A relaxed version of Lijiang

Shuhe is an ancient Naxi town near Lijiang. There are shuttle buses running from Lijiang or it costs about 40 Yuan in a taxi. There are lots of hip and retro cafes bars to relax with live music. There are lots of interesting narrow streets especially near the river and temple area. A coffee will cost you 45 rmb, crazy expensive. I'd rather stay here than Lijiang Old Town, it's much quiter and chilled out. There is also a music performance in the square during the evenings.