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Baisha Ancient Town

Baisha Ancient TownBaisha Ancient Town

Recommended Activities: 2–3 hoursCrowdedness: ModerateAdmission: Free

🏛️ Attraction Overview

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. You can take photos with the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as a backdrop on the main street; find a café on the second floor to admire the snow-capped peaks—this is the true, leisurely pace of Lijiang.

✨ Why It’s Worth a 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
Prices for Foreigners
Free
Student Discount
❌ None
Book
✅ No reservation required
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Location Information

Baisha Town, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City

SubwayTake a taxi from Lijiang Old Town (about 30 minutes)(No subway)

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours, daily

Best Time to Visit

Morning. Far fewer people than in Dayan.