The big waterwheels are a landmark of Lijiang Old Town, a former trading town and a stop for traders carrying goods on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The architecture of Lijiang Old Town is noteworthy for the blending of elements from several cultures: Naxi, Bai, Yi, Tibetan, and Han. The town also possesses an ancient water supply system of great complexity and ingenuity. Lijiang Old Town is characterized by ancient cobbled streets, stone bridges, and water-wheel-driven canals decorated with flowers.
Unesco: Old Town of Lijiang
RR: 10 Countries RR
Date: April 13
Post a Comment