Impression Lijiang
印象·丽江
A large live outdoor show created by Zhang Yimou's team in a snow mountain theater at 3,100 meters above sea level. Hundreds of ethnic minority villagers perform in it.
Impression Lijiang was directed by Zhang Yimou, Wang Chaoge, and Fan Yue and premiered in 2006. The theater is at Ganhaizi on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, at an altitude of about 3,100 meters, with the snow mountain as its natural backdrop. The show is performed by hundreds of local villagers from 10 ethnic minority groups. It has sections such as 'Ancient Trail Caravan,' 'Toasting the Snow Mountain,' 'Heaven and Earth,' 'Dancing Suite,' 'Drum Dance Sacrifice to Heaven,' and 'Prayer Ceremony.' The scenes with the caravan and the red circular theater are very striking. The show runs several times a day, lasts about 60 to 70 minutes, costs about 190 to 280 yuan, and is often sold together with the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain cable car.
It is best to plan it for the same day as the snow mountain visit: take the cable car in the morning and see the show at noon or in the afternoon. At high altitude the ultraviolet rays are strong and the wind is fierce, so protect yourself from the sun and bring warm clothes.
Opening hours
Multiple shows daily during the day (roughly between 09:30 and 16:00)
Nearby sights
- Ganhaizi Meadow
- Blue Moon Valley
- Spruce Meadow (Yunshanping)
- Glacier Park, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Yak Meadow (Maoniuping)
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Dongba Valley
- Yuhu Village
Places to eat nearby
- Lijiang Jinmao Hotel - Snow Mountain, Unbound Collection - Xuejingge Restaurant
- Fuxian Xiaoguofan Yunnan Folk Flavor Restaurant (Shuhe Ancient Town Store)
- Apoqing Cured Rib Hotpot (Old Town Flagship Store)
- No. 88 Snack Shop
- Xiaoxike Yunnan Specialty Restaurant (Naxi Courtyard Store)
- Erge Rice Noodles (Lijiang Store)