Lijiang Travel Tips

Money Exchange

You can use cash and your passport to exchange for Chinese Yuan in every branch of Bank of China without fees charged. And 17 kinds of currency are supported, such as English pound, US dollar, Singapore dollar, Euro and so on.

  • Branch Office in Gucheng District(Address: 42 Yuyuan Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang)
  • Xianggeli Branch Office(Address: 9 Qixing Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang)
  • Branch Office in Fuhui Road(Address: 581, 583 Fuhui Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang)
  • Lijiang Branch Office(Address: Changshui Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang)

Useful Numbers

  • Fire: 119
  • Police: 110
  • Ambulance: 120
  • Lijiang Airport Inquiry Telephone: 5173081
  • Tourism Complaint: 5123432

Toilet Facilities

A number of toilets with good facilities and service have been built in the Old Town in cost of CNY 0.5 per person.

Nightlife

The Bar Street links to Square Market in one direction and leads to the Giant Water Wheels in another direction. At night, it becomes the most bustling place in the Old Town. A large number of bars decorated in different styles are famous highlight of Lijiang Old Town. In the daytime, the flowing water, shoal of fish, willow trees, ancient street and leisurely passerby form a tranquil and peaceful scene. When the evening closes in, many travelers from around the world get together here, communicating their romantic experience or just involving themselves in the fascinating night scenery. The blurred lights, red lantern, boiling music and crowded people may make your blood boil. Different from the reinforced buildings in the cities, most of the bars in Lijiang Old Town are two-storied wooden constructions, which add more charm.

Lijiang bar street Lijiang Bar Street

Popular Bars

Le Petit Paris(小巴黎)

It is one of the most popular bars for visitors. The romantic love story of its host from France and his Chinese wife has been going round for a long time. Another attraction here is the antiphonal singing by the local Naxi maidens at night. Of course, the audiences also can participate in the singing no matter where you are from.

Location: No.111, Cuiwen Duan, Xinhua Jie, the Old Town, Lijiang

Phone Number: 13013478780

Sakura(樱花屋)

It was opened by a Chinese and his Korean wife in 1996. At present, not only a bar but also a western food restaurant has been built here. The prices are not very expensive and the food served is delicious here.

Location: No.123, Cuiwen Duan Xinhua Jie the Old Town, Lijiang

Phone Number: 0888-5187619

Neighbour of the Sun(一米阳光)

It is in Naxi-style and became so famous after a cognominal TV series made here. It is also related with a beautiful love story of Naxi people.

Location: No.6, Shuangshi Section, Xinhua Jie, the Old Town

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Register with your embassy

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Always have local cash

Exchange some local currency for your trip

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