In China’s sun-soaked southwestern province of Yunnan, Lijiang has a wealth of waterfalls, cliffs, and mountains.
Most tourists who visit Lijiang in Yunnan Province spend their time in its charming (but arguably overrun) Old Town. Luckily, Lijiang is surrounded by some of the most unspoiled countryside that China has to offer. From the famed Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the rivers and lakes that feed off its meltwaters, there’s a world of staggering beauty on Lijiang’s outskirts. Escape the city, stretch your legs, and fill your lungs with fresh alpine air at these nine jaw-dropping natural attractions in and around Lijiang.