# Sifang Street and Wangu Tower (四方街、万古楼)

Lijiang, Yunnan Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Sifang Street is free; Wangu Tower ¥35
- **Time needed:** Sifang Street 1–2 hours; Wangu Tower 0.5–1 hour
- **Getting there:** From Sifang Street, climb the stone steps over Lion Hill to Wangu Tower; about 30 minutes on foot
- **Good for:** Photography, Nature

## About Sifang Street and Wangu Tower

Sifang Street is the central square of the Old Town and is said to be the only square in the world with a self-flushing function. Wangu Tower is the tallest building in Lijiang Old Town, offering a panoramic view of the entire Old Town.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 234. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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