What to do in Lijiang when it rains
Lijiang has plenty under cover when the skies open — historic interiors, art collections, sheltered markets and cafés made for a slow afternoon.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Dongba Culture Museum V6J5+HVP, Xi An Lu, Gu Cheng Qu, Li Jiang Shi, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674100
- Lijiang Ancient City Museum China, Yun Nan Sheng, Li Jiang Shi, Gu Cheng Qu, 步行街光义街官院巷47号 邮政编码: 674100
- Lijiang Museum China, Yun Nan Sheng, Li Jiang Shi, Gu Cheng Qu, Jiao Yu Lu, 教育路黑龙潭公园 邮政编码: 674100
- China Lijiang （International） Ethnic Cultural Exchange Center V6HJ+M6H, Yu Mi He Shang Ye Bu Xing Jie, Gu Cheng Qu, Li Jiang Shi, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674100
- 尼雅画廊 China, Yun Nan Sheng, Li Jiang Shi, Gu Cheng Qu, 新义街密士巷 邮政编码: 674100
- Lijiang City Cultural Center China, Yun Nan Sheng, Li Jiang Shi, Gu Cheng Qu, 民主路183 邮政编码: 674100
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Enlightened Person Space Art Galy. China, Li Jiang Shi, Gu Cheng Qu, CN 云南省 丽江市 古城区 30 米 邮政编码: 674100
- Painting & Calligr Inst. Lijiang Br China, Yun Nan Sheng, Li Jiang Shi, Gu Cheng Qu, 173, 东北方向130米 邮政编码: 674100
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Lijiang Xiangshan Comprehensive Market V6QF+4G5, Xiang Shan Lu, Gu Cheng Qu, Li Jiang Shi, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674100
- North Gate Agricultural Products Market V6FQ+X9H, Jin Hong Lu, Gu Cheng Qu, Li Jiang Shi, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674100
- Agricultural Products Market V6HF+C7G, Fu Hui Lu, Gu Cheng Qu, Li Jiang Shi, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674100
- Lijiang Tianyu Group North Gate Agricultural Products Market V6GQ+66C, Jin Hong Lu, Gu Cheng Qu, Li Jiang Shi, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674100
- Lijiang Jinjia Integrated Wholesale Market V6CF+84R, Xiang Ge Li Da Dao, Gu Cheng Qu, Li Jiang Shi, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674100
- Zhenjing Landscaping China, Li Jiang Shi, Gu Cheng Qu, 正南方向70米 CN 云南省 丽江市 古城区 13-18 邮政编码: 674100
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Starbucks Coffee 86 Xin Yi Jie Ji Shan Xiang, 86, Gu Cheng Qu, Li Jiang Shi, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674100
- Starbucks Coffee (Lijiang Branch) China, Li Jiang Shi, Gu Cheng Qu, CN 云南省 丽江市 古城区 1 层 邮政编码: 674100
- Prague Cafe Gucheng District, Lijiang, China, 674100
- Elegant Time Coffee China, Yun Nan Sheng, Li Jiang Shi, Gu Cheng Qu, 182, 正东方向40米 邮政编码: 674100
- 星巴克咖啡 China, Lijiang, Gucheng District, CN 中華人民共和国 Yunnan Sheng, Lijiang Shi, Gucheng Qu, Chang Shui Lu, 25号 邮政 邮政编码: 编码: 674100
- 两只猫咖啡馆 China, Yun Nan Sheng, Li Jiang Shi, Gu Cheng Qu, Xin Hua Jie Huang Shan Xia Duan, 50号2层 邮政编码: 674100
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Lijiang Int'l. Shopping Plaza 618 Fu Hui Lu, 618, Gu Cheng Qu, Li Jiang Shi, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674100
- Lijiang Shopping Mall V6CC+9X6, Xiang Ge Li Da Dao, Gu Cheng Qu, Li Jiang Shi, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674100
- Jinkai Square China, Yun Nan Sheng, Li Jiang Shi, Gu Cheng Qu, 长水路V67G+X62 邮政编码: 674100
- Lijiang Department Store China, Yun Nan Sheng, Li Jiang Shi, Gu Cheng Qu, Min Zhu Lu, 新大街 邮政编码: 674100
- Shopping Mall of Seven Star Street V6FF+PFX, Qi Xing Jie, Gu Cheng Qu, Li Jiang Shi, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674100
- Jinfang Shopping Square Lijiang Shop 203 Min Zhu Lu, Gu Cheng Qu, Li Jiang Shi, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674100
Venue suggestions powered by Google — tap a name for the map, and always check opening times before you go. 26 places listed; the list refreshes regularly.