Lijiang

丽江|240h Free Transit

At a Glance

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240-hour transit exemption may apply via eligible Yunnan entry routes; confirm your itinerary and nationality before travel
Best Season
Mar-May, Sep-Nov
Climate
Highland; strong sun, cool mornings and evenings
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Top Attractions

01City Guide

Baisha Ancient Town

白沙古镇

All Ages

Admission

Baisha Ancient Town lanes are free to walk. Baisha Murals are a separate paid venue, commonly listed around CNY 20-30; some Yulong Snow Mountain combo products include Baisha Murals.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours

02City Guide

Black Dragon Pool Park

黑龙潭公园

All Ages

Admission

No separate standalone admission is normally needed, but access may be tied to Lijiang Old Town maintenance-fee rules. Carry ID and check the gate notice if asked.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours; half-day if adding Elephant Hill

03City Guide

Blue Moon Valley

蓝月谷

All Ages

Admission

Blue Moon Valley is inside Yulong Snow Mountain. Budget for Yulong Snow Mountain admission CNY 100 and the scenic sightseeing bus CNY 20; the optional Blue Moon Valley electric cart is CNY 40 for the full route or CNY 20 per stop.

Typical Visit

1.5-3 hours

04City Guide

Daluoshui Village

大落水村

All Ages

Admission

Daluoshui is inside the wider Lugu Lake scenic area. Use the Lugu Lake admission ticket, commonly CNY 70; boat rides, bonfire events, lodging, and local activities are extra.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours; overnight if using it as a base

05City Guide

Impression Lijiang

《印象·丽江》

All Ages

Admission

Official listed prices are CNY 280 for a standard ticket and CNY 346 for a VIP ticket. Discount bundles with Yulong Snow Mountain transport or cableways may be sold separately.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours for the show; longer with mountain transfers

06City Guide

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

玉龙雪山

Adults Focused

Admission

Yulong Snow Mountain admission is CNY 100. The scenic sightseeing bus is CNY 20. Optional official items include Glacier Park cableway CNY 120 plus bus, Yunshanping cableway CNY 40 plus bus, snow sightseeing train CNY 50 one-way or CNY 80 return, and other paid add-ons.

Typical Visit

6-8 hours

07City Guide

Lashihai Wetland Park

拉市海湿地公园

All Ages

Admission

Ticket reservations are handled through the Lashihai WeChat mini-program. Free lakeside areas also exist, while riding, boating, and package activities are separate paid services.

Typical Visit

1.5-3 hours

08City Guide

Lige Island

里格岛

All Ages

Admission

Lige is inside the wider Lugu Lake scenic area. Use the Lugu Lake admission ticket, commonly CNY 70; boats, parking, lodging, and village activities are separate.

Typical Visit

1-3 hours; overnight if staying by the lake

09City Guide

Lugu Lake National Scenic Area

泸沽湖国家级风景名胜区

All Ages

Admission

Lugu Lake admission is commonly CNY 70. From January 1, 2026, the Lijiang Lugu Lake scenic area stopped using paper tickets and moved to real-name e-tickets through the official WeChat account or major platforms.

Typical Visit

1-2 days

10City Guide

Lugu Lake Viewing Platform

泸沽湖观景台

All Ages

Admission

The main viewing platform is part of the wider Lugu Lake scenic-area visit. Use the Lugu Lake admission ticket, commonly CNY 70; parking and other lake activities are separate.

Typical Visit

20-45 minutes; longer if combining nearby viewpoints

11Historic Walk

Mufu Palace

木府

All Ages

Admission

Adult admission is commonly CNY 40. Guided explanation is often included after entry; night-visit products, if sold, can be priced separately.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours

12City Guide

Lijiang Old Town

丽江古城

All Ages

Admission

The public lanes are not a normal gated ticket attraction. Lijiang Old Town maintenance fee is listed as CNY 50 per person as an administrative charge; Mufu, Lion Hill, shows, and some venues charge separately.

Typical Visit

3-5 hours; longer if adding Mufu and nightlife

13City Guide

Shuhe Ancient Town

束河古镇

All Ages

Admission

The public lanes are generally free to walk. Lijiang Old Town maintenance-fee rules may apply to heritage-area stays or certain checks; museums, events, and commercial experiences charge separately.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours

14Food District

Sifang Street

丽江四方街

All Ages

Admission

Free public square inside Lijiang Old Town. Lijiang Old Town maintenance fee is listed as CNY 50 per person as an administrative charge; bars, restaurants, viewpoints, and nearby attractions charge separately.

Typical Visit

30-90 minutes; longer as part of an old-town walk

15City Guide

Tiger Leaping Gorge Lijiang Scenic Area

丽江虎跳峡景区

All Ages

Admission

Lijiang-side Tiger Leaping Gorge is commonly listed at CNY 65. Sightseeing transport or deeper hiking transfers can be separate.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the Lijiang viewpoint route; 1-2 days for deeper hiking