Introduction: Lijiang Ancient Town is a rare and fairly well-preserved ethnic minority ancient city in China, concentrating the essence of the Naxi culture, and preserving in its entirety the historical features formed since the Song and Yuan dynasties. Lijiang since ancient times is the Silk Road and the Tea Horse Road transit point, Lijiang, Lijiang has built in the Southern Song Dynasty, Lijiang Old Town, the Naxi name is called "Kungbenchi", "Kungben" for the granary, "know" that is, the market, Lijiang Old Town was once a marketplace. The old town of Lijiang was once a place for the collection and distribution of granaries. The following is an introduction to the top ten tourist attractions in Lijiang, introduces the attraction details, play features, and the netizen's comments, take a look.
First, Lijiang Old Town
Lijiang Old Town is known as China's most well-preserved ancient town of ethnic minorities, narrowly referring to the main part of Lijiang Old Town, Dayan Ancient Town. Lijiang Dayan Ancient Town has the famous Sifang Street, Bashi Bridge, Bar Street, Wooden Mansion and other small attractions, where there are the most concentrated inns and the most ethnic tourist souvenirs in the whole of China. It is a must-visit place for Lijiang tour.
Comments: Because the old city of Lijiang is too well known, to the Golden Week and other tourist season, the streets and alleys are crowded with people shoulder to shoulder, the merchants raise prices, no time to respond to the complete loss of Lijiang tourist leisurely qualities. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to avoid the peak season, especially the Golden Week to Lijiang travel.
Second, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the lowest latitude (i.e., the most southern) of the snowy mountains, so far no one can climb to the top of the snowy mountains, Lijiang Naxi people's sacred mountain, the snowy mountains known as the culture of martyrdom. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic area has Gan Haizi, spruce ping, yak ping, glacier park, China's highest altitude golf course.
Comments: It is also because Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the lowest latitude snow mountain, coupled with global warming and the surge of tourists on the mountain, resulting in the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain snow storage decreasing every year, serious only by artificial snowfall to protect the snow mountain scenery. Therefore, it is also recommended to avoid the peak tourist season on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and some people say, there is no need to go on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the distant view is more spectacular than the close look.
Third, Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake to the Mosuo marriage folklore, the last matriarchal society, the original quiet paradise-like. Lugu Lake is famous for its beautiful scenery and mountains. Lugu Lake scenic area has Rig Island, Lushui Village, Gem Goddess Hill and other small attractions. Pig trough boat, Surima wine, wood rash house is the iconic symbol of Lugu Lake.
Comments: Lugu Lake wedding folklore has a tendency to be over-promoted and distorted, somehow destroying the simplicity of Lugu Lake.
Fourth, Shuhe Ancient Town
Shuhe Ancient Town, the ancient name of the "ten", the Naxi language, "Shao Wu", before the development of tourism, called Longquan Village, because the village has a few strands of crystal clear springs, also known as the "town of clear springs". The village is also known as the "Township of Clear Springs" because there are several clear springs in the village. Shuhe Ancient Town is an important part of Lijiang Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The history of Shuhe is longer than that of Lijiang Dayan Ancient Town. In ancient times, Shuhe was the gathering place of skilled craftsmen introduced by Lijiang Tusi from the Central Plains, and it was the handicraft center of Lijiang. Today's Shuhe is known as "a more modest and quiet ancient town than Lijiang". The main business card of Shuhe is "Ancient Town in the Field, Ancient Town in the Field". There is the largest stone bridge in Lijiang - Qinglong Bridge, the most meaningful spring - Jiuding Longtan.
Comments: Shuhe Ancient Town is a half-ancient, half-artificial ancient town protected and developed by Kunming Dingye Real Estate Group. The entrance to the town is a large area of antique commercial streets, across the Qinglong Bridge is the real Shuhe.
Fifth, Lashihai
Lashihai is located in Lijiang City, Yulong County, Lashihai Township, a plateau lake. "Lashi" is the Naxi language, meaning the new barren dam, Yunnan people call the lake "sea", so called Lashihai. Lashihai is a paradise for migratory birds, Lijiang's backyard, but so far has not been formally developed, is Lijiang's famous "wild spots". Because of its "wild", migratory birds have to continue to live here. Lashihai has also become the most wild place to play in Lijiang. In Lashihai can play horseback riding, boating, bird watching, picnic, camping and so on.
Comments: Because of the "wild" Lashihai, the tourism business here is not standardized, the same horseback riding route has a variety of offers, depending on the person.
Six, Tiger Leaping Gorge
Tiger Leaping Gorge is located in Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Shangri-La Haba Snow Mountain junction, about 60 kilometers away from the old town of Lijiang. Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into three sections: Upper Tiger Leaping, Middle Tiger Leaping and Lower Tiger Leaping, with a total length of 18 kilometers and a vertical difference of 3,790 meters, making it one of the deepest gorges in the world. 80's foreign backpackers started hiking here, and gradually there began to be inns, which supplied simple food and drink. It is now a very mature trekking route. Tiger Leaping Gorge is located at the halfway point from Lijiang to Shangri-La, and is usually combined with some outdoor routes such as the "Four Days in Meili" and "Six Days in Avalanche".
Comments: The Middle Tiger Leaping is the best hiking route and requires some physical strength. Hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge should try to avoid rainy days, there may be landslides and other dangers.
Seven, Laojun Mountain
Laojun Mountain is known as the ancestor of the mountains in Yunnan, according to legend, Tai Shang Laojun had alchemy here, hence the name. Laojun Mountain is located 110 kilometers southwest of Lijiang ancient city, and Lanping, Jianchuan junction, the main peak elevation of about 4300 meters. With the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain year-round snow different, Laojun Mountain four seasons of lush green, primitive forests mangled and secluded, full of wild rhododendron, plateau meadows, 99 ice-eroded lakes scattered, commonly known as the 99 Dragon Pool. Here is also distributed more than 2O0 square kilometers formed by the red sandstone Danxia landform.
Comments: At present (2009) Laojunshan has not been overdeveloped, fewer tourists, but has been mentioned in Lijiang tourism development strategy level, to go before it is too late. In addition, Laojunshan adjacent to the Dali Jianchuan County Shaxi Ancient Town, Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town is known as "the only surviving ancient bazaar on the Ancient Tea Horse Road", preserved quite old and quiet, very worth a visit.
Eight, Wenpen Mountain
Wenpen Mountain and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, one south and one north, embracing the Lijiang Dam. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is known for its natural landscape, while Wenpen Mountain is known for its humanistic landscape. The famous Wenfeng Temple, one of the five major Lama temples in Lijiang, is located here. Wenpen Sea under Wenpen Mountain is listed as "International Wetland Reserve" together with Lashihai.
Comments: Wenpen Mountain is a good view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. There are not many tourists on Wenpen Mountain, and when the smoke rises from the Buddha, it gives you an image of being in a fairy land.
Nine, Baisha Ancient Town
Baisha Ancient Town is the oldest town in Lijiang, located at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, is the Naxi ancestors into the Lijiang Basin after the earliest settlements, the birthplace of Naxi culture, the Song and Yuan before the political and religious center of Lijiang. So far there are still surviving Liulideng, Dabaojigong, Dadingge, King Kong Hall and other religious buildings. And there are Baisha murals, Baisha fine music and other cultural and artistic heritage.
Comments: Baysha Ancient Town is also so far not formally developed, but the development right has been given to the Dingye Group responsible for the protection and development of Shuhe Ancient Town. In addition to the ancient buildings, there is also a large area of idyllic scenery, Baisha ancient town is also China's closest to the snow-covered mountains of the ancient town.
Ten, the first bay of the Yangtze River
The first bay of the Yangtze River is located in Yulong County, Lijiang City, Shigu Town. The Jinsha River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, makes a very spectacular turn here because it is called the First Bay of the Yangtze River. The town of Shigu by the First Bay of the Yangtze River is the earliest origin of the place name of Lijiang.
Comments: Shigu Town, where the Naxi people live at sunrise and sunset, life does not seem to be affected by tourism, so it is also known as "living Lijiang"
The above is to introduce you to the top ten tourist attractions in Lijiang, I believe that you have already had some understanding of it.
Lijiang Ancient City
Lijiang Ancient City is located in the ancient city of Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, in the central position of the Lijiang Dam, was built in the late Song Dynasty, early Yuan Dynasty, is one of China's historical and cultural cities, but also one of the two ancient cities to declare the entire city of the World Cultural Heritage was successful.
Lijiang Ancient City is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, and the attractions in it include Sifang Street, Wufeng Tower, Mufu, Wenchang Palace, Black Dragon Pool, Xueshan Academy, Wangjiazhuang Christian Church, Wang Pi Zhen Memorial Hall, Fang Guoyu's former residence, Baima Longtan Temple, Peter Gu's former residence, Jingshulian Temple, Puxian Temple, and so on.
Lijiang Ancient City is also called Dayan Town, which consists of three parts: Dayan, Baisha and Shuhe, and Dayan Ancient City is the more representative attraction.
Lijiang Ancient Town also has a strong minority flavor, with Naxi ancient music, Dongba ceremony, divination culture, ancient town bars and Naxi torch festival, which is an entertainment program you can't miss when traveling to Lijiang.
Lijiang Ancient City is an ancient city without walls, smooth and clean green stone road, earthen structure of the houses, ubiquitous small bridges and water, and the coming and going of the crowd constitute a dynamic landscape, so that people feel not hurry, more is the serenity and relaxation.
The more suitable place to shoot the panoramic view of Lijiang Old Town is at Wenchang Palace, where you can capture the brightly lit night of Lijiang.
What are the attractions in Lijiang?
Lijiang tourist attractions: Dayan Ancient Town, Mufu, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Black Dragon Pool Park, Shuhe Ancient Town, Yushuizhai, Thousand Turtle Mountains, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La, Lugu Lake, Golden Sands, Baishazhao Ancient Town, the First Bay of Yangtze River and other outdoor attractions. Local clubs are introduced.
Lijiang Ancient City
Lijiang Ancient City is located in Lijiang County, northwestern China's Yunnan Province, at an altitude of 2400 meters . The area is 3.8 square kilometers. At present, there are 25,379 people, 66.7% of whom are Naxi, and 30% of the residents are engaged in traditional ethnic handicrafts. Ancient city was built in the early Yuan, Yuan Shizu Kublai south conquest of Yunnan Dali, with the leather bag across the Jinsha River to Lijiang, in Lijiang Ancient City around the stationed barracks, Dashiqiao north of the name of the streets and lanes around the Naxi language called "A camp", "A camp" refers to the Mongolian troops. "Chang" is the village. Lijiang ancient city in the Southern Song Dynasty on the beginning of the scale, has been eight or nine hundred years of history. Since the Ming Dynasty, Lijiang ancient city called "Danyan box", because it is located in the center of Lijiang Dam, surrounded by green mountains on all sides, a piece of blue field between the green water back and forth, shaped like a jasper inkstone, so it is named.
Tiger Leaping Gorge
The Jinsha River splits the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain, forming the world's deepest Grand Canyon - Tiger Leaping Gorge. Tiger Leaping Gorge is 17 kilometers long, up and down the difference of 200 meters, both sides of the snowy peaks more than 3,000 meters above the surface of the river, the situation is thrilling and strange, intimidating, in the upper reaches of the Tiger Leaping Gorge at the entrance to the Jinsha River, there is a huge stone lying in the heart of the river, the rapids from the boulder is only 30 meters wide on both sides of the through the flow, the sound of the sky, the white waves rolling, the legend of the tiger is often leaning on the heart of the river boulder leaps on to the opposite bank, so it is called the Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Whitesands Ancient Town
Whitesands Ancient Town is located about 10 kilometers north of Lijiang City, north of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, south of the Longquan, west of the Zhishan. As the birthplace of the Mu family, the Mu family has accumulated experience in planning towns in Baisha.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is located 15 kilometers north of Lijiang Ancient City, between 27 degrees 03'20"-27 degrees 40' north latitude, 100 degrees 04'10"-100 degrees 16'30" east longitude, is the most southernmost modern oceanic glacier in the northern hemisphere by the equator, for the national tourist scenic spots in China, the provincial tourist resorts in Yunnan Province and the provincial Nature Reserve
Shuhe Ancient Town
Shuhe, the Naxi language called "Shawu", because of the village behind the Jubao Mountain in the shape of a pile of peaks, the name of the village to the mountain, the flow of mutation, meaning "the village under the peak". Is one of the earliest Naxi ancestors in Lijiang dam settlement, is the tea and horses on the ancient road well-preserved important market towns, but also the Naxi ancestors from the agricultural civilization to the commercial civilization over the living specimen, is open to the outside world and the activities of the horse gangs to form a model of market town construction. Shuhe is an important part of Lijiang Ancient City, a World Heritage Site, and was selected as one of the CCTV's "Charming Towns of China" in 2005.
What are the tourist attractions in Lijiang
Lijiang is located in the northwestern part of Yunnan Province, where the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau meets the Tibetan Plateau, with a total area of 20,600 square kilometers. Known as the "living fossil of Chinese classical music" Naxi ancient music, the world's only "living" Dongba hieroglyphics, still has the characteristics of matrilineal clans of the Mosuo people, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the Tiger Leaping Gorge Below, I would like to introduce you to the Lijiang tourist attractions what it is.
What are the tourist attractions in Lijiang
Lijiang Ancient Town Plateau Gushu
For thousands of years, Dayan Ancient Town has been a major town in western Yunnan, Lijiang Ancient Town is known as the best preserved ancient ethnic minority town in China, and narrowly refers to the main part of the Lijiang Ancient Town, Dayan Ancient Town. In the town, the rich Naxi style houses are lined up one after another, the small and exquisite arch bridge in front of each house crosses the clear stream through the city, the rows of weeping willows are swaying in the breeze, the alleys paved with green stone boards are winding and crisscrossing, forming the unique highland waterway of "spring water in each house, poplar in each household" and "small bridges, running water, people's homes". The unique highland water town style of "small bridges, running water, people's homes". The ancient town of Jiangnan water village-like beauty and distinctive architectural layout, known as the "Plateau Gusu" reputation.
Shuhe Ancient Town
Similar to the Danyan Ancient Town, Shuhe Ancient Town also has a four-way four-way street, five roads in all directions, was once an important distribution center for fur trading in the Lijiang area. Along the street are the old wooden board stores, door brushed with dark red paint, store in front of the green stone pavement can be seen mottled footprints, sitting on the street side of the Naxi old man a peaceful look, sketched out the ancient town of Shuhe simple and natural nature of the original color. Sifang Street surrounded by water, night people strolling in the four sides of the street, walk as you wish to stop, the hands of the lights are also stop and go, walking in the riverside alleys, like a summer night fireflies scattered flying, and over time has become a unique scenery - night market fireflies, included in one of the eight scenes of the Shuhe River.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
As the Naxi revered mountain, the Naxi protection god "Sanduo" is the embodiment of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, every year on the eighth day of the second month of the lunar calendar, the Naxi people have to hold a grand event to celebrate the "Sanduo Festival", to express their respect for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the three gods of worship. The main peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with an altitude of 5596 meters is still a mountain that has not yet been conquered by human beings. The mountain peaks, and many mysterious legends are even more fascinating to it.
Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake is a far from the hustle and bustle of the city, not polluted by modern civilization of the virgin lake, the lake inhabited by the Mosuo people have retained the traditional matriarchal form of society, they are living in the axis of the female matriarchal family, living in the male does not marry the female does not get married to the primitive life of the Asha marriage. Here every family's parents are women, family members of the blood is also matrilineal descent, grandparents only grandmother and her siblings, mothers only mother, uncles and aunts, whether it is the Mosuo people's into the ceremony, Axia marriage, or different customs and melodious songs and moving legends, all in the eyes of outsiders appear magical and simple, with a strong poetic, but also full of magical colors.
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Tiger Leaping Gorge in the north of Lijiang city is located between the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain, because of the legend that there has been a tiger with the help of the center of the river in a number of huge reefs to cross and famous. Summer vacation Yunnan travel Li Jun Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into the upper Tiger Leaping, in the Tiger Leaping, the lower Tiger Leaping three sections, **** there are 18 dangerous beaches, the mouth of the gorge at an altitude of 1,800 meters, is one of the world's most famous hiking adventure canyon.
Tiger Leaping Gorge in the three sections of the Tiger Leaping is the narrowest section of the canyon, a huge stone such as the mainstay lying in the center of the river, the rapids into two, stirring up the sky wave hair at the burst of roar. Tiger jump from the upper tiger jump 5 kilometers, the river surface difference is great, the water is turbulent, reefs and rocks, as if the sky is full of stars, forming a dangerous and dangerous "full of stars" reefs and rocks area. Under the tiger jump close to the exit of the Tiger Leaping Gorge, both sides of the cliffs even the sky, the river rushed to roll up thousands of huge waves, is to appreciate the spectacular beauty of the Tiger Leaping Gorge best place.
The First Bay of Yangtze River
The First Bay of Yangtze River is located in Shigu Town, Yulong County, Lijiang City. Yunnan travel offer Li Jun Yangtze River tributary Jinsha River to this turn a very spectacular bend, because it is called the first bay of the Yangtze River. The first bay of the Yangtze River by the town of Shigu is the earliest origin of the place name of Lijiang.
Lashihai
As an ecologically sound plateau wetland, Lashihai will have tens of thousands of migratory birds such as Chinese Autumn Sand Ducks, Black-necked Cranes, Black Cranes, Barnacle Geese, etc., trekking over thousands of miles of water every winter, under the cold sky, small pieces of wetland dams and lakes are divided into large and small bays, and you can see the large groups of overwintering waterfowl perched on the Lashihai fluttering their wings, or playing and foraging for food, or playing and foraging for food, or playing and foraging for food, or playing and foraging for food, or playing and foraging for food, or playing and foraging for food, or forging for food. From time to time, you can see large groups of wintering waterfowl in Lashihai flap their wings, or play in the water's edge to forage for food, or soar between the sky and the lake, constituting the unique atmosphere of the plateau wetland. The Lashihai has become a major bird watching destination.
Lashihai surrounding mountains and beautiful scenery, in addition to the wetlands and a wide variety of migratory birds, Beidou Mountain and Crouching Tiger Mountain, where the jagged rocks gushing out of the spring water is clear and sweet, the formation of green deep sister pools, pools can be seen at the bottom of the clear water. Surrounded by dense forests, flowers flourish early, is a good place for vacation and leisure around Lijiang.
What are the tourist attractions in Lijiang?
1. Lijiang Ancient City
For thousands of years, Danyan Ancient City has been a major town in western Yunnan. Lijiang Ancient Town is known as the most complete minority town in China. In a narrow sense, it refers to the main part of Lijiang Ancient Town - Dayan Ancient Town. The town is lined with rows of houses in a rich Naxi style. Small and delicate arch bridges in front of the houses cross the clear streams and alleys that run through the town. Rows of weeping willows sway in the breeze. The town has formed a unique highland water town style of "spring water in every house, poplar in every house" and "small bridge and flowing water, residential houses". Ancient town scenery is as beautiful as the Jiangnan water town, the architectural layout is unique, known as the "Plateau Suzhou" said.
Comments: Because Lijiang Old Town is so famous, to the Golden Week and other tourist season, the streets and alleys are crowded with people, travel to be prepared. If there is no problem with time, you can choose to travel in the off-season.
2. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
As the Naxi people respect the holy mountain, the Naxi guardian deity "three more" is the embodiment of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Every year on the eighth day of the second month of the lunar calendar, the Naxi people will hold a grand event to celebrate the "Sanduo Festival", expressing their love for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the god Sanduo. Admiration. The main peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at an altitude of 5596 meters is still a virgin peak that has not been conquered by mankind, and many mysterious legends fascinate people.
Comments: Because Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the lowest latitude snow mountain, coupled with global warming and the surge of tourists on the mountain, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain snow storage is decreasing year by year, it is best to take advantage of the morning snow mountain. Bar.
3. Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake is a virgin lake far away from the hustle and bustle of the city and unpolluted by modern civilization. The Mosuo people who live by the lake still retain their traditional matriarchal social patterns. The original Asha, who had never married a woman, lived a conjugal life. The parents of every family here are women, and the lineage of family members is matrilineal. Ancestors had only grandmothers and her siblings, and mothers had only mothers, uncles and aunts. Whether it is the Mosuo's big wedding, the Axia marriage, or the exotic, melodious songs and moving legends, everything seems magical and simple to outsiders, with strong poetic and picturesque colors, but full of magic.
Points out: Lugu Lake walking marriage folklore has a tendency to over-publicize and distort. I hope that tourists go there, not the first time to Lugu Lake to shout to get married.
4. Shuhe Ancient Town
Similar to the Danyan Ancient Town, Shuhe Ancient Town has a four-square street stretching in all directions, and five roads leading in all directions. Was Lijiang important fur trade distribution center. All along the street are stores with old wooden facades. The door panels are painted with deep red color. The green stone pavement in front of the stores is vaguely visible, and the footprints are mottled. The Naxi old man sitting on the street looks peaceful, outlining the simplicity and nature of the ancient town of Shuhe. Sifang Street is surrounded by water on all sides. At night, people walk in the four-square street, walk walk walk walk, the hand of the lamp also walk walk stop. Walking on the streets by the river, they are like fireflies flying around in the summer night. Over time, it has become a unique scenery of Shuhe, night market fireflies, is listed as one of the eight scenes of Shuhe.
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What are the famous tourist attractions in Lijiang?
Lijiang City*** has 104 tourist scenic spots, the representative ones are: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Laojun Mountain and Lijiang Old Town.
1, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for the Yunnan Province, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, within the group of snow-covered mountains, is located in the east longitude 100 ° 4 ′ 2 ″ ~ 100 ° 16 ′ 30 ″, latitude 27 ° 3 ′ 2 ″ ~ 27 ° 18 ′ 57 ″ between the north side of Lijiang about 15 kilometers, the total length of 75 kilometers, is the northern hemisphere nearest to the equator of the mountain range of year-round snow, across the west and the snow-covered mountains in the middle of the west and the east and Mianmian Mountain juxtaposed to the north from the mouth of the Three Rivers, extending to the south to the 27th parallel to the north latitude of the three rivers. , extending southward to 27 ° north latitude, such as the fan to the ancient city unfolded.
2, Laojunshan, is the world natural heritage "three rivers" one of the eight areas. The main peak is located in the central Jinshi plant, "Jinshi Jade Peak" elevation of 4,515 meters, known as "the ancestor of the mountains in Yunnan Province" by historians, because of the legend that the old man had alchemy here and named.
3, Lijiang City is located in the ancient city of Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, also known as the town of Danyan, located in the middle of the Lijiang Dam, was built in the late Song and early Yuan (late 13th century), is located in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, an area of 7.279 square kilometers.
Lijiang, prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Yunnan Province, located in northwestern Yunnan Province, the city center is located in longitude 100 ° 25' east, latitude 26 ° 86' north, with a total area of 20,600 square kilometers, north of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, south of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, west of the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, east of the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province and Panzhihua City border, 527 kilometers from Kunming City.
Lijiang City is located in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the Tibetan Plateau part of the connection, the terrain is high in the northwest and low in the southeast, the highest point of the main peak of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the elevation is generally more than 2,000 meters above the sea level, is a low-latitude warm-temperate highland mountain monsoon climate, the territory of abundant water resources, a wide range of plant and animal species, for the Yunnan Province, one of the key forested areas, the west of China's hydropower eastward electricity transmission base.