Lijiang in the Clouds: A Fairyland Family Escape

Escape the 40°C furnace cities! Took my nephew to this cloud-kissed paradise in Lijiang - here's our 7-day, 6-night foolproof itinerary 💕

✨【Itinerary】
DAY1️⃣ First Taste of Lijiang Old Town
Strolled cobblestone streets to acclimate~ Commercial but with decent rice noodles and shops 🍜
⚠️ Pro tip: No showering first night! Altitude sickness prevention 👌

DAY2️⃣ Slow Living in Baisha Old Town
More authentic than Shuhe! 👋 Naxi grandmothers' handmade embroidery is breathtaking~

DAY3️⃣ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Adventure
No snow in summer❄️, so we skipped the cable car!
💙 Spruce Meadow + Blue Moon Valley stole the show! Every shot is wallpaper-worthy 📸

DAY4️⃣ Yuhu Village Countryside Fun
Horse riding🏇 + lamb cuddles🐑 + farmhouse meals = Triple happiness!
Must-try: Yuhu Renjia's matsutake chicken soup - divine!😋

DAY5️⃣ Wonderland in the Wilderness
Studio Ghibli comes alive! King Gigi's treehouse is pure magic🌳

DAY6️⃣ Final Tour of Shuhe Old Town
Commercial but peaceful - perfect for souvenirs🎁

DAY7️⃣ Flying home with memories✈️

🏡【Top Accommodation】
GRAND JOLI·Beizunlinka | Snow Mountain View Hotel
📍Address: Inside Baisha Old Town, Yulong County
✨Highlights:
✅ Panoramic snow mountain views
✅ Free breakfast + afternoon tea + bedtime dessert
✅ Kid-friendly! Provides children's slippers & toiletries
✅ Super fun bread-making workshops🍞

🚗【Transport Tips】
Attractions are scattered but taxis are cheap!
Old Town→Baisha: ~¥30
Baisha→Jade Dragon: ~¥50

👗【Packing Guide】
Lijiang summers demand "onion dressing"!
☀️ Day: T-shirt + sun protection
🌙 Night: Pack a light down jacket
❄️ Jade Dragon: Add a heavy coat🧥

🍽️【Foodie Checklist】
▪️ Yuhu Village: Yuhu Renjia (must-order matsutake chicken!)
▪️ Baisha: Chef Chen's Local Cuisine/Kekebuxong Ice Cream
▪️ Old Town: Brother Jiu's Rice Noodles/Pigpen Coffee
▪️ Street food: Yak skewers + fresh OJ = perfection!

💡【Hard-Won Wisdom】
⚠️ No showering first day!
⚠️ Carry glucose oral solution
⚠️ Apply sunscreen like armor!