What to do and see in Lijiang, Yunnan: The Best Bodies of Water

January 30, 2022 Agatha Simes

Lijiang is a beautifully preserved ancient Chinese town, infused with cultural flavor. Strolling along the 800-year-old bridges and waterways of the world-famous Old Town district is like stepping back in time. Don’t miss the views atop Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and the Dongba cultural center of Jade Water Village.
Restaurants in Lijiang

1. Lugu Lake

300 km (186 miles) from Lijiang Yongning Town, Ninglang County, Lijiang 674300 China
Excellent
73%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
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1%
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4.5 based on 888 reviews

Lugu Lake

Reviewed By Sijia22 - Sydney, Australia

One of the last female dominant societies in China, nested away around a fully natural lake, outside the busy cities and approx. 3000m above sea level. We stayed here for one night during April 2019 and whilst everything looks old, the lake is a beautiful light blue-ish silk colour that we have never seen before. It is truly unique and we have been to many famous lakes around China and all around the Asia Pacific. No lake is as tranquil or natural as the Lugu lake. We came via car from Lijiang (4 hour drive) but it's also possible to enter from the eastern Chengdu side. We went around the lake, took the boat to a famous little island where they shot a popular entertainment show, crossed the wedding bridge, experienced the bonfire dance at night and stayed at a nice hotel at the edge of Da Luo Shui. The hotel was called 'San Se Yun' or 'three colour cloud' but I couldn't find it on TripAdvisor. If you don't mind the long drive (or you can fly here from Kunming or Chengdu) and want to experience going back in time to a nice hideaway tribal village, then spending a day (or a few days) at Lugu Lake would be a nice choice.

2. World Heritage Park, Lijiang

Yuquan Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China +86 888 888 1074
Excellent
60%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 200 reviews

World Heritage Park, Lijiang

3. Qingxi Reservoir

Yuquan Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
53%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

Qingxi Reservoir

4. Blue Moon Valley

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang China http://explorechinatibet.com/attractions/blue-moon-valley/
Excellent
60%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
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4.5 based on 277 reviews

Blue Moon Valley

Reviewed By Cath5102 - Puchong, Malaysia

It's a beautiful valley down the Yulong Snow mountain. There are parts of the water which are in rich turquoise color.

5. White Water River

Beside Yunshan Plain, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
44%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 91 reviews

White Water River

6. Nine-Tripod Dragon Pond

Shuhe Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
35%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 17 reviews

Nine-Tripod Dragon Pond

7. Lashi Lake

10 km West of Lijiang, Lijiang 674107 China
Excellent
35%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
8%
Terrible
10%
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3.5 based on 284 reviews

Lashi Lake

8. Black and White River

Lijiang Ancient Town, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China
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100%
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

9. Ninety-nine Vauclusian Spring

Norht of Laojun Mountain, Lijiang China

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