Timeline
17:21
Zhazha Rice Noodles (Gucheng Branch)
Grab a bowl of rice noodles. This spot is open late, so you can easily time this before the sun goes down.
18:06
Walk to Lion Hill Park. It is just a short climb from the old town. Use this time to settle in and find a spot with a view of the western sky.
18:51
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the west, offering a clear view from the hill as the golden light fades.
19:21
Head down to Stone the Crows. It is a down-to-earth Irish pub that stays open very late, perfect for winding down after the view.
Local tip
Lion Hill Park is located at the back of the Mu Palace complex. You may need to pay an additional entrance fee to access the hill area.
Check before you go
- Lion Hill Park requires a ¥40 entrance fee in addition to the Mu Palace ticket.
- Stone the Crows is located down a small quiet alley and can be hard to find.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lijiang (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).