【Yunnan · Lijiang Family Trip】Nine Must-Visit Attractions for Kids!

Must-visit nine attractions in Lijiang, Yunnan!
1⃣️ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain🏔️
The sacred mountain in the hearts of the Naxi people, offering a close-up view of the magnificent glacier❄️. Buy cable car tickets 3 days in advance (Glacier Cable Car 120 RMB/person)!
Ticket: 280 RMB
Recommended visit time: 0.5-1 day
2⃣️ Blue Moon Valley💎
The water is crystal clear and stunningly blue! Cows and sheep roam leisurely🐄🐏, don’t get too close and avoid wearing red clothes!
Ticket: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain combined ticket
Recommended visit time: 3-4 hours
3⃣️ Lugu Lake🌊
The "Kingdom of Women" in the East, the "Pearl of the Plateau" on the Yunnan-Sichuan border✨. The water lilies bloom from June to August, as beautiful as a fairyland!
Ticket: 35 RMB
Recommended visit time: 0.5-1 day
4⃣️ Lige Island🏝️
Surrounded by water on three sides, backed by Goddess Gemu Mountain🏔️, with very rustic natural scenery! The viewing platform offers a heart-shaped view of Lugu Lake, amazing!
Ticket: Lugu Lake combined ticket
Recommended visit time: 0.5-1 day
5⃣️ Wufeng Tower🏯
The backyard garden of the Mu Mansion, with spring water like jade, beautiful scenery, and exquisite architecture📷, a great spot to photograph Jade Dragon Snow Mountain!
Ticket: Ancient town maintenance fee
Recommended visit time: 1 hour
6⃣️ Lijiang Old Town🏮
A century-old town on the Tea Horse Road, built along the mountain with small bridges and flowing water🌉, with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in sight! Lion Hill overlooks the whole town!
Ticket: Free
Recommended visit time: 2-3 days
7⃣️ Mu Mansion🏛️
The political office of the Mu clan in Lijiang, a filming location for TV dramas🎬, with free historical explanations by young ladies!
Ticket: 40 RMB
Recommended visit time: 2 hours
8⃣️ Shuhe Ancient Town🏞️
A quiet and serene Tea Horse Road town, less commercialized. The water color of Jiuding Longtan and the history of the Tea Horse Road are worth seeing!
Ticket: Free
Recommended visit time: 0.5-1 day
9⃣️ Baisha Ancient Town🏠
The former capital of the Naxi Kingdom, an original ecological ancient town. Not commercialized, perfect for daydreaming and a short stay!
Ticket: Free
Recommended visit time: 0.5-1 day

🍜 Food Recommendations:
👉 Specialty dishes at Yunweiji🥘
👉 Naxi pure mixed pot dishes to taste local flavors
👉 Food at Kebukeling is worth trying
👉 Mantou by Mantou Poet has a unique deliciousness
👉 Guanguan Pu'er flower milk tea, a blend of floral and tea fragrance🌸
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Notes⚠️
1️⃣ Large temperature difference between day and night in Lijiang, be sure to bring a thick jacket
2️⃣ It’s windy on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, be sure to bring a hat
3️⃣ For those prone to altitude sickness, be sure to bring enough oxygen bottles
4️⃣ When photographing the sunlit golden mountain, be sure to wear thick clothes
5️⃣ Strong UV rays in Lijiang, be sure to take sun protection measures