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Lijiang tourist information
Lijiang tourist information
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 was first known by westerns through a book written by an American commissioner who traveled in and out of Yunnan province in late 19th century. Shangrila was also mentioned in that book and became famous. After China's reform in early 80's of the last century, many foreigners were allowed to penetrate deeper in China. Some followed the path of the commissioner and eventually found this quiet then and pretty place. Many of them stayed and relaxed. To fulfill their needs, some started restaurants and bars. At this time, Lijiang was still unknown to most of Chinese people. It was the earth quake in 90's that brought Lijiang to the world. Chinese people also long for the lifestyle and the excellent environment in Lijiang and started pour in. This started the new era of Lijiang.
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