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Lijiang, Yunnan: Old Town Charm, Village Horseback Ride

Come Along For Local Villages, Food Markets and Old Town Strolls || Hello Yunnan

Destination:ChinaProvince:YunnanCity:Lijiang
Come Along For Local Villages, Food Markets and Old Town Strolls || Hello Yunnan
Because I'm Lizzy37 min

Come Along For Local Villages, Food Markets. This was filmed by Because I'm Lizzy. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

In this video I'm in Lijiang, Yunnan province. I stroll through the old town, ride a horse through a local village where the Naxi people(an ethnic minority in China) live and show you my hotel room in this beautiful place. Its close to the border of Bangladesh, Myanmar and Laos. Easy to travel here.

Here you can wander through the charming Old Town, explore ancient villages, visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and savor Chinese flavors at bustling local markets.

--- Because I'm Lizzy
November 1, 2024, Autumn in China

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Lizzie’s trip through Lijiang, Yunnan, moves from Old Town alleys and car-free streets to local markets and a nearby Naxi village. She sees fresh produce, traditional music, dance and crafts, and takes a horseback ride through the surrounding countryside. She talks about the peaceful atmosphere and cost of living, which attract some people who retire there. The episode also includes conversations with residents, a coffee stop with a view and a tour of her hotel room. Lizzie describes the streets as clean despite the town’s popularity and recommends looking beyond the busiest commercial areas for local life.

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Come Along For Local Villages, Food Markets and Old Town Strolls || Hello Yunnan

Old Town and local markets

Lizzie explores Lijiang in Yunnan Province, walking through Old Town alleys and beyond the commercial tourist areas. In her description of the region, Lizzie says it is close to the borders of Myanmar, Bangladesh and India. She describes the streets as clean despite the town’s popularity and visits local markets where she sees fresh produce and talks with residents. The visit includes traditional music, dance and local crafts, which give her a view of Naxi culture. Lizzie discusses Lijiang’s peaceful atmosphere and cost of living, saying that some people choose to retire there. She also notes the car-free zones: people staying in hotels inside the old town cannot drive a car or e-bike through those areas.

A village ride and where to stay

Lizzie takes a horseback ride through villages around Lijiang and visits a Naxi community. She describes the landscape and the people she meets as kind and patient. A coffee stop with a view gives her a pause between the market and village visits. The video includes a room tour and her thoughts about lodging; she suggests that hotels away from the busiest tourist areas may offer a quieter setting and views. Her route covers both visitor-facing streets and quieter places beyond the main commercial lanes.

The episode follows Lizzie’s own visit rather than covering every part of the region. She walks through the old town, looks at market produce, rides a horse through the countryside and spends time in a Naxi village. Her observations connect everyday details—car-free access, local crafts, food markets, music and dance—with the town’s appeal to visitors and residents. The hotel room tour and coffee stop are part of the same route, showing where she stayed and paused between walks. She notes Lijiang’s popularity while also describing peaceful areas, local interactions and the scenery around the village. In one chapter, Lizzie dances in the street during the old-town visit. The market conversations and music are part of the same day as the horseback ride, not a separate excursion; she returns to the hotel for the room tour after exploring the village. She considers a quieter hotel outside the busiest area for its setting and views.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What can you do in Lijiang Old Town beyond the main tourist areas?
A: Lizzie walks through quieter parts of the old town, visits local markets and sees fresh produce, music, dance and crafts. She also notes the peaceful atmosphere that draws some people to retire there.
Q: Are cars allowed in Lijiang Old Town?
A: Lizzie says the old town has car-free zones. If you stay in a hotel inside the old town, you cannot drive a car or e-bike there.
Q: What does Lizzie do in the nearby villages?
A: She takes a horseback ride through a local village, visits a Naxi community and describes the surrounding scenery and local interactions.

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Lijiang, Yunnan: Old Town Charm, Village Horseback Ride

In this video I'm in Lijiang, Yunnan province. I stroll through the old town, ride a horse through a local village where the Naxi people(an ethnic minority in China) live and show you my hotel room in this beautiful place. Its close to the border of Bangladesh, Myanmar and Laos. Easy to travel ...

Lijiang Old Town Exploration: Naxi Culture & Village Horseback Ride

Explore the beauty of Lijiang in Yunnan province, China! This video takes you on a captivating journey through charming old towns, picturesque local villages inhabited by the Naxi people, and vibrant food markets. Experience a unique horse ride and discover the comfort of a lovely hotel. Discover the magic of Yunnan, a region bordering Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Laos.

Attractions in this video: Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain