Old Town of Lijiang

Tourist Attractions in Yunnan: Old Town of Lijiang

The world famous Old Town of Lijiang is located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China. The Old Town which occupies an area of three point eight square kilometers (912 acres) was firstly built in the late Song Dynasty and the early Yuan Dynasty and has a history of more than 800 years. The Lijiang old town is famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges. The charming Old Town is now a famous tourist attraction for its traditional ethnic culture and customs, inimitable buildings and the wonderful natural views. In 1997 Old Town of Lijiang was listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.