Looking down from the sky, 99% of Lijiang residents have never seen Lijiang like this!

Number of days：5 days
With whom: and friends
Tour kinds: Photography, Self-driving
The author went to these places： Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Shuhe Lijiang Lijiang Old Town Lugu Lake Qingxi Reservoir Baoshan Stone City Naxi people Baisha Ancient Town
Updated: 2021-10-28 17:55

You've conquered Jade Dragon Snow Mountain's 4,506-meter summit, but have you ever gazed down from even higher, breathtaking, seas of clouds?

You've basked in the warm sunshine on the streets of Shuhe, but have you ever considered experiencing its tranquil beauty through the sun's lens?

You've wandered the ridges of Sanchuan's fields, but did you know that a bird's eye view of autumn scenery is truly captivating?

Some landscapes, when you're there, are hard to appreciate; only when your gaze soars into the air can you truly appreciate their sheer beauty.

Today, Xiao Mu will take you on a bird's-eye view of romantic Lijiang.

1Overlooking Dayan Ancient Town

Lijiang Ancient Town is a hymn that needs no embellishment.

Against the backdrop of small bridges and flowing water,

every courtyard is filled with the atmosphere of everyday life.

Walking through quiet alleys,

you can almost hear the sound of the caravan's bells drenched in the gurgling water.

And as you survey the entire ancient city,

what thoughts come to mind?

2Overlooking Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

In Lijiang,

You can see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from many angles.

In the distance, a towering mountain at 5,596 meters above sea level stands tall.

The perpetually snow-capped peak, shrouded in drifting clouds, adds an air of mystery.

Wandering through Haoniuping, where primitive wooden houses are dotted among the snow-capped meadows, you can also enjoy the blossoming mountain flowers and the tranquility of nature.

3Overlooking the Lugu Lake in Lijiang

The Lugu Lake in Lijiang,

is so clear and blue that it looks like a mirror reflecting the sky.

Take a ride on a pig trough boat around the lake,

and the blue sky and the ever-changing clouds.

As you chat and laugh, all your worries disappear.

Its beauty can only be experienced through aerial photography, except by being there in person.

5Overlooking Qingxi Reservoir

Qingxi Reservoir, nestled in the northern suburbs of Lijiang, resembles a blue pearl embedded in the Lijiang basin, or a solitary beauty, quietly radiating its radiance.

Walking along Qingxi Reservoir, you can feel the warm winter sunshine, a gentle breeze caressing your face, and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain looming large.

6Overlooking Shuhe Ancient Town

Shuhe Ancient Town is like a thousand-year-old collection of poetry,

forgotten on a secluded library shelf.

When people casually walk by and open this beautiful chapter,

its simple and elegant charm will immediately conquer their hearts.

The leisurely and carefree lifestyle,

the mysterious and ancient Dongba culture,

the brilliant smiles in the sun...

Everything here will make you feel

that this is the romantic paradise of your dreams!

7Overlooking Baoshan Stone City

Baoshan Stone City is surrounded by cliffs on three sides.

There is almost no flat land in the city,

and people build their houses close to the hillside.

From a distance,

a mushroom-shaped boulder rises over 200 meters above the Jinsha River,

like a fortress towering over the canyon.

If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes,

you might not be able to imagine

that 108 Naxi families live and carry on their ancient customs and traditions on a natural boulder covering just 0.5 square kilometers.

8Overlooking Baisha Ancient Town

Baisha is a charming ancient town with the most Naxi heritage.

Almost every woman here is skilled in embroidery.

Every time we visit the ancient town, we find a group of Naxi women sitting together at the village entrance, displaying freshly picked vegetables from their yards and leisurely chatting about family matters.

With their healing smiles,

they warm our wandering hearts.