Dayan Flower Lane (大研花巷), with a history dating back to the Ming Dynasty, has stood for centuries as one of the most charming streets in the ancient city of Lijiang, making it an unmissable destination for visitors exploring the old town. Stepping into Dayan Flower Lane feels like traversing a tunnel of time, transporting visitors back to hundreds of years ago. The street is lined with wooden houses of varying heights, adorned with flowers, wind chimes, and wishing cards hanging from the eaves, while the cobblestone pavement exudes an atmosphere of rustic elegance. In the darkness of night, Dayan Flower Lane is transformed into a picturesque scene, illuminated by the glow of lights, attracting countless visitors to stop and capture its beauty through photography.
Beyond its beautiful architecture and streetscape, Dayan Flower Lane serves as a hub for culture and art. Numerous traditional craft shops and small galleries showcase the traditional craftsmanship and artistic creations of the local Naxi ethnic group, providing visitors with insights into Naxi culture and art. Moreover, the lane is a culinary delight, with a variety of food stalls and restaurants offering authentic Naxi cuisine for visitors to savor.
Dayan Flower Lane also focuses on the exploration and innovation of local culture. The district revolves around four core cultural themes: the Naxi ethnic group, the Ancient Tea Horse Road, distinctive intangible cultural heritage, and folk music. It has introduced many immersive experiential projects. For example, the Naxi Eight Large Bowl Banquet is an immersive themed tourism product that awakens memories of the ancient city through taste, allowing visitors to experience the charm of the Tea Horse Culture firsthand. Additionally, Dayan Flower Lane is a hotspot for Lijiang folk music culture, with folk music squares and performance venues such as Encounter·Lijiang Square immersing visitors in a rich atmosphere of folk music.
Basic Information
| Estimated Length of Tour | 1 hours |
| Ticket Price | Free |
| Opening Hours | 9.00 – 22.00 |
| Telephone Number | 0086-0888-5111118 |
Location and Transportation
Dayan Flower Lane is located at No. 6 Jinhong Road, near the North Gate of the ancient city of Lijiang, Yunnan Province. To get there, you can take bus 2A, 13, 104, or Airport Express Coach and get off at Dayan Huaxiang Stop (大研花巷站).
