The Old Town of Lijiang has no city walls. Local people like to stroll leisurely along the blue cobblestone paths and enjoy the sunshine and beautiful scenery. There are 354 bridges crossing the rivers and creeks in the Old Town of Lijiang.
Lijiang, known as the "Venice of the Orient", is endowed with amazing mountains and creeks. Tributaries of the Jade River flow through the old town, with creeks spreading almost everywhere.
West Air (China) will launch a promotional activity to sell flight tickets at a discount beginning Jan 8, Chongqing Economic Times reported. The lowest ticket will cost only 70 yuan ($11.26) to travel from Chongqing to Lijiang. Passengers can buy the tickets through the airline’s official website.
Lijiang is still attractive in the wintertime, especially during the Spring Festival holidays. Here are some travel tips for those planning a visit.
The third lottery draw for maintenance toll receipts in the Old Town of Lijiang occurred in the city’s conference center on Jan 6, 2013.
In 1998, He Limin started teaching people in his village about Dongba culture in his courtyard home.
An Internet 3D platform has been opened recently that allows users to travel the Old Town of Lijiang online.
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Protection Bureau of World Cultural Heritage Lijiang Old Town.
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