Lijiang Travel Guide
Lijiang is both the name of the city and of the county. It is about 150 kilometers from Burma and about 200 kilometers from Tibet. Most of the county is sparsely populated with nature preserves, high mountains, small towns, farms, and the shepherds’ pastures. The whole county of Lijiang has about 1.2 million people in area of about 21,200 square kilometers. The city of Lijiang has about a half million people.
In 1997, three ancient districts of the Lijiang urban area were included on the UNESCO World Heritage List because they are in a dramatic landscape where the Han and Naxi cultures blended to “produce an urban landscape of outstanding quality.” The UNESCO description says that Lijiang was a key commercial and strategic site and that the “architecture is noteworthy for the blending of elements from several cultures that have come together over many centuries.” They also noted that “Lijiang also possesses an ancient water-supply system of great complexity and ingenuity that still functions effectively today.” more about Lijiang »
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Lijiang Ancient Town
Features Old Naxi architecture and special water system. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage List special preservation area. Naxi Cuisine: The local Naxi cuisine features a lot of high-protein dairy and beef products like yogurt, yoghurt-honey-fruit blends, yak milk tea, yak cheese, warm ya... more about Lijiang Ancient Town
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Hello. Can you let me see what was on the sword? You can take a picture and send it to my email mia@chinahighlights.com
It is said that the average altitude of Lijiang City is 2,400 meters.
Hi Rica,
Yes, overnight trains are available from Lijiang to Kunming. There are 3 trains departing to Kunming each day at 8:55 am, 21 pm and 22 pm , and the price is CNY227 per a soft sleeper, excluding the service fee.
Do you need us to arrange your Lijiang and Kunming tour for you?
Regards,
Coco
Hi Maged, this is Nora, your trip advisor at China Highlights. Please feel free to contact me at nora@chinahighlights.net if you would like to book the tour or would like to make any other changes. Nice day!
Hi Irene
The temperature is differed by the day time and night time. You may need winter clothes in the evening, while short T-shirt and long pants will be ok for the day time. So, I recommend that you prepare both winter and summer clothes, but focus on summer clothes.
The Yulong mountain is 5596meters above the sea level, so you may have a little breathing problem there, but most people feel ok about that.
Kunming is not in a high altitude, so there is no breathing problem. The weather is very nice all year around, so T-shirt and pants is Ok for the day time and coat, thin sweater for the night time.
Are you planning to visit Lijiang? Have you booked a tour? Please feel free to contact me for a tail-made tour proposal: william@chinahighlights.net
William Huo
Tour Advisor
Dear S. Lurie,
Based on the former data, the temperature in October is about 10-20°C. There is a little rain. It's comfortable for travel. You can take the shirts and coat. Before leaving for Lijiang you can realize the weather there in the next seven days on this web site. Click here:http://www.weather.com.cn/en/weather/101291401.shtml
Are you interested in Lijiang tour or any other city tours in China? If you need, I can customize a tour package on your need. You can inform me your enquiries directly. My e-mail address is lussie@chinahighlights.com
Dear Sophie,
Based on the former data, the temperature is about 2-15°C，it's a little cold. You can take you cotton padded clothes or down jacket. Before leaving for Lijiang, you can get the new information about the weather on this website. Please click here:http://www.weather.com.cn/en/weather/101291401.shtml
There are some tour packages on our website for your reference. Click here:http://www.chinahighlights.com/lijiang/tours.htm
If you are interested in it and would liket to book a tour, please contact me directly. I am glad to arrange an itinerary based on your need. My e-mail address is lussie@chinahighlights.com
Hi Jan, I have sent an email to you with detailed itinerary. Please check your mail box for details. Please email me or call me if you have any other requests.
Hi Roy Ang, i have sent you an email in response to your question, please check your email.
Dear John Low,
There is snow on the top of Jade Dragon Mt. all year round and there is not any place to stay on top of the Mt..
If you are interested in traveling to Lijiang, I am glad to arrange it for you. There are some tour packages on our website for reference. Click here:http://www.chinahighlights.com/lijiang/tours.htm
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