Golden Week, 1–7 October: trains, hotels and Jade Dragon tickets sell out. If you can, start your trip after 8 October. Updated 25 Sep

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Jade Dragon above the vegetable stalls: Zhongyi Market at dawn

Zhongyi Market, Lijiang

On a clear morning the snow peaks rise straight behind the market stalls, a local-life shot you won't get at the paid viewpoints. Pick up Lijiang baba flatbread or chicken bean jelly while you're there.

What locals sayA market with a snow mountain behind it is the most Lijiang photo there is, and it costs nothing.
Cost
Free
Time
45 min · Early morning
In Chinese
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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.