𝐋𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐘𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧🇨🇳 The Most Beautiful Fairytale Town in China (4K UHD)

Lijiang (丽江), located in the northwest of Yunnan Province (云南省), China, is a prefecture-level city known for its rich history and cultural heritage. With an area of 21,219 square kilometers and a population of 1,253,878 as of the 2020 census, Lijiang boasts a diverse landscape that includes the UNESCO Heritage Site, the Old Town of Lijiang. This ancient town is celebrated for its unique historical architecture and an intricate ancient water-supply system. The region has been a hub of human activity since as far back as 100,000 years ago, with evidence of late Paleolithic people in the area. Lijiang’s history is marked by its role as a political, commercial, and cultural center for the local Naxi people (纳西族) and other ethnic groups, particularly during the period from 658 AD to 1107 AD in the Baisha Old Town. The area was also a crucial part of the Ancient Southern Silk Road, facilitating trade and cultural exchanges between Burma, Tibet, and