4-Day 3-Night Lazy Travel Guide to Lijiang | Explore Ancient Town & Snow Mountain for Just 700+ RMB per Person

Just returned from Lijiang! All-inclusive food, accommodation, and transportation for only 700+ RMB per person - lazy travelers can copy this itinerary directly~

🚗 Transportation Guide
▪️ Take a direct bus to Shuhe Ancient Town after arriving at Lijiang Station - super convenient!
▪️ For city travel, choose shared e-bikes/rental cars! 50 RMB for 2 days. Shuhe homestays allow driving into the ancient town - no more sore feet on cobblestone roads!
▪️ Take Bus 101 to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain! Departs from Zhongyi Market, earliest at 5:50 AM, 20-25 RMB/person (bargaining possible) - best value!

🗓️ Daily Itinerary
▫️ Day 1: Shuhe Ancient Town stroll + Lijiang Ancient Town nightscape
Photograph reflections at Jiuding Longtan → Sunbathe on Qinglong Bridge → Shop at Sifang Street → Watch locals fetch water at Sanyanjing~ Evening transfer to Lijiang Ancient Town: take vintage photos at Umbrella Alley, admire city lights from Lion Hill, enjoy folk music at Bar Street~

▫️ Day 2: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain + Blue Moon Valley ❄️
🎫 Tickets: 100 RMB (adults), 50 RMB (students) - no discount for postgrads~
🚠 Must book Glacier Park cable car in advance! Tickets released 7 days prior at 20:00 - choose 9-11 AM slots (140 RMB/person), afternoon rides often close due to weather~
⚠️ Enter cable car within 30 mins of booked time! Latecomers must wait until 15:00~
💧 Blue Moon Valley is free! Any cable ticket includes shuttle bus - skip the extra electric car fee~

▫️ Day 3: Shuhe → Baisha → Dayan Ancient Town
Quaint Baisha offers full snow mountain views~ Return to Dayan for missed spots: palace-style photos at Mufu Residence, must-take shots at Waterwheel~

▫️ Day 4: Lijiang Ancient Town → Lugu Lake (continued in next guide~)

🍜 Must-Try Foods
▪️ Jiewei Spare Ribs Hotpot: Dipping sauce is magical! Ribs fall off the bone~
▪️ Caodun Tilapia Mushroom Pot: Unbeatable freshness & value - locals' favorite~
▪️ Brother Glasses' Spicy Chicken Feet + Grilled Rushan Cheese: Street food bliss~
▪️ Yunwei Yak Hotpot: Huge portions (too much for two!) with ultra-tender meat~

🏡 Accommodation Tips
▫️ Lijiang Ancient Town for nightlife lovers~
▫️ Shuhe for tranquility - morning birdsong therapy~
▫️ Baisha for slow-paced snow mountain gazing~
❗️ Have homestay staff meet you with luggage - cobblestones destroy wheels!

💡 Lazy Travel Hacks
▪️ Buy oxygen cans in town (10 RMB vs. 35 RMB on mountain)!
▪️ Mountain outfit formula: Light down jacket + removable liner!
▪️ Pack Snickers for climbing energy boosts~
▪️ Queue early for popular restaurants!

700+ RMB per person unlocks Lijiang's stunning low-cost beauty - even lazy travelers will have a blast~ Save this guide and go! ✨