Shi gu town locates in the north-west of Of Lijiang city,   at the point of the first bend of Yangtze river.  because of it's unique location between Tibet and Dali kingdom.  the town became a Strategically important point for the millitary.  handreds years ago, there was a war between Tobo kingdom(former name for Tibet) and Naxi kingdom, Naxi kindom won the war, in order to remember the great victory, Naxi military carved a  a White marble and a  drum-like monument  in the town, hence the name.

Khubilai Khan and his soldiers crossed the river and conqured the Southern Dali kingdom in AD 1253, so was the chairman mao and the red army,  in April of 1936, the second route of red army crossed the river from shigu  town and went to the north, began the famous long march from here!   there is a monument of the long march at the town, which is worth a visit and from where you can have a bird view of the town.  you can see other historical site such as the iron chain bridge, first bend of Yangtze river.. etc.

If you like to see a countryside market when you are traveling in Lijiang,  shigu town will never disapoint you!   There is a market day at shigu town  on every 3th, 6th,9th;  13th, 16th,19th and 23th,26th,29th  every month.  Don't miss the market day if you are interested to see the authentic life of Naxi people!

The Golden Tibetan monastery is 4.5km from Lijiang old town, located on the top of Snack hill. it is known as the only one Golden Monastery in Tibetan region. you can get there by Bus No.15 from lijiang city. 

When you are learning about Tibetan region in the monastery,   you also have chance to visit Naxi village nearby.

The Naxi folk musical instrument,"koku",is I know in Chinses as the "kouxuan" or "mouth string," It,s the smallest musical instrument in the world. It weighs only about 50 grams and is carefully put together using three strips of bamboo.the "mouth string"is also the favorite musical instrument of Naxi girl.they use it to give voice to the feelings of their heats,so there are many Naxi girl who treat the mouth string like a kindred friend and keep it with them all their lives.

Liming Nomadic Hotel is the only deluxe holiday hotel in laojunshan national park, liming scenic area .  it's located at Liming Nomadic Canyon, Red stone street.  it's 3 minutes to Liming river, a nice place to stay,  You can enjoy the beautiful view of the natural red screen wall and enjoy the Serenity of  countryside life.

 the hotel has a Private resturant ,  provding luggage serveice and free WIFI. 24 hours hot water for shower, especially a western Toilet in the room.