With a population of 1.14 million, Lijiang is a must-see destination in Yunnan, China. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Lijiang deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lijiang in June, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is November, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 9.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lijiang, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Lijiang, you’ll arrive at Lijiang (LJG), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Lijiang from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 30h 45m.
The train station in Lijiang is called Lijiang Lijiang Railway Station, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $109 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lijiang, with prices from $12 to $3,755 per night. Gucheng is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lijiang are about 48% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.