Lijiang Baisha Ancient Town Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Baisha Ancient Town is one of the "Three Ancient Towns of Lijiang" together with Dayan and Shuhe. It is the first settlement of the Naxi people in Lijiangba. It is also the birthplace of the Mu clan chieftain in Lijiang and the earliest political center of the Naxi people. Baisha Ancient Town is named after the white sand grains on the surface, which is called "Bengshi" in Naxi language. Among them, the white sand murals are part of Lijiang's world cultural heritage. They express Lijiang's Dongba culture and are an indispensable part of Lijiang tourism.

Attractions distribution:

Baisha Ancient Town is located 12 kilometers north of Lijiang City. It is an ancient town with a complex of ancient buildings such as the Dharma Protector Hall, as well as the famous Baisha murals, which were painted for more than 300 years from the early Ming Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty. This is the quietest of the three ancient towns, with a light commercial atmosphere. If you want peace and quiet, you can come here.

Scenic spot qualifications:

world Natural Heritage

Scenic spot features:

History, Dongba culture