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Lijiang

Lijiang. World heritage site. World Heritage Site. The New. The Old. Resembles what China would have looked like hundreds of years ago Ancient, complex water supply system is still in effect today Ancient architecture from many cultures One of the most diverse communities in China

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Lijiang

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  1. Lijiang

  2. World heritage site

  3. World Heritage Site

  4. The New The Old

  5. Resembles what China would have looked like hundreds of years ago • Ancient, complex water supply system is still in effect today • Ancient architecture from many cultures • One of the most diverse communities in China • Population: 1.22 million people • Located in south western China • Area: 21,219  square kilometers

  6. Black dragon pool

  7. Black Dragon Pool

  8. Dongba research center is located here • Population: 425,000 • Area: 2,226.5 sq kms (860 sq miles)

  9. NAXI

  10. Naxi

  11. Naxi women are the leaders of this matriarchal society • Population: 308,893 • Much of the population relies on farming, stockbreeding and handicrafts for income • Water is revered as a god; The Naxi deity Shu resides in it

  12. Dongba

  13. Dongba

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