Lijiang Ancient Town

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Updated: December 17 , 2018

Walk the pathway of Kublai Khan when treading the narrow stone streets of this ancient town dating from the Song and Yuan dynasties, which became the political, cultural, educational and trading center of the region, crisscrossed by streets, waterways and bridges. The cultural mix of Nakhi ethic minority, Han, Bai and Tibet is evident in building architecture and decoration, as well as the shops, cafes, bars and customs.

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