Dayan Old Town

Lijiang

Cool ancient town in Lijiang, Yunnan #instone
Cool ancient town in Lijiang, Yunnan #instone
Old Town of Lijiang, The town has a history going back more than 1,000 years and was once a confluence for trade along the "Old Tea Horse Caravan Trail". The Dayan Old town is famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges, a system fast becoming. #OldTownofLijiang #China
#TroveOn Lijiang is a bit touristy for my liking but it's still fun to explore and get lost in the small alleys. Especially beautiful at night. Walk up the hill to see the lights from above. 
#Lijiang #China
Old Town of Lijiang, The town has a history going back more than 1,000 years and was once a confluence for trade along the "Old Tea Horse Caravan Trail". The Dayan Old town is famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges, a system fast becoming. #OldTownofLijiang #China

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Top hotels in Dayan Old Town

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

5 out of 5
276 Xianghe Road Lijiang Yunnan
The price is HK$1,279 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$1,279
HK$1,492 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lijiang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mu Family Mansion and Wangu Pavilion are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (165 reviews)
All Staff are very nice

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG
Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG

Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG

5 out of 5
111 Xing Wen Alley Qi Yi Street Lijiang Yunnan
The price is HK$1,178 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
HK$1,178
HK$1,373 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lijiang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mu Family Mansion and Wangu Pavilion are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
The room is modern and spacious. Excellent location as it’s just next to the old town. Staff is very friendly. As we had 2 rooms, I’ve emailed to the hotel in advance to have it near to each other. It was nice that they did as the hotel’s layout is like a courtyard style. So you can imagine if one ...

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town by IHG
Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan

Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan

4 out of 5
No. 21 Bayi Lower Section of Qiyi Street Lijiang Yunnan
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Lijiang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Mu Family Mansion and Lijiang Mural ...
10/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
Wonderful 2-night stay here in January. Beautiful hotel and amazing location inside the ancient town. The proprietor Amy spoke excellent English and was super kind. Always making us tea. Breakfast was simple, but very good. I will definitely stay here again when I return.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Lijiang Hotel JunPoXuan
Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang

Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang

3 out of 5
Jin Hong Road Lijiang Yunnan
The price is HK$473 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
HK$473
HK$551 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lijiang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lijiang Mural and Wangu Pavilion are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Location is fantastic. Great starting point for exploring the old town. Service is exceptional. The staff really tries their very best to make you feel at home. Very comfortable room.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Ancient Charm Luxe Retreat Lijiang
Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu branch

Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu branch

3.5 out of 5
No. 59 Zhongyi Lane, Guangyi Street Lijiang Yunnan
The price is HK$191 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
HK$191
HK$404 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Lijiang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mu Family Mansion and Wangu Pavilion are located ...
Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu branch
Merry Inn Lijiang

Merry Inn Lijiang

3.5 out of 5
No.19 Huangshan Upper Section Lijiang
Stay at this business-friendly inn in Lijiang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Lijiang Mural and Wangu Pavilion ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
The property was well located and can be walked to old town. Staff was very polite and friendly

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Merry Inn Lijiang
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Other neighbourhoods around Dayan Old Town

small but unique inn at Shuhe ancient town,Yunnan Province.

Shuhe Old Town

Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Shuhe Old Town. You might consider stopping by Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Shuhe Old Town
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain of #Lijiang.


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Gucheng District

While visiting Gucheng District, you might make a stop by sights like Hong Kong Compatriots Donate Monument and Lijiang Old Town.

Gucheng District
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Lugu Lake - Ninglang

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Lugu Lake - Ninglang. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Houses or Liwubi Island.

Lugu Lake - Ninglang


Dayan Old Town