Play the city game of Lijiang
An interactive adventure through Lijiang. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Lijiang that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be carried away by the cobblestone streets, past the babbling brooks that nourish the city, and admire the elegant Naxi houses. Feel the whispering history in the water that flows through the veins of this magical city.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Lijiang on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Lijiang blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Lijiang and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Lijiang — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles, collect letters and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Lijiang — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
What you'll see in Lijiang
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Lijiang that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be carried away by the cobblestone streets, past the babbling brooks that nourish the city, and admire the elegant Naxi houses. Feel the whispering history in the water that flows through the veins of this magical city.
Along the way you'll pass Old Town of Lijiang, Sanyan Well, Lijiang Ancient City Museum, 木府, 万古楼 and Dayan Ancient Town — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 1 hidden gems in Lijiang that only locals know about.
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