About Lijiang
Lijiang (丽江; Lìjiāng) is a small city in Yunnan Province, China; it was once the capital of a small kingdom. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a busy tourist town.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Chinese yuan (CNY)
Symbol: ¥
Language
Chinese
Phone Code
+86
International dialing code for China
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for China
Region
Asia
Eastern Asia
How to Get to Lijiang
Transportation options and arrival information
Most guest houses in the traditional architectural style are in the old town. As taxis are not allowed to enter the old town, they have to stop at the gates. So either be prepared to carry your luggage a bit or call the hotel to send someone to carry your luggage on a cart.
Getting Around Lijiang
Local transportation and navigation tips
Walking is the only option in the old town, while taxis are often the easiest way around the rest of town, meter starts from ¥9 (as of Mar 2019). Make sure you have the exact location info or address for the cab driver. Some of them do not know a whole lot more than you do.
Safety in Lijiang
Moderate Safety (Global Peace Index: 2.01)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
The smaller streets in the old town are reported not to be safe at night. Do not walk alone.
Where to Stay in Lijiang
Accommodation tips and recommendations
Lijiang has plenty of hotels to fit all budgets and styles.
Things to See in Lijiang
2 landmarks and points of interest
Black Dragon Pool
park in Yunnan province, China
Old Town of Lijiang
old town
Source: Wikidata
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