Lijiang Weather in August

The climate of Lijiang in August is cool. Shirts, dresses, pants, and jeans are recommended for day, and travelers may need to wear light coats, wind coats, casual suits, jackets, and light sweaters at night and in rainy days. It often rains in August, so you had better wear antiskid shoes.The First Bend of the Yangtze River is at the Stone Drum Town in Lijiang. It is where the Yangtze River runs in parallel with Lancang River and Nujiang River. The roaring current looks gentle because the river is very wide. The water surface rises in rainy season and travelers can admire the magnificent view of the Yangtze River, accompanied by beautiful sky and clouds, mountains, fields, and villages.

Travelers can also go to the Gemu Mountain to view the Zhuanshan Festival and go to Lijiang Old Town to participate in the July Festival, exploring exotic stuff and enjoy the singing and dancing of local people.
 August is the peak tourist month of Lijiang, so travelers had better book tickets and accommodation in advance.