Lijiang (丽江古城) / Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇) & Black Dragon Pool (黑龙潭) Private Tour

Discover the beauty and charm of Lijiang on a fully customizable private tour with an experienced local guide. Explore signature spots designed to give you an in-depth understanding of Lijiang's history, culture, and natural wonders while catering to your personal interest and pace.

Naxi Dongba Cultural Experience

At the Naxi Genesis Cultural Experience Center, foreigners can experience the Naxi fantasy journey through VR technology and feel the history and culture of the Naxi people. You can also learn to write Dongba script in the Naxi hieroglyphic painting experience hall and learn about the writing and culture of the Naxi people.

In the cultural courtyard of Lijiang Old Town, there are some activities that provide Dongba cultural experience, such as Dongba papermaking, Dongba blessing ceremony, etc., so that foreigners can experience the charm of Dongba culture.

Dongba papermaking Price: experience is generally about 50 yuan.

Recommened Location: The Lijiang Folk Handicraft Museum is a good place to experience Dongba papermaking, located in Wangjiazhuang Lane, Wuyi Street, Lijiang Old Town.

Experience content: Participants can learn to make Dongba paper from the non-genetic inheritors of Dongba papermaking, and understand the whole process from collecting raw materials to making paper.

Dongba paper products price: The price of Dongba paper products varies according to the type and size, generally ranging from tens of yuan to hundreds of yuan. Types: including notebooks, postcards, bookmarks, lamps, etc.

Experience wearing Naxi costumes and shooting at Black Dragon Pond

You could spend 2-3 hours to experience the characteristic Naxi costume photo experience, which is also a commemorative way that many Chinese young people like, you can wear brightly colored Naxi costumes, the makeup artist will paint you a classic makeup, and a professional photographer will guide you in the action.

There are many photography companies in the old town of Lijiang, and here are some suggestions for your reference.

How about the Price?

- Basic package: Generally about 299 yuan, including a set of Naxi costumes, simple makeup and hair styling and shooting in Black Dragon Pond Park, the number of shots is about 20, and 5 are refined.

- Advanced package: The price is around 599 yuan, in addition to the content of the basic package, the choice of shooting scenes and props will be increased

Services included in the fee

- Costumes and props: Provide traditional Naxi costumes, including women's seven-star shawls, pleated skirts, etc., men's cardigans, trousers, etc., as well as some props with Naxi characteristics, such as tambourine, Dongba text cards, etc.

- Makeup and styling

- Shooting service: Shooting by a professional photographer in the Black Dragon Pond Park, according to the package, the shooting time and number of shots are different, the photographer will guide the shooting posture and expression to ensure the shooting effect.

- Post-retouching: Post-processing of the taken photos, including color grading, skin grinding, flaw repair, etc., to refine a certain number of photos to make the photos more beautiful.

Murals of Tibetan Buddhism in the Ming Qing dynasties

Baisha murals are an important part of Lijiang's world cultural heritage, painted from the beginning of the Ming Dynasty to the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, has continued for more than 300 years, and there are 55 existing paintings, mostly created in the Ming and Qing dynasties, integrating the smooth and gorgeous style of Tibetan Buddhist paintings.

Among them, the most famous are the murals of the White Sand Glazed Palace and the murals of the Great Treasure Palace, the murals in the Great Treasure Palace are the essence of the whole scenic spot, although many paintings have been mottled and fall off, but it can still be seen that the layout of the entire mural is thorough, the rigorous use of the pen, the colors are rich, and the characters are lifelike.

The Baisha murals cover a wide range of subjects, and the style blends Han, Tibetan and Naxi cultures, showing the stories of Tibetan Buddhism, Dongbaism, Confucianism and Taoism, reflecting the openness and multicultural integration of Naxi society at that time.

Visit Baisha Village, which used to be a Naxi settlement and the birthplace of local Mu Family Governors. Wander around the Baisha Village and enjoy the slow lifestyle of the Naxi People.

, on the street you can see a lot of Naxi street food, you might as well try it.

Baishai Naxi Street Food and Yunnan Coffee

Chicken bean jelly: This is the traditional snack of the Naxi people, made of chicken beans, the taste is smooth, there are many ways to eat, it can be cold, fried, etc., the taste is sour and spicy and delicious, it is one of the must-try snacks for tourists.

Naxi Baba: A traditional Naxi noodle dish with sweet and salty flavors, crispy, sweet and delicious, and is one of the favorite breakfasts of local residents.

 Roasted milk fan: This is a traditional snack made with milk, Like solid cheese after being roasted, the skin is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and has a rich milky flavor, and seasonings such as rose sauce can be added according to personal taste.

Yunnan Small Grain Coffee: Yunnan coffee is widely praised for its rich aroma and mellow taste. In Baisha Ancient Town, you can taste authentic Yunnan small grain coffee, which has a unique flavor with a light fruity and floral aroma, and the taste is rich and delicate.