The days and nights of Lijiang Ancient Town are the gentlest earthly delights

🏮 Lijiang Ancient Town | A Time-Travel Guide Under the Giant Waterwheel, Clever Check-ins Along the Millennial Tea-Horse Road! 🛕 🏮 The Top Spot in the Ancient Town! Touch 800 Years of Soft Time as the Waterwheel Turns! 📍 Address: No. 1, Dongda Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang 🚌 Transportation: Walkable from the ancient town / Take a taxi to Beimenpo Parking Lot 1️⃣ Sifang Street ➡️ Giant Waterwheel Sifang Street: The hub of the ancient town! The square where Naxi grandmothers dance is incredibly heartwarming Giant Waterwheel: The landmark centerpiece! A double-layered waterwheel + a wall of wishing bells—photos at dusk during the blue hour turn out stunning 📸 Must-Visit Spots: Wishing Forest Corridor: A romantic tunnel filled with Dongba wishing plaques Yuhe Square: Frame the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the waterwheel in one panoramic shot 🍜 Naxi Flavors to Savor No. 88 Snack Shop: Chickpea jelly with butter tea, stuffed for just ¥30 per person Dianxi Prince: Wild mushroom hotpot with broth so delicious it’ll make your eyebrows dance—don’t miss the matsutake sashimi 🚶‍♀️ Pitfall Avoidance Guide ① Dragging suitcases on cobblestone paths is a nightmare! Opt for backpacks or stay on the town’s outskirts ② Don’t rush to buy silverware/tea—compare prices first ③ Bars at Sifang Street only get lively after 7 PM