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Old Town of Lijiang, Yunnan, China

The Committee decided to inscribe this site on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iv) and (v). Lijiang is an exceptional ancient town set in a dramatic landscape which represents the harmonious fusion of different cultural traditions to produce an urban landscape of outstanding quality.

 

UNESCO

The Old Town of Lijiang, which is perfectly adapted to the uneven topography of this key commercial and strategic site, has retained a historic townscape of high quality and authenticity. Its architecture is noteworthy for the blending of elements from several cultures that have come together over many centuries. Lijiang also possesses an ancient water-supply system of great complexity and ingenuity that still functions effectively today.

 

UNESCO

 

 

The Yi people are a modern ethnic group in China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Numbering 8 million, they are the seventh largest of the 55 minor ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. They live primarily in rural areas of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi, usually in mountainous regions.

 

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OscarDaniel said at 12:56 p.m. on Sep 25, 2007:
Great Tabblo , amazing picture and great place , thanks for share!!
Wflorence said at 12:58 p.m. on Sep 25, 2007:
Very nice colorful photos. Really brings out the atmosphere of the ancient town.
Noe said at 1:44 p.m. on Sep 25, 2007:
Wow... fantasic tour, great photos!! =)
Wlk68 said at 2:25 p.m. on Sep 25, 2007:
This is absolutely wonderful!! It's like stepping back in time!
ElZorroTOX said at 9:23 p.m. on Sep 25, 2007:
Incredible pictures
Abking said at 1:27 a.m. on Sep 26, 2007:
Truly outstanding. Thanks for posting.
ConnieL said at 8:02 p.m. on Sep 26, 2007:
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Pkeener said at 6:56 p.m. on Sep 27, 2007:
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Charlespop said at 6:29 a.m. on Oct 3, 2007:
Super great !
Jerii said at 11:40 p.m. on Oct 4, 2007:
So vibrant! Another wonderful tabblo!
Kw said at 9:32 p.m. on Oct 8, 2007:
so exotic, thanks for sharing!
Hazel_langrall said at 8:56 p.m. on Nov 16, 2007:
excellent photos. the lighting is spectacular and you really capture the mood of the town - both its motion with current inhabitants, and its historically-grounded stability. the colors are also fantastic.
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