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Lijiang

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What to see in Lijiang

An old town of canals and grey roofs at the foot of a snow-capped mountain, in Yunnan, land of the Naxi people.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from March to September and from November to January
Photo: chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0

Lijiang highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Old Town

    A World Heritage Site.

  2. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

    A cable car up to more than 4,000 metres.

  3. Black Dragon Pool

    With the mountain reflected in it.

  4. Baisha

    A Naxi village with ancient frescoes.

  5. Tiger Leaping Gorge

    One of the deepest in the world, on foot.

Day trips from Lijiang

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Lijiang

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Lijiang are from March to September and from November to January. If you can, avoid October (golden week).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct with strong warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • February

    Lunar New Year (approximate dates)

    Millions of people travel at this time: trains and flights are full and expensive, and many shops and restaurants close for several days.

    What to do: Book transport weeks in advance and expect closures for the first three days.

  • October

    Golden Week

    From 1 to 7 October the whole of China travels: the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the trains are packed.

    What to do: If you can, move your trip by a week; if not, book tickets in advance and visit first thing in the morning.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a busy local spot with a queue. The dishes you can’t miss are in the China guide.

Frequently asked questions about Lijiang

What to see in Lijiang?

Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Black Dragon Pool, Baisha and Tiger Leaping Gorge.

What to see in Lijiang in one day?

Don’t miss Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Black Dragon Pool, Baisha and Tiger Leaping Gorge. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Lijiang?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Lijiang are from March to September and from November to January. If you can, avoid October (golden week).

What day trips can you take from Lijiang?

Jade Dragon Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.