Lijiang Wilderness Kingdom: Is It Worth Visiting?

Overall rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)
Recommendation index: 89% (Highly recommended, but controversial, needs to be combined with personal needs)
✨ Core Highlights
1. A Paradise of Fairy Tales and Art
- 20+ Steampunk Huts: Full of childlike sculptures and quirky installations, as if entering the world of "Howl's Moving Castle."
- 100+ Art Installations: Creative works transformed from discarded materials, suitable for taking photos and checking in, with extremely high film output (especially when wearing skirts!).
- Parent-child Interactive Facilities: Slides, trampolines, etc., where children can explore freely (but parents need to accompany them throughout the whole time).

2. Unique Experience
- A niche attraction at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, combining art and absurdity, suitable for tourists who pursue novelty.

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⚠️ Main Complaints
1. Controversy over Value for Money
- Tickets are CNY 80, and the park is small. If you are not interested in art installations, you may feel it is not worth it.
2. Environmental Challenges
- Lijiang Plateau has strong ultraviolet rays and strong winds, and there are few shading facilities. You need to bring your own sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.
3. Old Facilities
- Some of the installations have a strong sense of waste due to the discarded materials, and appear old and lack maintenance. Those who mind should choose carefully.
4. Single Content
- Mainly static photography, with few interactive projects, which can easily make non-photography enthusiasts feel bored.

👥 Suitable for
- Recommended for:
✅ Internet celebrities who love taking photos, art lovers, steampunk fans, and families with children (children like fairy tale scenes).
- Not recommended for:
❌ Tourists who pursue natural scenery, high cost performance, perfect service, or in-depth parent-child interaction.

📝 Practical Advice
1. Pre-trip Preparation
- Must-bring items: sunscreen, hat, water bottle (there is only a convenience store at the entrance of the park).
- Dress recommendation: Bright skirts/retro outfits, which look better in photos!
2. Play Tips
- Avoid noon (11:00-15:00), when the ultraviolet rays are strongest.
- Allow 1–2 hours, which can be combined with Lijiang Old Town or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain itineraries.
3. Lower Expectations
Accept the "small and strange" style and treat it as an art exhibition rather than a traditional scenic spot.
🆚 Compare with Other Attractions
Prefer natural scenery: give priority to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Blue Moon Valley.
Pursue cultural experience: Lijiang Old Town and Shuhe Old Town are more suitable.
Niche lovers: Wilderness Kingdom is worth a try, but don't have too high expectations for service.
Summary: Suitable for photography enthusiasts, art lovers, and families with children. If you have enough time and are curious about niche attractions, you can check it out; if you are on a tight budget or prefer classic routes, it is recommended to detour.