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Lijiang

City · Yunnan Province, 🇨🇳 China
Population 1,253,878
Area 95 km²
Time zone Asia/Shanghai
Official website www.lijiang.gov.cn
Lijiang

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Lijiang Essentials

Lijiang’s UNESCO-listed Old Town preserves centuries of Naxi heritage through its intricate network of canals and traditional timber-framed architecture. This collection highlights the city's historical significance as a major hub on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. Key sites include the Mu Family Residence, which showcases Ming-style palace design, and the Wangu Tower atop Lion Hill for panoramic views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The list also features essential landmarks like the Sifang Square market and the Ming-era Dashi Bridge.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, April, May, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes -2°–17°
  • -1° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes -2°–19°
  • 0° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 19° (feels like 15°) · extremes 0°–23°
  • 3° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 3°–26°
  • 6° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–30°
  • 10° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 26° · extremes 11°–30°
  • 13° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 13°–28°
  • 14° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 25° · extremes 13°–28°
  • 14° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 23° · extremes 10°–26°
  • 13° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–24°
  • 9° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 0°–19°
  • 3° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes -2°–17°
  • 0° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 23 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Chinese Yuan CNY ¥ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
110 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Chinese
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+86
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Tours & Activities

Sifang Square
Drive
Old Town of Lijiang
Walk
Black Dragon Pool

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