Area Attractions

Jinmao Hotel Lijiang house yoga platforms where guests can meditate and practice asanas while absorbing incredible views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The yoga platform is outdoors, allowing guests to breathe in the crisp, fresh mountain air. Hours Daily, 12:00 to 24:00 Complimentary guided classes take place every Saturday from 6–7pm.

The earliest habitation of Naxi ancestors, famed for its 400-year-old Qinglong Bridge, sacred Dragon Pool and handicrafts by local artisans.

Ming Dynasty Naxi settlement comprising orderly waterways and bridges and rows of two-storey, tile-roofed, elaborately carved timber-framed houses.

Political, commercial and cultural center from the 7th–12th centuries. Known for its Baisha Murals and Naxi Embroidery Institute.

Sanctuary for migrant birds, with 30,000 of 57 species descending here in winter. Ride on Yunnan horses, and take a boat ride or fish on crystal-clear waters.

40-hectare pond built in 1737 featuring The Moon-Embracing Pavilion, Dragon God Temple, Five-Phoenix Tower and famous white marble bridge.

Surrounded by a forest of lofty spruces, this tranquil, verdant, meadow with grazing yaks and goats is regarded by local Naxi as the ‘entrance to heaven’.

An 18-hole, PGA-standard course winding along Wenbihai Lake, affording breathtaking views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

A must-visit. Take the cable car from the base of the massif to 4,506m, then climb the walkway to reach 4,680m to enjoy spectacular views.

Spectacular crescent-shaped lake with striking turquoise waters fed by melting snow running off the mountains.

At an elevation of 3,100 meters, the climate and soil produces a variety of unique plants including wildflowers, mushrooms and precious medicinal herbs.

The longest regulation course in the world. Due to its 3,100-meter elevation, balls fly 20% farther on the par-72, 18-hole course.

The unique culture and spirit of 26 ethnic minorities expressed through music, folk dance and poetry at the Ethnic Cultural Exchange Center.

Within a striking red theatre, 300 performers stage an astonishing, hi-tech show presenting the history of Lijiang.

Magnificent outdoor show by legendary film director Zhang Yimou (of Beijing Olympics opening and closing ceremonies and House of Flying Daggers fame).

Scenic 15-km long canyon on the Jinsha River, part of the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas UNESCO World Heritage site.