The severely underrated Yunnan, it feels like retirement life has already been planned out
Quaint dwellings, alleys by the canals
Today's Baisha still retains its simplicity from 20 years ago, with many interesting little shops lining the streets. Sitting in a café in the old town, gazing at the distant snow-capped mountains, it feels like retirement life has already been planned out.
🏔【Off the Beaten Path Recommendations】
1️⃣ Black Dragon Pool Park
No need to wake up early, just 2 kilometers from Lijiang Ancient Town, you can see the stunning 'Golden Mountain by Sunrise' at Black Dragon Pool Park🌅
2️⃣ Qingxi Reservoir
Navigate to Qingxi Park, a little-known spot only locals are aware of, where the reservoir is crystal clear🌊, and you can look up to see the snow-capped mountains.
3️⃣ Zhongji Sea Park
Here, there's a large area of redwood trees, where you can camp and watch the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, very pleasant.
4️⃣ Baisha Old Town
Of the three ancient towns in Lijiang, Baisha is my favorite. It's not very big, but it's not so commercialized. Order a cup of coffee☕️, and you can spend the afternoon watching the snow-capped mountains from the rooftop.
5️⃣ Yuhu Village
Yuhu Village is probably the most characteristic ancient village in Lijiang, built entirely of stone, hidden at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, secluded and hermitic.
6️⃣ Longnu Lake
A small lake at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with a solitary tree🌳 by the lake, where cattle and sheep graze, as if it's a paradise on earth.
7️⃣ Wenhai
Not Xinjiang, but Wenhai Village in Lijiang, with lakes, grasslands, cattle, and sheep🐑... and the distant snow-capped mountains, like a fairy tale.
8️⃣ Jinta Scenic Area
The free and unmanned Lijiang Jinta, reflecting the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, leaves a deep impression.
🚗【3-Day Itinerary】
I've organized this 3-day itinerary that allows you to see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and experience the lesser-known spots in Lijiang. For the detailed route map, please refer to P2:
🟡 day1 Black Dragon Pool Park——Qingxi Reservoir——Zhongji Sea Park
🟡 day2 Baisha Old Town——Yuhu Village——Longnu Lake
🟡 day3 Wenhai——Lijiang Jinta Scenic Area
💡【Travel Tips】
🌅 About 'Golden Mountain by Sunrise': In winter (December-January), as long as it's a sunny day, there's a high chance of seeing the 'Golden Mountain by Sunrise', with sunrise around 8:00-8:15 AM.
🧥Weather and Clothing: Yunnan is one of the best travel destinations in winter, with a comfortable climate that's not cold. Wear a down jacket in the morning and evening, and a light jacket or shell jacket during the day.
Quiet lake, wide meadow, cattle and horses leisurely eat grass 🌿, grass and green fields watch the smoke rise in the small village, cattle are playing by the water, horses are running freely and happily on the green grass... This is Lijiang's niche attractions ‖ Wenhai tourists do not exceed ten people... Of course if It would be perfect without the horse chasing it.
Many people who go to Lijiang do not know Wenhai. It is located in the southwest of the main peak fan of Yulong Mountain. The average altitude is 3180 meters. There are very few people. It takes 40 minutes to drive. Panshan Road has beautiful scenery. On one side, the mountain can overlook the whole picture of Lijiang. You can see the Yulong Snow Mountain when you turn around. People who are worth visiting Lijiang have time to play.
[Fun] Company travel found that this is a place suitable for group building. From day to night, from 2000 to 3700 altitude, there are laughter, warmth and cooperation, there are individuals to insist, and there is team encouragement. [View] is ordinary in Yunnan.
We live in Yanjiao Village of Baisha Ancient Town. It takes only 30 minutes to drive to Wenhai by ourselves. Although it is Panshan Road, the road condition is still good. It's free here, but only 2 or 3 tourists are selected during the Qingming Festival. There are few real beauty visitors. Looking along the road, we can see the whole Lijiang River. The lake is clear and blue. Because of the strong wind, we can not see the reflection of the snow mountain. According to the introduction of the boarding house, after the end of June, the meadow here is full of balsam flowers. Think about it. Come again next time.
I just came back at the end of July. Since I didn't ride there, I charged you 5 yuan "trash clearance fee" per person, but at the same time they will remind you to take out the trash when you leave. When I drove away, I also charged a parking fee of 10 yuan for a car. We were chartered from Shuhe Ancient Town. One car costs 260 yuan. Because it is not a regular tourist attraction, so not many people go, with a mat, you can enjoy the quiet feeling of "take the sky as the lu, take the ground as the seat". Horses, cows, dogs and dogs were kept free by Haizi, and inadvertently, a group of ducks swam in the sea. Small place, grow purple, pink, yellow, white flowers at will. Horses, cattle eat lush green grass at will, dogs will be sensitive to the various delicacies you bring, and then keep looking at you like that, follow you.
In late July... Beauty is a mess... The sky is high, the clouds are light, the grass flowers are bright... There is no way to describe... The road of the past is not hard to open. At least I'm just out of my internship... Feeling cautious... There's nothing wrong with it.... The road is very narrow, all the way is Panshan!