1. Lijiang: City of Charm
Lijiang is located on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, in the eastern part of the Hengduan Mountains, in the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, and in the northwest of Yunnan Province. It borders Panzhihua City and Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province to the east, Jianchuan, Heqing, and Binchuan counties in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture and Dayao and Yongren counties in Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture to the south, and Lanping County in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture and Weixi County and Shangri La City in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province to the west and north, respectively
Lijiang has a rich and diverse climate type, with a vertical climate feature of "one mountain divided into four seasons and ten miles of different days". The urban area has an altitude of 2418 meters and belongs to a low latitude and high altitude area. The annual average temperature is 12.6 ℃ -19.9 ℃. Lijiang has a small annual temperature difference, with warm winters and cool summers, and a pleasant climate. The average temperature in the hottest month is 18.1-25.7 ℃; The winter sunshine is bright and warm like spring, with an average temperature of 4.2-12.1 ℃ in the coldest month. Lijiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, with lower morning and evening temperatures and higher daytime temperatures. Except for June to September, the temperature difference between day and night is generally above 10 degrees Celsius. Whenever you come to Lijiang, you need to bring enough clothingLijiang is a place where multiple ethnic groups reside, including 22 ethnic minorities such as Naxi, Yi, Lisu, and Bai. As a world cultural heritage, the Old Town of Lijiang embodies the local history, culture and national customs, and has high comprehensive value and overall value. It is an ancient city with the appearance of a water town and a mountain city. The buildings are well arranged, showing a unique spatial layout of water lanes. The houses integrate the essence of Han, Bai, Yi, Tibetan and other ethnic groups, and also show the unique style of the Naxi nationality. The ancient city of the Old Town of Lijiang is not affected by the ritual system of building the city in the Central Plains. There is no regular road network, no dense city walls. It is connected by three mountains and a river. The streets are built near mountains and rivers, paved with red breccia, and have the style of melody, seclusion, narrow, and expressivenessSecond, the tour of must see scenic spots. First, the Old Town of Lijiang has a long history. It was formed in the Tang Dynasty, and its prototype was Santan City. The ancient city has a unique architectural style, with streets paved with red gravel rocks built along the mountains and waters, presenting a water town landscape of "every household flowing clear springs and every household admiring willows". The buildings are well arranged, integrating the essence of Han, Bai, Yi, Tibetan and other nationalities, showing the unique style of the Naxi nationalityDayan Ancient City is the core area of the Old Town of Lijiang, where there are many ancient buildings and traditional handicraft shops. The Wangu Tower is one of the landmark buildings in the Old Town of Lijiang. You can overlook the beautiful scenery of the ancient city of Lijiang by climbing on the Wangu Tower. The Wufeng Building has a unique shape and cornice arch of wooden architecture, which is of great artistic value
In the Old Town of Lijiang, you can also enjoy Naxi ancient music. Naxi ancient music is an ancient form of music, with melodious melodies and full of historical charm. The Torch Festival is also one of the important recreational activities in the ancient city of the Old Town of Lijiang. During the festival, people hold torches, sing and dance with excitement. In addition, the ancient city also has rich cultural activities such as San Duo Festival and Dragon King Temple Fair, fully showcasing the ethnic customs of Lijiang
(II)Yulong Snow Mountain
Yulong Snow Mountain is located in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, and is a group of snow mountains in the Hengduan Mountains. Its main peak, Fan, has a steep altitude of 5596 meters and is covered in snow all year round, nurturing natural landscapes such as glaciers, snow peaks, high mountain lakes, and forest vegetation Shuhe Ancient Town is an indispensable part of the Old Town of Lijiang and one of the earliest settlements of Naxi ancestors in Bazi, Lijiang. In Naxi language, Shuhe is called "Shaowu", meaning "village under the peak" Lugu Lake has beautiful natural scenery, with clear lake water and surrounding mountains. This is the main settlement of the Mosuo people, preserving a unique Mosuo culture Walking Marriage Bridge is one of the famous attractions of Lugu Lake. It spans over the sea of grass and is a place for Mosuo men and women to date. Caohai is an important part of Lugu Lake, where large areas of reeds and aquatic plants grow, creating a charming scenery Mosuo culture is a typical matrilineal clan culture with uniqueness and irreplaceability. The Mosuo people have a unique custom of walking marriage, where men and women do not marry, leaving behind a large number of traces of primitive mating. Matrilineal families are organized by maternal bloodline, and women enjoy a prestigious position within the family. The Mosuo people attach great importance to the fire pit, which is the center of family life. Worship, dining, entertaining guests, chatting, and other activities are all carried out by the fire pit Mufu is another name for Lijiang Mushi Chieftain's Office, which is located at No. 49, Guanyuan Lane, Guangyi Street, Dayan Sub district Office, the Old Town of Lijiang. The architectural layout of the wooden mansion is magnificent, facing west and east, welcoming the rising sun with a wooden aura<89. The Mu Mansion consists of Zhongyi Fang, Yimen, Front Council Hall, Wanjuan Tower, and Protectorate Hall, with a central axis of 369 meters and a total of 162 buildings Lashihai is a beautiful plateau lake in Lijiang, with rich natural beauty and cultural relics Qiangui Mountain is located in Liming Township, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, and is famous for its unique Danxia landform characteristics Mufu occupies a pivotal position in the Old Town of Lijiang. It is not only a grand garden of architectural art, but also an important symbol of Lijiang's history and culture. The architectural features of the Wooden Mansion are ingenious, integrating the essence of the architectural culture of all ethnic groups in northwest Yunnan, showing the style of the Central Plains architecture in the Ming Dynasty, while retaining the primitive, rugged and solemn architecture of the Central Plains in the Tang and Song Dynasties. Its architectural style is based on the Han ethnic group of the Ming Dynasty, incorporating the craftsmanship styles of the Naxi and Bai ethnic groups. It was built by skilled craftsmen from the Tibetan, Bai, and Naxi ethnic groups The Mu family witnessed the rise and fall of the once glorious Mu clan in the southwestern region. Construction began in the 15th year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1382 AD) and lasted for over 22 generations and 470 years in the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, the Chieftain Mu reached the peak and built the Chieftain's Mansion into a government office covering an area of about 100 mu, which became the "heart" of the Old Town of Lijiang and the "Forbidden City". The Loyalty and Righteousness Hall, Council Hall, Wanjuan Tower, Protectorate Hall, Guangbi Tower, Yuyin Tower, Sanqing Hall and other buildings within the Mu Mansion each have their own characteristics. Standing in front of the Mufu Gate, the Loyalty Square was built with the word "Loyalty" bestowed by Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty, and has the reputation of "Three Pagoda Temple in Dali, Lijiang Stone memorial archway". Wanjuanlou is the library of the Mu clan chieftain, known as the "essence of two thousand years of cultural heritage", and is one of the earliest libraries in Lijiang and even Yunnan. The Protectorate Hall is a hall where chieftains discuss family matters. Inside, there is a portrait of the Mu clan chieftain, and in front of the hall hangs a plaque personally inscribed by the Ming dynasty literary scholar Yang Sheng'an, which reads "For the City of Guogan". The Yuyin Tower is the place to receive the imperial edict and the place for singing, dancing and feasting. The building is magnificent, with carved beams and painted rafters, and is full of luxury. Guangbi Tower was once a banquet hall for the Mu clan chieftain to entertain guests. Inside the building, there is a statue of the Chinese martial saint Guan Gong and a photo exhibition of the first bay of the Yangtze River. Sanqing Hall is the only Taoist temple in the Old Town of Lijiang, which worships three Taoist deities, Yuqing, Shangqing and Taiqing The development of large waterwheel has a long history. In December 2011, the the Old Town of Lijiang Protection Administration Bureau removed the old waterwheel and replaced it with a new one. Waterwheel, also known as Kongming cart, is the oldest agricultural irrigation tool in China. It is a superb labor skill created by our ancestors in the process of conquering the world and is a precious historical and cultural heritage. It is said that the prototype was created by Hua Lan during the reign of Emperor Ling of Han. After being renovated and improved by Kong Ming during the Three Kingdoms period, it was widely used in the Shu Kingdom and extensively used for agricultural irrigation during the Sui and Tang dynasties. The waterwheel in the Old Town of Lijiang is now mainly used as a landmark building and ornamental function<149. The diameter of the large water wheel is 6 meters, and the diameter of the small water wheel is about 4.5 meters. The proportion is coordinated, the arrangement is neat, and it is very beautiful. The larger ones have a water intake function, while the smaller ones serve as its sub water wheels and play a supporting role. The smaller ones turn faster than the larger ones, reflecting the rhythm of the waterwheel and providing tourists with visual enjoyment. The baffle and shaft of the water wheel borrowed patents from the World Expo Park and will not be damaged in high humidity environments. As long as the flow rate of the Yuhe River is not less than 0.7 cubic meters per second, the baffle can be pushed to drive the water wheel to rotate is at the core of the Old Town of Lijiang and has important historical and cultural values. Sifang Street is the central square of the Old Town of Lijiang, covering an area of about 2800 square meters. It is called "Zhixigu" in Naxi, which means the center of the market. Sifang Street was also the trading market of the Tea Horse Ancient Road back in the day. Since the Ming Dynasty, merchants have gathered here, earning it the reputation of "Little Hong Kong" Nowadays, Sifang Streetis no longer a market, but still an important place for residents and tourists in the ancient city to engage in activities. On important festivals, stages are set up on the streets of Sifang, where people of all ethnic groups dress in festive costumes, sing and dance. At night on Sifang Street, a blazing bonfire is lit around 7 o'clock every day. "Ah Nai" and "Ah Luo" dance around the bonfire, attracting many tourists to come and go and watch. If you come to Sifang Street around 9am on Wednesday or Saturday, you can still see the scene of water pouring into the street. The Five Flower Stones are smooth, colorful, and shimmering under the river water Lijiang, this charming ancient city, is like a brilliant pearl embedded in the southwestern border of our country. Its tourist attractions have distinct characteristics, with historical culture and natural scenery complementing each other, making people intoxicated(III)Shuhe Ancient Town
(IV)Lugu Lake
(V)Mufu
(VI)Lashihai
(7)Qiangui Mountain
3. Clock in points in the ancient city
(I)Mufu
(III) Sifang Street
IV. Impressions of Lijiang