Lijiang is perfectly suited to the irregular topography of this commercial and strategic site, it has preserved a historic urban landscape of high quality and authenticity.

It belongs to the list of places that are World Heritage Sites according to Unesco since 1997, and it is not for less, given the great beauty and uniqueness of the place.

Its architecture stands out for the mixture of elements from various cultures that have come together for many centuries.

It was first built in 1126 in the late Song dynasty and in 1253 Kublai (the first emperor of the Yuan dynasty) was stationed here on his march south. Lijiang is recognized as an ancient city built in a simple and artistic and scientifically designed style of the world.

Geographic location
Lijiang is surrounded by the Lion Mountain in the west and by the Golden Row Elephant Mountain in the north. These mountains in the northwest serve as shelter from the cold wind.

Lijiang is favored with abundant sunlight, the east wind, and clear spring water, which flows in three streams and reaches each family.

Many stone bridges and arches in the city were built during the Ming and Qing dynasties and orderly roads and lanes extend to four directions from the central square.

The houses are made of wood; most have a wall screen in front and some have a quadruple patio, in which the local people plant many flowers.

Traditional culture

The ancient traditional culture of the Naxi ethnic gr...