Lijiang, a city in the northwest part of China's Yunnan province, is home to the Naxi and several other ethnic minority groups. A commercial center in the 1300s, its old town encompasses cobblestone streets, canals and Central Market Square with shops and restaurants. Black Dragon Pool has famed views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain range, fronted by the Moon Embracing Pavilion.
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I came here with my family 25+ years ago in the 90s as a kid, and I can remember just how breathtaking the river boat tour was. It left such a big impression in me. These were just the most beautiful mountains and water I’ve ever seen in my life. No other nature / scenery I’ve seen since then could compare. I hope to have the chance to bring my children to visit here at least once in their lifetime! Back then, there were no smartphones so I don’t have any photos to share. My mom probably has the printed photos somewhere in her old photo albums. I highly recommend this place for...
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This park’s star attraction is the Lijiang River, also known as the Pearl River Basin, which flows over 160 km (100 miles). The park is located between the cities of Yangshuo and Guilin. Visitors can take a cruise around the park and admire the imposing limestone towers along the riverbanks as well as many caves. It is also possible to hike in the mountains,...
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One of the highlights of a tour of Guilin is to take a cruise along the Lijiang. The famous karst mountains of Guilin are all over. Meander after meander, these hills seem to be unending. Presently, the captain stopped the boat. Right before us was the scenery that is the background of the Chinese twenty RMB note. It was really a...
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