Once the simple family home of a local guy collecting medicinal herbs, this is now a busy and constantly expanding operation set around a courtyard and with a great roof terrace. The vistas here are awe-inspiring and among the best of any lodging in the gorge; the view from the communal toilets alone is worth the price of a bed.
Halfway Guesthouse
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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On the northern edge of town is Black Dragon Pool Park; the view from here of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is an obligatory photo stop in southwestern China…
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Towering over the west side of Lijiang's Old Town, Lion Hill's 23 hectares of park land are a pleasant diversion. The obvious high point is the panoramic…
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This small peaceful monastery at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain was established in 1756. Once home to Kublai Khan during his military travels…
Nearby Tiger Leaping Gorge attractions
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Scenic spot where a tiger is said to have leaped across the river, thus giving the gorge its name.
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain soars to some 5596m, and the massif's thirteen peaks dominate the skyline of the surrounding regions. Undeniably beautiful, the…
17.38 MILES
This small peaceful monastery at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain was established in 1756. Once home to Kublai Khan during his military travels…
18.88 MILES
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20.12 MILES
The main historical draw of Baisha is the impressive collection of frescoes located inside the small complex, the earliest of which date to 1385. In…
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Exhibits here are heavy on artefacts and historic photos of the Tea Horse Road era, but light on English signage. The main reason to visit is the building…