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CHINA: LIJIANG
LIJIANG
THE CITY:
The city has an 800 year history from as early as the late Song Dynasty. It is built
where the Jade River divides into three and its streams form the canals and
waterways which flow along the old town streets. Lijiang became known in the west
through a book written by an American commissioner who traveled in and out of
Yunnan province in late 19th century. Particularly after China started to admit
foreign tourists in the 1980s, Lijiang began to attract visitors. To fulfill their needs,
local people started restaurants and cafes. It was the earthquake in 1996 that brought
Lijiang to the world's attention. Chinese people also long for the lifestyle and the
excellent environment in Lijiang and started pouring in. This started the new era of
Lijiang.