Old Town of Lijiang World Heritage Site

Official name

Old Town of Lijiang | UNESCO

Country

China | Map

Continent

Asia

Location

Lijiang's old town (including the Dayan old town, Basha housing cluster and Shuhe housing cluster)
26.8666° Lat, 100.2333° Lon | Map

Code

811

Time Zone

Asia/Shanghai (CST, +0800)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1997. The Old Town of Lijiang, which is perfectly adapted to the uneven topography of this key commercial and strategic site, has retained a historic townscape of high quality and authenticity. Its architecture is noteworthy for the blending of elements from several cultures that have come together over many centuries. Lijiang also possesses an ancient water-supply system of great complexity and ingenuity that still functions effectively today.