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Skip the paid "lake reflection" shot at Yundi'an Café

Lijiang

Its viewing deck is sold on photos of Jade Dragon mirrored in water. You pay through the café for access, and the reflection actually comes from polished floor tiles rather than a lake.

What locals sayOnce you learn the "reflection" is just shiny tiles, it feels like paying for a trick.

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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.