Watching the sparkling ancient town of Lijiang at night

Lijiang is a beautiful ancient town nearly a thousand years old located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yunnan Province, China. With a long history, this place is famous for its intricate waterway system and more than 350 ancient bridges.

Evenings in Lijiang offer a variety of entertainment and relaxation activities for visitors.

While many people praise the quiet and quaint beauty of Lijiang during the day, the ancient town transforms completely at night. Colorful strings of lights and red lanterns light up the streets. It becomes a colorful wonderland filled with unique cultural and culinary experiences.

Mr. Khoa Hung (1989, Hanoi ), a tourist to Lijiang this summer. He commented: "The ancient town of Lijiang at night is more bustling with tourists than during the day. The lanterns and flashing neon lights make ancient Lijiang both romantic and mysterious without losing its modern atmosphere."

The shops and streets are bustling at night.

Lijiang night market attracts many tourists.

A night tour of Lijiang Ancient Town should start at Sifang Street, the busiest center of the ancient town. This street is lined with shops and used to be a key part of the Tea Ancient Horse Road.

Lijiang Old Town Night Market is located near Sifang Square. This market is famous for its blend of ancient architecture and traditional culinary space, attracting a lot of tourists. Lijiang Night Market brings the quintessential characteristics of street food, making it hard for anyone who comes here to resist.

Visitors are attracted by the wonderful culinary experience.

Assorted skewers.

The food smells delicious.

Chinese street food is a giant maze of flavors.

The food stalls are always crowded. Visitors must try the spicy grilled food of the steppe with its seductive aroma and characteristic spicy taste. Don’t forget to try the famous stinky tofu if you are a person who likes daring culinary experiences.

In addition, traditional snacks such as fried taro cakes, Nap Tay beef jerky or grilled bamboo rice... are all extremely attractive. Besides, the night market also sells unique local handicrafts.

Besides the night market, Lijiang at night is also a blend of culture and modern entertainment. Visitors should spend time watching the special art performances, especially the traditional singing and dancing of the Naxi people.

A live music bar in the night market.

Many tourists stopped to enjoy the special performances of street artists.

If you want to relax, you can choose a quiet cafe to sip a drink, listening to the guitar playing in a romantic space. Or, experience Lijiang Bar Street on the bustling Xinhua Street. The bars here are easy to spot, with red lanterns hanging along the quiet streams.

Lijiang at night is also a paradise for virtual living. You can easily find full-package photography services right in the old town, including traditional costumes, makeup and photography, at very affordable prices, only from 150 - 200 yuan/person. This is a great way to capture the brilliant and romantic moments of the ancient town at night.

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