Lijiang Old Town gently gazes at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain under the warm autumn sun

When the October breeze brushes past the ancient town’s green tiles, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain hangs clearly above the eaves like a silver dragon—in bustling Lijiang, I unexpectedly enjoyed a private autumn whisper between the snowy peak and the sunset. 🗺️ Ancient Town Strolling Routes 🏔️ Snow Mountain Highlights Route (4-hour walking version) Morning: Wenchang Palace Viewing Platform → Sifang Street Morning Light → Guanmenkou Alley → Wangu Tower Overlook Afternoon: Lion Hill Trail → Big Waterwheel Wish Spot → Xinhua Street Yellow Leaves → Baisuifang Bridgehead Dusk: Black Dragon Pool Reflection → Suocui Bridge Watching the Sunset Glow 🌆 In-depth Experience Route (2-day immersive version) DAY 1: Snow Mountain View Guesthouse → Mu Family Mansion Stories → Ancient Town Nightscape DAY 2: Shuhe Ancient Town → Baisha Murals → Qingxi Reservoir Lake Loop 📸 Stunning Moment Guide ▎ Snow Mountain Viewing Spots • Wenchang Palace: When the morning mist hasn’t cleared, the snow mountain appears to float in the air • Black Dragon Pool: After 5 PM, the snow mountain reflects in the water, dancing with the sunset glow ▎ Sunset Secret Spots ✅ Suocui Bridge: Watch the light and shadow flow between the water and flying eaves ✅ Top Floor of Wangu Tower: Overlook the ancient town as lights gradually brighten, the snow mountain turning into a silhouette ▎ Hidden Photo Angles Early morning at Qiyi Street: Cooking smoke and snow mountain form a living painting Roof of Puxian Temple: Red walls and snowy peaks create a color clash 🍲 Naxi Flavor Journey ▎ Must-try in the Ancient Town • No. 88 Snack Shop: Chickpea jelly with butter tea • Ama Yi Naxi Restaurant: Caravan grilled fish + water spinach ▎ Specialty Foods ✅ Yunxueli Restaurant: Snow mountain fish + wild mushroom hotpot ✅ Dianxi Prince: Banana leaf wrapped roast + Lijiang baba cake ✅ Street Stalls: Naxi grilled rice cakes + fermented tofu ▎ Secret Dining Spots Lion Hill Scenic Restaurant: Dine while admiring the snow mountain In Shuhe Alley: Enjoy a Naxi family feast in a century-old residence 💡 Thoughtful Travel Tips 🚗 Transportation Walk within the ancient town, wear comfortable flat shoes Take local minibuses to viewing spots 📅 Best Season October to November is ideal, with many sunny days and clear snow mountain views Avoid early mornings on holidays to enjoy a quiet ancient town 🏡 Accommodation Recommended: guesthouses with mountain views, so you can admire the snow mountain from your room in the morning Choose places on the edge of the ancient town for quiet and wide views When dusk drapes the snow mountain in a pink-gold veil, you realize this thousand-year-old ancient town’s most touching moment is not the hustle and bustle, but the gentle gaze between the snowy peak and the sunset glow.