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Yunnan, which is seriously underestimated, feels like it has already planned its retirement life.

Simple folk houses, alleys facing the canal 20 years ago, Baisha still retained many interesting small shops. Sitting in the cafes of the ancient town, looking at the snow-capped mountains. I feel like I have my retirement planned [Niche recommendation] [Niche recommendation] 1️⃣ Heilongtan Park No need to get up early, Black Dragon Pool Park is 2 kilometers away from Lijiang Old Town, where you can see the astounding Rizhao Jinshan Mountains 2️⃣ Qingxi Reservoir Navigate to Qingxi Park, which is a niche attraction known to locals. The reservoir is very clear, and you can see the snow-capped mountains when you look up. 3️⃣ Zhongjihai Park There is a large area of ​​redwood trees here, where you can camp while looking at the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which is very pleasant. 4️⃣ Baisha Ancient Town Among the three ancient towns in Lijiang, Baisha is my favorite. This ancient town is not big, but not so commercial. Order a cup of coffee and watch the snow-capped mountains on the rooftop in the afternoon. 5️⃣ Yuhu Village Yuhu Village may be the most distinctive ancient village in Lijiang. The entire village is built of stone and hidden at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, secretly hidden from the world. Lijiang 6️⃣ Longnu Lake There is a small lake at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. There is a lonely tree beside the lake, where cattle and sheep graze, it seems like a paradise. 7️⃣ Wen Hai Not Xinjiang, but Lijiang’s Wenhai Village, lakes, grasslands, cattle and sheep... and the snow-capped mountains in the distance, as beautiful as a fairy tale. 8️⃣ Golden Pagoda Scenic Area Lijiang's Shwedagon Pagoda and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain complement each other and are impressive. [3-day tour route] The 3-day tour itinerary I compiled allows you to see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and experience Lijiang’s niche attractions. Please refer to P2 for the specific roadmap: 🟡 day1 Heilongtan Park-Qingxi Reservoir-Zhongjihai Park 🟡 day2 Baisha Ancient Town-Yuhu Village-Longnu Lake 🟡 day3 Wenhai-Lijiang Golden Pagoda Scenic Area-Lijiang Golden Pagoda Scenic Area 【Playing tips】 About Rizhao Jinshan: As long as it is sunny in winter (December-January), it is very possible to see Rizhao Jinshan, with the sunrise around 8:00-8:15 in the morning. 🧥Weather clothing: Yunnan is one of the best tourist destinations in winter. The climate is comfortable and not cold. Wear a down jacket in the morning and evening, and a light jacket or jacket during the day.
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