Altitude notes
Lijiang is 2,400 m; Jade Dragon Glacier Park is 4,506 m. If you don't acclimatize, buy oxygen cans (¥30 in any convenience store).
Destination
Lijiang丽江
UNESCO Naxi mountain town of cobbled canals, wooden bridges, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on the horizon.
Best time
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Recommended
3 days
Tags
nature · culture
Updated
7/11/2026
Why visit Lijiang
Lijiang's Old Town (Dayan) is the postcard version of ancient Chinese towns. But the real magic is 30 min north at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (5,596 m glaciated peak) and the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek 2 hrs onward.
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Lijiang Old Town Sifang Street
丽江古城四方街
云南省丽江市古城区四方街
Central plaza; get lost in the surrounding lanes.
