Old Town of Lijiang

World Heritage
China
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The Old Town of Lijiang has perfectly adapted to the uneven terrain of this important commercial and strategic location, retaining a high quality and authentic historical townscape. Its architecture is a striking blend of elements from many cultures over the centuries. Lijiang also has a very complex and ingenious ancient water supply system that still operates effectively today.

Shops along the street with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background

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The entrance to the Mu Mansion

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Panorama of the old town as seen from Wan Gu Lou

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Lijiang at night

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image http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/1%20lijiang%20old%20town%202012a.jpg
executive body Old Town of Lijiang
Glottolog code れいこうこじょう
office held by head of the organization http://g.co/kg/m/043s145
Commons category Old Town of Lijiang
coordinate location Point(100.23333333 26.86666667)
name in kana れいこうこじょう

heritage designation Category:Views of Pienza
start time 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z
official name Dayan Old Town
area 214
applies to part buffer zone