The days and nights of Lijiang Ancient Town are the gentlest earthly delights

🏮 Lijiang Ancient Town | A Time-Travel Guide Under the Giant Waterwheel, Clever Check-ins Along the Millennial Tea-Horse Road! 🛕

🏮 The Top Spot in the Ancient Town! Touch 800 Years of Soft Time as the Waterwheel Turns!
📍 Address: No. 1, Dongda Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang
🚌 Transportation: Walkable from the ancient town / Take a taxi to Beimenpo Parking Lot

1️⃣ Sifang Street ➡️ Giant Waterwheel
Sifang Street: The hub of the ancient town! The square where Naxi grandmothers dance is incredibly heartwarming
Giant Waterwheel: The landmark centerpiece! A double-layered waterwheel + a wall of wishing bells—photos at dusk during the blue hour turn out stunning

📸 Must-Visit Spots:
Wishing Forest Corridor: A romantic tunnel filled with Dongba wishing plaques
Yuhe Square: Frame the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the waterwheel in one panoramic shot

🍜 Naxi Flavors to Savor
No. 88 Snack Shop: Chickpea jelly with butter tea, stuffed for just ¥30 per person
Dianxi Prince: Wild mushroom hotpot with broth so delicious it’ll make your eyebrows dance—don’t miss the matsutake sashimi

🚶‍♀️ Pitfall Avoidance Guide
① Dragging suitcases on cobblestone paths is a nightmare! Opt for backpacks or stay on the town’s outskirts
② Don’t rush to buy silverware/tea—compare prices first
③ Bars at Sifang Street only get lively after 7 PM