The first day in Lijiang is already so beautiful

5-Day Slow Living Diary in Lijiang | This guide helps you travel like a local with ultimate ease~

✨ Highlights:
Bask in the sun and daydream in the ancient town during the day🍵, listen to folk songs at Sifang Street in the evening🎵, and witness the golden sunrise over snow-capped mountains🏔️—this Lijiang rhythm is pure bliss!

📍 Recommended Attractions:
1. Dayan Ancient Town (best visited in the morning for fewer crowds and great photos; bars are lively at night)
2. Shuhe Ancient Town (much quieter than Dayan, try tie-dye workshops)
3. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (bring a down jacket and oxygen canister; Blue Moon Valley is super photogenic)
4. Baisha Ancient Town (the most authentic Naxi ethnic village with an amazing café)
5. Yuhu Village (unique stone houses; horseback riding to Longnv Lake available)

🥘 Food Recommendations:
- Grandma's Cured Pork Ribs (several branches in the ancient town—choose the time-honored one)
- Zhongyi Market Night Market (cheap, authentic snacks; don’t miss grilled erkuai)
- Lijiang Baba (best paired with butter tea)
- Jidou Liangfen (a must-try summer cooler)

🏠 Accommodation Tips:
- Stay near the south gate of Dayan Ancient Town for a vibrant atmosphere
- Opt for a quaint inn in Shuhe Ancient Town for tranquility
- Splurge on a snow-mountain-view room in Baisha if budget allows

🚕 Transportation Tips:
- Airport shuttle bus to the ancient town costs ¥20/person
- Only walking is allowed in the ancient town—cobblestone roads are tough on luggage wheels
- Carpool or hire a private car for nearby attractions (remember to bargain)

🌄 Must-Do:
Don’t miss the sunrise at Dongba Valley—the golden rays on snow peaks at dawn are beyond words! Check sunrise times in advance and arrange round-trip transport with local drivers.

☕ Coffee Lover’s Pick:
The second-floor terrace at "7 Sea Bar" in Baisha Ancient Town offers a perfect frame of the snow mountain and old town. Sip coffee here all afternoon~