Enchanting Yunnan: Lijiang, Dali & Shangri-La Highlights 🏔️⛩️🍃 Journey through Yunnan’s dreamscape with this three-city adventure—where ancient towns, alpine vistas, and Tibetan charm greet you at every turn! Start in Lijiang Old Town, wandering stone lanes and crossing charming bridges. Don’t miss the view from Lion Hill for a classic “rooftops and snow mountains” shot—morning light is unbeatable for photos! Sip Yunnan coffee in a courtyard café, and if time allows, stroll Black Dragon Pool Park for mountain reflections. Next, hop to Dali and cycle beside Erhai Lake (bike rental stands near the lake entrance). The Three Pagodas offer dramatic symmetry—try the reflection shot from the east side. Be sure to explore Dali Ancient Town’s lively music bars at sunset. Sample the local rushan cheese—it’s unique to Dali. Finish up in Shangri-La, with a sunrise visit to Songzanlin Monastery for surreal golden hues. Old Town makes for magical evening strolls (watch for lantern-lit alleys!). Head to Napa Lake if it’s migration season to spot wild birds. Dress warmly—Shangri-La’s altitude brings chilly evenings, even in summer! Tips: Start your days early to dodge crowds and catch golden morning light for photos. Altitude in Shangri-La can be tough—pace yourself and bring layers. For intercity travel, try booking advance tickets via trip.com for seamless bus/train rides. Don’t rush—each town deserves savoring. #Yunnan #Lijiang #Dali #ShangriLa #TravelChina
CL266
Popular Trip Moments
Five Days and Four Nights White Water Terraces Travel Guide 5000 | Hanfu enthusiasts rejoice! I've found the Naxi courtyard in Lijiang that best matches Hanfu style | Panzhihua 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide | Lugu Lake After the Misty Rain | Accidentally stumbled upon a Naxi courtyard in Lijiang Ancient Town! It cured my indecision about where to stay! | Fenghuang Ancient Town | Lugu Lake | Liuliu City | Yuhu Village | The quiet charm of Pearl Lake | View Ai generated title and comments | Stay at this picturesque guesthouse in Lijiang to truly slow down. | Lijiang's boutique guesthouse: A place you'll never want to leave | blue moon valley | Tiger Leaping Gorge | The "Snow Mountain Secret Realm" in Baisha Ancient Town, Qiyue Homestay is so healing | Where to stay in Lijiang for convenient access to various attractions | Lijiang Autumn Travel Guide! | Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day 8-day holiday, stay at a newly opened guesthouse, National Day per person 100+ | Immerse Yourself in the Dream of Lijiang | Modern Marvels🌧️ | Blue Moon Valley: The Jade Beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain | Yulong’s Must-See Live Show—Epic Vibes Even in the Rain! 🌧️🌄 | Lijiang Old Town Must-Visit Guide | Slow-paced wandering in Shuhe Ancient Town🌄 | A good day in Lijiang | Waking up on the cliff of Tiger Leaping Gorge, I understood the meaning of "majestic mountains and rivers"
Recommended Attractions at Popular Destinations
Popular Attractions in Zanzibar Island | Popular Attractions in Chefchaouene | Popular Attractions in Bali | Popular Attractions in West Lake | Popular Attractions in Bangkok | Popular Attractions in Osaka | Popular Attractions in Kuala Lumpur | Popular Attractions in Dubai | Popular Attractions in Walt Disney World Resort | Popular Attractions in Beijing | Popular Attractions in Sydney | Popular Attractions in Tokyo | Popular Attractions in Singapore | Popular Attractions in Shanghai | Popular Attractions in Los Angeles | Popular Attractions in Kyoto | Popular Attractions in Paris | Popular Attractions in Melbourne | Popular Attractions in Las Vegas | Popular Attractions in London | Popular Attractions in Rome | Popular Attractions in New York | Popular Attractions in Phuket | Popular Attractions in Iguazu National Park(Argentina) | Popular Attractions in Barcelona | Popular Attractions in Chengdu | Popular Attractions in Jungfrau Region | Popular Attractions in Madrid | Popular Attractions in Florence | Popular Attractions in Milan
Popular Attractions
Bingyu Valley | Dalian Haiwang Nine Islands Tourist Area | Slender West Lake | Daming Temple | Labor Park | He Garden | Gumulan Yard Shita | Xinghai Park | Wenfeng Tower | Crane Temple | The Shi Kefa Museum | Dalianwan Fort | Yangzhou Shuangbo Museum | Yechun Garden | Zhuhai Museum | Hailing Pearl Cultivation Farm | Xiangshui (Perfume) Bay | Coconut Island | Hang Li Po Well | Huashilou House | LaoLong Jing Yu ChaYuan | Dai Temple | Wushan Tianfeng Scenic Area | The Place to Which Confucius Climbed to Command a Broad View | Nantian Gate | Azure Cloud Temple | Pu Zhao Temple | Orioles Singing in the Willows | Leifeng Tower | Inscribed Stones on Mount Tai of the Qin Dynasty
Popular Restaurants in Lijiang
Man Yi Xuan | 浮娴小锅饭·云南民俗风味餐厅(束河古镇店) | DIAN CHU XIAO GUO BA | Xue Jing Ge Restaurant | V·sherry | 文氏奶奶·云南民间菜 | Dian Xiang Guan Chinese Restaurant | 7 Colors Chinese Restaurant | 茶马二当家·云南菜·庭院餐厅 | 88 Snack | Forest Factory Party | Amandayan Tea House Bistro | The Lakeside | Yunxueli Restaurant (huangguan) | The Master of Lijiang(Restaurant) | 阿妈意·丽江特色小吃非遗传承集合店 | SaKura Restaurant | 春天里餐厅·丽江特色美食(束河店) | Qianxue RESTAURANT | Rumi Restaurant·Naxi Garden Yunnan Cuisine | PIN WEI Lugu Lake Restaurant | 云雪丽丨丽江木府土司文化餐厅 | 巷里私房菜馆 | Yue Gu Lou | Xiao Chu Zi Private-home Cuisine | ER GE MI XIAN | The Master of Lijiang Restaurant(Gu Cheng Nan Men Store) | 寻味私房菜 | Lao Dao Room | Shi quan Jiu mei wild mushroom hotpot
Popular Ranked Lists
Popular Premium Hotels in Avila | Popular Trending Attractions in Jiuzhaigou | Popular Trending Attractions in Takayama | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Athens | Popular Premium Hotels in Gori | Top 50 Luxury Hotels near S'agaro | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Tokyo | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Chengdu | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Nha Trang | Popular Trending Attractions in Wuyuan | Popular Premium Hotels Near Mabul Island | Popular Trending Attractions in Hexigten Banner | Popular Trending Attractions in Shangzhi | Popular Trending Attractions in Shijiazhuang | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Santorini | Popular Trending Attractions in Yi County | Popular Luxury Hotels Near Crepon | Popular Premium Hotels in Taunggyi | Popular Trending Attractions in Kaifeng | Popular Premium Hotels in Chanthaburi Province | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Paris | Popular Luxury Hotels in Antibes | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Auckland | Popular Premium Hotels in S'agaro | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Macau | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Madrid | Popular Premium Hotels in Wake County | Popular Trending Attractions in Wuxi | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Vienna | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in George Town
About
Payment methods
Our partners
Copyright © 2025 Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.