Delicious Food with Stunning Views / The Breathtaking Old Town of Lijiang

Perfect for Lazy Travelers! 5-Day Slow Living Guide to Lijiang: Old Town + Snow Mountain + Ancient Villages All Checked Off ✨ **Day 1: Exploring Lijiang Old Town** 📍 **Square Street**: The heart of the old town, perfect for photos in the morning (central location). 📍 **Mu Residence**: The palace of the Naxi chieftain, ticket ¥60 (recommend hiring a guide). 📍 **Big Water Wheel**: The iconic landmark, next to the Wishing Bell Corridor. **Day 2: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Day Trip** 🚗 **Private car or day tour** (¥130/person, includes ticket). ⚠️ **Buy oxygen tanks in advance!** (Around ¥20 at local pharmacies). 💙 **Blue Moon Valley** is breathtaking—wear light-colored clothes for photos! **Day 3: Relaxing Day in Shuhe Ancient Town** Much quieter than Lijiang Old Town! Visit **✨Hali Valley✨** for great photos. 🍽️ **Lunch recommendation**: Wen’s Grandma’s Kitchen (No. 18, Kangpu Alley). 🌼 **Tinghua Valley** in the afternoon—capture the snow mountain + flower fields (ticket ¥80). **Accommodation Tips:** ❌ **Avoid staying near bar streets**—it gets too noisy! ✔️ **Recommended areas**: South Gate or Zhongyi Market—quiet and convenient. **Food Guide:** ✅ **88 Snack Bar** (Upper Xingren Section, Wuyi Street) Must-try: Jidou Liangfen (chickpea jelly) & Naxi fried rice. ✅ **Yunxueli Restaurant** (next to A’an Dessert) Their signature **Snow Mountain Fish** is a must! 📸 **Photo Secrets:** 1. **7-8 AM** for crowd-free old town shots. 2. **Wenchang Palace Viewing Deck** for free panoramic views. 3. **Oil-Paper Umbrella Street**—best at dusk. 🚍 **Transport Tips:** ✈️ **Airport shuttle bus** (¥20, direct to the old town). 🛺 **Walking only inside the old town**—avoid oversized luggage! ⚠️ **Important Notes:** 1️⃣ **Old Town Maintenance Fee** is now optional. 2️⃣ **Rainy season?** Bring non-slip shoes—cobblestones get slippery! 3️⃣ **Bargain for shawls**—usually around ¥30.