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Yuhu Village (\u7389\u6e56\u6751) \u2014 Lijiang, Yunnan<\/h2>\n
Yuhu Village, also called Xuesong Village<\/strong> (Stone Village), sits at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain<\/strong>, about 18 km north of Lijiang Old Town<\/strong>. Built entirely from glacial stone, it is one of the most authentic and least commercialized Naxi villages in the region.<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udf1f Why Visit?<\/h3>\n
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Stone Village<\/strong><\/td>\nEvery house is built from raw glacial stone \u2014 no two are alike<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Snow Mountain Views<\/strong><\/td>\nLook up and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain fills the sky; sunrise “golden mountain” views are spectacular<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Longnu Lake (Dragon Maiden Lake)<\/strong><\/td>\nA crystal-blue alpine lake surrounded by meadows, nicknamed “Little New Zealand”<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joseph Rock’s House<\/strong><\/td>\nThe former home of Austrian-American explorer Joseph Rock, who lived here for 27 years and inspired Lost Horizon<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peace & Quiet<\/strong><\/td>\nFar fewer tourists than Dayan, Shuhe, or Baisha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83d\udccd Key Spots<\/h3>\n

1. Longnu Lake<\/h4>\n
The crown jewel of Yuhu Village. A mirror-like lake reflecting snow peaks, with a lone tree, grazing horses, and open grassland.<\/div>\n
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Horseback riding<\/strong><\/td>\n~\u00a550\/hour \u2014 negotiate price and route with local herders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Picnic<\/strong><\/td>\nBring your own food; enjoy lakeside with mountain views (take all trash with you)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photography<\/strong><\/td>\nBest at sunrise for golden mountain reflections; the lone tree on the north shore is iconic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Best photo times<\/strong>: 6:00\u20137:00 AM for sunrise; 3:00\u20135:00 PM for soft golden light.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

2. Joseph Rock’s Former Residence<\/h4>\n
A small museum (\u00a525 entry) in the courtyard where explorer Joseph Rock lived from 1922 to 1949. Displays his old photos, maps, and equipment.<\/div>\n

3. Stone Alleys & Caf\u00e9s<\/h4>\n
Wander the quiet stone lanes. Several caf\u00e9s have picture-perfect windows framing the snow mountain.<\/div>\n
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\ud83d\ude97 Getting There<\/h3>\n
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Taxi \/ DiDi<\/strong><\/td>\nDirect from Lijiang Old Town<\/td>\n~\u00a540\u201360, ~40 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E-scooter<\/strong><\/td>\nRent in Old Town, navigate to “Longnu Lake”<\/td>\n\u00a550\u2013100\/day, ~1 hr ride<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shuttle Bus<\/strong><\/td>\n“Lijiang Tourism Shuttle” mini-program; departs from Zhongyi Market \/ South Gate<\/td>\n\u00a510\/person<\/strong>, 40\u201350 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Bus<\/strong><\/td>\nRoute 17 to Yuhu Village entrance, then walk 2 km<\/td>\nFree but infrequent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u26a0\ufe0f During peak season (Oct\u2013Feb), village entrance may require a \u00a530 shuttle bus<\/strong>. Arrive before 7:00 AM to drive in directly.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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\ud83c\udfab Entry Fees<\/h3>\n
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Yuhu Village<\/td>\nFree<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joseph Rock’s House<\/td>\n\u00a525<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shuttle bus (peak season)<\/td>\n\u00a530 round-trip<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Suggested Itinerary<\/h3>\n
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Morning:  Explore Baisha Ancient Town + coffee\r\nLunch:   Eat in Baisha\r\nAfternoon: Yuhu Village \u2192 Joseph Rock's House \u2192 Longnu Lake\r\nEvening: Sunset at Longnu Lake \u2192 return to Old Town<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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09:00  Arrive, shuttle to Yuhu Square\r\n09:30  Wander stone alleys\r\n10:00  Visit Joseph Rock's House\r\n11:30  Lunch (Naxi grilled pork, chicken bean jelly)\r\n13:00  Head to Longnu Lake\r\n14:00\u201317:00  Lakeside walk, photos, horseback riding\r\n17:30  Return for sunset over the village<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udf5c What to Eat<\/h3>\n