白沙古镇 — Attraction in Lijiang City

It's a nice old town, which located below the mountain of Yulong. The view is spectacular, where you can see the mountain and the old town in 1 camera shot! Compared to Lijiang old town, this one isn't that commercialized. I didn't mean it's not commercialized, just that not as crazy as Lijiang old town. You still can see and feel the local villagers who living here doing some small businesses. Things are 'slow' here. People don't rush. Slow down your steps, put down your phone, look around your surroundings, enjoy the coffee, enjoy talking to local, that's what we defined the real meaning...

Bai Sha Ancient Town is a charming and peaceful spot away from the hustle and bustle of Lijiang’s main tourist areas. This quaint town offers a glimpse into traditional Naxi culture, with well-preserved old architecture, narrow streets, and beautiful temples. It’s less commercialized, making it a great place to enjoy a more authentic, serene atmosphere. The area is known for its historic art, including murals that tell the story of the Naxi people. If you’re looking for a quiet, scenic place to explore and learn about the local heritage, Bai Sha Ancient Town is highly...

Baisha is definitely less busy than Shuhe and Dayan. It does still cater to tourists, but there are fewer tourists in all and so the atmosphere is quiet and less hectic than in other parts of Lijiang. There are more local people and there seems to be more of a local community than in Shuhe. Importantly, you can get cheaper coffee here than in Shuhe. Bus number 6 takes you from Shuhe to Baisha, but from Baisha back to Shuhe it stops running after 8pm. Taxi’s heading out of town are hard to find at night unless you know how to order one through Chinese...