Lijiang tourism safety

Lijiang is a famous tourist city in Yunnan Province, China, which is famous for its ancient city, beautiful natural scenery and rich minority culture. However, like all tourist destinations, tourists need to pay attention to some safety issues when visiting Lijiang. Here are some key safety tips and suggestions:

Altitude sickness: Lijiang is located at an altitude of about 2400 meters, belonging to the plateau area. Tourists may experience altitude sickness, including headache, nausea, fatigue and difficulty breathing. Visitors are advised to have a physical examination before departure to ensure that their physical condition is suitable for plateau travel. After arrival, you should rest properly, avoid strenuous exercise, drink plenty of water, and take some drugs to prevent altitude sickness.

Strong ultraviolet rays: the ultraviolet rays in the plateau area are strong, which can not be ignored even on cloudy days. Visitors should prepare sunscreen, sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats to prevent sunburn.

Food safety: Lijiang's food culture is rich and colorful, but while enjoying local food, we should pay attention to food hygiene. Try to eat in a clean and hygienic restaurant and avoid raw or half-baked food to prevent food poisoning.

Traffic safety: The traffic in Lijiang may be crowded, especially in the tourist season. Tourists should pay attention to traffic rules and be careful when crossing the road. Tourists who rent cars and drive by car should be familiar with local traffic laws and road conditions.

Prevention of getting lost: The streets in Old Town of Lijiang are complicated and easy to get lost. Visitors are advised to carry maps or use navigation equipment with them and keep in touch with their companions.

Theft prevention and fraud prevention: There may be pickpockets and fraud in tourist attractions. Visitors should take good care of their personal belongings, especially in crowded places. Be careful when buying goods or services to avoid being cheated by high-priced or fake and shoddy products.

Natural disasters: Lijiang is located in the earthquake zone. Although it is not common, we still need to pay attention to the possibility of earthquakes. It is necessary to know the local emergency evacuation routes and shelters. At the same time, natural disasters such as flash floods and landslides may also occur in Lijiang. Visitors should pay attention to the weather forecast and avoid outdoor activities in bad weather.

Respect local culture: Lijiang is a multi-ethnic settlement, and it is very important to respect local customs and habits. When visiting temples and participating in local festivals, you should abide by relevant regulations and don't wear too revealing or inappropriate clothes.

Environmental protection: Lijiang has a valuable natural landscape and ecological environment. Tourists should consciously protect the environment, do not litter, destroy vegetation and disturb wildlife.

Emergency preparation: Know the local medical resources, such as the location of the hospital and the emergency number (120 in China), so that you can ask for help in time in case of emergency.

In short, as long as tourists are prepared in advance and pay attention to the above safety matters, they can enjoy a pleasant and safe journey in Lijiang.

The law and order in Lijiang, Yunnan Province is very good, and police from the Public Security Bureau will patrol at the same time. Therefore, it is very safe for tourists to travel in Lijiang as long as they are careful not to travel alone and not to go to lonely places with few people. However, tourists still need to be vigilant and pay attention to their own safety and property safety, especially in crowded scenic spots and at night.

In addition, if tourists go to Old Town of Lijiang scenic spot, they should pay attention to the high complaint rate and frequent personal and property safety incidents. Although the overall tourism environment in Lijiang is safe, tourists still need to be vigilant and pay attention to guard against potential safety hazards when traveling.