Lijiang Development and Reform Commission issued the notification on cutting ticket prices during the 2012 National Day holiday. Scenic spots including the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain had a cut of more than 25 percent, from 105 yuan ($ 16.71) to 79 yuan.
A combination of climate change and booming tourism could cause famous mountain spots in Southwest China's Yunnan province to lose their snow, authorities and experts have warned.
Nearly 40 scholars from Lijiang's cultural circle and new city residents attended a special lecture covering New Lijiang People and Lijiang Culture at the Snow Mountain Academy in the old town of Lijiang on Sept 21.
A Lijiang tourism promotion delegation attended the 17th North China Travel Fair held in Taiyuan on Aug 24.
The Jinta Temple scenic spot will open to tourists during the National Day holiday. Local residents with identity cards can visit the temple for free.
Small cars with seven seats or less can use the Lijiang airport highway free of charge during Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, according to news from the Lijiang airport highway toll station on Sept 21.
Each National Day holiday brings beautiful chrysanthemum landscapes to the ancient town of Lijiang, impressing visitors and decorating the ancient town with a strong festive atmosphere.
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Protection Bureau of World Cultural Heritage Lijiang Old Town.
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