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Old Town of Lijiang

(People's Daily Online)    10:32, August 15, 2013
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The world famous Old Town of Lijiang is located in Lijiang City. It is a UNESCO Heritage Site.

The town has a history going back more than 800 years and was once a confluence for trade along the old tea horse road. The Lijiang old town is famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges. In its long history, the local residents have established their splendid Dongba Culture which has absorbed aspects of the culture of Tibet and the Central Plains along the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River.

It is a landscape garden city noted for small bridges, creeks, and architectures. It is a cultural city with a long history. To date, it still holds residence for more than 6,200 native households, with a population of more than 25,000, of which Naxi people take up more than 70 percent. It is a peaceful and pristine old town.

THe Old Town of Lijiang is a fairyland blessed with fresh air, clear streams, breathtaking snow mountains and an undisturbed landscape inhabited by a friendly group of people. It is great to enjoy a quiet and pleasant holiday here, where there are ancient buildings and the Naxi culture.

Honors gained:

Chinese state-list famous historical and culture cities (1986)
Cultural heritage of the world (1997)
UNESCO Asian-Pacific Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation (2007)
One of the Three Parallel Rivers of World Natural Heritage (2003)
Memory of the World Register: Ancient Naxi Dongba Literature Manuscripts (2003)
China Excellent Tourist City (2005)
The National Civilized Scenic Spot (2006)
2006 CCTV Ten Glamorous Cities of China (2006)
National AAAA Tourist Attraction (2006)
Ten Strong Brand of Ethnic Culture Tourism (2006)
The Most Desirable Scenic Spots for Tourists Home and Abroad In 2006 (2007)
The First Batch of Famous National Travel Brand (2007)
The Best Tourist Attractions in China (2008)
TOP 100 Tourist Attractions in China (2008)
The Best Tourist Destinations in China (2009)
The Best Tourist Destinations in China through 30 Years of Reform (2009)
International Tourist Cultural Destinations in China (2009)
City with special charms in China (2009)

(Editor:YeXin、Chen Lidan)

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