[2025 Yulong Attraction] Travel Guide for Lashihai Ancient Tea-Horse Route (Updated Mar)

Lijiang, Yunnan, a place filled with romance and mystery, where every piece of scenery seems to be a masterpiece of nature, leaving visitors enchanted. Among the many attractions in Lijiang, Lashi Lake Scenic Area stands out as a dazzling gem, shining with captivating brilliance. Lashi Lake, located about 10 kilometers west of Lijiang city in the middle of Lashi Dam, is not only the first nature reserve in Yunnan Province named after a 'wetland,' but also a place full of legendary charm. The name 'Lashi,' derived from ancient Naxi language, means 'new barren dam.' It was once part of the ancient geosyncline in northwest Yunnan and, after billions of years of geological movements, has formed the current highland basin. At the center of this basin lies a clear lake, vast and boundless, with an altitude of 2,437 meters, offering a breathtaking beauty. In this inland province of Yunnan, such a large lake is affectionately called 'sea' by the locals, hence the name Lashi Lake. It is not only a place of natural beauty but also rich in cultural history. One of the main attractions for visitors here is the horseback riding experience on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. This ancient trade route witnessed the hardships and legends of countless caravans. Today, visitors can retrace this ancient path, riding horses through the mountains and forests, experiencing the culture of the caravans. The rugged mountain roads and the careful steps of the horses make every slip and misstep a thrilling experience, allowing visitors to deeply appreciate the resilience and perseverance of the caravan people. Besides horseback riding, the unique landscape of Lashi Lake Wetland Park is another highlight. Within the park, large swathes of reeds sway in the wind, aquatic plants grow abundantly, and the vast marshlands create a unique lake and wetland scenery. Here, visitors can fully enjoy the beautiful landscape of lakes and mountains, feeling the magical charm of nature. During the bird-watching season, it becomes an important habitat for many migratory birds, such as black-necked cranes, egrets, and herons, providing a visual and spiritual feast for visitors. On this beautiful land, there is also a hidden and stylish club—the Youyiju Private Club. Located in the picturesque Shuhe Ancient Town of Lijiang, this club covers a large area and is renovated from three connected Naxi houses. The club is well-equipped, including uniquely designed guest rooms, a self-service kitchen, a restaurant, a tea bar, a book bar, a wine cellar, a spa, and a home theater, providing a comfortable and leisurely space for visitors. Here, visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a rare moment of tranquility and comfort. Of course, a visit to Lashi Lake Scenic Area would not be complete without experiencing the unique 'lake porridge sharing.' In the lakeside restaurants, visitors can taste delicious porridge made from local specialty ingredients. The host will serve the fragrant porridge in small bowls and hand them out to the visitors one by one. This unique way of sharing porridge not only allows visitors to feel the warmth and simplicity of the locals but also gives them a deeper understanding of Lijiang's food culture. The Lashi Lake Scenic Area in Lijiang, Yunnan, is a tourist destination that combines natural beauty, cultural history, and leisure experiences. Whether it's appreciating the beautiful lake and wetland scenery, experiencing the ancient Tea Horse Road culture, or tasting the unique lake porridge, visitors can leave with unforgettable memories. The presence of the Youyiju Private Club adds a touch of mystery and style to this beautiful land, attracting countless visitors to explore and experience.

To get there, I took a DiDi to the park, the ticket for Line A is about 298RMB this includes the horse and tea experience. The horse riding experience was about 1hr30 minutes. We stopped at the tea house and had tea and dried yak meat tasting. An electric car will pick you up and take you to the wetland park. It is recommended that you book a taxi back to the city early or you will have a hard time finding one back to the city.

Planning a trip to Lijiang, Dali, and Erhai? This 5-day itinerary will help you explore Yunnan without missing a thing. Save it now! . 🎉 Itinerary: Day 1: Lijiang Old Town -> Square Street -> Lijiang Golden Pagoda Scenic Area -> Black Dragon Pool Park On the first day, explore Lijiang in depth. Experience Naxi culture in the old town, try local snacks on Square Street, visit the mysterious Golden Pagoda Scenic Area, and finally take a stroll in Black Dragon Pool Park to enjoy the natural scenery. Day 2: Lashi Lake Ancient Tea Horse Road -> Jade Dragon Snow Mountain -> Blue Moon Valley On the second day, experience the charm of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, conquer the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Blue Moon Valley. Day 3: Shuanglang -> Erhai -> Erhai Cruise -> Dali Ideal State Resort Town -> Ideal State On the third day, head to Shuanglang to experience the charm of the ancient fishing town, take a cruise on Erhai to enjoy the beautiful scenery, and visit the artistic Ideal State Resort Town in the afternoon. Day 4: Dali Old Town -> Erhai -> Erhai Ecological Corridor -> Panxi Village -> Erhai Trip Moments -> Lijiang Old Town On the fourth day, explore Dali Old Town, cycle around Erhai to experience the natural beauty of the ecological corridor, pass through Panxi Village to take beautiful photos, and finally return to Lijiang Old Town. Day 5: Lijiang - Return Home The trip ends. With fond memories, return home from Lijiang. 🏠 . Must-visit attractions: 🌟 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 🌟🌟 Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Xuehua Village, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang, Yunnan Opening hours: 07:30-16:30 Recommended visit time: 1 day The sacred mountain of the Naxi people, with 13 peaks stretching like a silver dragon, is a great place for hiking and photography. 🌟 Erhai 🌟🌟 Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: No. 1, Erhe South Road, Xiaguan, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture Opening hours: All day Recommended visit time: 1-2 days The picturesque scenery and the divine light of Shuanglang on the lakeside often attract photographers. It is an ideal place to relax. 🌟 Dali Old Town 🌟🌟 Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: No. 42, Yita Road, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Opening hours: All day Recommended visit time: 2-3 hours The old town is full of snacks and has a vibrant nightlife. The ancient streets and buildings exude a charming historical atmosphere. . Travel essentials: 🎒 👗 Clothing: Thick coat, windbreaker, long-sleeved clothes, comfortable sneakers. 🕶️ Accessories: Sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, umbrella or raincoat. 💳 Documents: ID card, student ID, bank card, and some cash. 🍫 Food: Chocolate, energy bars, and fruit to replenish energy. 📱 Electronics: Mobile phone, charger, power bank, and camera. 💊 Medicine: Cold medicine, painkillers, band-aids, and medicine for altitude sickness. 🎁 Others: Brightly colored scarves or shawls for a better photo atmosphere! . Explore Lijiang, Dali, and Erhai to make your trip to Yunnan full of romance and surprises, and don't miss any scenery!

Attention ski lovers! Don't miss this 6-day Kunming-Lijiang-Dali tour with skiing experience. Check out this detailed guide and save it now! -------- 🛣️Itinerary: DAY 1: Green Lake Park - Yunnan Military Academy - Dianchi Lake - Guandu Ancient Town On the first day in Kunming, we will visit the picturesque Green Lake Park, the historic Yunnan Military Academy, the magnificent Dianchi Lake, and the ancient Guandu Ancient Town. DAY 2: Stone Forest Scenic Area - Small Stone Forest Scenic Area - Ashima - Yi Ancient Town On the second day, we will visit the Stone Forest Scenic Area to explore the unique karst landform, admire the Ashima landscape in the Small Stone Forest, and experience the folk customs of Yi Ancient Town. DAY 3: Tianjing Pavilion - Erhai Lake - Nanzhao Island - Erhai Lake Trip Moments - Yunshang Flower Sea On the first day in Dali, we will visit Tianjing Pavilion, admire the beautiful Erhai Lake, explore the historical sites on Nanzhao Island, take photos at Erhai Lake to capture the beautiful moments, and immerse ourselves in the colorful Yunshang Flower Sea. DAY 4: Dali Ancient City - Wenxian Tower - Lashi Lake - Lashi Lake Tea Horse Road - Lijiang Ancient City - "Lishui Jinsha" Show On the fourth day, we will wander through the ancient streets of Dali Ancient City, climb Wenxian Tower for a panoramic view, head to Lashi Lake to experience the charm of the Tea Horse Road, arrive at Lijiang Ancient City in the evening, and enjoy the wonderful "Lishui Jinsha" show. DAY 5: Shuhe Ancient Town - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Cableway On the second day in Lijiang, we will visit Shuhe Ancient Town to experience the Naxi culture, challenge the peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and take the cableway to enjoy the magnificent snow mountain scenery. DAY 6: Kunming Tourist Distribution Center - Airport Transfer On the last day, we will end the pleasant journey at Kunming Tourist Distribution Center and arrange airport transfer according to the flight time. Return home with wonderful memories. 🛫 (If time permits, you can also choose to add a 4-day Xishuangbanna tour to continue exploring the wonders of Yunnan!) -------- Must-visit attractions: - 🏔️Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: The sacred mountain of the Naxi people, with 13 continuous peaks resembling a flying silver dragon. - 🪨Stone Forest Scenic Area: The area is full of grotesque rocks and unique peaks, which will leave you wanting more. - 🌊Dianchi Lake: The lake is rippling with green waves, and the mountains and lake complement each other. A visit will leave you feeling relaxed and happy. -------- **Notes**: * January weather: Kunming is warm and comfortable during the day and slightly cool at night, so remember to bring a coat. 🧥 Lijiang and Dali have large temperature differences between day and night, so keep warm! * Airport transportation: Kunming Airport is close to the city center, and it is convenient to take a taxi or subway. 🚖🚇 * Photo spots: Shuanglang Ancient Town by Erhai Lake and the night view of Lijiang Ancient City are great places to take photos. 📸 * Specialty prices: Kunming's flower cakes and Dali's tie-dye are affordable and practical, making them great souvenirs. 🎁 -------- Kunming-Lijiang-Dali, a journey of scenery and stories. We look forward to your next trip to Yunnan to discover more unknown beauty!

Yunnan Lijiang Ancient Town next to Lashi Lake Cloud Horse Farm, This place is perfect for a one-day trip, not too rushed, waking up naturally in the morning. It takes about 45 minutes to get from Lijiang to Lashi Lake, enjoying the scenery along the way. Upon arrival, you exchange tickets and then have lunch, which is better than expected. The local chicken hotpot includes both meat and vegetables. After eating, you can enjoy the scenery at the horse farm, see many small animals, visit popular photo spots, and have exquisite afternoon tea. It's quite pleasant to go with a few friends. At 3 PM, we went horseback riding. It wasn't hot, but the UV rays were very strong, so we had to be fully equipped. Otherwise, you'd get tanned quickly. I only exposed my eyes, and everything else was covered tightly. The staff worked hard; we rode for a whole hour. My butt was numb. After riding, we took a car back to the Lijiang Ancient Town hotel to rest. The day's trip ended, and it was very cost-effective, with all expenses for one person being less than 200 yuan. Highly recommended.

There are plenty of check-in points in the ancient city of Lijiang😁 But I still want to recommend the Tea Horse Road on the cloud end to you💯 Not only can you experience the tea horse civilization a thousand years ago, but it's also fun and photogenic📷 You can start directly from the ancient city of Lijiang and Shuhe Ancient Town✌️ There will be exclusive business cars🚙 to pick us up and take us to Lashi City, which is very convenient Around ten o'clock, you can reach the cloud end horse farm🐴 to experience a tea horse road ride~ You can also take many beautiful photos with the horses📷 You don't need to worry about lunch In the cloud end pastoral restaurant, there are local specialty chicken🐔 hot pot with various vegetables, homemade hawthorn fruit tea and fruit🍉, it's so easy Then you can play and stroll around the cloud end at will💃 You can meet many girls in beautiful dresses taking pictures of each other The rate of getting good photos is also very high✌️ When you're tired, there's a driver who can pick us up and take us back to the ancient city at any time 🏠Cloud End (Tea Horse Road)

👸 Princess, please get on the bus! Per capita 1k, let's have fun in Lijiang together🌈💰||| 📍 Lijiang·Shangri-La 🚦 Transportation: 👣 Departure place - Yunnan: You can choose to fly directly to Kunming Changshui Airport or Lijiang Airport ✈️ 👣 Kunming - Dali: High-speed train🚆2 hours, car journey🚗5 hours 👣 Dali - Lijiang: High-speed train🚆1.5 hours, car journey🚗2.5 hours 👣 Lijiang - Shangri-La: Car journey🚗3 hours 🏠 Accommodation: 🌴 Kunming: It is recommended to stay near Kunming Old Street or Guandu, convenient transportation, there are many places to play around 🌴 Dali: Inside Dali Ancient City or near Erhai Lake are good choices 🌴 Lijiang: You can choose to stay in the ancient town or hotels in the city 🌴 Shangri-La: It is recommended to stay near Dukezong Ancient City, convenient transportation, high cost performance 🎈 Simple itinerary 📍 Day 1: All over the country — Pick up the plane to Lijiang — Stay in Lijiang 📍 Day 2: Lashi Sea Tea Horse Ancient Road-Yulong Snow Mountain (Yusongping)-Blue Moon Valley-Shuhe Ancient Town- Stay in Lijiang 📍 Day 3: Lijiang-First Bend of the Yangtze River-Tiger Leaping Gorge-Pudacuo National Forest Park-Tibetan Home Tusi Banquet- Stay in Shangri-La 📍 Day 4: Explore Dukezong Ancient City-Napa Sea- Stay in Lijiang 📍 Day 5: Lijiang Airport send off — Fly back to various places ✔ Travel Tips: Although Yunnan is beautiful, the distance between attractions is far and transportation is not very convenient. If you are not a self-driving sister, it is recommended to find a reliable local pure play group, no need to worry about transportation, accommodation, luggage and other issues, both cost-effective and can enjoy a high cost-effective travel experience~ 🚗💼💰Lashi Sea Tea Horse Ancient Road

Main route→ Dali + Lijiang (Lugu Lake ~ Shangri-La ~ Xishuangbanna ~ DAY1: Arrive in Lijiang from all over the country (free airport/station pick-up) and check in at a Lijiang guesthouse. DAY2 Lashi Lake, Tea Horse Ancient Road, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley, Shuhe Ancient Town → Stay at Lijiang Guesthouse. DAY3 Depart from Lijiang, visit Shuanglang, Jinsha Island, watch seaweed performance, then head to Santorini and stay at a guesthouse in Dali. DAY4 Dali Ancient City Erhai Lake → Jeep Travel Photography → Skyland → Stay at Lijiang Guesthouse DAY5 airport/station pick-up, return home once.