Just got back from Lijiang! I'm so satisfied with my travel guide that I can't sleep

Winter in Lijiang is absolutely stunning!
I've compiled this 3-day, 2-night travel guide—definitely worth saving.

🌄 **3-Day Itinerary:**
Day 1: Arrive in Lijiang in the morning and head straight to Ji Jian · Xiang Wang Hotel
Day 2: Dongba Valley → Jianshan Courtyard → Yundian → North Gate of Lijiang Botanical Garden → Baisha Ancient Town
Day 3: Black Dragon Pool → Lijiang Old Town

📸 **Must-Visit Spots:**
1️⃣ **Ji Jian · Xiang Wang Hotel**
Enjoy mountain views right from your bed! The rooftop swing and wooden cabin are perfect for photos with the snow-capped peaks.
2️⃣ **Black Dragon Pool**
Ancient architecture and snow-capped mountains reflect in the crystal-clear water—breathtaking! Free before 8 AM.
4️⃣ **Jianshan Courtyard**
Like stepping into Monet’s garden, the entire courtyard is covered in "snowflakes," creating a magical atmosphere.
5️⃣ **Yundian**
A cozy wooden cabin with stunning mountain views—perfect for reading by the window.
7️⃣ **Baisha Ancient Town**
Retains Lijiang’s rustic charm. Sip coffee at a café and gaze at the snow-capped peaks.
9️⃣ **North Gate of Lijiang Botanical Garden**
Features large prayer flags—great for photos (free!). The newly built colorful square facing the mountains is a photographer’s dream.
🔟 **Dongba Valley**
Free entry! Multiple lakes offer reflections of the golden sunrise over the mountains.

✅ **Travel Tips:**
🏨 **Accommodation:** I stayed at **Ji Jian · Xiang Wang Hotel**—almost every corner offers mountain views. No need to wake up early for sunrise; just enjoy it from your bed or bathtub 🛁! Pure bliss!

🔸 **Hotel Services:**
- Complimentary high-speed rail transfers and luggage delivery to your room (just the basics!).
- Warm heart-shaped towels, fruit, and tea upon arrival—already feeling the love ❤️.
- Nightly turndown service? Absolutely adore it!
- Staff greet guests warmly—so polite!
- Bonus: Professional photography services! No worries about getting Instagram-worthy shots.

🔸 **Hotel Amenities:**
- Infinity pool reflecting the golden sunrise—stunning!
- Top-tier room setups, all with direct mountain views 🏔️.
- Massive public areas: gym, billiards, laundry, bar, indoor/outdoor dining, rooftop café—you name it!

🔸 **Hotel Dining:**
- Breakfast includes Yunnan’s famous rice noodles.
- Afternoon tea ☕️, desserts 🍮, and coffee are delightful.
- Seasonal fruits, a mini-fridge stocked with drinks 🥤, and nut/cookie platters in every room!
- Dinner’s mushroom hotpot is delicious 😋.
- Late-night sweet soup delivered to your room—perfection!

🏨 This hotel checked ALL my boxes 😍. If I return to Lijiang, it’ll forever be my #1 choice—no competition!