Lijiang Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
prefecture-level city in Yunnan, China
About Lijiang
Lijiang is the main center of the Naxi or Nakhi people, though it is by no means a Naxi-only town: at least half a dozen other ethnic groups are represented. The Naxi number under a million and are perhaps best known for their embroidery; they also have their own language with its own hieroglyphic-style writing system, and their own religion, clothing, art, architecture, music and dance. The Chinese government classifies the Mosuo (found mainly further north aroundLugu Lake) as part of the Naxi group, but neither the Naxi nor the Mosuo accept this. Lijiang or nearby Baisha (now a village 12km north of town) have been important for about 2000 years, when the Naxi settled in the area, and Baisha was the capital of a Naxi kingdom from 658 to 1107. Then the area came under Chinese control and
Top Attractions in Lijiang
Explore the best things to see and do in Lijiang:
- ★Baisha Ancient Town
- ★Baisha Murals
- ★Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute
- ★Biking
- ★Black Dragon Pool
- ★Cloud Fir Meadow
- ★Dongba Cultural Museum
- ★Dongba Valley
Where to Eat in Lijiang
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Adam Restaurant
- 🍴Country Sky
- 🍴Lijiang Gulou Restaurant
- 🍴Nordic Delight
- 🍴N's Kitchen
- 🍴Prague Café
Where to Stay in Lijiang
- 🏨After Sunday Guest House
- 🏨Baisui Inn
- 🏨Banyan Tree, Lijiang
- 🏨Be With Me Inn
- 🏨Bruce Chalet (纳西明珠渡假居)
- 🏨Dongba House
Lijiang Travel Guide Sections
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