Sifang Square
四方街
The central square of Lijiang Old Town. Historically a market on the Tea Horse Road, it sees Naxi grandmothers form circles to dance in the evenings, and visitors can join in at any time.
Sifang Street lies at the center of Dayan Old Town. It is a trapezoidal square paved with five-colored stones. During the Ming and Qing dynasties it was an important trading market in northwest Yunnan, and four main streets extend from it in all directions, which gives it its name. Wooden shops and the Kegong Archway surround the square, and the Xihe River flows alongside. Every evening, older Naxi residents often form circles in the square to dance the 'dada' (a traditional group dance), and visitors can join in. It is very crowded during the day, while early mornings and late nights are quietest and best for photos. From the Big Water Wheel at the north gate of the old town, it is about a 10-minute walk along Xinhua Street or East Street.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Naxi Ancient Music Concert
- Mu Mansion
- Wangu Pavilion (Lion Hill)
- Lijiang Water Wheels
- Zhongyi Market
- Old Town of Lijiang (Dayan)
- Black Dragon Pool
- Lijiang Romance Park
Places to eat nearby
- No. 88 Snack Shop
- Apoqing Cured Rib Hotpot (Old Town Flagship Store)
- Erge Rice Noodles (Lijiang Store)
- Xiaoxike Yunnan Specialty Restaurant (Naxi Courtyard Store)
- Junziyou Wild Mushroom Hotpot & Specialty Courtyard Restaurant (Lijiang Old Town Store)
- Fuxian Xiaoguofan Yunnan Folk Flavor Restaurant (Shuhe Ancient Town Store)