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Baisha Murals 白沙壁画

Baisha Bihua

Baisha’s mural complex preserves religious paintings associated with the temples around the old settlement.

Ornate painted gate marked 'Baisha Murals' with potted plants in front
The entrance gate to the Baisha Murals scenic site near Lijiang · 丽江白沙壁画景区大门 Source-recorded photograph date: 2024-08-06 19:04:45. · Kcx36 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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About Baisha Murals

Figures and painting styles draw on Han, Tibetan, Naxi and Bai traditions, making the walls a record of cultural exchange as well as religious art. Dabaoji Palace and Liuli Hall are key names to look for on the visitor route. The restored Wenchang Palace adds examination-themed paintings and a digital display introduced in 2026, allowing some details to be explored without approaching fragile painted surfaces.

What to look for

  • Dabaoji Palace and Liuli Hall contain the mural heritage associated with Baisha.
  • Wenchang Palace combines examination-themed paintings with a digital presentation of mural details.

Location & getting there

Getting to Baisha Murals

Travel to the Baisha Murals complex in Baisha Old Town, opposite the town-government building. Use the mural site’s own entrance and current visitor route; the wider Baisha settlement is a separate open street area.

General visit reminders

Choose the building, exhibition or part of the historic area you most want to see, then leave time to explore its setting. Check the venue’s current opening and reservation arrangements directly; a place appearing on the map does not mean every building or gallery is accessible on your travel date.

Combine your visit

Suggested order for the visit:

  1. Dabaoji Palace

    Begin with the principal mural complex.

  2. Liuli Hall

    Compare another historic painted religious space if open.

  3. Wenchang Palace digital display

    Use the newer presentation to examine details and context.

This is an editorial sequence of named spaces or places. It does not imply a verified walking connection or promise opening, ticket availability or a journey time.

Historic sites & architecture · 历史古迹／建筑 →

Find Baisha Murals

白沙壁画 · 玉龙县

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More places nearby

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Baisha Embroidery Art Institute 白沙锦绣艺术院

Less than 1 km away

The Baisha Embroidery Art Institute occupies a Naxi courtyard in Sanyuan village. Its focus is handmade embroidery: displayed pieces show the fine stitching, while working embroiderers and students connect the finished objects…

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Baisha, Yulong County 白沙古镇

Less than 1 km away

Baisha is a group of older settlements north of Lijiang, with Sanyuan village and its stone-paved Baisha Street forming a useful centre for a visit. Naxi houses and temples provide the architectural setting, while the Baisha…

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Fuguo Temple 福国寺

2 km away

Fuguo Temple occupies the hillside west of Baisha associated with the historic Jietuolin complex and the visits of traveller Xu Xiake. The present temple includes reconstructed religious buildings, including a recreated Wufeng…

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Sources & visit information

The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.

Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikivoyage contributors, Lijiang · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 5236561.

China Revealed · Editorially updated 2026-10-07