The Third Lijiang International Contemporary Literature Forum opened in Lijiang.
Local authorities in Lijiang, Yunnan province launched a plan on Dec 2 to eradicate extreme poverty.
Lijiang is to hold its third Lijiang Chinese International contemporary Literature Forum from Dec 7 to 10 with leading domestic and overseas writers, critics, journal chief editors and publishers in attendance to ensure a successful literary event.
Recently Yunnan cultural academics brought "five element holy articles" back to Lijiang and enshrined them reverently in Dongbashiluo Temple at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Most Chinese know that Lijiang has claimed many international and domestic awards for its enchanting landscapes or ethnic dishes.
Lijiang Old Town held its fourth working commencement ceremony this year, involving nine projects, on Nov 20.
Yunnan’s first international food festival is to debut in Lijiang from Nov 17 to 23 with over 100 famous snacks from various countries on offer.
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Protection Bureau of World Cultural Heritage Lijiang Old Town.
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