Old Town of Lijiang, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yunnan Province, China
The Old Town of Lijiang contains a network of canals, bridges, and traditional wooden buildings spread across narrow cobblestone streets at 2,400 meters altitude.
Founded in the 12th century, Lijiang served as a crucial commercial center along the Tea Horse Road, connecting Tibet with southern Chinese provinces.
The Naxi people maintain their ancestral traditions through their pictographic writing system, music performances, and silver crafting techniques in dedicated workshops.
Visitors enter the Old Town through multiple access points, with the main entrance near the Water Wheel providing direct access to the central market area.
The town features an ancient water supply system that directs mountain spring water through carved stone channels beneath the streets into each neighborhood.
Location: Gucheng District
Part of: Old Town of Lijiang
GPS coordinates: 26.86667,100.23333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57
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