Baisha Village (Baisha Ancient Town) / 白沙古镇
Category
Historical, Strolling
Why Visit
- See the UNESCO-listed Baisha Murals, a unique blend of Naxi, Tibetan, Han, and Bai artistic styles depicting Buddhist, Taoist, and Lamaist stories. Experience a less commercialized ancient town with authentic local life, traditional embroidery workshops, and incredible snow mountain views.
Suggested Duration
Half day (2-3 hours)
Best Visiting Time
All year round. July-September offers the best scenery. Spring and autumn have the most comfortable weather.
Suitable For
- Culture enthusiasts, art lovers, photographers, travelers seeking authenticity
Tips
- The village itself is free to explore; the Baisha Murals inside Dabaoji Palace cost CNY 30. Take Bus 6 from Lijiang Old Town (40 minutes, CNY 5-10) or a taxi (30 minutes, CNY 40-50). Visit the Naxi Embroidery Institute. Try local yak meat dishes.
Admission Type
Free
Reservation Required
No
Price Estimates
-
Reservation Max.
-
Opening Hours
Village open all day, murals :08:00-17:30
Address (English & Chinese)
Baisha Town, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province 中国云南省丽江市玉龙纳西族自治县白沙镇
Amaps Link
https://surl.amap.com/fUQfoD8j0ZE
Baidu Link
https://j.map.baidu.com/e0/OX8i
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