Timeline
17:13
Grab a coffee and settle in at Café Lux. It is a good spot to speak English or French if you need assistance, and the atmosphere is relaxed before the evening rush.
17:47
Walk to the Old Town of Lijiang. Wander the streets as the light begins to soften. The area is open 24/7, so you can move at your own pace toward the center.
18:47
Find your spot at Si Fang Jie (the central plaza) for sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW. As dusk falls, a bonfire is lit around 19:00. Join the locals dancing; tourists are welcomed to participate.
19:17
End the night at Stone the Crows. This down-to-earth Irish pub is located down a small quiet alley near the History and Culture Exhibition Hall. It is open from 18:00 until very late, offering pool tables and movies.
Local tip
If you want to avoid the biggest crowds, consider arriving at the Old Town early in the morning, though the sunset experience at Si Fang Jie is a specific evening ritual.
Check before you go
- Stone the Crows opens at 18:00.
- The Old Town is open 24/7.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lijiang (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).