2019 taken with older model of iPHONE
Lijiang Lashihai Wetland Park, Yunnan
Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang, China
The influx of tourists that followed the inscription of the Ancient town of Lijiang onto UNESCO's World Heritage list has had dramatic effects. Most of the Nakhi inhabitants of the ancient city have moved away due to rising costs of housing and food items, only to be replaced by tourist establishments who pay huge rents to the Nakhi owners, now retired to the new town area.[2] The growth of these tourism businesses is largely uncontrolled.
Lashihai Lake
Settled at the focal point of the Lijiang County of Southwest China's Yunnan Province, the Lijiang Lashihai Plateau Wetland Nature Reserve was built up in 1998 by the Yunnan common government to protect a basic wetland territory. The 65-square-kilometer store is home to around 300,000 Naxi and Li ethnic individuals. However, it turns out to be more crowded amid winter - as the store transforms into a heaven for transitory winged creatures. Lashihai Lake is the fundamental territory where fowls stay. Around 140,000 transitory winged animals spent their winter adjacent to Lashihai Lake. A collection of 165 types of feathered creatures can be seen in Lashihai. Lashihai Lake Wetlands is also labeled as the National Wetland Park. It only takes about 30 minutes of driving to be able to get to this place. The elevation is up to 2,500 meters. Because of that, this gives a wonderful view of the province and the climate is also much cooler than other parts of Yunnan , even during the summer months.
Since the Lashihai Lake Wetlands is frequented by a considerable measure of vacationers lasting through the year, there are various exercises which can be delighted in here. A few local people offer vessel rides or angling trips, which is such a pleasant ordeal getting shut to the lake and the towns around there. The offers accompany guides. There are additionally a few different things which should be possible inside of the territory.
Bird Watching
For the bird aficionados, spending a couple of days in Lashihai Lake is an incredible thought, particularly amid the months of December to February. This is the home of more than 57 sorts of birds. Thus, they are seen flying around the territory whenever of the year. Amid the transient season, the number of inhabitants in the birds increments. More than 30,000 birds go to this spot when the winter months hit the European and Australian mainland.
Travel Tips
• Location: Located about 10 kilometers away from Lijiang center.
• Admission Fee: CNY 30
• Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00
• Best time to visit: The autumn months is the best time of the year to visit the Lashihai Lake Wetlands.
• Transportation: From Lijiang Old Town, hiring a car to Lashi Lake is highly recommended. The car journey takes about 30 minutes and the fare is around CNY30 to 50.
Mini buses are available from Zhongyi Market to the south and north banks of Lashi Lake and the fare is CNY4 to CNY5.
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Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour
This two day hike of 25 kilometers will allow you to experience one of the world’s great gorges. Walk 5 hours each day over steep but beautiful terrain to reach the Tiger Leaping Gorge. The backdrop is the beautiful scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Highlights
- Highlights: Hike along the Tiger Leaping Gorge to see its beautiful natural scenery
- Experience vivid night life in Lijiang Ancient Town
UN World Heritage Site - Old town of Lijiang
The Old Town of Lijiang, which adapted itself harmoniously to the uneven topography of this key commercial and strategic site, has retained an historic townscape of high quality and authenticity. Its architecture is noteworthy for the blending of elements from several cultures that have come together over many centuries. Lijiang also possesses an ancient water-supply system of great complexity and ingenuity that is still functioning effectively.
Lijiang Ancient Town is a well preserved ancient minority city
It is a pure wood building overlooks Lijiang and the mountains in the distance
accessible by a cable car to reach the top of the mountain
meadow and rivers - beautiful view
Halfway Inn, Lijiang
Blue Moon Lake.
