2. The old town of Shuhe
Four kilometers (2 miles) to the northwest of Lijiang ancient town, at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, lies the Old Town of Shuhe, a village hidden in the forest. It is an important component of Lijiang as it is one of the earliest settlements of the Naxi people’s ancestors.
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Jiuding Longtan is at the entrance to Shuhe Ancient Town. [Photo / KevinJJ] |
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A bar street is along the river. [Photo / KevinJJ] |
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The elegant tiles of a folk house are stamped with a geometric design. [Photo / KevinJJ] |
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A girl takes a picture of flowers in the ancient town. [Photo / KevinJJ] |
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A naughty horse smiles at the camera. [Photo / KevinJJ] |