Are there any major communicable health risks I should be concerned about in Lijiang, such as malaria, AIDS, or other diseases?
Though mosquitoes can be an annoyance in summertime, malaria is not a common risk here. AIDS is always a risk in any location, and though it is not a predominant issue in Lijiang, travelers are nonetheless advised to take all necessary precautions against the virus, as well as to avoid irresponsible sexual contact of any kind. Travelers who have been properly immunized before leaving their home country and conduct themselves responsibly while in Lijiang should not expect any major health problems resulting from communicable diseases.