Lijiang must-visit scenic spots

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There are many scenic spots worth visiting in Lijiang. The following is a detailed introduction:
- Old Town of Lijiang, also known as Dayan Old Town, was built at the end of the Song Dynasty. It is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in China with the most Naxi characteristics. It is one of the four ancient cities in China. This place had wooden buildings, green tiles, and old streets and stone alleys. It was an important commodity distribution center in the southwest border. Within the ancient city, there were many scenic spots such as Dayan Ancient City, Eternal Tower, Five Phoenix Tower, Wenchang Palace, Black Dragon Pool, Sifang Street, Dashi Bridge, Snow Mountain Academy, and Kegong Square. In addition, they could also experience Naxi ancient music, Dongba rituals, astrological divination, bar culture, and Torch Festival.
- ** Jade Dragon Snow Mountain **: It is the southernmost snow mountain in the northern hemisphere. It is located at the junction of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. It is majestic, exquisite and beautiful. It is featured by danger, strangeness, beauty, and beauty. It combines leisure, sightseeing, hiking, and exploration. It is known as the "roof of southern Yunnan". The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain was made up of thirteen peaks, arranged in the north and south, like a silver jade dragon dancing in the air. The main scenic spots were Ganhaizi, Shanzidou, Yunshanping, Baishui River, Ice Forest, Yak Ping, Blue Moon Valley, Yuhu Village, etc.
- Lugu Lake: The ancient name of the lake was Luku Lake, also known as Zuosuo Sea, or Liang Sea. It was located at the border of Sichuan and Yunnan, and was the paradise of the Mosuo tribe. The blue waves rippled here, and the scenery was enchanting. It was a sunken lake on a plateau. The Mosuo people regarded it as the cradle of life and enjoyed the reputation of being the "Kingdom of Eastern Women." Lugu Lake was one of the three largest deep-water lakes in China. Its main scenic spots included Zouhun Bridge, Caohai, Boao Island, Yazi Pass, Zhamei Temple, Worship God Platform, Niaojue Lake Bay, Zhuanshan Ancient Road, Paradise Water Waterfall, Nver River, etc.
- Shuhe Ancient Town, also known as Longquan Village, was located in the northwest of the Old Town of Lijiang. It was an important town on the Tea Horse Road. The ancient roads, markets, and residential houses here were well preserved. The folk customs, relics, and cultures were colorful. The main attractions were the Nine Cauldrons Dragon Pool, Qinglong Bridge, Sifang Street, Shilian Temple, Dajue Palace, Sansheng Palace, and the Tea-Horse Ancient Road Museum. Compared to Lijiang Old Town, Shuhe Old Town was quieter and preserved the more primitive Naxi village style.
- ** Lashihai **: It is the largest plateau lake in Lijiang and an important habitat for migrating birds to survive the winter.
- ** Yuhu Village **: also known as Xuesong Village or "Wuluken"(meaning "at the foot of the snow mountain"), located at the southern foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, about 10 kilometers away from the Old Town of Lijiang. The towering snow mountains, the lush mountains, the blue lakes, and the cows grazing by the lake constituted a picture of peace and tranquility.
- ** Baisha Ancient Town **: As an important part of the World Cultural Heritage, the Old Town of Lijiang, it is famous for its well-preserved traditional Naxi architecture, precious Baisha murals, and relatively original life.
- Tiger Leaping Gorge: Located in Shangri-La City, Diqing Prefecture, it was one of the deepest gorges in the world. The Jinsha River surged and roared here, forming a shocking natural wonder.

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