Lijiang

For travellers who came from cities in their own countries, which constitute the overwhelming majority, the real gem of the region is Lijiang. More specifically, it is the old Naxi town of Dayan, a well-preserved traditional town with the snow peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain looming to its north. With its cobbled lanes winding along the streams that run through the town, and its western quarter climbing up a small hill, it differs from the classic square grid with right-angle intersections, typified by Dali.......