Lijiang, beautiful without the need for filters

Happy times are always short-lived, and in the blink of an eye, this graduation trip is about to end. However, the people and things encountered along the way make it hard to leave. Speaking of Lijiang, what amazes everyone the most is Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Since it was really difficult to get a ticket for the cable car to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, I joined a small group of six for the trip. Our itinerary included Blue Moon Valley and reaching the summit at 4680 meters. Fortunately, the weather was perfect on the day we went to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Standing on the snow mountain, the scenery of Lijiang was fully visible. Although it was summer and all the snow had melted, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain still had its unique charm, an indescribable grandeur. I was with a family from Hubei, and they took great care of me. We encouraged and supported each other on the way to the summit, which was very touching. I am very grateful to them. Lijiang Ancient Town is an important distribution center on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. For thousands of years, the muleteers left their legends on this southern Silk Road, making Lijiang a city famous both at home and abroad. The scenery of Lijiang Ancient Town is excellent, but unfortunately, the commercial atmosphere is quite strong, making it hard for people to immerse themselves. Before going to Lijiang Ancient Town, I did not do any research but chose to explore it through city walks. This indeed made the experience more immersive. Walking through the alleys and feeling the culture of thousands of years is an experience that cannot be achieved through research. During this trip to Lijiang, I chose to stay at the Backpacker Ten Years Youth Hostel located in Shuhe Ancient Town. This was the best decision I made for this trip.