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Lijiang, China
Yunnan · China
Lijiang is a large city in Yunnan, China with a population of 211,151. Elevation: 7,864 ft (2,397 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 211,151 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,864 ft (2,397 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.8688°, 100.2207° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Yunnan |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.1 inches (789 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lijiang
Lijiang is a large city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 211,151. The city sits at an elevation of 7,864 feet (2,397 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Lijiang
Lijiang has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jun (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 970 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below China avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,864 ft (2,397 m) |
| Area | 7,936.3 sq mi (20,555.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8688°N, 100.2207°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 29 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Lijiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in January to 64°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Lijiang
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lijiang Culture and Tourism College | College | - | , |
Schools in Lijiang
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lijiang Xingren Fang Guoyu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gucheng District Wenrong School | - | - | - | - |
| Lijiang Gucheng District No.1 Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Lijiang Minzu Vocational Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| 丽江市青少年宫 | - | - | - | - |
| Zhonghai Complete Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lijiang Gucheng District Dayan Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Gucheng District Dayan Center Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lijiang Experimental School | - | - | - | - |
| Lijiang Xingren Fang Guoyu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Baisha Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| 丽江市福慧学校(初中部) | - | - | - | - |
| Lijiang Fuhui School | - | - | - | - |
| Bailongtan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lijiang Tourism Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Yunnan Lijiang Minzu Orphan School | - | - | - | - |
| Gucheng District Xiangyun Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Baishazhen Baisha Complete Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| 丽江市第二中学 | - | - | - | - |
| Jinshan Jiedao Dongyuan Complete Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Xingwen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gucheng District Dayanzhongxinxiaoxinhua Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| 丽江民族中等专业学校南校区 | - | - | - | - |
| Xianwen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Huangshan Complete Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| 丽江民族中等专业学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Huangshanzhen Baima Complete Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shuhe Complete Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lijiang No.1 High School | - | - | - | - |
| Xinrong Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jinshan Jiedao Xinwen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lijiang Teacher's College | - | - | - | - |
| Gucheng District Minzu Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Huangshanzhen Changshui Complete Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Youyi Center School | - | - | - | - |
| Gucheng District Ruji Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lijiang Wenlin Experimental School | - | - | - | - |
| Lijiang Shanghaixinjiyuan School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lijiang
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Lijiang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute | ||||
| Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute | ||||
| China Ethnic Minority Village Museum | ||||
| Dongba Culture Museum | ||||
| Dongba Culture Museum | ||||
| Fang Guoyu Former Residence | ||||
| Fang Guoyu Former Residence | ||||
| Hall of Naxi hiéroglyphes painting | ||||
| Heng yugong folk house Museum | ||||
| Heng yugong folk house Museum | ||||
| Lijiang Lashihai Wetland Museum | ||||
| Lijiang Lashihai Wetland Museum | ||||
| Museum of Dongba culture | ||||
| Museum of Dongba culture | ||||
| Naxi Cultural Experience Centre | ||||
| Naxi Cultural Experience Centre | ||||
| Naxi Dongba Museum of Shu Worshipping | ||||
| Old Town of Lijiang History and Culture Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Tea Horse Road Museum | ||||
| Tea Horse Road Museum | ||||
| Tian Deneng Coffee Museum | ||||
| Tian Deneng Coffee Museum | ||||
| 万德宫 | ||||
| 万德宫 | ||||
| 丽江市博物馆新馆 | ||||
| 丽江市博物馆新馆 | ||||
| 丽江市城市规划展览馆 | ||||
| 丽江市城市规划展览馆 | ||||
| 丽江市文化馆 | ||||
| 丽江市文化馆 | ||||
| 丽江市科技馆 | ||||
| 丽江市科技馆 | ||||
| 大觉宫壁画 | ||||
| 大觉宫壁画 | ||||
| 文昌宫 | ||||
| 文昌宫 | ||||
| 李宗黄故居 | ||||
| 玉龙纳西族自治县文化馆 | ||||
| 玉龙纳西族自治县文化馆 | ||||
| 王丕震纪念馆 | ||||
| 王丕震纪念馆 | ||||
| 藏纳民族文创中心 | ||||
| 藏纳民族文创中心 |
Libraries in Lijiang
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gucheng District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lijiang Gucheng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lijiang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yulong Naxi Autonomous County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 丽江文化旅游学院图书馆 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lijiang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shangji Market | |||||
| Zhaoqing Market | |||||
| Zhongyi Market | |||||
| 白华生态综合农贸市场 |
Hotels in Lijiang
104 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lijiang
86 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lijiang
42 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lijiang
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lijiang
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lijiang
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lijiang
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Lijiang
7 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lijiang
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lijiang
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lijiang
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lijiang
23 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lijiang
25 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lijiang
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lijiang
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | LJG | Large Airport |
| Ninglang Luguhu Airport | NLH | Medium Airport |
| Lanping Fenghua General Airport | LFH | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lijiang
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| China Express | |
| China Post | |
| Xiangshanlu Post Office | |
| 中国邮政(丽江长水路邮电所) | |
| 白沙邮政所 |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Lijiang
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town of Lijiang | Cultural | 1997 |
| Old Town of Lijiang |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lijiang
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baimalongtan Temple | |
| Fuguo Monastery | |
| Hongfa Temple | |
| Longquan Temple | |
| Mosque | |
| Puji Temple | |
| The cave of 10th Karmapa | |
| Xueding Temple | |
| Yulongsuomai Temple | |
| Yushui Guanyin Shrine | |
| 古城武庙 | |
| 启文寺 | |
| 文昌宫 |
Quick Facts
Around Lijiang
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Lijiang
2 places within 15 km
- • Trail to viewpoint and Black Dragon Pool Park (free)
- • View point for sunset
🇨🇳 About China
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Lijiang
Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Lijiang
What is the population of Lijiang?
Lijiang has a population of 211,151 residents and is located in China. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 7,936.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lijiang?
Lijiang has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.