Bringing kids aged 3-12 to Lijiang? Keep a 5-day pace slow. Day 1: Arrive + hotel pool near 大研古城. Day 2: 丽江古城 day trip (with buggy). Day 3: 玉龙雪山 + 蓝月谷 by chartered car. Day 4: 束河 shopping + La Paigu experience. Day 5: Hotel breakfast + airport.
Key principles: ① Only 1-2 main activities per day; ② Return to hotel for rest from 12-3pm; ③ Schedule a "hotel day" every two days; ④ Use chartered cars between attractions; ⑤ Pack sunscreen, mosquito repellent, kids' sunglasses. 丽江古城 involves a lot of walking — consider a stroller.
Recommended hotels: Family-friendly options near 大研古城 (large rooms, kids' club). Ticket budget: Kids under 1.2m enter most attractions free; 1.2-1.5m get half-price. Buy combo tickets on Dianping or Fliggy in advance — 20-30% cheaper than at the gate. For La Paigu, choose clean restaurants over street stalls.