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#yunnanspots 🏮✨ Old Town of Lijiang – A Timeless Chinese Treasure! 🌸🏯 📍 Location: Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China 🇨🇳 💰 Ticket Price: Entry to the old town is free, but a small maintenance fee of around ¥50 may apply for certain areas. 🕒 Opening Hours: Open 24 hours, best explored in the early morning 🌅 or evening 🌙 when the lanterns glow beautifully. 🌟 Highlights: Step into a living postcard at the Old Town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 🏆 that feels like a journey back in time. With its cobblestone streets, ancient wooden houses, and sparkling canals, every corner is a photographer’s dream 📸. Explore the lively Square Street (Sifang Jie) 🏮 lined with cozy cafés, traditional shops, and Naxi ethnic culture 🎶. You’ll love watching locals in traditional attire, hearing the soft flow of canals, and tasting local snacks 🍡. As night falls, the entire town turns magical with glowing red lanterns 🎏 and live folk music 🎻 echoing through the alleys — pure romance and nostalgia combined! 💕 🚗 How to Reach: Located about 30 km from Lijiang Airport ✈️. You can take a taxi or shuttle bus to the old town in about 40 minutes. 💚 Best For: Culture lovers, photographers, and couples seeking an enchanting, old-world atmosphere. #oldtownoflijiang #lijiangchina #unescoworldheritage #yunnantravel #culturaljourney #magicalchina 🏮🌸
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Stepping Into a Living Postcard at Lijiang Old Town 🌧️🏮✨ Lijiang Old Town is a UNESCO treasure where ancient cobblestone streets, stone bridges, and classic wooden houses glow under neon-lit lanterns. Nighttime transforms the whole place into a vibrant maze—rain or shine, the crowds bring the city’s heartbeat to life! 🗺️ Recommended Route: Start at the Waterwheel for a must-snap opening shot, then stroll south through Square Street and along the main canals. Hit up Lion Hill for sweeping views dotted with rooftops and twinkling lanterns. 📸 Top Photo Spots: – Waterwheel entrance at dusk: Catch lights reflecting off wet stones. – Ancient bridges by the canals: Frame lanterns and winding streets. – The side alleys: Their moody glow and detailed woodwork pop best after sunset. 🎒 Must-dos: – Sample local snacks from open-front shops—yak jerky and rose cakes are crowd favorites. – Duck into a tiny bar for Naxi folk music (even if it’s drizzling outside, the vibe stays strong). – Try calligraphy or silver jewelry workshops tucked in hidden courtyards. 💡 Visiting Tips: – Wear sturdy non-slip shoes: The ancient stone flooring gets dangerously slick when wet! – Bring a light rain jacket, not an umbrella; narrow lanes make umbrellas awkward and the rain enhances the colors anyway. – Nights are dazzling but busiest, so pace yourself and watch pickpocket hotspots in crowds. ⚠️ Precautions: Watch your step in wet conditions—the floors get very slippery fast, so don’t rush, especially on bridges. #Lijiang #OldTown #NightMarkets #ChinaTravel #TravelTips

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