Located at the foot of Elephant Hill, the Black Dragon Pool is a well-known pond with its ancient temples and trees. Many buildings here were built in the Ming and Qing Dynasty and moved here for protections. As the water is as green and lucid as jade, the Black Dragon Pool is entitled "Yuquan" or J...
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The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the southernmost glacier rising 5,600 meters above the plains. About one fourth of all plant species in China can be found here. And the mountain offers a number of fantastic natural spots which are outstandingly beautiful.
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Lijiang Ancient Town was built at the end of the 13th century (in the Song Dynasty), with a history going back more than 800 years. It is the best-preserved ancient town in China and well-known for its ancient buildings, bridges and the distinctive Naxi culture.
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Tiger Leaping Gorge is one the narrowest gorges in the world. It is only about 30 meters across in the narrowest place. There is legend that a tiger can leap across the river with a single jump.
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Impression Lijiang is a part of the Zhang Yimou directed series cultural shows entitled with “Impressions”. It is a cultural show demonstrating the traditions and lifestyles of Naxi, Yi and Bai ethnic groups in Lijiang area.
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Lugu Lake is one of the deepest fresh water lakes in China. Lugu Lake is 2690 meters above the sea level, making it the highest lake in Yunnan Province. Being fascinating with its natural beauty, it is also outstanding for Mosuo culture.
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Zhiyun Temple situates in the west of Lijiang near the Lashi Basin. It was built in 1727 during the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912), with the combination designs of the traditional Tibetan style, and local Naxi features. Nowadays, people can see some Buddha statues, some daily use items of the Living Budd...
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Yufeng Temple locates at the southern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, 13 kilometers northwest away from the Lijiang Ancient Town. Yufeng Temple is a small lamasery, and class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> Features of Yufeng Temple Yufeng Te...
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Laojun Mountain Scenic Area locates at the west bank of the “First Bend of Yangtze River”, in Lijiang. The mountain stretches for hundreds of miles, overlapping and rolling. With the highest peak of 4,240 meters, Laojun Mountain is regarded as the "Father of Mountains in Yunnan " by historians of...
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Lijiang Dongba Museum locates in the north of Black Dragon Pool Park, about 2 kilometers north from the Lijiang Ancient Town. Established in 1984, it was originally named as Lijiang Museum, which is the first country-level museum in Yunnan Province. In 1999, it was renamed as Dongba Museum. The mus...
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