[2025 Lijiang Stay] Travel Guide for ARULA·J Hotel (Updated Jun)

Tancheng Ji (Lijiang Ancient Town Branch) is located at No. 72 Changshui Road, Lijiang City. This is a newly opened homestay, located just under the plaque of Sifang Temple Fair at the entrance of Lijiang Ancient Town. The transportation to visit Lijiang Ancient Town is very convenient. The bustling Zhongyi Market and Lijiang Ancient Town are just a few hundred meters away. There is a night market street in the evening with a huge variety of snacks and fruits. [Joyful] This homestay has a beautiful environment, with a new view at every step, and any photo you take will be very photogenic. It was formerly the Sifang Temple Fair. Sika deer are raised in the courtyard and one can see the golden mountain in the morning from the room. [Joyful] It is best to book this homestay in advance. It has good facilities and excellent service, including afternoon tea, fruit, coffee drinks, and midnight snacks. The weather in Lijiang changes rapidly. On rainy days, we saw beautiful snow scenery in the room. [Joyful] This is what an ideal courtyard looks like. Push open the gate, step into the courtyard, and it is comfortable to bask in the sun. There is a pavilion, vines, and lazy chairs inside. The balcony is comfortable and warm in the afternoon. The sky of Lijiang is clear blue, but the white clouds are spread in it like cotton wool. The blue sky and white clouds are reflected on the sparkling water, and the gurgling water is so pleasant. It is really a treasure homestay and is worth recommending. [Joyful] Lijiang, Tancheng Ji Hotel, it is very convenient to stay here when traveling to Lijiang.

|| 9 must-visit photo spots in Lijiang! 1️⃣ 7sea Bar, Baisha Ancient Town Take a photo on the second-floor balcony of this bar before sunset, and you can capture a photo of yourself, the signboard, and the snow-capped mountains. 2️⃣ Longnv Lake, Yuhu Village A little-known photo spot in Yuhu Village, Lijiang, where you can enjoy the sunrise and the view with your friends. 3️⃣ Jianshan Xiaoyuan A great spot to capture the sunrise in Lijiang. 4️⃣ Baisha Ancient Town The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is visible everywhere when the weather is good. The signboard is a great photo spot. There are fewer people in the morning, so it's easier to take photos. 5️⃣ Wildland A surreal fairytale town under the snow-capped mountains. I personally like it a lot. I recommend visiting in the morning when there are fewer people and the light is softer. 6️⃣ Wangu Tower, Lion Hill, Lijiang Ancient Town A great place to overlook Lijiang Ancient Town. I recommend visiting at dusk. You can take photos of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the city view from Lion Hill. 7️⃣ Black Dragon Pool Park Enter before 8 am to take photos of the sunrise for free. The photo spot where you can capture the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Deyue Pavilion in the same frame is worth visiting. 8️⃣ Yugu Farm A little-known photo spot near Baisha Ancient Town where you can capture the sunrise. You can capture the grass shed, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, swans, and pool in the same frame. 9️⃣ Stone Road, Lijiang Ancient Town The stone road near the waterwheel in Lijiang Ancient Town leads to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. I recommend taking photos in the morning or before sunset. 🔟 Lijiang Tancheng Ji Hotel The hotel is close to Lijiang Ancient Town, just a few minutes' walk from the entrance. You can enjoy the sunrise and the magnificent view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from the rooftop platform of Building B without leaving the hotel. Some rooms have great views, so you can take photos without leaving the room. There are also many photo spots inside the hotel waiting for you to discover!

In Lijiang, there are these niche check-in spots, which are lazy and leisurely, and hide the tranquility and beauty unique to Lijiang. · 📌Feeding migratory birds in Lashihai Take a taxi to Lashi Haida Fishing Village (free), sit quietly by the sparkling lake, let the warm sunshine gently fall, outline the lazy outline on the body, relax the body and mind, and look at the snow-capped mountains in the distance Silhouettes, as well as the occasional migratory birds flying over, enjoying the peace and tranquility. ⚠️Ultraviolet rays are strong outdoors, so it is recommended to wear sunglasses and remember to prepare bird food in advance. · 📌Panorama of Lijiang Old Town 1⃣️Mufu, enter Mufu and follow the central axis to Yuyin Tower. Take the path on the right and climb to the Sanqing Hall to get a bird's eye view of the entire Mufu and the ancient city! 2⃣️Locate Wenchang Palace, continue walking in after seeing the sign, and reach the highest point of Wenchang Palace Observation Deck. · 📌Yuhu Village This is a quaint village surrounded by snow-capped mountains🏔️, lakes, and meadows. It is also the closest village to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. 📷Walking around the ancient village, savoring the authentic regional charm, as far as the eye can see, the stone houses are full of vicissitudes of time. 📷When the white clouds on the top of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain disperse, you can easily capture the beautiful moment framed with the snow mountain by just stopping on the path between the villages. 📷I passed by the villagers leading their horses. At this moment, I felt like I was truly immersed in this place. 📷Find a rooftop of a coffee shop and take a close-up photo with Rizhao Jinshan Mountain. · 📌Black Dragon Pond Navigate to the West Gate or West 1 Gate and search for "Suocui Bridge" nearby. Black Dragon Pond does not charge entrance fees, but it will charge ancient city maintenance fees. If you enter early, there is usually no charge~ Longtan reflects the snow peaks, which can be said to be condensed. The beauty of Lijiang. · 📌Hotel check-in: 🏨Tanchengji Hotel The design style of the hotel incorporates Naxi elements, combining tradition and modernity. Every detail demonstrates the profound heritage of Dongba culture and is full of unique style. Just take a photo while walking and it will come out📷 No need to leave the hotel, you can welcome the first light of the morning on the rooftop platform of Building B and check in the breathtaking magnificent view of Rizhao Jinshan (some rooms can check in directly without leaving home) ·

Take a trip this winter and go wherever you want. Lijiang is a place that always feels new, and you can find different scenery every time you visit. Here is my cost-effective itinerary. You're welcome! ▫️ 📍Day 1: Explore Blue Moon Valley and Yak Meadow, and stargaze at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at night ▫️ Lashi Lake Known as the back garden of Lijiang, you can enjoy horseback riding and bird watching here. It takes only about an hour to drive to the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. ▫️ Blue Moon Valley The clear Tiffany blue water shines like emeralds in the sun. The beauty is breathtaking and needs no filter. ▫️ Yak Meadow Standing at an altitude of 3,600 meters, you will have a wide view. The blue sky and the silver-white snow-capped mountains form a peaceful and sacred picture. ▫️ Stargazing at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain This is a hidden gem. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain has little light pollution, making it a great place for stargazing. When night falls, the Milky Way will appear in front of you. You can join a stargazing tour at the PuXiu Star Observatory at Jinmao PuXiu. The camp offers large tents and small triangular cabins, both of which are comfortable. You can observe stars through a telescope and listen to professional teachers explain constellations. This is perfect for stargazing enthusiasts. ▫️ ✨Tips for stargazing: Use manual mode (M), set the shutter speed to 6 seconds (or more than 10 seconds if the aperture is large), aperture to F2.0, ISO to 3200, white balance to 4200K, manual exposure (MF), and time-lapse photography. 📍Day 2: Watch the sunrise at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and stroll through the ancient town ▫️ Sunrise: In winter, there is a high chance of seeing the sunrise. The current sunrise time is around 7:50-8:00. When the first ray of sunshine shines on the top of the snow-capped mountain and dyes the whole mountain golden, you will be amazed by the beauty of the world. 📷Tips for shooting: Baisha Ancient Town, Yuhu Village, Dongba Valley, and Yak Meadow are great places to shoot the sunrise. It is recommended to stay in a small town at the foot of the snow-capped mountain the night before and get up early to see this magnificent scene. ❄️ Notes: The temperature difference between day and night is large, so be sure to bring a thick coat to keep warm. 🏞️ After the trip, you can go to Shuhe Ancient Town or Dayan Ancient Town. These two ancient towns are important towns on the Ancient Tea Horse Road and have many specialty shops worth visiting. In the evening, you can find a small shop and have a drink to end your trip.

📍Address: No. 72 Changshui Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang, Tancheng Ji, Lijiang Ancient Town ❤Recommended Reasons: Tancheng Ji, Lijiang Ancient Town, is a high-end luxury hotel located in the heart of Lijiang Ancient Town. With its unique location and profound historical and cultural heritage, it has attracted the attention of countless travelers. The hotel design is inspired by the traditional Naxi courtyard, cleverly integrating modern luxury elements and oriental aesthetics, creating a classical yet fashionable, tranquil yet elegant resting space for every guest. 🌟Highlights: Walking into Tancheng Ji is like traveling through a time tunnel, back to an era full of poetry and distance. The 38 carefully crafted courtyard-style rooms are spacious and bright, with every detail revealing the designer's ingenuity. Open the window, and the beautiful scenery of the ancient town is in full view, making you feel like you are in a flowing painting. The courtyard also raises sika deer, which visitors can watch and feed, adding a unique fun to the journey. ⏳Visiting Time: In addition, the hotel is surrounded by a variety of attractions, within walking distance to Sifang Street, Mufu, Black Dragon Pool, and other historical sites in Lijiang Ancient Town. The night view of Lijiang Ancient Town is even more unique, with bright lights and bustling crowds, making people linger. The majestic and magnificent scenery of Yulong Snow Mountain, not far from the hotel, attracts countless tourists to check in. The grassland of Yunshanping and the snow mountain complement each other, forming a picturesque and beautiful picture, making people intoxicated and forget the hustle and bustle.

Day 1 Shuhe Ancient Town—Lijiang Ancient Town (Lion Hill Observation Deck is the best place to overlook the panoramic view of Lijiang Ancient Town) Day 2 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (CNY 100 for the entrance fee (including Blue Moon Valley), CNY 20 for the sightseeing bus, CNY 120 for the Glacier Park cableway)—Lijiang Romance Park 🚗 Transportation Guide Take a taxi or airport bus, which departs when full, about every 40 minutes, CNY 20 per person, and stops at the south and north gates of Lijiang Ancient Town 👍Recommended Hotel: Lijiang Gucheng Tancheng Ji Tancheng Ji is close to Sifang Street and within walking distance of Mufu Palace The hotel has a spacious public lounge with soft sofas and coffee tables, and a large window next to it overlooking the beautiful view of the ancient town. The room is spacious and bright, with a view of the ancient town outside the window. Whether in the morning or at night, the room is equipped with a bathtub, where you can take a hot bath to wash away the fatigue of the day, which is a real treat.🛁✨ 🍽Recommended Restaurants: Pangzi Restaurant (Garden Restaurant), Lao Dian Shanzhai Yunnan Cuisine, Ama Lapaigu, Laozhaohao Jianshui Pangzi BBQ, Grandma's Chicken Pea Jelly, Jiuge Pigpen Coffee 📌Tips: Bicycles are not allowed in Lijiang Ancient Town, and must be parked in designated areas outside the ancient town.

This newly opened 5-star hotel in Lijiang is full of charm, with not only the quaint style of the ancient town🏯, but also the elegant oriental aesthetics🏮. Open the window and you can see the unique eaves of the ancient town and the distant snow-capped mountains🏔. · ✅ Happiness overload💖 The courtyard design incorporates oriental philosophy, with snow-capped mountains and courtyards complementing each other. As soon as you enter the hotel lobby, you will be captivated by the exquisite wooden decorations🌿 and soft lighting✨. The rooms are cozy and elegant, with fresh flowers🌸 and welcome tea🍵 waiting for you as soon as you enter, full of details. In front of the floor-to-ceiling windows in the room📸, any photo can be a hit on social media. Especially those rooms with views of the ancient town, standing in front of the window is like traveling to another world🖼. Each room has large windows, with sunlight streaming in, warm and cozy☀. Open the curtains and enjoy the beautiful view of the ancient town, which will put you in a good mood🌈. Take a bath🛁 at night, then snuggle up in bed and watch a movie🎬, it's a great pleasure in life. · ✅ The location is also perfect📍 The hotel is located in the core area of Lijiang Ancient Town, just outside the bustling Sifang Street🏮, within walking distance to Mufu, Black Dragon Pool, and Lion Mountain Park🏞. It is also very close to the snack street and night market outside the ancient town, making it super convenient to go out for food at night🍢. If you are driving, there is also a parking lot nearby🚗, so you don't have to worry about parking at all. You can also rent a bicycle or electric bike, which is very convenient to go to Shuhe Ancient Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain🚲. · ✅ Tips: Don't forget to experience the Naxi ancient music in Lijiang🎵, listen to a show in the theater in the ancient town at night, it is definitely an unforgettable cultural feast. You can also try the local specialties, such as chicken bean jelly🥗 and Lijiang Baba🥟, which taste great. If you want to experience Lijiang more deeply, you can participate in the Naxi Torch Festival🔥 and feel the enthusiasm and joy of the locals. · 🚩Lijiang—Ancient Town 🚩Lijiang Ancient Town Tan Cheng Ji