotel with just 10 rooms. So you would have the attention and care of the staff. Hotel is style like an old Naxi house, with 2 floors and a nice courtyard. Rooms are just the right size for two person and clean. They even have a sofa in the room. Bathroom though is a bit tight to move around due to the design. The shower area is hidden behind the door when it is open and the area is quite tight. Staff are friendly, and prompt to request. they keep the rooms clean. However, breakfast are usually only ready after 8. The hotel have a lovely courtyard where you can sit and have a sip of tea and enjoy the tranquility. Not forgetting to mention, the hotel have a dog "Bread" who stayed in the courtyard. It is a friendly dog who always greet you when you come back or ready to go. However, it is quite large, so those that are afraid of dog need to be mentally prepared.

Yew , Singapore

Banyan Tree Lijiang

8.7 Excellent

Based on 154 reviews

Comfortable villa, great staff and great embience

Michael , Singapore

Lijiang Lake House

8.8 Excellent

Based on 88 reviews

I booked 2 nights here, All staffs are very nice & helpful with excellent in English. The room is very clean & comfortable.

I will be back for sure.

dao , Thailand

LIjiang He Mu Ju Fairview Branch

10 Exceptional

Based on 53 reviews

I enjoyed the feeling about being immersed in the ancient town with a building to match. The views were great and it was located a short walk to more of the action in ancient tow.

Lots of sites, restaurant and amenities near by.

ping , China

Xilu Xiaoxie Inn

9.2 Exceptional

Based on 3 reviews

Great hotel and fantastic staff! I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. Will stay here again next time I visit Lijiang.

John , Australia

Traveler impressions of Lijiang

Lijiang is very famous of Dragon jade mountain and lovely place. old town of lijiang is also amazing.

i love it so much

Tip ,Thailand

I keep coming back to Lijiang because it's just so amazingly beautiful. I feel totally relaxed when I'm here.

The cobble stone streets of the Old City, the live music that comes from the bars and coffee shops and the authentic cuisine of the Naxi ethnic minority are just some of the highlights. There's so much history here, but also so many new and exciting things happening. It's just an amazing place that you must see for yourself.

Luu ,Canada

The people of Lijiang are generally very polite and hospitable, friendly and approachable. Food in the ancient city is expensive though.

TEO ,Malaysia

Lijiang old town is too commercialised compare to my first visit 10 years ago. I prefer the other old town named Shu He which is 15 minutes drive from Lijiang City.

Lijiang, however, served as a good base to explore to lots of nature (day trips). Don't take the half day trip to Chama Gudao (horse riding) and/or Lashi Lake, it is overrated and too expensive for less than an hour's boat ride in a lake.

SAW ,Malaysia

Things are pretty cheap outside the Old Town. You will need to hire car to transport between attractions spot as they are all quite far away from the city.

POH ,Singapore

Super impressive. Good for relaxation or to explore around a new ancient city. Pretty indeed. Novel like.

Huang ,New Zealand

You can choose to backpack alone or with some friends which can stay more than 1 week there as the place is very relaxing and the environment is very nice.

Jian Shing ,Malaysia

nice romantic city. very relaxing. Lijiang became more commercial over the years unlike its traditional feel of secluded city.

ng ,Singapore

It is rather different from the other parts of China. However as more and more people get to know about this place, it gets more commercialised.

Tay ,Singapore

This is the best impression of Chinese traditional old town with a snow mountain as its background. Very clean, unique and more relax.

You will feel like in the old Chinese Kung fu movies but without the mean kings and queens. Hehe. There are so many food to eat and things to shop in the old town. We can just walk around from morning to night. Try to avoid crowd by not visiting during china public holiday.

Md Zin ,Malaysia

Very beautiful old towns. Although both Shuhe and Lijiang is beautiful and well preserved and yet feels authentic, I preferred Shuhe as it's less developed and less crowded.

Lots of scenic attractions within driving distance. If you like nightlife, stay in Lijiang old town and if you prefer some peace and quiet, stay at Shuhe old town, but as the towns are only 15 mins by cab from each other, you can stay anywhere.

Lim ,Singapore

Well, I only stayed 2 nights in LiJiang and I feel that's nothing much in Lijiang other than DaYan Ancient City.

I like the night scene from top of the hill and listen to some old songs. However, I found a lot of backpackers who transfer from here to Shangrila. This is a good choice. We get a better deal here.

Lee ,Malaysia

This is our first visit to Lijiang and I love the authentic styles of all the buildings, inns and the landscape of the surrounding.

lim ,Singapore

The old town can be very crowded but the atmosphere is vibrant and colorful. Take time to wander alleys and check the incredible handcrafts, silverware and Naxi influenced clothing.

Artisans and musicians will love Lijiang!

Hoben ,New Zealand

Most of the natural attractions in LiJiang are at the outskirt. So, if you really want to tour around this place, you need to spend at least 1 week (if you are planning to go to Shangri-la).

In the city is basically about the old-town of LiJiang, but it's now very commercialize with shops, restaurants, and pubs. Things are quite expensive here if compared to KunMing. If you plan to stay in the oldtown, which is a nice choice for the historical feels, but if you are bringing big luggages, then I would suggest you stay near the edge of the oldtown (because car not allowed to go in), otherwise you have to drag your luggage on the road made by stone, it's quite tough to drag your bags & luggages on the rough surface and in certain places you even need to go through stairs as well. This is not shown on the map! But of course, if you travel light, only with bagpack, then it's fine.

Wong ,Malaysia

Nice places to visit in the ancient city: Mufu Nice places to visit around the ancient city: -Chamagudao (Ancient trail of the tea horses), this is where horse rides can be taken.

So if you are already going for this horse ride, you can skip the horse ride in the ancient city. -Yulong Snow mountain and Performance on Impression of Lijiang -Tiger Leaping Gorge -Shangrila (3 hours car ride from Lijiang, best time to visit is probably summer when the flowers bloom) -Lake Lugu (5 hours car ride to the lake, long journey but this place is beautiful!!) Do take note that -the people here don't really speak English. -for foreigners, best to bring enough cash as not many places accept credit cards.

Tay ,Singapore

Lijiang old city is fantastic. Beautiful shops and houses with courtyards. Lovely clean streams. Plenty of to shop and fair price.

Friendly people. A clean city. Can be crowded even during off peak season. Amazing beautiful and clean public toilets. Foods a bit off though - perhaps more to local tastebud. Still lovely place to visit.

Tan ,Singapore

It is a great relaxing Old Heritage Listed Town. They do need more English Signs and Tours, also be great if Public Toilets were half "Seat Toilets" as the Squat Toilets are a bit hit and miss for foreigners.

Hotels are setup for foreigners :)

Zheng-Macdonald ,Australia

Lijiang is a busy tourist destination with shoppers everywhere. Town is good and is a good stop over point when travelling north or south in yunnan.

de la Rey ,Australia

A very noisy place. It is no fun for walk around as same types of shops are found everywhere. No nature scenery places one would like to stay for an hour or so.

Fu ,Hong Kong

It's a great place to be in for relaxation. The air and water quality here are excellent. It's a small city and very easy to get about on foot or public transport.

Liu ,Malaysia

Lijiang is a city full with historical building. However, it might not suitable for buddhism as their main food is cow meat.

Chua ,Malaysia

commercial place, all they want is the tourist's money, none of the taxis follow the meters coz we are tourist.

Fu ,Hong Kong

sunblock is a must for traveling in LIjiang. lijiang city is a nice place to visit. no vehicle is allowed to ride in de town city 木府 is one of de attraction inside de city 玉龙雪山，is outside de city, so mz take taxi or mini van to reach thr can ride horse at there the air at thr is very fresh n won feel hot all the time.

food at thr is not suitable for all people... i settle my meal at MCD, KFC n pizza hut all the time at thr

Chu Tzin ,Malaysia

Interesting old town to spend a couple of days. Can get very crowded in some of the streets. Easy to get lost in the old town as the tourist maps are not very accurate.

Take time to explore some of the quieter, out of the way streets and lanes. There are about 3 -4 old towns in the area of Lijiang. Visit some of the others. Three days would be enough to see place. Went to see the Nashi. orchestra in the evening. ..worth the visit for those interested in culture.

Ellison ,Australia

Most tours cover the village of Dayan in Lijiang. Many people thought Dayan IS Lijiang, period. That is not true.

Lijiang is made up of three ancient villages, namely Dayan, Shuhe and Baisha. However, most of tourists and visitors frequent and cover Dayan more extensively in most tour itineraries. Effort should also be made to cover the other two villages as the architecture and surroundings and their respective inhabitants may be slightly different in character and mannerisms. All of them possess their own unique beauty, specific characteristics and romantic quaintness. However, nowadays, with the throngs of tourist pushing through these villages, most of the abode have been converted into shops during the day time. The closest village to the airport is Dayan. Shuhe and Baisha are about 20 mins from Dayan to the north. If one is going to Yulong Snow Mountain, it is best to stay in Shuhe as this is nearer to the mountain resort. Cycling is common but be careful as the cobblestone paths and lanes are slippery when wet. Mountainous areas such as these have weather that is utterly unpredictable...intermittent showers on and off. Those with weaker gut capacities, do take note when consuming mushrooms. Horses, for horse and buggy rides, do defecate as they go along the paths; be careful of where you are stepping on. People here smokes the locally available cigarettes frequently; they are quite pungent in odour. Local Naxi dishes are salty and oily but very tasty and affordable. There are just too many nook and cranny within the three ancient villages for a visitor to explore; be sure to indulge and take a lot of photos. Shop keepers are polite and pleasant, making shopping a wonderful experience. Do haggle a bit to get better prices but do it in a nice gentle pleasant manner; your courtesy will be reciprocated.

Ng ,Malaysia

So touristy that it became artificial. Nothing to see or to enjoy, unless you like shopping the souvenirs you can find in other places of China.

Take a car or a bus and loose yourself in the Naxi minority villages.

Blanco ,Spain

Luguhu lake is one of the most popular places to visit. You can go there either by tour bus or minibus(cheaper).

There are many types for tour bus. Some include all, such as transport, sightseeing with a guide and hotel. Some only come with round trip tickets for bus. So it's up to you. But we recommend minibuses if you can speak a little Chinese, since the tour guide is usually provided only in Chinese. So it's boring.

SUZUKI ,Japan

I went to Lijiang Old Town, Shuhe Old Town, Baisha Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mounta and Lugu Lake in a nine day trip in June Lugu Lake was the best and the snow mountain was a let down.

There was no snow. Lijiang has become very commercialized. I couldn't see the old ladies dancing in the Square anymore. As with many other places in China, one should visit the place before it is too late.

PO YAN VICKY ,Hong Kong

Lijiang Old Town is too commercialized now, when compared with my last visit in March 2010. The water almost disappeared in the town and I couldn't see the old ladies dancing in the square.

Shuhe was a bit of a let down especially with the emergent of the bar street. So noisy at night!

PO YAN VICKY ,Hong Kong

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