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

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