Qinglong River

青龙河

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.

Attractions Location: Shuhe Ancient Town, Old Town District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province

Official phone number: Ticketing Inquiry
0888-5174636

Transportation:
Take bus No. 6 to Shuhe Wenming Village Station and walk 900 meters. You can walk to the ancient city.

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Qinglong River tours

1-Day Itinerary

This one-day itinerary focuses on enjoying the peaceful scenery along Shuhe Qinglong River and the charming Shuhe Ancient Town, a quieter alternative to Lijiang Old Town.

  • Morning: Arrive at Shuhe Ancient Town. Walk along Qinglong River, explore the traditional Naxi architecture and riverside cafes.
  • Afternoon: Visit Shuhe Market and Shuhe Tea Horse Road Museum (both within walking distance).
  • Evening: Return to Lijiang city center by taxi or local bus (approx. 15 minutes, 10 km).

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Shuhe guesthouses or boutique hotels; dine at local Naxi-style restaurants offering specialties like baba (flatbread) and yak meat dishes.

Souvenirs: Naxi embroidered textiles, local tea leaves, traditional silver jewelry, handmade paper crafts.


2-Day Itinerary

This itinerary allows for a more relaxed exploration of Shuhe Qinglong River area combined with Lijiang Old Town.

  • Day 1: Follow the 1-day itinerary in Shuhe Ancient Town.
  • Day 2: Take a taxi or local bus to Lijiang Old Town (~10 km, 20 min). Visit the iconic Square Street, Mu’s Residence, and Wangu Tower.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Shuhe or Lijiang Old Town; try local noodles, yak hotpot, and fresh river fish dishes.

Souvenirs: Handmade Naxi musical instruments, local pottery, Tibetan-style crafts.


3-Day Itinerary

Combine natural beauty and culture by adding a trip to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Blue Moon Valley nearby.

  • Days 1-2: Follow the 2-day itinerary.
  • Day 3: Take a shuttle or taxi to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (35 km, approx. 50 minutes). Visit the Glacier Park and Blue Moon Valley.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Lijiang city or Shuhe; sample Tibetan yak butter tea and local mushroom dishes.

Souvenirs: Snow mountain-themed handicrafts, herbal remedies, local dried mushrooms and teas.


4-Day Itinerary

Add a cultural visit to Baisha Village, an ancient Naxi settlement with well-preserved murals and traditional life.

  • Days 1-3: Follow the 3-day itinerary.
  • Day 4: Travel to Baisha Village by taxi or bus (about 7 km from Lijiang, 15-20 min). Explore Baisha murals and local markets.

Accommodation/Food: Lijiang or Baisha guesthouses; enjoy Naxi-style barbecue and locally brewed wines.

Souvenirs: Murals-inspired paintings, Naxi embroidery, herbal teas.


5-Day Itinerary

Extend your trip with a visit to Shaxi Ancient Town, a historic trading post on the old Tea Horse Road.

  • Days 1-4: Follow the 4-day itinerary.
  • Day 5: Travel to Shaxi (about 60 km, 1.5 hours by taxi or bus). Explore the Sideng Market and Shaxi Theater.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Shaxi guesthouses; sample local Yunnan mushrooms and rice wine.

Souvenirs: Traditional wood carvings, Tibetan jewelry, handcrafted paper fans.


6-Day Itinerary

Include a day trip to Lugu Lake to experience the Mosuo culture and beautiful lakeside scenery.

  • Days 1-5: Follow the 5-day itinerary.
  • Day 6: Travel to Lugu Lake (about 120 km, 3 hours by car). Explore the lakeside villages and take a boat ride.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Lijiang or lakeside guesthouses; try Mosuo specialties like smoked pork and fish.

Souvenirs: Mosuo traditional jewelry, woven textiles, handcrafted wooden goods.


7-Day Itinerary

This comprehensive itinerary blends natural beauty, ethnic culture, and historic sites, perfect for an immersive experience around Shuhe Qinglong River.

  • Days 1-6: Follow the 6-day itinerary.
  • Day 7: Leisure day in Lijiang or Shuhe; visit local markets, enjoy spa treatments, or revisit favorite spots.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Lijiang or Shuhe; enjoy fusion Yunnan cuisine combining Naxi, Tibetan, and Dai flavors.

Souvenirs: Naxi embroidery, local teas, herbal skincare products, handcrafted musical instruments.


User Reviews

By Lu Fei |

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.

By Yiyi |

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.

By mei |

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.

By Passenger Journey |

A river in the center of Shuhe, with a bridge called Qinglong Bridge

By Andy.Bohu.Tang |

The Qinglong River is relatively small and not as grand as imagined.

It feels more like a little jade.

By misty rain |

The river water is very clean and clear, just like the tenderness of Lijiang.

By Blcc Egret |

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.

By Green tea |

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.

By Island Owner and Jasmine |

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.

By Travelers Without Borders |

I've always wanted to feel the atmosphere up close and experience the flavor of this place firsthand. Wait till I come back!

By Momo☀️ |

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.

By Huang Daxia |

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!

By _____ Ugly |

Walking along the river, the weather is very good, it is pleasant

By Lean. |

The water of Qinglong River is very clear and can reflect the sky, which is very beautiful.

By Winter velvet flowers |

Shuhe Ancient Town is not big, I think it is more interesting to walk around than Lijiang

By Yanghusen Fort |

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.

By Yang Meiliuer |

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.

By style |

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.

By Happy Ranger |

Located in Shuhe, the riverside path is quiet and there is a small pavilion where you can rest.

By Mo and Qingyou |

A very clean river, very clear, with various bars along the river at night

By Zhao Huoding |

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.

By Follow me everywhere |

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.

By Big Yellow Face |

The scenery is beautiful and you can take beautiful tourist photos here

By little witch |

A stop for taking wedding photos, the water is very clear and beautiful

By tang |

I personally think it's pretty average. There's construction and renovation going on everywhere, and there's dust everywhere.

By LV girl wants to be the boss lady |

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.

By Elephant |

Anyway, I just walked around and had a nice time.

By mingsc |

The stream is crystal clear and the scenery is beautiful, it's worth a visit!

By Left-side Chinese |

in a trance, in a trance, in a trance, in a trance, in a trance

By Informed, novel and unique |

I hope the local people can keep this clean water and stop polluting it. I hope it will still be clear after many years.

By He Weiping |

I think the scenery in this area is really amazing. It is more beautiful than the ancient city of Lijiang.

By Rainbow |

Compared to Lijiang, Shuhe is more like a woman wearing a veil, it is worth a visit

By Uncle Bobcat of the Fourth Girl |

Water is the soul of the scenic area, which is true. Qinglong River is the source of Shuhe's soul.

By Joyce |

When you get to the ancient town, you will naturally find the river. I am in a good mood.

By Lost |

The scenery on both sides of the river is particularly good, suitable for taking pictures, and the stream is also very clear

By Qingqing |

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...

By Yili FX |

The small river that runs through Shuhe flows past the doors of every household and forms a pond in the center of the town.

By Bitter coffee |

It passes through the ancient town and is spanned by the Qinglong Bridge, the largest stone arch bridge in Lijiang.

By Cha Chaℳalu |

I prefer Shuhe Ancient Town to Lijiang Ancient Town

By Heart Promise |

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By LC |

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.

By je t'aime |

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.

By Jesse |

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.

By boo23 |

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.

By Light rain on Tianjie |

It is a small river, but the water is very clear and cool.

By Katherine.M |

The scenery is still very beautiful, and there are many tourists, it is worth a visit.

By cathyfok |

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.

By chanharry991 |

A small river passing through the ancient city is very clear, with lush green grass.

By Invincible Little Shuke |

A river that is neither wide nor deep, very clear and full of feeling

By The Husky who likes Teddy |

It's not bad. There are many bars by the river. They are all quiet and there are many singers who sing very well.

By yoyo |

The river water was very clear and cold, and there were some very large carp in it, which looked very interesting!

By Small small citrus seeds |

The river water is very clear, I quite like the Qinglong River in the evening.

By When happiness knocks on the door |

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.

By jhnyyhx |

A small river in Lijiang Old Town. Lijiang's water system is very developed, with rivers crisscrossing the city.

By One-dimensional |

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.

By Heart is far away |

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.

By Qu Tingting |

The river running through the ancient town adds a touch of charm to the town. There are many bars and shops along the river.

By Xiao Qiong |

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.

By No 2 |

It's a beautiful spot, suitable for everyone to take pictures and bask in the sun.

By Zhang Dating |

The scenery is beautiful and worth seeing. I like the whole Lijiang style.

By Xian Feifei |

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.

By Tree genus |

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.

By Write..゜ーseason sadness♡ |

I was passing by Qinglong River, which was very beautiful. I was so busy looking at the beauties that I forgot to take pictures.

By Jaymen |

The Qinglong River flows quietly, and in Shuhe you can stare at the river all day long.

By elder brother |

The environment is very bad now. I hope tourists will not litter and protect the environment, starting from themselves.

By dusk |

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.

By Late Green |

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.

By icelogo |

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.

By China-TravelNote users |

The river water is quite clear, it's worth going there to play.

By SMF |

The watershed of Shuhe, where Shuhe is divided into two halves, is the real Shuhe after passing here!

By If I were real |

A river in Shuhe Ancient Town sets off the charm of the ancient town

By Programmer WillO_OW |

Beautiful, quiet and comfortable, you can stay here for an afternoon

By Right |

Walk along the Qinglong River and feel the truest emotions of the ancient city, with the water flowing fast and slow.

By shlxf |

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...

By Chen Guang |

Well, I have to praise the public toilets in this place, as for the rest... it's just a small river.


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