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With Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for a background and a strong background of Yunannese history and cultural groups to pull from, Lijiang's most popular live performance should leave a lasting impression. And yet, independent travellers mostly agree it falls flatter than the Ganhaizi valley that surrounds it. This one's squarely for the tour groups.

If you're buying tickets on-site, the ticket office opens an hour before the performance. There's not much risk of the show selling out. The ticket price does not include the ¥100 entrance fee for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which is mandatory to reach the theatre.

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Nearby Lijiang attractions

1. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

0.24 MILES

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain soars to some 5596m, and the massif's thirteen peaks dominate the skyline of the surrounding regions. Undeniably beautiful, the…

2. Jade Peak Monastery

8.22 MILES

This small peaceful monastery at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain was established in 1756. Once home to Kublai Khan during his military travels…

3. Dabaoji Palace

10.12 MILES

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4. Viewpoint

11.89 MILES

Vantage point over Tiger Leaping Gorge.

5. Tiger Leaping Gorge

12.12 MILES

Scenic spot where a tiger is said to have leaped across the river, thus giving the gorge its name.

6. Tea Horse Road Museum

12.89 MILES

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8. Museum of Dongba Culture

14.54 MILES

The Museum of Dongba Culture houses displays on Naxi dress and culture, Dongba pictographic script, Lijiang's old town and the dubious claim that the…