Old Town of Lijiang
丽江古城 · 구청구
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Old Town of Lijiang1:59
Welcome to the Old Town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a living vibrant relic of one of the world's most fascinating ancient civilizations. Located in southwest China's Yunnan Province, where the Hengduan Mountains…
Listen in the app2The Big Water Wheel Square1:27
We start our tour at the northern entrance of the town, dominated by two massive wooden water wheels. These wheels are the symbolic heart of Lijiang, constantly turning to remind us of the town’s dependency on the surrounding…
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As we walk deeper into the town, we reach Sifang Square, the historical heart and bustling marketplace where four main streets converge. For centuries, this was the central hub for the 'Ancient Horse Road' trade. …
Listen in the app4The Mu Mansion — Mufu Palace1:30
Located at the base of Lion Hill, the Mu Mansion is often called the 'Miniature Forbidden City.' This was the residence of the hereditary Naxi chieftains—the Mu family—who ruled over Lijiang for over 470 years during the Ming and…
Listen in the app5Lion Hill and Wangu Tower1:22
From the Mu Mansion, a path leads higher up to Lion Hill, the highest point in Lijiang Old Town. Rising above the sea of gray-tiled roofs is the landmark 'Wangu Tower.' This five-story, 33-meter-high wooden pavilion is a…
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One of the most fascinating examples of the Naxi people's ecological wisdom is the 'Three-Eyed Well' system. As you walk through the lanes, look for these wells divided into three interconnected pools. …
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Located just outside the north gate, the Dongba Culture Museum offers a deep dive into the 'pictographic' soul of Lijiang. The Naxi people possess the only ancient system of pictographs still in use today—the Dongba script. …
Listen in the app8Black Dragon Pool — Heilongtan1:33
Just a short walk north of the old town lies the Black Dragon Pool Park, or Heilongtan. This is arguably the most photographed spot in Lijiang, offering one of the best views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. …
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Our journey through the Old Town of Lijiang has taken us from the turning water wheels of the north to the imperial halls of the Mu Mansion and the golden towers of Lion Hill. We have witnessed a civilization that has…
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Our journey through the Old Town of Lijiang has taken us from the turning water wheels of the north to the imperial halls of the Mu Mansion and the golden towers of Lion Hill. We have witnessed a civilization that has…
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What is Old Town of Lijiang?
Old Town of Lijiang is a place in 구청구 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 구청구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 15 min 31 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 26.8667, 100.2333 |
| Last updated |
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