The Yunnan Province of China houses plenty of attractions; one such is Lijiang that is located some 570 km northwest of Kunming. It can be easily reached with road and air both and it is frequented by crowds of people who take cheap flights to Beijing to explore the beauties of China. It is known to be the magnificent home of descendants of Tibetan nomads- the Naxis and serves to be the oasis of many antiquated and notable sites. The town is very well-preserved and is also declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The history dates back to more than 800 years and it’s highly boasts of the enigma and charisma of its jaw dropping allurements.
Baisha Village is truly worth-visiting that is the most historical and antiquated area of this beautiful place. It was the earliest settlement of the Naxi people and lies about 10 kilometres in the northern side of Lijiang. The First Bend of the Yangtze is another breathtaking attraction of China that is located in Shigu Town. It performs a spectacular about-face at Stone Drum and is sourced by the Yangtze River that flows south, then north and makes a triangular shape of about 50 square kilometres- an impressive and unique ‘V’ formation, called as the First Bay of the Yangtze.
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is another spell casting spot that is the southernmost glacier of the northern hemisphere and is elevated at the height of more than 5,600 metres. The summit is accessible with the help of cableway but it was 1st climbed in 1963. It houses a number of rare plant species that makes the one fourth if all the plant breeds of China. The mountain provides you with a number of picturesque and magical landscapes that are outstandingly beautiful.
The town is speckled with plenty of teahouses, and you must take out some time to explore them. To make the tea and to drink it can be a very interesting activity to perform in China. You will be enthralled to view the ornamentation of these tearooms which are elegantly designed in typical Chinese style. many of them lie on the 2nd storeys of the buildings, enabling the beloved guests to have the eye catchy and appealing views of the city. Don’t miss the chance to head towards the Lugu Lake that is accessible with the drive of about five hours by car. The lake covers the land area of about 52 square kilometres.
You will be amazed to see the crystal –clear water- you can view underwater for approximately 12 metres. The area is also very famous housing the population of Mosuo an ethnic group of China that practice this area’s quasi-unique matriarchy. Other must-see attractions of the area are Museums in Lijiang, The Ancient Town, The Black Dragon Pool, The Jade Water Village, The Mu Clan Mansion, Tiger Leaping Gorge and many others. So pack up your belongings and get ready for an amazing trip to Lijiang.
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