Lijiang Mistakes & Scams Guide
Honest advice to help you dodge the common traps and travel safely.
Why This Page Matters
China is very safe for visitors — violent crime against foreigners is extremely rare. What to watch for is overcharging, tourist traps, and unnecessary hassle. Knowing these scams can help you save money, time, and stress.
Scalped Tickets for Yulong Snow Mountain
High RiskHow the Scam Works
Tickets for the main cable car are hard to come by during peak season, and scalpers sell them at a markup of 200–300 yuan. However, many of these are counterfeit or used tickets.
How to Avoid
Purchase tickets only through the “Lijiang Tourism Group” WeChat official account. If you can’t secure a ticket, reschedule your trip or try again the next day.
Real Advice
Tickets for the main cable car are indeed hard to come by, but buying from scalpers carries extremely high risks—if you discover the ticket is fake at the ticket checkpoint, you’re completely out of luck.
China Is Very Safe
Despite the warnings above, remember: China has some of the lowest violent-crime rates in the world, and crime against foreigners is extremely rare. What's listed is mostly about overcharging and inconvenience — not danger. Use basic common sense, trust your instincts, and you'll have a wonderful, safe trip.