Things to Do in Lijiang
Lijiang is an ancient city located in the northwest of Yunnan Province. It has a history of more than 800 years and is famous for its stunning landscapes. It is also called "Venice of the East". The ancient city of Lijiang is different from other Chinese cities in terms of architecture, history and culture, which here are closely linked to the tradition of the Naxi, who continue to maintain their ancestral customs. What can tourists do in Lijiang? Here we select some interesting things to do in Lijiang for tourists to enjoy the best of Lijiang.
You can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is located about 15 kilometers north of Lijiang city. At more than 5,500 meters above sea level, this mountain stands out for its steep slope and its charming beauty. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is called "Boshi Oulu" in the Naxi language, which means silver rock with white sand. The mountain is rich in natural tourism resources, and the landscapes can be roughly divided into snowy and glacial landscapes, alpine grassland landscapes, virgin forest landscapes, snow-capped mountains and water landscapes. It is a sacred mountain in the hearts of the Naxi people and all ethnic groups in Lijiang. The "Sanduo", the guardian god of the Naxi people, is the incarnation of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, in fact, Lijiang groups still celebrate the "Sanduo Festival" every year.
They can enjoy old Naxi music. Ancient Naxi music is the crystallization of art created by the Naxi influenced by Confucianism and Taoism as a representative of the Central Plains civilization. The music has a strict succession from generation to generation, using gongchepu as a medium for the mouth and heart missionary. Apprentices recite the gongchepu and learn to play a musical instrument. And then little by little they practice and learn while playing, until they become expert songs. Because of this kind of strict succession, ancient Naxi music has been able to be saved until now.
You can take a walk through the ancient cities of Lijiang. In Lijiang, there are some very famous ancient cities, such as Lijiang Ancient Town and Shuhe Ancient Town. Lijiang Ancient Town has a history of more than 800 years, it is a best-preserved historical city in China. It is a peaceful city of recreations, presenting traditional Chinese style architecture, an ideal place to explore the long-gone Dongba, and cultural heritage to memorize the brilliant glory of the past. Nestled at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, 6 km northwest of Lijiang Ancient Town, Shuhe Ancient Town was once a stopping point on the ancient Tea and Horse Route. Tourists can appreciate Shuhe's top attractions such as Qinglong Bridge, Sifang Street and Dragon Pond.
You can see the beautiful murals about the Naxi culture. The Baisha Mural, also known as Lijiang Mural, displayed in the splendid and ancient temples. The mural, with unique religious themes and magnificent painting skills, is one of the most important forms of Dongba culture of Lijiang. The originality and figures of the murals reflect the different religious cultures and artistic forms of Buddhism, Lamaism, Taoism and the development of the local Naxi Dongba religion in the Naxi school. Each painting includes at least a hundred portraits, which are not only of Buddha, but also of ordinary people, such as bureaucrats, farmers, citizens and even criminals. These murals have witnessed the superb art, extraordinary creativity and rich imagination of the ancients; They are not only valuable treasures of the history of Chinese painting, but also a transcendent cultural heritage that serves as an ambassador dedicated to promoting Chinese culture in the world.
