PLACE GUIDE

Baoshan Stone Town 宝山石头城

Baoshan Shitoucheng

Baoshan Stone Town is a Naxi village built on a massive column-like rock above the right bank of the Jinsha River.

Tiled rooftops and the rocky setting of Baoshan Stone Village, Yunnan; 24 July 2018.
Tiled rooftops and the rocky setting of Baoshan Stone Village, Yunnan; 24 July 2018. · Rod Waddington from Kergunyah, Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0
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About Baoshan Stone Town

The settlement and its natural foundation are inseparable: the rock determines where buildings, lanes and access can fit. Its position also makes the river-valley setting central to the visit.

Begin with a view that shows the village’s relationship to the stone, then move through the public lanes to see that constrained layout from within. This is a living village in a mountainous area. Respect residential entrances and arrange the road approach and return in advance, rather than assuming it is a short extension from central Lijiang.

What to look for

  • The village occupies the top of a large natural rock beside the Jinsha valley.
  • Public lanes and buildings reveal how the settlement adapts to the restricted stone surface.

Location & getting there

Getting to Baoshan Stone Town

The village is in Baoshan Village, Baoshan township, Yulong county. Arrange a specific road transfer to Baoshan Stone Town’s access point and continue by the locally signed village approach.

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. Village approach

    See the rock-supported settlement from outside.

  2. Public village lanes

    Read the layout from within.

  3. Authorised valley outlook

    Relate the village to the Jinsha River landscape.

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 towns & villages · 古镇古村／民族聚落 →

Find Baoshan Stone Town

宝山石头城 · 玉龙县

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Sources & visit information

The linked encyclopedia sources support background and place descriptions. Current opening hours, ticket prices, booking rules and transport schedules have not been independently verified for this guide. Confirm them with the venue or operator before travelling.

Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors, “宝山石头城” · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 90815404.

China Revealed · Editorially updated 2026-10-07