Lijiang
Travel Guide





Visit Lijiang
Where to stay in Lijiang

Dayan Old Town
Dayan Old Town is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lijiang Old Town and Lijiang Mural.

Gucheng District
While visiting Gucheng District, you might make a stop by sights like Hong Kong Compatriots Donate Monument and Lijiang Old Town.

Lugu Lake - Ninglang
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Lugu Lake - Ninglang. You might want to make time for a stop at Folk Museum or Lake Houses.

Shuhe Old Town
Historic sites and restaurants are notable features of Shuhe Old Town. You might consider a stop by Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG
We stayed at the Intercontinental hotel for two nights. The hotel grounds are very impressive and the staff is highly trained and speak very good English. We didn't use any of the facilities, but we did enjoy the great breakfast. The hotel is located on the edge of Lijiang's old town. So while it's ...
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang
We spent one night before flying out of China. The staff were very helpful and friendly despite our language barrier. They also arranged transportation to the airport. Breakfast offered American as well as Chinese options.
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Jinmao Purelax Lijiang
The hotel location is closer to Shuhe township but the affordable DiDi taxi transports make other places highly accessible. The gym and pool access was not clearly labelled and we have to figure out an alternative way to access them. The staff are friendly and breakfast comprises a good variety of ...
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Cloudhaven Retreat (花开花落半山居)
Access to the hotel needs to be clarified at the lower entrance. And the hotel name - Cloudhaven Retreat (花开花落半山居) needs to be updated. The hotel is using another name right now.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

Bantang White House
None of the staff spoke English. Very hard to communicate. Staff was friendly but clueless on how to deal with visitors from outside of China Food offerings were limited. No restaurant, just a bistro Very bad location, away from the city, squeezed in a tiny street. The entrance gave the appearance ...
Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Longquan Royal Villa
Popular places to visit

Lijiang Old Town
Find out about the history of Lijiang when you spend time at Lijiang Old Town. Discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Tiger Leaping Gorge
Challenge yourself to this cliff-edge trek and be rewarded with unforgettable views across terraced farmland, snowy peaks and the mighty Yangtze River.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area
You can take time to visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area during your travels to Yulong. Wander the parks or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Yulong Snow Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yulong Snow Mountain during your travels in Yulong. Wander the parks or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Hong Kong Compatriots Donate Monument
Learn about the local history of Lijiang with a stop at Hong Kong Compatriots Donate Monument. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Lake Houses
You can learn about the history of Ninglang County with a visit to Lake Houses. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

