The Lijiang Ancient City in Yunnan

Lijiang ancient city is the central township in the autonomous county of Naxi minority in Lijiang, Yunan, it is located in the northwest of Yuannan province, the exact geographic coordinate is 100°14′ in east longitude, and 26°52′ in north latitude.

The ancient city is situated in the middle area of the county, which is more than 2400 meters high above sea level. It enjoys beautiful scenes, an indeed famous city with long history and splendid culture; it is very rare in China that such well-preserved minority ancient city still exists. Chinese Folklores & Festivals Website

Lijiang is running across the northwest part of the township, it is because the Gold Sand River passes through here that its name is given (Gold Sand River was originally named as Lijiang). Lijiang's fame comes from the Dayan ancient city on the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Dongba culture of Naxi minority and the Mosuo matrilineal family. 

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Dayan ancient is known as "Oriental Venis", it is the aggregation area of Naxi minority, with its original status as the transfer station for the goods on their way. Most of the buildings in the city are made of wood and tiles, with the West street as the center, the roads here can lead to virtually place; the city is famous for its water, hence it is famed as "Oriental Venis", and was listed into the "Directory of World Cultural Heritage". www.1155815.com