Step into Xili Valley and you'll swear you've walked into a living ink painting! This pristine Naxi village near Lijiang charms with cobblestone paths winding through centuries-old houses, all framed by the snow-capped Jade Dragon Mountain. Watch locals handcraft pu'er tea the ancestral way, as woodsmoke and tea aromas mingle in the air. Time your visit for the magical hearthside dinners – gnawing on cured pork ribs by the firepit, you'll find even the stars seem to twinkle with butter tea's warmth.
Explore more amazing destinations