Documents：Bring your ID card. Students and the elderly can bring corresponding documents to enjoy half-price tickets for attractions such as Yulong Snow Mountain and Mu's Residence.
Clothes：Prepare "thin down jacket + sun protection clothing" throughout the year. There is a large temperature difference between day and night, so sunglasses and sunscreen are essential. In spring and autumn, sweaters and windbreakers are needed. In summer, short sleeves and thin coats are required. In winter, thick cotton-padded clothes, snow boots, scarves and gloves are necessary.
Medicines：Prepare stomach medicine to prevent discomfort from the local climate. When going to high-altitude areas such as Yulong Snow Mountain, take Hongjingtian three days in advance to prevent altitude sickness.
Must-visit attractions
Lijiang Ancient Town：You can go to Mu's Residence in the early morning to avoid the crowds and climb Lion Mountain in the evening to enjoy the lights of thousands of families. Walk along the route of South Gate of the Ancient Town (Zhongyi Market) → Three-Eyed Well → Mu's Residence → Oil-Paper Umbrella Lane in Xianwen Alley → Sifang Street → Dashiqiao Bridge → Roof Coffee House on Wuyi Street → Lantern Lane in Zhenxing Lane → Wenchang Palace → Dashuiche Waterwheel → Dayan Flower Lane (Eye of Lijiang) to experience the unique charm of the ancient town.
Yulong Snow Mountain：Take the Glacier Park Cableway to punch in at 4,680 meters above sea level at the Glacier Park. You can also choose the Maoniuping Middle Cableway to experience the primitive pasture and Tibetan customs, or the Yunshanping Small Cableway to experience the forest fairyland. Blue Moon Valley at the foot of the mountain has blue water like a fairyland. It is recommended to go there after 12 noon for better photography effects.
Shuhe Ancient Town：Enter from the southeast gate and walk along the route of Shuhe Archway → Sifangting Square → Three-Eyed Well → Feihuachushui Scenic Spot → Qinglong Bridge → Tea-Horse Road Museum → Jiudinglongtan Pool → Longquan Temple → North Gate. Enjoy the peaceful beauty of the ancient town. The reflection in Jiudinglongtan Pool is very beautiful. You can also ride a horse on the Tea-Horse Road.
Baisha Ancient Town：Arrive before 9 o'clock to visit the Baisha Murals. It's a good time for taking pictures with fewer people. You can also take pictures of Yulong Snow Mountain at the archway of the ancient town and find a roof coffee shop to idle around, feeling the tranquility and leisure of the ancient town.
Immersive experiences
Torch Festival：On the 24th day of the sixth lunar month, there is a bonfire carnival for thousands of people in Sifang Street of the ancient town. Experience the lively festival atmosphere.
Cultural experiences：Participate in the Dongba Paper-making Workshop to DIY postcards in two hours; enjoy the Naxi Ancient Music Concert and listen to classic tunes such as "Bagua" and "Shanpo Yang".
Gourmet recommendations
Cured Spare Ribs Hot Pot：A special food in Lijiang. The cured spare ribs are marinated and dried, with firm meat and fragrant taste. It is very delicious when paired with various vegetables.
Naxi Roasted Fish：After cleaning the fish, marinate it with the unique seasonings of the Naxi ethnic group and then slowly bake it over charcoal fire. The outer skin is golden and crispy, and the fish meat is tender and juicy.
Chickpea Bean Jelly：The jelly made from chickpeas has a smooth taste. It can be served cold or fried, and then added with seasonings such as chili peppers, soy sauce and vinegar. It tastes very delicious.
Shopping and anti-scam guide
Shopping：When buying silverware, shawls and other items in the ancient town, you can bargain down to 30% of the original price. At the same time, refuse to be forced to buy or sell.
Car rental：It is more reliable to choose large car rental companies such as Mouhai and Yihai. Record the whole process when picking up the car to prevent disputes.