{"id":10601,"date":"2025-08-14T23:06:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T15:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/?p=10601"},"modified":"2025-08-16T23:51:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T15:51:34","slug":"lijiang-yunnan-china-day-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/14\/lijiang-yunnan-china-day-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Lijiang- Yunnan China Day 3"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ruins Restaurant \u6728\u5c7f\u00b7\u5e9f\u589f\u9910\u5385<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

After yesterday’s hectic schedule, we will be taking it easy today. Woke up late and went straight to Brunch near Shuhe Ancient Town.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ruins Restaurant \u6728\u5c7f\u00b7\u5e9f\u589f\u9910\u5385<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We were directed to take the lift up to the 3rd floor.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ruins Restaurant \u6728\u5c7f\u00b7\u5e9f\u589f\u9910\u5385<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A cosy restaurant that provides heating inside the restaurant. Best of all, unlike most other restaurants in China, those who lit up a cigarette were asked to move to the outdoor area. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Ruins Restaurant \u6728\u5c7f\u00b7\u5e9f\u589f\u9910\u5385<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We ordered prawns.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ruins Restaurant \u6728\u5c7f\u00b7\u5e9f\u589f\u9910\u5385<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Chinese spinach.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ruins Restaurant \u6728\u5c7f\u00b7\u5e9f\u589f\u9910\u5385<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Grilled whole fish.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ruins Restaurant \u6728\u5c7f\u00b7\u5e9f\u589f\u9910\u5385<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Mushroom rice. They were all very yummy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

After lunch, we took a slow walk to Shuhe Ancient Town.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Fewer people can be found here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Locally printed garments.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Many restaurants here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A wide range of items for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A popular Cafe cum fashion outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

As in Lijiang Old Town, many of the shops use dogs or cats to attract customers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

This free-roaming dog came along and played with us for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The place still retains its old, ancient look.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Decided to take a stroll through the town on horseback.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Momicafe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

After the horse ride, we had tea in this postcard shop cum cafe.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Momicafe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

It has a lot of cute merchandise here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Momicafe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Order your drinks and cakes here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Momicafe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

And have it on the 2nd floor.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Momicafe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Our coffee and cake.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shuhe Ancient Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

After the tea break, we continued to walk a little more around the place.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Lijiang International Shopping Plaza<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Next, we headed to Lijiang International Shopping Plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some popular brands here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Lijiang International Shopping Plaza<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A popular supermarket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quite a big place.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Lijiang International Shopping Plaza<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Our dinner for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Night view of our Homestay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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