Whoever comes to Lijiang should not miss Baisha, or I will be heartbroken! Baisha is worth it
|||Lijiang has three ancient towns: Lijiang (Dayan) Ancient Town, Shuhe Ancient Town, and Baisha Ancient Town. The most populous and prosperous is Lijiang Ancient Town, but I have a particular fondness for Baisha Ancient Town.
Baisha Ancient Town is the smallest of the three, but it is the one that, in my eyes, has the most Yunnan charm. Last year, I stayed in Lijiang for half a year, visiting Baisha Ancient Town countless times, and finally, as a procrastinator, I have put together this guide:
🚗How to get to Baisha Ancient Town?
1⃣️Self-drive or take a taxi: Navigate to 📍Baisha Ancient Town (there is a parking lot), be careful not to drive into the ancient town streets, as they are narrow and crowded, which is very inconvenient;
2⃣️Bus🚌: Depart from Lijiang Ancient Town and take bus No. 6 (fare 2 yuan) or the Ancient Town-Shuhe-Baisha line (fare 5 yuan) to get there. It is recommended to check the bus departure times in advance, otherwise, the wait can be long.
📃How to enjoy Baisha Ancient Town?
1⃣️Baisha Ancient Town is very small, and you can basically finish walking around in half an hour. It is recommended to go to 7sea or a nearby cafe with a terrace, order a cup of coffee☕️, and view the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. (Now there are more people than before, and you basically have to queue to take pictures of the snow mountain...)
2⃣️For those who like to walk, you can follow the streets in the direction of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Occasionally, you will see local grandparents sunbathing on the roadside. My friend and I inadvertently passed by a small shop carving wooden stakes, where you can drink tea and eat, quite interesting.
3⃣️On the road from Shuhe to Baisha Ancient Town, every year from March to April, the roadside is full of various unknown wildflowers, which is very suitable for riding an electric scooter🛵 and enjoying the breeze. Occasionally, you may encounter a grandfather leading an ox, a young man painting, villagers working in the fields... At sunset, the rosy clouds, setting sun, and snow mountain are intoxicating.
4⃣️Xiao Dao's Coffee, on the road going deeper from Baisha Ancient Town, there is a coffee shop where you can see the snow mountain, a bit far from Baisha Ancient Town, with a taste of 'solitary independence from the world'.
5⃣️Baisha Murals: The ticket is 20 yuan per person, which allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the Naxi culture. Since some parts are still under renovation, you might not be able to see them, so it is recommended to ask the staff before going.
🍲What to eat in Baisha Ancient Town?
1⃣️Poet's Steamed Buns
Both the flower steamed buns and the brown sugar steamed buns are delicious, even for someone like me who doesn't usually like flour-based food, they have a unique taste~
2⃣️Chef Chen's Baisha Flavor Restaurant
A very local restaurant, the first time I went there the place was quite small, easy to miss if you're not careful. Later, both the environment and the dishes have improved a lot, especially their Pu'er tea beef and fish are highly recommended.
3⃣️Naxi Specialty Casserole
Great value for money, the mixed casserole for 25 yuan per person, with both vegetables and meat, is excellent in flavor, and always leaves a lasting impression. Their fried rice is also very characteristic, highly recommended!
If you are looking to enjoy an old town environment but escape the crowds this place is a great choice.
Dali Lijiang Ancient City has visited, I heard that Baisha Ancient Town has been newly developed, the style is very good, and I am very fond of it. Many shops are still rebuilding and renovating... There is a store with a dog photo that must buy things... The experience is very poor...
When you come to Lijiang, you must come to Baisha Ancient Town. In the morning, take the 6 bus all the way to meet the Yulong Snow Mountain. You can take pictures of the snowy mountains at the archway of the ancient town. The flower steamed bun shop is at the entrance of the archway. You must taste the taste.
After 15 years, under the pressure of the epidemic, I visited Lijiang again. It can be called a surprise only Baisha. Like many strategies, the simplicity and quietness of Baisha is her charm. Craftsmen, romantic poets, and storm travelers from all over the world settle here. Even if there are not many small shops visited by guests in a day, there is still a sense of ritual. As a tourist, you have to slow down your heart. Different small shops have different stories and have different joys.
Baisha Ancient Town is located about 10 kilometers from Lijiang City, north of Yulong Snow Mountain, south to Longquan, Xiyizhi Mountain, is the ancient capital of Naxi people, world-class "Gunaxi Kingdom". Come here not only to play, but to enjoy life, look at the snowy mountains from afar, go shopping, drink tea. Don't have a flavor.
Baisha Ancient Town is the closest to Yulong Snow Mountain in the three ancient towns. You can play with Shuhe Ancient Town, two places are enough in the morning. Baisha Ancient Town is just a road to the end. Going inside, there is a beautiful courtyard of Shangyifang, you can look at the top of the snow. There is a Naxi home-cooked dish here. A Tibetan girl sells Lhasa sweet tea cheaply and delicious.
In the comments, the original ecology was not developed much. The result was that various houses were being built and the scenic goods like Lijiang Shuhe were as expensive. Two-thirds of the places in the white sand mural were still charged for maintenance. 20 The highlight may be that there are several shops inside. There are special features and several non-legacy experience projects
Baisha Ancient Town is located about 10 kilometers from Lijiang City, north of Yulong Snow Mountain, south to Longquan, Xiyizhi Mountain, is the ancient capital of Naxi, world-class "Gunaxi Kingdom", once the center of the politics, economy, commerce and culture of Naxi Lijiang. As one of the important birthplaces of Naxi culture, the Naxi Mushi toast has accumulated experience in planning towns in Baisha. It is one of the components of the world cultural heritage "Lijiang Ancient City". It is located under the Yulong Snow Mountain, north of Lijiang Ancient City. Baisha Ancient Town is the origin of the regime of Lijiang Tusi "Mu family". Baisha Ancient Town is the ancient town with the most ancient style of Naxi and the most original ecological Naxi village.