It usually takes at least 4-6 days to visit Old Town of Lijiang and its surrounding areas in Lijiang, 1-2 days to visit Dayan, Shuhe ancient city and places of interest in the ancient city, 1 day to visit Yulong Snow Mountain, 1 day to visit Lashihai, 1-2 days to go hiking in Lugu Lake, rent bicycles to ride around the lake and sing with Mosuo people.
1. Don't shop in places where tour groups gather.
On the streets of Lijiang, people basically have a local shawl, but the shawl bought locally is really beautiful. But the price of shawls varies from place to place, and handmade shawls are really expensive.
People come and go, in fact, as long as you shop around, you can basically buy economical shawls.
2. Shopping in Shuhe Town is more affordable.
The most recommended experience is that the things in Shuhe ancient town are actually cheaper than those in Dayan ancient town in Lijiang. Lijiang's bargaining space can reach two thirds.
3. Ask more questions before shopping.
Price comparison is the truth. In addition, you can get more favorable discounts through local hotels and tour guides.
There are many soliciting guests in Lijiang Street. You can get some truth from taxi drivers. But don't follow them to buy, it is very easy to be slaughtered.
The old town of Lijiang Lane is on the main roads such as Sifang Street, Qiyi Street and Wuyi Street. Because it faces the street, the market is good and the rent is relatively high, so things there will really be more expensive.
Zhong Yi market
This market is quite recommended. Most locals and people who live here will go there to eat buy's fruits and vegetables, which feels a bit reliable.
I really have a good choice if I want to buy local herbs, fungi and handicrafts.
The first trick of Lijiang tourism shopping anti-fraud tips: don't buy, don't ask.
The second trick: shake your head and say "no". Not much to say, it's hard to say.
The third measure: I don't know how to buy it. Jade, diamonds, crystals, pearls, tea and medicinal materials all use this method.
The fourth measure: don't take valuables.
The most important thing is to prevent touching porcelain. Otherwise, it is manually cracked or damaged, which makes it difficult for you to argue.