Yes, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) has a lounge, though do not expect the scale of a major Chinese hub. A modest airline VIP lounge operates here, geared toward premium-cabin passengers and elite frequent flyers rather than a broad membership network, and it reflects Lijiang's role as a tourist gateway rather than a business hub.
Lijiang's airport exists mainly to move visitors in and out of Lijiang Old Town, the UNESCO-listed heart of the city, and the surrounding Yunnan tourism circuit toward Shangri-La. That tourism focus shapes the terminal experience: expect heavier crowds and busier queues during China's peak holiday travel windows, including Golden Week and the main spring and autumn sightseeing seasons, when Old Town visitor numbers climb sharply. If your trip lands during one of those peaks, build in extra time regardless of your lounge access.
Entry to the VIP lounge typically follows the usual pattern for a Chinese regional airport: airline elite status, a qualifying premium ticket, or in some cases a paid walk-in option where the operator offers one. Priority Pass and major card-network coverage at a field this size should not be assumed; confirm directly with your program before counting on it, since regional lounge arrangements in China can differ significantly from what a Priority Pass directory shows for the country's largest airports.
For a more developed lounge picture in Yunnan, Kunming, the provincial capital, is the real comparison point. Kunming Changshui International Airport is a proper regional hub with a wider range of airline lounges and generally steadier card-network coverage than a tourism-focused field like Lijiang. If your itinerary connects through Kunming, that is where a longer or more flexible lounge wait is realistic; at Lijiang itself, plan around the modest VIP lounge and the seasonal Old Town crowds rather than a big-hub experience.