Itinerary

1. See Shuhe's Charming Old Town

   • Begin the walk from Sifang (Square) Street and pass by souvenir shops. It is one of the oldest bazaars in Lijiang, and it is full of the daily hustle and bustle. 
   • Not far from here, you can see the Qinglong Bridge, considered the best of the ancient bridges in Lijiang. Qinglong Bridge has been of great importance in the economic and cultural development of Lijiang throughout history. Now, it has become the most popular wedding photo point for young couples and photo studios.  
   • Then, head to a Buddhist temple near the water source. Definitely, this ancient town has magnificent landscapes, but it also has many enthralling shops to explore, such as Yunnan Tofu, a flower cake shop, a tea shop, silver and leather shops, music cafes and restaurants.
   • After the Shuhe tour, we will carry on the tour from the center of the village, from where you can see a beautiful arch gate with the name of the village 'Baisha', which means 'village of white sands'. 
   • We can also enjoy the spectacular view of Jade Dragon Mountain from here on a clear day.
   • Then, we will explore a few traditional handicraft workshops: Copperware making and Naxi Silk embroidery and some Dongba pictographics: the writing system of the Naxi people, also known as the last living pictograph in the world! 
   • We will also visit the local food shop to try the most famous snack in Lijiang: bean jelly.
   • We can occasionally listen to the famous Naxi orchestra presented by a group of Naxi seniors in Baisha village. They are amateur musicians and also listen to some of the stories about their music. 
   • Finally, we will visit the streets of Baisha and learn about the unique culture and the real life of the Naxi people.

   Tour ends.