The first trip of the new year should be to see the golden sunrise on the snow-capped mountains.

- The first trip of 2025 was to see the golden sunrise on the snow-capped mountains. I feel like I have good luck for the whole year. Lijiang in winter is perfect for seeing the golden sunrise on the snow-capped mountains. Lijiang in the off-season is a paradise! - 🏔️3-day, 2-night travel guide: 𝐃𝐀𝐘❶: Jianshan Xiaoyuan—Yundi'an—Yueshan Xiaoguan—Dajingfan (North Gate of Lijiang Botanical Garden) 𝐃𝐀𝐘❷: Dongba Valley—Baisha Ancient Town—Shuhe Ancient Town 𝐃𝐀𝐘❸: Black Dragon Pool—Lijiang Ancient Town - 📷Photo guide: 1️⃣Jianshan Xiaoyuan: Perfect for taking photos of the golden sunrise on the snow-capped mountains at sunrise. You can also check out the hot breakfast shop and the fairytale cabin. 🏡 2️⃣Yundi'an: Similar to Jianshan Xiaoyuan, you can choose one to see the golden sunrise on the snow-capped mountains. It's closer to the snow-capped mountains and more stunning. 🏔️ 3️⃣Yueshan Xiaoguan: Less crowded, perfect for drinking coffee and looking at the snow-capped mountains. Recently, a new phone booth under the snow-capped mountains has become a popular photo spot. 4️⃣Dajingfan: Located at the North Gate of Lijiang Botanical Garden, there are not only large prayer flags but also retro cars. You can take stunning photos of the prayer flags and snow-capped mountains together. 5️⃣Dongba Valley: Located at Lake No. 4 in Dongba Valley, you can take stunning photos of the golden sunrise on the snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake. 6️⃣Baisha Ancient Town: You can take photos of the coffee shop and snow-capped mountains, as well as the ancient town and snow-capped mountains together. 7️⃣Shuhe Ancient Town: Staying in Shuhe Ancient Town is very convenient. There are many delicious foods, and you can see the golden sunrise on the snow-capped mountains from the homestay. I stayed at Kongshanyu • Baiduju Snow Mountain View Hotel, where you can take stunning photos of the golden sunrise on the snow-capped mountains from the rooftop. 🏔️ • For more travel guides and photo spots, please see my favorites. See you next time! 👋🏻