The escape plan was successful! Waiting with you on the roof of the ancient city for a star-falling Sifang Street

1. Cultural etiquette and taboos 1. Fire pit taboos - The Naxi fire pit is a sacred place. You cannot cross the fire pit or step on the iron tripod beside the fire pit. - Do not chop the wood near the fire pit with a knife, and do not throw garbage into the fire. 2. Religious etiquette - Wearing hats, taking photos, and pointing at Buddha statues or prayer flags are prohibited in temples. - Prayer wheels and Mani piles must be circumnavigated clockwise and the stones should not be moved at will. 3. Photo etiquette - Before taking photos of the elderly, children or Naxi grandmas in traditional costumes, be sure to smile and ask for permission. - Aerial photography of the core area of ​​the ancient city is prohibited (drones are prohibited in areas such as Mufu and Sifang Street). II. Health and Safety 1. Plateau Acclimatization - Lijiang is about 2,400 meters above sea level. Generally, there is no obvious altitude sickness, but avoid strenuous exercise or drinking. - People with sensitive skin should prepare oxygen cylinders (15-20 yuan/can at Gucheng Pharmacy). 2. Cobblestone road warning - The streets in the ancient city are all uneven bluestone roads. Wear non-slip sports shoes and avoid high heels or slippers. - During the rainy season (June-September), the road surface is slippery, so do not look at your phone while walking. 3. Sun protection and warmth - Ultraviolet rays are extremely strong! Sunglasses, SPF50+ sunscreen, and a wide-brimmed hat are essential, and you need protection even on cloudy days. - The temperature difference between day and night is large, so bring a thin jacket in summer and a down jacket in winter (the temperature may be below 0℃ at night). --- III. Guide to Avoiding Scams 1. Shopping Traps - Silverware: Be cautious when buying "Lijiang Snowflake Silver". It is recommended to go to Xinhua Village (regular stores are engraved with "999 Pure Silver"). - Tea: Don’t trust “millennium old tree tea”. It is recommended to buy genuine Pu’er tea in brand stores. - Medicinal materials: Be wary of "explosive saffron" and "wild Ganoderma lucidum", most of which are artificially grown or fake. 2. Traffic routines - Common rhetoric used by illegal taxi drivers at airports/stations: "The ancient city maintenance fee checkpoint is congested, and you need to take a detour to pay extra", and the actual maintenance fee has been cancelled. - To go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, take the official blue bus of "Lijiang Transportation" (15 yuan one way), and do not trust the low-priced chartered buses on the roadside. 3. Dining Tips - There are many tricks used by the "romantic encounters and wine touts" on the bar street. If a bottle of beer costs more than 50 yuan, leave decisively. - When trying the cured pork ribs hotpot, give priority to old brands with many locals (such as A-ma Cured Pork Ribs). IV. Ancient City Protection and Rules 1. Ancient City Maintenance Fee - The government has cancelled the mandatory collection, but some scenic spots (such as Mufu) may include this fee in the ticket price. 2. Quiet Agreement - After 23:00 every night, no noise is allowed in bars. When choosing accommodation, stay away from bar streets (South Gate or Zhongyi Lane are recommended). - Do not make loud noises in residential areas in the early morning as Naxi elders are used to getting up early to work. V. Transportation and accommodation 1. Luggage suggestions - Vehicles are prohibited from passing through the ancient city, and the wheels of suitcases are easily stuck in the cracks of the stone slabs. It is recommended to contact the homestay to use a tricycle for pick-up. 2. Accommodation selection - Give priority to inns with the "Lijiang Ancient Town Protected Residence" logo, which have better sound insulation and distinctive architecture. - The room rate in the off-season (March-April/November-December) is 50% lower than during holidays, and you can bargain on the spot. 3. Self-driving tips - Parking fees around the ancient city are high (80-100 yuan/day), it is recommended to park in the free parking lot at the South Gate. #新年好去处2025 Six, Seasonal tips - Rainy season (June-September): Bring a folding umbrella with you, be extra careful on mossy cobblestone roads, and wear waterproof shoe covers. - Winter (December-February): Some inns do not have air conditioning. Please check whether they have electric blankets or floor heating. - Peak season (Spring Festival/summer vacation): Go out before 7 am to avoid the crowds, and experience the quiet ancient city after 11 pm. 7. Recommended in-depth experience (avoid commercialization) ✅ Zhongyi Market Morning Market: Visit the local market from 6:30 to 8:30 and try the freshly baked Lijiang Baba. ✅ Listening to the rain at Wenchang Palace: Drink tea at the free ancient viewing platform on rainy days and watch the clouds and mist drift over the eaves. ✅ Shoudao Lijiang Workshop: Make Dongba paper and copperware by yourself (Wenming Lane, Yishang Street). #2月好地方2025