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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do Near Jianchuan [2024]

Updated Jul 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂9.1
    4.5/5
    15180 Review
    From24.77
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 699 reviews
    "A must visit place if you’re in Lijiang. You have to book your tickets a day in advance if you plan to go up to the peak of the snow mountain and that requires you to use a local app which is inaccessible for foreigners. So you would need to book it via a tour agency or your hotel/inn owner and sign up for a day tour. And due to conservation efforts there is a daily limit on the capacity of people so please allow a few days of buffer just in case there is no slot."
    Yulong
    72.7km from Jianchuan
    Highlights: Thirteen undulating mountains resemble a dancing silver dragon
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  • No.2
    󰺂8.7
    4.5/5
    10922 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 262 reviews
    "Milk Sea return journey does not have a substitute tool, although the return journey is beautiful, but the length of the journey exceeds the tolerance of most people is the biggest disadvantage of the scenic spot! When we entered the milk sea, we kept marveling at the scenery along the way. When we arrived at the milk sea and the five-color sea, we felt that we could watch the snow-capped mountains up close. The scenery was spectacular and the price of going up the mountain was very worthwhile. I hope the scenic spot will improve soon."
    Daocheng
    >100km from Jianchuan
    Highlights: Daocheng Yading, also known as Yading Nature Reserve, is known by locals as Aden Scenic Area. Located in the southern part of Daocheng County in Ganzi Prefecture, it is mainly composed of three mountains, Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, and Xianuoduoji, as well as surrounding rivers, lakes, and alpine meadows. There are not only magnificent and sacred snow-capped mountains in the scenic area, but also vast meadows, colorful forests, and blue crystal clear lakes. Hiking on foot like the local Tibetans is a better way to experience the scenery in Yading. However, due to the high altitude of the Aden Protected Area, the entire walk still requires considerable physical fitness.
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  • No.3
    󰺂8.7
    4.6/5
    10337 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 877 reviews
    "Really loved there. the weather, the food, the scenery and the transportation, everything was top notch."
    Dali.Dali Ancient City
    97.2km from Jianchuan
    Highlights: An ancient city with four seasons like spring
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  • No.4
    󰺂8.6
    4.7/5
    9526 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 888 reviews
    "Very good, good scenery, large area, suitable for self-driving. The lake is clear, there are many hotels and restaurants, parking is convenient, Yunnan and Sichuan can enter and exit, there are many photo scenic spots by the lake, and the altitude is 2,700 meters."
    Ninglang.Lugu Lake Goddness Bay Scenic Area
    >100km from Jianchuan
    Highlights: Lugu Lake is located between Ninglang County of Yunnan Province and Yanyuan County of Sichuan Province. It is named as such because it is shaped like a gourd. The lake is about 2,600 meters above sea level and locals see it as a beautiful pearl shining among the hills of the Northwest plateau. The Mosuo people living on the lake are one of the key highlights of the attraction. They are one of the few matriarchal societies remaining in modern world as women play the role of production and management, holding the principal position in society. There is no marriage, men stay in the women's home as mates called 'Axia' and the intimate relationship lasts as long as they like. While on board a local boat, you will notice that the lake is crystal-clear with swarms of seagulls flying over the water. The surrounding scenery is like a painting that is worth seeing at least once a lifetime!
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  • No.5
    󰺂8.4
    4.6/5
    3275 Review
    From35.78
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1209 reviews
    "The south bank of the Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area is the Yulong Snow Mountain. The main peak is up to 5596 meters above sea level, and the north bank Haba Snow Mountain is 5396 meters above sea level. Due to the tight constraints of the mountains on both sides of the Straits, the river is only more than 50 meters wide after entering the Gorge. The narrowest place is the tiger leopard leaping over, so it is called the Tiger Leaping Gorge. The canyon is 80 kilometers away from the downtown area of Lijiang City. The canyon is upstream of the Jinsha River. It is 17 kilometers long and 25 kilometers on the roundabout road. The vertical height difference of the canyon is more than 3,900 meters. It is one of the deepest canyons in the world. Due to the landslide, the current boulders have been left, resulting in more rough water. It is divided into three sections: upper tiger jump, middle tiger jump, and lower tiger jump. The main scenic spot of Tiger Leaping Gorge is upper tiger jump. Lijiang (and Shangri-La) passenger terminals have buses to the scenic spot for two hours. The scenic spot can be played in about 1 hour, and the steps can be down to the canyon in more than ten minutes. The tiger jumping scenic spot, the passage of the Jinsha River is very powerful. The bus can also go to the Tiger Jump on the way, but the Tiger Jump is a hiking route, not a scenic spot, half an hour from the Zhang teacher inn to the canyon, and then climb up for 1.5 hours (or the 168-level ladder climbs up faster), this route will be a bit tired, the scenery is worse than the Tiger Jump, the river is not so powerful."
    Shangri-La.Tiger Leaping Gorge
    75.5km from Jianchuan
    Highlights: Tiger Leaping Gorge is famous for its size. It is located in the eastern part of Hutiaoxia Town, Shangri-La County. It is divided into three sections: upper, middle and lower gorges, with a total length of about 20 kilometers. In the middle of the gorge is the Jinsha River. On both sides are the snow-capped mountains of Yulong and Haba. The narrowest part of the river is only twenty or thirty meters and with the huge drop, the river flows very rapidly! Tiger Leaping Gorge is also a world-renowned hiking resort visited by many outdoor enthusiasts every year.
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  • No.6
    󰺂8.3
    4.6/5
    13986 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 5102 reviews
    "Old Town of Lijiang ย่านท่องเที่ยวชื่อดังของลี่เจียง .. เข้ามาก็จะเห็นกังหันน้ำขนาดใหญ่พร้อมกำแพงอิฐสีแดงที่ประทับตราของ UNESCO แสดงว่าเป็นมรดกโลกทางวัฒนธรรม ด้วยสถาปัตยกรรมที่โดดเด่นของอาคารบ้านเรือนและระบบประปาได้รับฉายาว่า เวนิสแห่งตะวันออก ... สำหรับนักท่องเที่ยวถือว่าเป็นสถานที่ที่ไม่ควรพลาด ใช้เวลาเดินชมความงามของอาคารบ้านเรือน ลวดลาย งานฝีมือ บรรยากาศร่มรื่นได้มากกว่า 2 ชม. แน่นอนครับ ไกด์บอกว่าการออกแบบผังเมืองที่นี่ชวนให้นักท่องเที่ยวหลายคนหลงทางได้ง่าย ดังนั้นให้ถ่ายรูปกังหันน้ำ และหากหาทางกลับมาที่จัดนัดพบไม่ได้ ก็โชว์รูปกังหันน้ำถามทาง .."
    Lijiang.Inside Dayan Ancient Town
    49.5km from Jianchuan
    Highlights: The Lijiang Ancient City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has a history of over 800 years. It was an important stopover point in ancient times playing a very important role in the trading activities among Yunnan, China hinterland, Tibet, India and many other neighbouring Asian countries. The town is full of ancient wooden buildings, stone roads, and small bridges. It is the only old city built without a city wall. Standing in the city, you can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Several television series were also shot here. The former mansion of the Tusi people (Mu Mansion) and the Naxi ancient music performances should definitely be on your checklist.
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  • No.7
    󰺂8.3
    4.5/5
    5879 Review
    From15.14
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 335 reviews
    "You must choose a good weather when you go up the mountain. If the visibility is low, the experience is not good. At the end of May, Cangshan, full of rhododendrons on the top of the mountain, the visual effect is much better than the photos. It is worth going to the plank road to Ximatan."
    Dali.Cangshan Scenic Area
    99.7km from Jianchuan
    Highlights: Cangshan Mountain, also called Diancangshan Mountain, is located on the west side of the Erhai Lake in Dali. It's scenery is spectacular and it is one of the four scenic spots of Dali. The main peak of the mountain is snowy all year round and the mountain is often shrouded in clouds. You can take the cablecar up the mountain or walk up the mountain. After ascending the Cangshan Mountain, you can overlook the beautiful Erhai Lake and Dali Ancient City.
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  • No.8
    󰺂8.3
    4.7/5
    3849 Review
    From38.53
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 88 reviews
    "I feel sorry for my ticket money 😂, I went too late, many performances did not catch up, only saw the end of the ancient love~ the earthquake~ the beach dance, crying~ just go in the park! ! ! Be sure to open the park and go in! ! ! Many interactive projects, actively participate in it! Shocking ancient love performance, watching the sad love story of crying people ~ worth punching in."
    Yulong.Lijiang Railway Station
    44.9km from Jianchuan
    Highlights: The Lijiang Songcheng Tourist Area is about 6 kilometers away from Lijiang Ancient City. It is adjacent to Wenbihai and is the themed scenic area that displays Lijiang folk culture. Centered around the wonderful Qianguqing performance, there are various folk parks and performance shows on the outside. It is a good place to watch performances and experience folk customs. Lijiang Qianguqing Musical The musical combines technology with stage performance to reflect the local history and culture.
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  • No.9
    󰺂8.3
    4.7/5
    8981 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 556 reviews
    "Dali Qingmai Seaview Resort Hotel really feels that it is the most correct decision to live here in Dali, Yunnan! The location is excellent, facing the Bohai Sea. It is also super convenient to take the Bohai bus. You can watch the sunrise in the morning. Wake up in the evening to watch the sunset. The opposite side of the road is the Bohai Sea. Feeding the seagulls is very nice! ! Entering the room shocked me! Super sea view balcony. I took N photos with my girlfriend and I also made a film in minutes. I can watch the Bohai Sea in a daze and blow the hair. I sit in the seat and chat and relax. I love the bathroom in the room! There are two sinks and an indispensable big bathtub! The whole house is equipped with smart homes and assistants. It is too friendly to lazy people like me. ~ The hotel is very intimate and also provides afternoon tea and good night sweet soup. The fruit is freshly washed and eaten. It is cold and cool. I really want to stay here. If you also want to experience the blue Bohai Sea and the cloudy Cangshan Mountain. Feel the feeling of time being slowed down, you can take beautiful photos of life everywhere, then come to Qingmai to enjoy a good life."
    Dali
    95.2km from Jianchuan
    Highlights: Erhai Lake is located on the eastern side of the ancient city of Dali at the foot of Mount Cangshan. Nominated as one of the four famous views in Dali, it is a destination you must not miss! The scenery there is spectacular. With good weather and lighting most of the year, it is an ideal location for landscape photographers. Every village surrounding the lake has its own unique style and highlights. One of the common ways of touring Erhai is to rent an electric scooter or car. There are also boat rides available if you want to visit the several islands and islets at the lake. Or, you can just simply find a seaview hotel next to Erhai and chill there for the day.
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  • No.10
    󰺂8.2
    4.5/5
    6166 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 494 reviews
    "The first section of the rainy day did not let off the bus, directly to the Duhu Lake, there are few people, the section on the plank road (Figure 1) is more beautiful than the lake, there is a high reaction, after the Bita Sea is high. Bita Sea feels average (Figure 4), and it has to go back."
    Shangri-La.Pudacuo National Forest Park
    >100km from Jianchuan
    Highlights: Located in the center of the Shangri-La Scenic Area, Pudacuo National Park is an important part of the world's natural heritage, called the Three Rivers Convergence. It consists of three parts, namely Bitahai, Shuduhu, and the Xiagei Folk Culture Village. The park has beautiful scenery, a well-preserved ecological environment, quiet and clear mountain lakes, vast pastures, wetlands filled with flowers and lush virgin forests. Every spring, the park is filled with blooming rhododendrons, while the Autumn brings with it the rich colors of changing leaves.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Jianchuan?
Some Best Things to Do near Jianchuan include:Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Daocheng Adin, Dali Ancient City, Lugu Lake, Tiger Leaping Gorge
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Jianchuan?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Jianchuan include:Jade Dragon Snow Mountain:4.5, Daocheng Adin:4.5, Dali Ancient City:4.6, Lugu Lake:4.7, Tiger Leaping Gorge:4.6
Where are Best Things to Do near Jianchuan located?
The Best Things to Do near Jianchuan are mainly located in:Jade Dragon Snow Mountain:Yulong, Daocheng Adin:Daocheng, Dali Ancient City:Dali, Lugu Lake:Ninglang, Tiger Leaping Gorge:Shangri-La
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