Lijiang Mufu Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Mufu is the "Grand View Garden" in the ancient city of Lijiang. It was once the palace of Lijiang Mu clan chieftain in Lijiang. There is a saying that "there is the Forbidden City in the north and Mufu in the south". Mu, the leader of the Naxi people, has been hereditary as the local magistrate of Lijiang since the Yuan Dynasty, and has experienced 22 generations of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties for 470 years. He is famous among the chieftains in the southwest for "knowing poetry, good etiquette and keeping righteousness". It reached its peak at the end of the Ming Dynasty, and its buildings were magnificent. Xu Xiake, a famous ancient traveler, once lamented Mu Mansion and said: "The beauty of the palace is as good as that of the royal family."
Mufu is a splendid architectural art garden, which fully embodies the style and temperament of the Central Plains architecture of the Ming Dynasty, and retains the simple and rough charm of the Central Plains architecture of the Tang and Song Dynasties. It faces east from the west, with jade ditches and running water in the mansion. The layout of Changliu also shows the spirit of Naxi traditional culture. At the same time, it is a garden where famous trees, rare flowers and exotic plants from the Naxi Ancient Kingdom are gathered together. It is between the royal garden and the Suzhou courtyard garden, integrating the elegance of the heaven, earth, mountains and rivers with the elegance and magnificence of the palace. , fully demonstrates the open spirit of the Naxi people to adopt diverse cultures.

Attractions distribution:

Mufu is located in the southwest corner of the ancient city of Lijiang, covering an area of 46 acres, with a central axis of 369 meters long. It has the Assembly Hall, Wanjuan Tower, Dharma Protector Hall, Yuyin Tower, Guangbi Tower, Sanqing Hall, etc. in sequence. The entire building group faces east from the west, with Qinglong (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain) on the left, White Tiger (Tiger Mountain) on the right, Xuanwu (Lion Mountain) on the back, and Turtle Mountain and Snake Mountain confronting each other in the southeast to guard the pass. The inside and outside of the building are exquisite. There are many treasures, which are very interesting.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Photography, traditional architecture, historical and cultural tourism, ancient buildings, gardens, mountains and rivers

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map

Attraction Address

Ancient City District

Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

"There is the Forbidden City in the north and Mufu in the south." Mufu is said to be the "Forbidden City" in the ancient city of Lijiang. It is beautiful everywhere and is definitely worth visiting.

Since there are more people visiting Lijiang during peak seasons such as May Day and National Day, it is recommended to book an inn in advance.

Tour route:

Zhongyifang → Zhaobi → Square → Meeting Hall → Wanjuan Tower → Dharma Protector Hall → Garden Corridor

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Local specialties: Mu Laoye wine, woolen beef, Lijiang cotton and linen clothing, crystal, silverware, jade, Dongba wood carvings, Pu'er tea, Naxi murals, leather goods, spirulina, scented wine, Dongba tie-dye, and Cordyceps sinensis.

Special delicacies: chickpea jelly, rice enema, Lijiang cake, candied fruit, salmon, black goat hot pot, potato chicken, wild mushrooms, cross-bridge rice noodles, Naxi grilled fish, Yunnan ham, cured pork ribs.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Yunnan Province>Lijiang City>Gucheng District

How to get there:

Bus: After arriving at Lijiang Airport, take the airport express to Lijiang Passenger Terminal, then take the No. 11 loop line to Zhongyi Market Station, and walk about 440 meters to Mufu.

Walking: In Lijiang Old Town, you can walk along the river on the west side of Sifang Street to Mufu, which takes 10 minutes. You can either enter Qiyi Street via East Street and pass through Guanmenkou and Shibeifang, or arrive from Baima Longtan via Guangyi Lane.