GLD INDEXGLD CITY SCORE
The local perspective, within China.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Lijiang has a published GLD City Score of 57/100, in the Medium range.
Lijiang adds a local Asia perspective to the wider China setting. Its GLD City Score of 57/100 combines the country foundation with destination-level evidence.
Understand the methodologySTAY, WITH MORE CONTEXT
A small tourism shortlist based on location, character and useful travel features. LGBTQ+ evidence is shown separately when documented.
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No hotel has received a GLD score or a guarantee of safety. “LGBTQ+ welcome documented” is only shown where an explicit, attributable source has been found. There are currently no paid placements or affiliate links.
BEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
For Lijiang, weather, guide requirements, road access and the physical demands of regional excursions need advance planning. Heat, monsoon or holiday periods can strongly affect mobility and demand. Check current access, transport and opening information close to departure.
Sources: Official tourism information for ChinaFor Lijiang, the GLD city record distinguishes local signals from the country baseline. Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Lijiang. The recorded local adjustment is 24.5/100, while individual venues and experiences can still vary.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyThe 57/100 score for Lijiang provides comparative LGBTQ+ travel context within China. It is neither a venue certification nor a personal safety guarantee, and recent local information remains essential.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyWeather, guide requirements, road access and the physical demands of regional excursions need advance planning. Heat, monsoon or holiday periods can strongly affect mobility and demand.
Sources: Official tourism information for ChinaUse the 57/100 result as comparative context, then check recent information for the neighbourhoods, venues and activities in your own itinerary.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Lijiang.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.
