Lijiang is located in the Yunnan Guizhou Plateau, with a high altitude. The average temperature in the hottest summer is 18.1 ℃ - 25.7 ℃, so Lijiang's summer is very cool, and the summer is also the best time for Lijiang to travel. So, where should I go to Lijiang for summer vacation?
1、 Lijiang ancient city
Summer index: ★★★
Summer resort: stroll in the ancient town, make bars and eat small summer snacks
On the day of arriving at the ancient city of Lijiang, put your luggage in the inn. You can stroll around the ancient city first. Lijiang ancient town is 2400 meters above sea level. Whether you choose to live in Dayan ancient town or Shuhe ancient town, you can feel the coolness of Lijiang in summer. There is no need to blow air conditioner here in summer, and you have to cover a quilt to sleep at night.
Lijiang ancient city is one of the most famous towns on the ancient tea horse road. The ancient city is built on the mountain, and the streets and lanes are built on the current. Standing on the East Street of the ancient city, you can see the Yulong Snow Mountain in the distance. It's necessary to take pictures in Lijiang ancient city. It's very interesting to shoot Lijiang ancient city early. In summer, the local icebergs melt into rivers and flow through the gate of the ancient city. People in the ancient city come here to freeze fruits and melons. Moreover, this freezing method is the most typical in Shuhe ancient town. The local bar will also put watermelon and beer in the bamboo basket, tie a rope, and put it in the melt water. Tourists sit on the ancient city stone steps and drink this kind of frozen beer. It's cool Mouth. Lijiang also has a kind of summer snack -- chicken bean jelly. The crystal powder is mixed with red pepper, green leek, pepper, mustard, vinegar and other seasonings. It's very refreshing and cheap. It's 8 yuan / share.
Tips:
1. Lijiang ancient city is very cool, especially in the morning and evening, it's better to take a coat, or you will feel cool;
2. Lijiang ancient city is a favorite place for many photographers. There is a small mountain called lion mountain beside the Sifang street. On the mountain, there is the best place to take a panoramic view of the ancient city. If it is sunny after rain, there may be a rainbow across the ancient city.
2、 Lashihai
Summer index: ★★★
Summer resort: horse riding and boating
Lashihai is the largest plateau lake in Lijiang. Compared with the ancient city of Lijiang, it's cool and wet. Birdwatching, boating and riding to experience the ancient tea horse road are the main ways to play here. However, birdwatching is mainly in winter and in summer, mainly in riding, boating and other experiences.
It's about half an hour's drive from Lijiang ancient city to Lashihai. The Baobao minibus from Lijiang ancient city is about 70-100 yuan per car. Plus the expenses for riding and boating, it costs about 340 yuan. You should be careful not to be killed. It is recommended that you book a one-day tour of Lashihai online in advance, which is not only convenient, but also cost-effective. Compared with the outside horse farm, it is more reassuring to ride for two hours in the self-supporting horse farm. Lunch is provided during the one-day tour. There is a local chicken hot pot. In the afternoon, you can go boating in Lashihai, and there will be professional coaches to teach kayaking skills. If you are more interested in large-scale ethnic performances, you can also enjoy a real and shocking Lijiang eternal feeling.
Tips:
1. Lashihai's tourism market is quite chaotic. In recent years, some negative news comes from here. If you go there by yourself, you will be slaughtered. If you don't want to be slaughtered, you will easily conflict with the local people. So it's necessary to choose a local one-day tour. You can spend less money and enjoy yourself. However, we should pay attention not to offer low price groups. Groups below 100 yuan are generally unreliable;
2. Lijiang eternal expenses: 280 yuan for VIP seats and 380 yuan for luxury seats.
3、 Yulong Snow Mountain
Summer index: ★★★★
Summer resort: snow mountain climbing, meadow ranching, Glacier Park
Yulong Snow Mountain is about 15 kilometers to the north of Lijiang. It's about 40 minutes from the ancient city of Lijiang. Summer here, can not be used to describe the cool, but can feel the temperature of the glacier.
To Yulong Snow Mountain, you usually take a cableway to the glacier park with an altitude of more than 4500 meters. Because of the low temperature and high altitude, cold clothing, oxygen and drinking water are indispensable here. Cold clothing and oxygen bags can be rented at the foot of the mountain. The rent is about 100-200 yuan, and a deposit is required.
It takes about 2 hours to visit the Blue Moon Valley and Baishui River after going down the mountain. After that, you can visit the natural meadow pasture Ganhaizi, where you can take photos. During this trip, you can also enjoy the impression of Lijiang's large-scale performance and experience the wonderful Naxi culture. It is recommended to book a one-day tour of Yulong Snow Mountain in advance, which not only includes car pick-up, but also includes cableway and tickets, which is much more cost-effective than buying tickets and renting cars alone. Besides, it also provides cold clothing, oxygen and water, and no need to rent any more.
Tips:
1. Admission of Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Spot: 130 yuan; environmental protection vehicle of scenic spot: 20
2. Admission to Glacier Park: 180 yuan;
3. Impression of Lijiang: 190 yuan
4、 Lugu Lake
Summer index: ★★★
Summer resort: boating and sightseeing along Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake is located at the junction of Ninglang County of Lijiang and Yanyuan County of Sichuan Province. Compared with the first two scenic spots, Lugu Lake is far away from Lijiang ancient city, but the scenery is more charming. The water quality of Lugu Lake is clear. It's cool and comfortable to row here.
There are three types of vehicles from Lijiang ancient city to Lugu Lake:
A passenger station shuttle. Starting from Lijiang passenger station, you need to buy a ticket one day in advance (no ticket may be bought temporarily), 160 yuan or so back and forth, two trips at 8:00 and 8:30 in the morning, 4.5 hours' drive, the terminal station is a big fall, and when you return, you need to leave and pick up in the big fall.
B tourist line. You need to book one day in advance. You can book it at the inn in Lijiang ancient city, 140 yuan back and forth. Get on the bus at 7:30 in the old city parking lot, leave at 8:00 on time, 4.5 hours' drive. When you arrive at Lugu Lake, stop for a big fall, and then stop for Lige.
C business car. This kind of car is actually private charter, carpooling. The time is uncertain. It leaves at about noon at the latest. Some drivers will take a short cut (Ahai power station), but it bumps badly. If it's fast, it'll take 3.5 hours. The price is high, 500-600 yuan for car rental, 80-100 yuan for one-way carpooling.
The most cost-effective way is to book a two-day tour of Lugu Lake online, including shuttle and accommodation, and the driver is punctual and convenient to bring luggage. One of the highlights of the trip is the hotel. The hotel you stay in is the self operated Lake View Hotel. You can enjoy the scenery of Lugu Lake and have a special viewing platform for taking photos. Lugu Lake is known as the "magical Oriental daughter country". The residents near the lake are mainly Mosuo people who have enjoyed the natural scenery of Lugu Lake. They can also go to Mosuo people's houses and visit Mosuo culture.
Tips:
1. Tickets for Lugu Lake are 100 yuan. Half price of student ticket
2. If you don't want to return to Lijiang on the same day and want to return from Lugu Lake, you can also fly to Kunming in one hour, and then choose a suitable way to go home after arriving in Kunming. From Lugu Lake to the local airport, you can take the airport bus, which takes about 1 hour. The reference fare is 30 yuan / person. (but not every day, only Tuesdays, Thursdays)