4-Day 3-Night Lazy Travel Guide to Lijiang | Explore Ancient Town & Snow Mountain for Just 700+ RMB per Person

Just returned from Lijiang! All-inclusive food, accommodation, and transportation for only 700+ RMB per person - lazy travelers can copy this itinerary directly~ 🚗 Transportation Guide ▪️ Take a direct bus to Shuhe Ancient Town after arriving at Lijiang Station - super convenient! ▪️ For city travel, choose shared e-bikes/rental cars! 50 RMB for 2 days. Shuhe homestays allow driving into the ancient town - no more sore feet on cobblestone roads! ▪️ Take Bus 101 to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain! Departs from Zhongyi Market, earliest at 5:50 AM, 20-25 RMB/person (bargaining possible) - best value! 🗓️ Daily Itinerary ▫️ Day 1: Shuhe Ancient Town stroll + Lijiang Ancient Town nightscape Photograph reflections at Jiuding Longtan → Sunbathe on Qinglong Bridge → Shop at Sifang Street → Watch locals fetch water at Sanyanjing~ Evening transfer to Lijiang Ancient Town: take vintage photos at Umbrella Alley, admire city lights from Lion Hill, enjoy folk music at Bar Street~ ▫️ Day 2: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain + Blue Moon Valley ❄️ 🎫 Tickets: 100 RMB (adults), 50 RMB (students) - no discount for postgrads~ 🚠 Must book Glacier Park cable car in advance! Tickets released 7 days prior at 20:00 - choose 9-11 AM slots (140 RMB/person), afternoon rides often close due to weather~ ⚠️ Enter cable car within 30 mins of booked time! Latecomers must wait until 15:00~ 💧 Blue Moon Valley is free! Any cable ticket includes shuttle bus - skip the extra electric car fee~ ▫️ Day 3: Shuhe → Baisha → Dayan Ancient Town Quaint Baisha offers full snow mountain views~ Return to Dayan for missed spots: palace-style photos at Mufu Residence, must-take shots at Waterwheel~ ▫️ Day 4: Lijiang Ancient Town → Lugu Lake (continued in next guide~) 🍜 Must-Try Foods ▪️ Jiewei Spare Ribs Hotpot: Dipping sauce is magical! Ribs fall off the bone~ ▪️ Caodun Tilapia Mushroom Pot: Unbeatable freshness & value - locals' favorite~ ▪️ Brother Glasses' Spicy Chicken Feet + Grilled Rushan Cheese: Street food bliss~ ▪️ Yunwei Yak Hotpot: Huge portions (too much for two!) with ultra-tender meat~ 🏡 Accommodation Tips ▫️ Lijiang Ancient Town for nightlife lovers~ ▫️ Shuhe for tranquility - morning birdsong therapy~ ▫️ Baisha for slow-paced snow mountain gazing~ ❗️ Have homestay staff meet you with luggage - cobblestones destroy wheels! 💡 Lazy Travel Hacks ▪️ Buy oxygen cans in town (10 RMB vs. 35 RMB on mountain)! ▪️ Mountain outfit formula: Light down jacket + removable liner! ▪️ Pack Snickers for climbing energy boosts~ ▪️ Queue early for popular restaurants! 700+ RMB per person unlocks Lijiang's stunning low-cost beauty - even lazy travelers will have a blast~ Save this guide and go! ✨