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Lijiang City-the city of exciting and enjoyable adventures

Lijiang is a renowned and unique city in the Chinese Yunnan province, as it is filled with wonderful sceneries, many historical places, and other attractive spots. Moreover, the exotic ways of the Naxi ethnic group and the valuable Dongba Culture as well as the Naxi ethnic group, structure the unique city. All these features draw the attention of a huge number of local as well as worldwide tourists. Vacationers will be greatly attracted by superb natural spots hosting many thrilling and enjoyable adventurous activities.

Things to do in Lijiang city

1. Enjoy the beauty of the Wangu Tower at the Lion Mountain Park

The Lion Mountain Park, which is positioned at a height of 2,500 meters, resembles a sleeping lion when viewed from a distance. Vacationers booking a flight from Lijiang City and visiting the park will get a beautiful view of the ancient city. The highlight of this 37-acre park is its Wangu Tower, which is situated on the top of the mountain. It is a beautifully constructed five-storied wooden structure with five stylish eaves, which are supported by sixteen pillars of height 22 meters. The tower is considered the leading Domed-shaped construction in China. Tourists can visit the park between morning 07:00 and night 08:00 with the entrance fee of CNY15 for adult tourists and CNY7.5 for kids.

2. Book a flight from Lijiang City to witness the varying look of the Lugu Lake

The Lugu Lake, which is surrounded by hills, offers a beautiful look to the tourists. Visitors will be amazed to see its clean and welcoming water, packed with a variety of fish species. Sightseers will have an exciting and enjoyable experience when they pass through a thick forest, surrounding the lake. The highlight of the lake is its changing color feature. This means that the lake will have the orange shine when it is covered by fog. When it gets the mountain shadows, it will look with the emerald green color. During the sunset, it will assume dark green color and it will offer a silent ambiance at night hours. Visitors can enjoy the cool breeze as well as the water ripples when the wind blows. Tourists can enter the lake with the entrance fee of CNY 100. They can also have a boat ride to visit the Tusi Island and the Liwubi Island by paying the fee of CNY 30 for each ride. Those who want to join the bonfire have to pay CNY 30 and to visit a Mosuo family, they have to pay CNY 20.

3. Explore the 13 beautiful peaks on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Tourists taking a ticket to Lijiang City and visiting the mountain can enjoy the natural scenic beauty of 13 peaks on the mountain. It is the most extensive mountain in China extending up to a length of 22 miles and to a width of 13 miles, which is beautifully capped with snow and fog.  As the mountain resembles a jade dragon sleeping it the clouds, it got its name. Visitors can take pleasure in witnessing a variety of species of Chinese wild plants and rare animals. It is an abode to 400 tree species and 30 animal species. Sightseers can visit the mountain on paying an entrance fee of CNY 130.

4. Feel the relaxed tranquility of the Shuhe Ancient Town

The Shuhe Ancient Town, which is popularly known as "the hometown of springs", is one of the original settlements of the antecedents of the Naxi citizens. Strolling along the 30-meter long Sifang Street, tourists will feel moment gradually running backward and will remind them the thriving past of the people. Sightseers can even listen to the light ringing noise of hooves of the busy horses from distant places. They can also find the ancient Qinglong Bridge, which was constructed during the Ming dynasty.

5. Book a flight from Lijiang City to visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the world's deepest gorge

The Tiger Leaping Gorge, which is located at a distance of 62 miles on the northwestern part of the Lijiang Old Town, is considered the world's deepest gorge and one of the most exciting tourist attractions of the city. The spot attained the name, as tigers used to leap from one side to another side of the gorge by using one of its stepping stones. The nine-mile-long gorge offers tourists a peaceful drifting and rafting experience. For bolder people, the spot will offer them an exciting adventurous rafting experience. Vacationers can visit the gorge from morning 9:00 to evening 16:30 by paying an entrance fee of CNY 65.

6. Explore the scenic beauties of the Blue Moon Valley

Actually, the Blue Moon Valley is a blue stream, winding through a verdant valley of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Tourists visiting the valley can enjoy the beauty of the four lakes, such as Mirror Pond, Wine Lake, Wave-Listening Lake, and Blue Moon Lake. Giant rocks or small waterfalls along the river separate these lakes. The lakes create a natural mirror, reproducing the impressive snow mountain, adjoining cliffs, and verdant plants. Visitors can enjoy witnessing the petite shoals dotted in the middle of the water, breaking the soft surface of these four lakes. It is an ideal place to take beautiful photographs. The valley will be opened to the public view from May to October between morning 06:00 and evening 06:00 and again from November to April between morning 06:30 and evening 06:00 with the entrance fee of CNY130.

7. Enjoy witnessing the lovely migrating birds at the Lashi Lake

Lashi Lake is a branch of the Wetland Nature Reserve of the Lijiang – Lashihai Plateau. Tourists booking a flight from Lijiang City and visiting the lake can witness thousands of beautiful birds, as it is a heaven for the migrant birds. The best time to visit the lake is during the winter season. The 20-sq.mile lake offers an enjoyable boat ride to tourists, as they can witness many species of endangered birds, such as the black-headed crane, bar-headed goose, and the Chinese Merganser. The lake will be opened to the public from morning 8:00 to evening 05:00 with the entrance fee of CNY 20.

8. Pay an airfare for Lijiang City to have a peaceful day in the Baisha Village

The Baisha Village, which is at a distance of 4.9 miles on the northern part of the Lijiang Old Town, was once the economic, political, and cultural hub of the Ming Dynasty. It is positioned at the base of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, making tourists to know the lifestyle and the culture of Naxi natives. The village is an ideal destination for those who want to a have a peaceful time, as the village is quite tranquil and does not involve any sort of commercial transactions. Tourists can have a religious feeling in the village, as it is an abode to many ancient temples and palaces, such as Liuli, Dabaoji, and Wenchang. Vacationers can also enjoy witnessing beautiful renowned Baisha Murals from morning 08:00 to evening 06:00.

9. Enjoy the ravishing sights of the Yufeng Temple

The Yufeng Temple, which was originally constructed during the rule of the Qing Dynasty, is considered one among the Lijiang's Scarlet Sect lamaseries.  Tourists visiting the temple will be amazed to see its spacious nine patios, the main hall, the gate tower, and two patios packed with historical vicissitude. They can also enjoy the adjoining gorgeous landscapes as well as the thriving forest and a fertile river. The temple will be opened from morning 08:00 to evening 06:00 with the admission fee of CNY 25.

10. Explore the architectural beauty of the Lijiang Old Town

The Lijiang Old Town, which is positioned on the 2,400-meter high plateau, is a well-conserved old town of racial minorities with dazzling civilization. The town, which was originally constructed during the concluding part of the Song Dynasty, is a historical town with 800 years history. Tourists paying an airfare for Lijiang City and visiting the town can enjoy witnessing the beautiful ancient architecture of the town. The exceptional geological setting, historical backdrop, as well as multiracial residents make the town one of the best tourist spots in the city.

The climate of Lijiang City

The Lijiang City experiences the temperate and warm type of weather, having more precipitations in summer than in winter. May to October is the dampest time in the city. July is the hottest month and January is the coldest month in the city.

The finest time to visit the city is from the last part of March to May and again from the middle part of October to November.

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