Lijiang Baisha Ancient Town | Immerse yourself in Naxi culture for a day.

| Immerse yourself in Naxi culture for a day. Location: Baisha Ancient Town is located about 10 kilometers north of Lijiang Ancient Town, with Yulong Snow Mountain at its back, Longquan to the south, and Zhisan to the west. Historical background: Baisha is the ancient capital of the Naxi people and a world-class "ancient Naxi kingdom". It is one of the birthplaces of Naxi culture. Best time to visit: April to October, when the scenery is beautiful and flowers are in full bloom. II. Transportation Self-driving or taxi: Locate Baisha Ancient Town, about 20-30 minutes by car. Please note that the streets in the ancient town are narrow, and it is not recommended to drive in. Bus: From Lijiang Ancient Town, take bus No. 6 (fare: RMB 2) or the Ancient Town-Shuhe-Baisha special line (fare: RMB 5) to Baisha Town Station. Taxi: From Lijiang City or Lijiang Ancient Town, Didi or taxi, about 20-30 minutes by car, fare about RMB 15. III. Must-see attractions Baisha Murals: A product of the Naxi people's openness in the Ming Dynasty, with a history of 500 years. It combines the artistic styles of Han, Tibetan, and Naxi people, and is a precious religious art treasure where Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism coexist. Sifang Street: The center of Baisha Ancient Town, a commercial center, and also the prototype of Sifang Street in Shuhe Ancient Town and Lijiang Ancient Town. Dashi Bridge: One of the oldest bridges in Lijiang, an important passage on the ancient tea-horse road. Fuguo Temple: The ancestral temple of the Naxi Mu clan on Zhisan Mountain, experience Naxi Buddhist culture. IV. Food recommendations Niu Tan Qing Restaurant: Baisha Ancient Town yak beef small hotpot, wild mushroom yak beef hotpot, egg-wrapped mushroom yak beef rice, etc., all of which are authentic local ingredients. Naxi Pure Hotpot: Located about 250 meters west of Baisha Town People's Government, offering authentic Naxi-style dishes. Yunwei Collection Yunnan Hotpot: Snow Mountain Wild Mushroom Hotpot, experience Yunnan's special food. Shanchi Coffee: Located on the outskirts of Baisha Ancient Town, in a courtyard full of Zen and Tang style. Features: Shanchi Coffee is based on Tang Dynasty culture, creating a leisure space in Chinese courtyard style. The courtyard features a dry landscape garden and blue tile and eaves wooden structure houses, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere. Here, visitors can not only enjoy high-quality coffee, but also experience a strong cultural atmosphere. V. Accommodation recommendations Yulong Baisha Bieyuan: Located in Baisha Ancient Town/Mediterranean International Resort, overlooking the snow mountains from a traditional Naxi courtyard, with moderate prices. Dengba Snow Mountain International Youth Hostel: Suitable for young backpackers, affordable, experience the youth hostel atmosphere. Yunzhong B&B (Xinshang Branch): A log-style B&B with a full sense of design, overlooking the snow mountains, suitable for vacation. VI. Shopping and souvenirs Chengbei Post Office: Offers original postcards and handmade souvenirs, a great place to buy fridge magnets. Local shops: You can buy tie-dye and various antique-style souvenirs. VII. Tips Sun protection and moisturizing: Yunnan has strong ultraviolet rays, pay attention to sun protection and moisturizing. Clothing preparation: Summer is the rainy season, and there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening in winter. Thick clothes are a must. Respect local residents: Ask residents for permission before taking photos, and avoid taking photos at will.