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Baisha Ancient Town

Baisha Ancient TownBaisha Ancient Town

Time Needed: 2–3 hoursCrowd Level: ModerateTicket: Free

🏛️ What It Is

Baisha Ancient Town is Lijiang’s most authentic Naxi village, even more unspoiled than Dayan and Shuhe. It was once the earliest political center of the Naxi people, and the Baisha murals are designated as national cultural relics. From the main street, you can take photos with the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background; find a second-floor café to admire the snow-capped peaks—this is the true, leisurely pace of Lijiang.

✨ Why Visit

If you find Dayan too commercialized and Shuhe not quiet enough—Baisha is the answer. This unspoiled Naxi village at the foot of the snow-capped mountains has the fewest tourists and the most authentic local atmosphere.

Ticket Information

Price
Free
Foreign Visitor Price
Free
Student Discount
❌ No
Booking
✅ No Booking Needed
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Location

Baisha Town, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City

MetroAbout a 30-minute taxi ride from Lijiang Old Town(No subway)

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours, daily

Best Time to Visit

Morning. There are far fewer people than in Dayan.