The train from Kunming to Lijiang was 10 hours. We opted for the overnight train to conserve daylight hours for sightseeing (and to save money). We got into Lijiang at 7 am.
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| Sunrise at Lijiang train station. |
Lijiang is in a mountainous region of northwest Yunnan province. It is the largest and best preserved old town in China. Because of its natural and architectural beauty it has become a major tourist attraction. The city was once the political and cultural center of the Naxi people. Today the old city is mostly guesthouses and boutique shops selling native garb, silver, crafts, native music and food.
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| Lijiang is surrounded by mountains |
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| One of the quieter streets in Lijiang |
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| Lijiang is know as the Venice of southern China for its extensive canal system. |
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| Naxi people working in Lijiang |
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| A canal in the town square |
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| Looking down one of the hilly streets of Lijiang |
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