The Old Town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
2017-02-21Lijiang may spoil you with its beauty. Snow-capped mountain vistas, ancient architecture and streets, canals and waterways, and the Naxi people and their distinct culture give Lijiang its universal value to mankind.
Breathtaking Lijiang
2017-02-21Majestic mountain views, an excellent stage production and a fascinating local culture make a visit to Lijiang a trip to remember.
Where women rule
2017-02-21Soon after setting foot in the ancient town of Lijiang, on a high plateau in mountainous northwest Yunnan province, you will likely come across a large water-wheel and hear ethnic tunes, then catch sight of a group of dancers dancing in the middle of the square.
An end to matriarchy?
2017-02-21"I don't want to marry the guys in my village, because we traditionally have a 'walking marriage'. I prefer monogamy," says Geiru Yongqing, a 19-year-old Mosuo woman in Yongning township's only remaining traditional Mosuo village, Walabie in Lijiang City, Yunnan province. Yongqing is not alone. Mosuo youngsters from the Naxi ethnic group have their own ideas about the traditions of the last matriarchal society in China.
Geography and climate
2017-02-21The 3.8-square-kilometer old town of Lijiang is located in the Yunnan Guizhou Plateau, 2,400 meters above sea level.
Old town history
2017-02-21Lijiang's old town was designated as a town around the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368).
