Lijiang

Lijiang is a small city in Yunnan Province, China. The city has an 800 year history from as early as the late Song Dynasty. It is built where the Jade River divides into three and its streams form the canals and waterways which flow along the old town streets.

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  • If you find yourself in Lijiang i really recommend the 2 or 3 day trek through the Tiger Leaping Gorge of the Yangtze river. The scenery is absolutely stunning, and few guesthouses along the route are really cozy (although obviously very spartan).  Stefan E.
  • Si vous voulez profiter de lijiang sans la nuée de touristes et saisir un semblant de vie "normale" le mieux est encore de se lever aux aurores et de déambuler dans les vieilles rues pas encore retapées pour le tourisme, vous pourrez y voir les travailleurs sur la route, les écoliers et les …  Ivan L.
  • Home of the Naxi (NAH-shee) nationality. A very beautiful city with a great culture. The Naxi people have a unique script based on pictures, look around the tourist areas for examples. They also have good traditional music. A beautiful part of the city is the Gucheng, or ancient city.  Percy W.
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