Top 50 Best Things to Do near Yulong
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  • Old Town of Lijiang
    󰺂7.6
    Lijiang.The Old Town of Lijiang5.5 km from Yulong
    Highlights:
    󰋄Nine unique attractions together
    󱓊Unique waterway layout formed
    󱨠Saved by 1948 users󱨠4390 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    _TI***5h_TI***5h

    the absolute best Ancient Town I've visited! yes, its all shops and tourists, but you can still see the old buildings, feel the Ancient vibe. do not skip this one, its perfect!

  • The Ancient Town of Shuhe
    󰺂7.1
    Lijiang.Shuhe Old Town11.3 km from Yulong
    Highlights:
    󰀆Explore Tea & Horse Road Museum
    󱓊Naxi market & unique snacks
    󱨠Saved by 946 users󱨠771 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    酷酷又帅的可可亲酷酷又帅的可可亲

    Shuhe Ancient Town lived for nearly a year, there is a kind of feeling in the heart of the eyebrows, perhaps called "Shuhe feelings", a quiet and pleasant quiet. All the beauty is probably hidden in the mottled bluestone road, floating in the smoke of Naxi small courtyard, in the flowing water under the Qinglong Bridge. Shuhe Ancient Town is where I have lived many times. This is the hustle and bustle of the ancient city of Lijiang. Time seems to be slower here. Life is like the process you want to process. In the morning, I opened the wooden window of the inn and saw the old man Naxi walking through the alley with the horse, and the sound of the horseshoe stepping on the slate was crisp and gentle; Sitting on the stone steps of the Quartet Tingyin Square in the afternoon, watching Naxi girl embroider Dongbawen in the sun, the wind with the coolness of Yulong Mountain and the aroma of Naxi; walking along the Qinglong River in the evening, the lanterns lit up, the river reflected the light, and even the air became soft. It is unintentionally slack-the locals playing chess in the old teahouse will not care about your eye, the handmade silversmith at the corner is focused on the pattern, like my Gazi, many dogs are lazy to lie at the door, to the tourists who are too lazy to lift their eyes. Here, you don't have to chase the scenery, just walk slowly, feel the calm and peace that is infiltrated by time, like a cup of warm tea, the first taste is flat, but the aftertaste is long. Because I like Shuhe, I took care of the two inns. Mr. Song said that they were all high-standard services. Haha, I cleaned the room for the guests and made the bed and sweeped the floor. I feel very happy. Witness the life of Gazi in the left and right inn in Shuhe Ancient Town, and feel the message of the guest in the message book of Jixiang View Inn.

  • Haba Snow Mountain
    󰺂6.1
    Shangri-La59.8 km from Yulong
    Highlights:
    󰀆Beginner & expert-friendly hiking trails
    󱓊Beginner-friendly peak in 2-3 days
    󱨠Saved by 128 users
    4.8/5
    Elanie0702Elanie0702

    Haba Snow Mountain is so exciting! From a distance, it looks like a giant cream cake, and the snow top of the white flowers is buckled on the green hillside, making people want to take a bite. When I got closer, I found that this "cake" was not simple. I stood at the foot of the mountain and looked up. My neck was sour and I couldn't see the top. The clouds were wandering halfway up the mountain. Climbing the mountain is called a thrill! The day before, through the virgin forest, the pine pine pine hanging like the mustache of an old fairy. Stepping on a thick pine needle carpet at your feet. The next day, I climbed the snow line, the ice claws were on the glacier, and the feet were shallow and tired. But when I stood on the top of the mountain, all the hard work was worth it. The sea of clouds was tumbling at the foot, and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain opposite was like a silver dragon in the sun. I feel that I can pick a star and put it in my pocket. The most funny thing is the Haba Village at the foot of the mountain. The Tibetan uncle will bring butter tea to tell you about mountaineering. His yak bells jingle... and sing with the wind of the snow-capped mountains. The beauty here is wild and gentle, and you can blow the cows for a lifetime!

  • Ancient Town Shaxi
    󰺂6.8
    Jianchuan.Shaxi Ancient Town68.1 km from Yulong
    󱨠Saved by 328 users󱨠261 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    温暖super温暖super

    [Scenery] The living fossils of the ancient tea horse road, time amber is the heart! Stepping across the stone road of Yujin Bridge, the old yellow house of the moor is quiet, and the sound of horseshoes echoes in Sideng Street. The ancient stage wood carving mottled the vicissitudes, and the Tang style murals of Xingjiao Temple hide the mystery. [Fun] Pioneer Book Bureau drink coffee to see Yunjuan Yunshu, and on Friday, the Taobai nationality tie-dye, wild fungus dry goods fireworks rise. Avoiding the hustle and bustle of business is like a paradise, but the traffic is turning to the 18 bends of the mountain road. [Cost-effective] The hidden secret of being awakened by "Going to a Windy place"; Horseshoe prints, old books and starry sky together brew slow time, healing power full! ✨

  • White Water Terraces
    󰺂6.9
    3.63
    Shangri-La77.8 km from Yulong
    Highlights:
    󰋄Multicultural Bai Shui Festival
    󰀆Overlook Baishuitai from viewpoint
    󱨠Saved by 933 users󱨠301 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    A bit smelly on the way up due to lots of horse dung. Once up there, the view is quite beautiful but we went when there’s not too much water so some parts of water can be a bit muddy. Overall a nice hike around the scenic spot

  • Dali Geothermal Paradise
    󰺂6.2
    1.82
    Eryuan.Cibihu Scenic Area82.4 km from Yulong
    󱨠775 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M57***16M57***16

    This is my second time to Geothermal Country, and I have a good experience every time. There are quite a lot of pools and types, including rose pool, red wine pool, milk pool, angelica pool, water park and swimming pool. The staff are very friendly and can help solve any problems in time. There is a free shuttle bus in the park, which is available on call, which is quite convenient.

  • Jizu Mountain
    󰺂6.7
    6.65
    Binchuan.Jizu Mountain Scenic Area97.3 km from Yulong
    󱨠1362 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Jizu Mountain is a famous Buddhist holy site with beautiful scenery and many pilgrims. The entrance fee is reasonable, but the cable car and shuttle bus within the scenic area are expensive, and have even increased in price since then, making it not very cost-effective.

  • Shuanglang
    󰺂7.2
    Dali.Shuanglang Scenic AreaMore than 100 km from Yulong
    Highlights:
    󱓊Walk to Yujidao for sunset views
    󰀆Boat ride & Erhai scenery
    󱨠Saved by 448 users󱨠1139 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    梨花落🍀梨花落🍀

    Shuanglang Ancient Town is located on the northeast bank of the Bohai Sea, Dali, Yunnan, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the sea. It has the reputation of "Dali scenery in Cangwu, Cangwu scenery in Shuanglang". Bohai Sea is surrounded by the 19 peaks of Cangshan Mountain, and Jizu Mountain is in the east. The lakes and mountains are beautiful. 85% of the residents are Bai people, retaining more than ten historical relics such as the main temple of Hongshan, the ancient stage, and the traditional houses are dense.

  • Butterfly Spring Scenic Area
    󰺂6.5
    4.59
    Dali.Upper Section of the Erhai Lake Ecological CorridorMore than 100 km from Yulong
    Highlights:
    󰋄April butterfly spectacle with thousands
    󱓊Square spring pool with bubbling water
    󱨠Saved by 175 users󱨠733 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    兰溪三月桃花雨兰溪三月桃花雨

    Butterfly Spring is a clear spring water in the first peak of the 19th peak of Cangshan Mountain in Dali, Yunnan. The locals call it "drink some butterfly spring water, enough for you to be drunk for thousands of years". Butterfly Spring Park is very quiet, and there were not many people when we went. Everyone walked from the main road to the butterfly spring, and then saw a large stone with Guo Moruo's three big words "butterfly spring", and then looked at the water. The water was very clear. There was an ancient "butterfly tree" reflected in it. It is said that every March 3, there are many butterflies in the butterfly tree. Suicheng Dali is a spectacle. In Qiongqian's "Still Zhugege", there are young men and girls who meet to Dali to see the romantic plot of Butterfly Spring. Behind the Butterfly Spring is a mountain that can be climbed up. There is a pavilion on it for people to rest. The mountains are cloudy and cool. Come down the mountain, walk around the butterfly spring, there are Bai people performing, there are many Bai clothes to take pictures, the price is not expensive. Time relationship, there was no photo at that time, a little regrettable.

  • Lugu Lake Scenic Area
    󰺂8.3
    8.47
    NinglangMore than 100 km from Yulong
    Highlights:
    󰀆Experience unique Mosuo walking marriage
    Plateau lake at 2.685 km
    󱨠Saved by 832 users󱨠7035 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The scenery was breathtaking. Water was crystal clear. We went on a lull period so it was very peaceful and quiet. We took a didi to lige peninsula but couldn’t get a didi back. Nobody picks up our booking. Luckily the original didi driver gave us his number but he charges cny80 to take you back to daluoshui village. It was only cny17 to get there. Better to pay him to wait for you at the lige peninsula viewing platform for cny50

Best things to do in Yulong (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Yulong? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Yulong offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Yulong

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Yulong experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Old Town of Lijiang

• Lijiang.The Old Town of Lijiang | 5.5 km from Yulong

• : Nine unique attractions together,Unique waterway layout formed

The Ancient Town of Shuhe

• Lijiang.Shuhe Old Town | 11.3 km from Yulong

• : Explore Tea & Horse Road Museum,Naxi market & unique snacks

Haba Snow Mountain

• Shangri-La | 59.8 km from Yulong

• : Beginner & expert-friendly hiking trails,Beginner-friendly peak in 2-3 days

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Yulong

If you want to explore attractions just outside Yulong, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Yulong, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Yulong special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Yulong

1. Plan ahead for popular attractions to avoid long queues.
2. Book early for guided tours or seasonal events.
3. Compare prices and packages on Trip.com for exclusive deals and bundled experiences.
4. Consider weekday visits for a quieter and more personalized experience.

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What are some Best Things to Do near Yulong?
Some Best Things to Do near Yulong include:Old Town of Lijiang, The Ancient Town of Shuhe, Haba Snow Mountain, Ancient Town Shaxi, White Water Terraces
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Yulong?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Yulong include:Old Town of Lijiang:4.7, The Ancient Town of Shuhe:4.6, Haba Snow Mountain:4.8, Ancient Town Shaxi:4.8, White Water Terraces:4.5
Where are Best Things to Do near Yulong located?
The Best Things to Do near Yulong are mainly located in:Old Town of Lijiang:Lijiang, The Ancient Town of Shuhe:Lijiang, Haba Snow Mountain:Shangri-La, Ancient Town Shaxi:Jianchuan, White Water Terraces:Shangri-La
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