In our opinion, this is one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Filled with canals and bridges, it's especially breathtaking at night, when hundreds of Chinese lanterns are lit. Countless little shops sell souvenirs, clothes, costume jewellery, etc. at very low prices (don't forget to bargain!).
While the city boasts many tourist attractions, frankly they are ...
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Brief description: 4,500-metre-high glacier on a mountain very close to Lijiang. On clear days, you can see its perennially snow-capped peaks from the city (best views from Black Dragon Pool). While the visit is expensive, we definitely recommend it! Wear warm clothes, as it's rather cold (or you can rent anoraks on the mountain). From November to March you can even ...
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Back in Lijiang, we recommend strolling about and then stopping off for a rest at Café Prague, a charming spot for reading a book or magazine (15-20CNY per drink). They have books to exchange and for sale. It's located next to the restaurant Nasi: take Dong Da Street out of Market Square; it's on the first bridge on the right.
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Brief description: Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Gorge) is probably the deepest canyon in the world. It's located around 100 km northeast of Lijiang (62 miles), between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain. The Jingsha River runs ferociously through the gorge, forming 18 impressive rapids. Walkways allow you to admire the river roaring past. Some people do a ...
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After descending the mountain, close to where tickets are sold for the funicular, you can rent bicycles for riding through the park. It's well worth it: the landscape is a knockout! (2 hr, 50CNY - you'll have to leave a 500CNY deposit or a form of ID).
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