Old Town of Lijiang
Lijiang, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Old Town of Lijiang is a Chinese AAAAA-rated tourist attraction and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This historic area covers 2.14 square kilometers in the Gucheng District.
Planning a visit
The area is open 24 hours a day and has no entry fee. Visitors can reach the site via Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, which is 21 km away. The town is located about 2,081 km from Beijing.
Weather varies by month. The warmest months are May, June, and July, with daily highs reaching 21 °C. The driest period is from November to February, when rainfall is minimal. In contrast, July is the wettest month with about 25 rainy days and 240 mm of rain. Nearby sights include Black Dragon Pool, which is 2.3 km away, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, located 26.4 km from the old town.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is July, with about 240 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 7 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 68 | 173 | 240 | 206 | 154 | 64 | 13 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
