大研古城

Dayan Ancient Town is commonly known as the Old Town of Lijiang. It is surrounded by streams and crisscrossed by streets and alleys. It is lively during the day and gently lit at night. It is the place with the strongest everyday atmosphere in Lijiang.

束河古镇

Shuhe is an old Tea Horse Road town where streams run through quiet lanes. It is calmer than Dayan Old Town and suits a relaxed half-day or full-day walk.

泸沽湖

Lugu Lake is a plateau lake shared by Yunnan and Sichuan. Peninsulas, forest ridges, and communities such as Mosuo are located around the lake. Local culture cannot be reduced to a single vision of matrilineal life, family structures, rituals, and tourism economies are all more complex. The long road distance, elevation, and cross-province management differences make it a stand-alone multi-day destination rather than a drop-in attraction in Lijiang city.