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The Qinglong River, also known as Longquan, runs through Shuhe Town, hence the name Longquan Village. It is said that Shuhe got its name because the Qinglong River, which originates in the area, meanders through the villages like a ribbon, eventually giving it the name Shuhe.
Attraction Location: Shuhe Ancient Town (束河古镇), Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China
History: Qinglong River has been the lifeline of Shuhe Ancient Town for centuries. The river originates from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山) and flows through Shuhe, providing water for daily life, farming, and commerce. Historically, it was also part of the Ancient Tea Horse Road (茶马古道), which connected Yunnan with Tibet and beyond.
Architecture: Along the Qinglong River, you’ll find traditional Naxi-style (纳西族) stone bridges, wooden houses, and cobblestone streets. The most famous is the Qinglong Bridge (青龙桥), built in the Ming Dynasty, which is one of the oldest stone bridges in Lijiang.
Cultural Value: The river embodies the harmony between humans and nature in Naxi culture. Locals use the river in a “three-eye well” system: the upper well for drinking, the middle for washing vegetables, and the lower for laundry. It reflects the sustainable lifestyle of the community.
Other Information: Today, Qinglong River is not only a cultural heritage site but also a scenic walking route, with cafés, guesthouses, and craft shops along its banks, making it both historical and vibrant.
Opening Hours: 24 hours (public area, no closing time)
Ticket Price: Free entry (Shuhe Ancient Town itself may charge a small maintenance fee: around 40 RMB)
Best Photo Spots: Qinglong Bridge (青龙桥) with river reflections
Traditional Naxi courtyards by the riverside
Stone-paved alleys with water channels
Time Reference: 1–2 hours for a riverside walk, 3–4 hours if combined with Shuhe Ancient Town exploration
Other Information: Best visited in the morning when the light is soft and fewer tourists are around.
The Qinglong River runs through the entire Shuhe Town. The water is very clear. It is a good experience to find a bar or drink shop by the river and sit down and take a daze. If you want to be quiet, you can walk towards Longtan, where there are fewer people and beautiful scenery.
The Qinglong River runs through Shuhe Town. The water is clear, with aquatic plants floating on the waves and water snakes vaguely visible at the bottom of the river.
A river in the center of Shuhe, with a bridge called Qinglong Bridge
The Qinglong River is relatively small and not as grand as imagined.
It feels more like a little jade.
The river water is very clean and clear, just like the tenderness of Lijiang.
Lugu Lake is the bus stop for the tourist bus back to Lijiang. The lake is right next to the street. The water is not very clear. I don’t recommend going there specifically. But if you pass by, you can still stay.
The Qinglong River is the largest in Shuhe, running through the entire ancient town. While it's more of a stream, it's lined with pavilions and towers with green tiles and red columns. It's become a commercial area, but fortunately, it's not crowded, and there are plenty of scenic spots. From time to time, you can see Hanfu enthusiasts posing for photos.
The river water is so clear that you can see bubbles coming out of the riverbed and goldfish swimming among the water plants.
There are also local people's farmlands nearby, full of pastoral atmosphere.
I've always wanted to feel the atmosphere up close and experience the flavor of this place firsthand. Wait till I come back!
Shuhe Ancient Town is small, and its commercial atmosphere is not as strong as that of Lijiang Old Town. You can stroll around leisurely, stop and go, listen to the sound of flowing water, and feel free and relaxed.
The riverside is dotted with teahouses and coffee shops. You can bask in the sun and listen to old songs, such as "Just Your Tenderness" and "The World Outside". Even people of my age think these songs are too old!
Walking along the river, the weather is very good, it is pleasant
The water of Qinglong River is very clear and can reflect the sky, which is very beautiful.
Shuhe Ancient Town is not big, I think it is more interesting to walk around than Lijiang
The Qinglong River, also known as Longquan, runs through Shuhe Town, hence the name Longquan Village. It is said that Shuhe got its name because the Qinglong River, which originates in the area, meanders through the villages like a ribbon, eventually giving it the name Shuhe.
The Qinglong River, also known as Longquan, runs through Shuhe Town, hence the name Longquan Village. It is said that Shuhe got its name because the Qinglong River, which originates in the area, meanders through the villages like a ribbon, eventually giving it the name Shuhe.
The Qinglong River originates from the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and is formed by the melting snow of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The river flows through the Shuhe Ancient Town.
Located in Shuhe, the riverside path is quiet and there is a small pavilion where you can rest.
A very clean river, very clear, with various bars along the river at night
The river that runs through the entire Shuhe Ancient Town gives the entire town a sense of déjà vu of small bridges, flowing water and houses.
The Qinglong River is located in Shuhe Ancient Town, in the Old Town District of Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. The Qinglong River runs through Shuhe Ancient Town, flowing quietly and unobtrusively.
The scenery is beautiful and you can take beautiful tourist photos here
A stop for taking wedding photos, the water is very clear and beautiful
I personally think it's pretty average. There's construction and renovation going on everywhere, and there's dust everywhere.
The river that runs through the entire Shuhe Ancient Town gives the entire town a sense of déjà vu of small bridges, flowing water and houses.
Anyway, I just walked around and had a nice time.
The stream is crystal clear and the scenery is beautiful, it's worth a visit!
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I hope the local people can keep this clean water and stop polluting it. I hope it will still be clear after many years.
I think the scenery in this area is really amazing. It is more beautiful than the ancient city of Lijiang.
Compared to Lijiang, Shuhe is more like a woman wearing a veil, it is worth a visit
Water is the soul of the scenic area, which is true. Qinglong River is the source of Shuhe's soul.
When you get to the ancient town, you will naturally find the river. I am in a good mood.
The scenery on both sides of the river is particularly good, suitable for taking pictures, and the stream is also very clear
A main river in Shuhe Ancient Town, the water is rare to be clean and unpolluted. Locals wash things in it, and the ice water is very convenient...
The small river that runs through Shuhe flows past the doors of every household and forms a pond in the center of the town.
It passes through the ancient town and is spanned by the Qinglong Bridge, the largest stone arch bridge in Lijiang.
I prefer Shuhe Ancient Town to Lijiang Ancient Town
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Qinglong River, also known as Longquan, runs through Shuhe Town, so Shuhe is also called Longquan Village. Qinglong River is very close to Sifang Street. The scenery here is very nice. The wooden houses are very primitive and simple. The river water is also cool and transparent. It feels very good. It is a very beautiful river. It is a very quiet scenic spot. Although the scenery along the road is not particularly outstanding, it is valuable because there are few people. Having lunch at a roadside restaurant and looking at the green mountains and flowing water is very pleasant.
The river water is very clear and runs through the entire Shuhe River. The flowing water is one of the souls of the ancient town.
There is a river in Shuhe Ancient Town that runs through the entire town. If you are interested, you can go to the ancient town to have a look. It is quieter than Lijiang Ancient Town.
The water at the riverside is very shallow, and because it is in a scenic area, the environment is well protected and very clean, with fish swimming around.
It is a small river, but the water is very clear and cool.
The scenery is still very beautiful, and there are many tourists, it is worth a visit.
The sanitation of domestic tourist attractions is really worrying. The river water is still quite clear, but there is also a lot of garbage. The small streams surrounding the town are still clear. I hope they can be well protected and we will not go the same way as Dayan.
A small river passing through the ancient city is very clear, with lush green grass.
A river that is neither wide nor deep, very clear and full of feeling
It's not bad. There are many bars by the river. They are all quiet and there are many singers who sing very well.
The river water was very clear and cold, and there were some very large carp in it, which looked very interesting!
The river water is very clear, I quite like the Qinglong River in the evening.
I don’t have a deep impression of this river, but when I see the picture, I still think of it as if I have been there.
A small river in Lijiang Old Town. Lijiang's water system is very developed, with rivers crisscrossing the city.
The Qinglong River, also known as Longquan, runs through Shuhe Town, hence the name Longquan Village. The water is exceptionally clear, much clearer than Dayan Ancient Town. The heart of the area lies in the heart of Shuhe Ancient Town, lined with shops, restaurants, and even bars. The scenery is quite beautiful, with the ancient buildings juxtaposed against the water, creating a captivating atmosphere. Spending an afternoon in the sunshine, with a cup of tea and a book, watching the clouds roll by, is a truly relaxing experience.
The river runs through the entire Shuhe Ancient Town, and the entire town has a sense of déjà vu of small bridges, flowing water and houses. It is beautiful and the environment is very good.
The river running through the ancient town adds a touch of charm to the town. There are many bars and shops along the river.
The water in Shuhe Ancient Town is much clearer than that in Dayan Ancient Town. At least you can see the bottom. The Qinglong River runs through the entire ancient town. If you are interested, you can take a look at the scenery along the river.
It's a beautiful spot, suitable for everyone to take pictures and bask in the sun.
The scenery is beautiful and worth seeing. I like the whole Lijiang style.
The river water is very clear and cold. Many people put beer and fruit in the water to keep it cool. You can see a lot of water plants clearly. There are many bars along the river. I wanted to sit and listen to music in a bar on the river bank, but the speakers of the bars on both sides were louder than each other, which was very noisy and ruined the mood.
Well, this is just a river flowing through Shuhe. It used to be worth seeing, but now there is less and less water and more and more garbage. Many people don’t like to come here. But if you come at night, I still recommend it. At least you can see the moon reflected in the moonlight.
I was passing by Qinglong River, which was very beautiful. I was so busy looking at the beauties that I forgot to take pictures.
The Qinglong River flows quietly, and in Shuhe you can stare at the river all day long.
The environment is very bad now. I hope tourists will not litter and protect the environment, starting from themselves.
The river that runs through Shuhe Ancient Town is the Qinglong River. The water is very calm and clean, which brings a sense of vitality to the entire ancient town. The bars and restaurants on both sides are also very romantic against the backdrop of the water.
It is said that Shuhe got its name from the Qinglong River, which originates in this area and winds like a ribbon through the villages in the area, and was finally named Shuhe.
The Qinglong River flows through Shuhe Ancient Town. Standing on Qinglong Bridge, you can watch the river gently flow beneath your feet, gaze at the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance, and walk on the bluestone pavement, feeling the warmth of the sun. This is what Shuhe should be like: quiet and quaint. Compared to the bustle of Bar Street, I prefer to sit quietly on Qinglong Bridge and reflect on the passing of time. The river flows through Hari Valley, ever onward, its final destination unknown.
The river water is quite clear, it's worth going there to play.
The watershed of Shuhe, where Shuhe is divided into two halves, is the real Shuhe after passing here!
A river in Shuhe Ancient Town sets off the charm of the ancient town
Beautiful, quiet and comfortable, you can stay here for an afternoon
Walk along the Qinglong River and feel the truest emotions of the ancient city, with the water flowing fast and slow.
Shuhe is even more spiritual because of the Qinglong River. The river is small, the water is crystal clear, and the green water plants in the water dance with the flow of the water...
Well, I have to praise the public toilets in this place, as for the rest... it's just a small river.
I didn't expect that the water in the small river flowing through the town is still so clear. Some of the water flows in front of the door, and the water plants are clearly visible.