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

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.

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.

🌳I dare to put Yunnan Lijiang and Jiuzhaigou together It's enough to prove the shock Lijiang brought to me Lijiang very rarely combines natural scenery➕walking children➕ancient town Together🥰 There are wild fun, childlike fun and food If you bring your child to Lijiang in February and March Please check this relaxed version of the child walking strategy that does not rush to popular attractions ☑️Lashi Lake Wetland Park Free Drive around here slowly You can see herds of cattle and horses on the plank road Although the grass in early spring has withered But the blue sky➕wetland➕migratory birds➕cattle and horses are really beautiful The cold and vast scenes in the air Adults and children are intoxicated ☑️Tea Horse Ancient Road Horse Riding Buy tickets at Meiquan Ecological Tourism Scenic Area for 200💰 This is a place to ride horses in the forest➕see the scenery The whole journey is more than 1 hour The feeling of sufficient oxygen in the entire scenic area😄 Lake water, forest, log cabin, distant mountains Really have the feeling of Jiuzhaigou The rich vegetation in the forest is worth exploring You can also pick mushrooms in summer ☑️Migratory Bird Bay There are seagulls until the end of February There are also many birds in other seasons There are also flower seas and reeds Among them, the sky is high and the grass is wide Children go crazy Adults are a lot of shots🥰 Very comfortable ☑️Wilderness Country❗️50💰 Those with children must go From the beginning of the door, adults and children are shocked Large and small tree houses and variously shaped RVs Simply moved the animation world into reality ☑️Lijiang Yuhu Village This is a village at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain Stone-built houses And all kinds of specialty shops We walk around and ride horses to Longnu Lake Overall it is relatively relaxed If the weather is good at Longnu Lake, you can see Yulong Snow Mountain The point here is whether to take a sightseeing car (30💰) And always being asked by villagers if they want to ride a horse Actually walking all the way is fine About 25 minutes But if you bring a child, I can buy all the transportation... All the strength is left in the key place😂 Riding a horse for more than half an hour for more than 100 I think it is also cost-effective After all, riding a horse with a child in the city is 50💰 for five minutes🥲 Just don't need to buy gloves 📝This strategy is because I have to bring a 3-year-old baby After considering physical strength, I still give up One is Yulong Snow Mountain Because I'm afraid of children's high anti, there are many people in the peak season And children are not interested in pure natural landscapes So I want to wait for her to come again when she grows up Another is Lugu Lake The journey is too far, and there are eighteen bends on the mountain road It will be more tiring to go once If you go by yourself, I still highly recommend it It's really beautiful, I was shocked for a long time when I went for the first time There is a difference in size from the several lakes I mentioned above I can't write it down, see you in the comment area❗️

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.