Lijiang in the off-season: seeking a gentle and relaxed pace

Previous visits to Lijiang were usually on sunny days when a straw hat was necessary for sun protection. It's rare to visit Lijiang in the off-season this time; the trees are still as green, the running water in the roadside ditch is still reflecting the warm sunlight, but the bustling streets are much quieter, very much like the Lijiang of seven or eight years ago. Starting from here to go to the Snow Mountain, there is a quiet and wide road where I can drive by myself and stop at any time to shoot the scenery by the road.