The Old Town of Lijiang, located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, was built in the late Song Dynasty and early Yuan Dynasty (about the 13th century). It is one of the most well preserved ancient cities with the most national characteristics in China. It is known as a "World Cultural Heritage" (selected in 1997), perfectly integrating Naxi culture, Han Tibetan architectural styles, and the essence of Ming and Qing urban planning, and is known as the "Venice of the East" and "Gusu of the Plateau".
The Living Ancient Naxi Kingdom
The ancient city is a place where the Naxi people have lived for generations. Cultural elements such as Dongba script, Naxi ancient music, and moon wearing costumes are vividly visible, especially the ancient water system of the "Three Eyes Well" (upper drinking, middle washing, and lower pollution), which is still used in daily life.
The maze city without walls
Legend has it that due to the surname "Mu" of the chieftain, building a city became "difficult", so the ancient city did not build walls. The street is surrounded by mountains and waters, with Sifang Street as the center, radiating more than a thousand alleys like a spider web, easy to get lost but also full of exploration fun.
Small Bridge Flowing Water and Architectural Art
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain melts water through the city, and 354 stone bridges connect the two banks of the river. Residential buildings are mostly made of "three courtyards and one facing wall" civil structures, with carved doors and windows, and hanging fish components that are quaint and exquisite.
Naxi Cultural Experience
Wear Naxi costumes once: Rent traditional costumes such as "wearing stars and moon" to take photos.
Learn to write Dongba script: Experience Dongba paper writing at a cultural and creative store.
Listen to a Naxi ancient music: Experience the mysterious and ethereal essence of millennium classical music.
Participate in the Torch Festival (June in the lunar calendar): The ancient city will light torches and have a carnival of singing and dancing.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
