Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1For solo travel to Lijiang, consider using Trip.com for hotel bookings instead of Western websites for better reviews and selection. Be aware that smaller cities may have mostly squat toilets. (0:00)
- Tip 2When traveling in smaller Chinese cities, booking hotels through Trip.com is recommended over Western hotel sites for more reliable reviews and a wider selection of accommodations. (1:39)
- Tip 3Due to high altitude, some makeup products, especially those in tubes, might explode. Pack accordingly. (2:16)
- Tip 4In Hushu Old Town, scan the QR code to register upon entry, similar to hotel check-ins, but less crowded. (8:47)
- Tip 5To minimize altitude sickness, walk slowly and avoid activities that raise your heart rate. (8:56)
Tianai's Learning Channel takes us on a solo adventure through Lijiang's enchanting old towns, charming cafes, and vibrant Tibetan art scene. From navigating the airport and finding surprisingly affordable yet questionable hotels to savoring Yunnan mushrooms and mastering the art of Thangka painting, Tianai's journey is full of unexpected delights and cultural immersion. This captivating exploration of Lijiang's unique blend of history, art, and cuisine is a must-watch for anyone planning a trip to this beautiful corner of China.
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This video follows Tianai's Learning Channel as she embarks on a solo trip to Lijiang, a city nestled in China's southwestern Yunnan province. The journey begins with a flight to Lijiang, costing around 70-100 Australian dollars. Tianai shares her experience with the airport facilities and provides a tip for booking hotels in China: using trip.com for better reviews and a wider selection. Her hotel experience, while conveniently located near Lijiang's Old Town, is marked by cleanliness issues, leading to a recommendation against using booking.com for Chinese hotels.
Exploring Lijiang's Old Town, Tianai describes the charming cobblestone streets, unique cafes, and traditional architecture. She attempts to find a specific coffee shop but gets delightfully lost in the winding alleys instead, capturing the beauty of the canals and architecture. She eventually finds another cafe, 'Pig Style Coffee Shop', and enjoys a latte while people-watching. The cafe's interior design and ambiance are highlighted as unique and enjoyable.
Tianai's culinary journey includes a highly-rated Yunnan restaurant where she tries mushroom stir-fried rice and a mushroom hot pot. She details the unique flavors of the Yunnan mushrooms, describing them as having a meaty taste unlike any she's experienced before. The meal is described as both delicious and affordable, costing around 20 Australian dollars. Yunnan province's status as China's largest coffee producer is also mentioned.
The afternoon takes Tianai to another old town, Hushu Old Town, located up a mountain. She takes a taxi, noting the need to be dropped off at the gate due to car restrictions. Here, she participates in a Thangka painting class, describing the process, the time involved, and the specific guidelines followed in Tibetan Buddhist Thangka art. The experience is presented as both culturally enriching and physically demanding.
Finally, Tianai's day concludes with a highly-rated mushroom hot pot/barbecue dinner, where she details the various ingredients and the overall experience. The video ends with a preview of her upcoming trip to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Blue Moon Valley.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What was your hotel experience like?
- A: My hotel had decent furnishings but was not very clean. I wouldn't recommend it.
- Q: What were the Yunnan mushrooms like?
- A: They had a unique, meaty flavor unlike any mushrooms I've ever tasted before!
- Q: What was the Thangka painting class like?
- A: It was a great experience, but it took a long time and my back hurt from sitting on a small chair for two hours!
- Q: What was the mushroom hot pot/BBQ like?
- A: It was very good! The beef was tender when cooked in the soup, and the white mushrooms were especially delicious.