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Lijiang Yushuizhai (Yushui Village)
4A Tourism Area

Lijiang Yushuizhai (Yushui Village)

丽江玉水寨景区

Yunnan, Lijiang·26.9545°N, 100.2103°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50 (peak season), CNY 30 (off-season)
Duration
3-4 hours

About Lijiang Yushuizhai (Yushui Village)

At the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yushuizhai is a Naxi sacred spring and a heartland of Dongba culture. White-water terraces, a spring shrine and Naxi totems cluster around cascading streams.

Highlights

• Naxi sacred spring and 'home of Dongba' culture near Jade Dragon. • White-water terraces and a spring temple. • Naxi totems and the Yushui fall.

Suggested Route

Enter, see the white-water terraces, then the Dongba square, then the spring shrine; 1.5-2.5 h.

Food & Lodging

Naxi snacks on site. Lodging in Lijiang.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, terrace walkways, partial wheelchair access and a shuttle.
Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Year-round (best March-May and September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)

Getting There

Foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang; Lijiang Sanyi Airport ~45 km; bus/taxi.

Reservation

Ticket booking via OTA recommended; no strict reservation required.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (peak season), CNY 30 (≈ $4.2) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
丽江玉水寨景区

26.9545, 100.2103

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