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Old Town of Lijiang

Date of Inscription: 1997
Criteria: (ii)(iv)(v)
Lijiang's old town (including the Dayan old town, Basha housing cluster and Shuhe housing cluster)
N26 52 E100 14
Brief Description

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.
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/811

360 degree imaging of Lijiang Old Town
http://www.world-heritage-tour.org/asia/china/lijiang/map.html