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Video: The Ancient Town of Lijiang

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17:05, July 10, 2013



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The world famous Old Town of Lijiang is located in Lijiang City. It is a UNESCO Heritage Site.The town has a history going back more than 800 years and was once a confluence for trade along the old tea horse road.

The Lijiang old town is famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges. The old town of Lijiang differs from other ancient Chinese cities in architecture, history and the culture of its traditional residents the Nakhi people.

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