Lijiang Lìjiāng (simplified Chinese: 丽江; traditional Chinese: 麗江) is a prefecture-level city in the northwest of Yunnan province, People's Republic of China. It has an area of 21,219 square kilometres (8,193 sq mi) and had a population of 1,244,769 at the 2010 census. Lijiang is famous for its UNESCO Heritage Site, the Old Town of Lijiang

History Lijiang City replaced the former administrative region of Lijiang Naxi Autonomous Prefecture. It was under the rule of the Mu family (木氏) local commanders (土司) during the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty

Geography Lijiang is located in the northwestern portion of Yunnan and borders Sichuan. It is in a region where the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau converge.

The average temperature of the year is 12. 6℃~19. 8℃ The average temperature of the year is 12.6℃~19.8℃. The hottest month is 18.1~25.7℃ and the coldest month is 4~11.7℃. There is no severe weather in Lijiang.

Dongba Culture Dongba Assembly Dongba Literature Dongba Paintings （ Every March the 5th of lunar calendar） Dongba Literature 1)Genesis - the creation of heaven and earth 2)Worship - the worship of ancestors and mother nature 3)Maintaining Peace and harmony - combating destructive forces to maintain peace Dongba Paintings （“Route to Heaven”）

Dongba Dance Dongba Characters Dongba Scriptures （ This dance was actually originated from Naxi’s ancestors and the dance steps were copied from their daily laboring lifestyle. ） Dongba Characters （The Dongba priests used this form of character to record the Naxi’s civilization. This Dongba character is considered as the only unique existing pictographs in the world today.） Dongba Scriptures （The content of this Dongba scripture is basically about the Naxis’ lifestyle. This includes their philosophy, religion, customs, moral ethic, art and craft and ethnic relationship.）

·Dongba Mural （东巴壁画） ·Dongba Village The South Wall The West Wall The Middle Wall (Southern Side) The Middle Wall (Northern Side) The North Wall (Southern Side) The North Wall (Northern Side) ·Dongba Village （Along the western range of Jade Water Village is a Dongba Village where the Dongba priest lives in their simple and unsophisticated lifestyle）

Folk Custom Costume The male Costume is similar to the Han people however the female Costumes have its own unique features The ladies usually dressed up all in shades of blue with a special cape on their back.

Naxi house Naxi Handicraft During the Ming and the early Qing Dynasty, the Naxi people live in log cabins. Naxi Handicraft Yongshen Porcelains Dongba Batiks Wood Carving Metal handicraft

Other Culture ·The Worshipping Heaven ·The Worship of Nature ·The Worship of the Wind God ·The Worship of Nature ·The Rainbow Trout ·Stone House

Lijiang Old Town Shuhe Old Town Lijiang Old Town, inscribed in the World Heritage List in 1997, is an ancient town built nearly 1000 years ago. It is a place to get to know local culture and enjoy life Shuhe Old Town Shuhe Old Town has become more and more popular these years. Unlike Lijiang, Shuhe is more quiet and less commercial

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Lugu Lake Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the southernmost glacier in the northern hemisphere. The snow-capped and fog-enveloped peaks look like a jade dragon in the clouds from the Old Town of Lijiang, from where the mountain’s name originated. Located at the boundary of Yunnan Province and Sichuan Province, Lugu Lake is just like a crystal diamond hidden in the mountains. It is 2690 meters above the sea level, also known as the pearl of the plateau

Square Street is located in the center of Lijiang Old Town Square Street is located in the center of Lijiang Old Town. It was the transportation hub and an important market in ancient times. Wangu Pavilion is a landmark of Lijiang. It is located on the high point of Lion Hill, where people could have a bird’s eye view of Lijiang Old Town.

Baisha Village & Murals Located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Village is a traditional Naxi inhabitant. Baisha Mural is the most famous attraction Black Dragon Pool Black Dragon Pool is beautiful place to go sightseeing. The scenery is very beautiful.

Former Residence of Joseph Rock Joseph Rock was an Austrian-American explorer, geographer, linguist and botanist. From 1922 to 1949, he spent most of his time studying the flora, peoples and languages of southwest China, mainly in Yunnan, Sichuan, southwest Gansu and eastern Tibet. He lived in Lijiang for 27 years. Dongba Culture Museum Dongba Culture Museum is a museum of Dongba culture of Naxi People. It is a good place to learn about local culture.

Lijiang Food Lijiang food is mainly based on Naxi cuisine. Square Street is the most famous street with many kinds of snacks.

Baba is a kind of cake made from flour, ham and sugar or salt. Bean jelly mixed with pepper and vinegar is also a popular food.

Hot pot is also a good choice and there are several kinds of chicken, pork ribs, mutton etc. Rice noodle, a local snack in Yunnan, is a must for whoever come to Yunnan.